Kurdistan Human Rights Network

Arrest Milad Rendani, a photographer from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested at his workplace during a raid by Ministry of Intelligence forces in the city on 23 January 2025. His arrest was reportedly linked to strikes and protests in response to the death sentences handed down to Kurdish political prisoners Pakhshan Azizi and Verisheh (Wirishe) Moradi. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and was denied family...

Arrest Farzad Nouri, a Kurdish civilian from the village of Khordeh Luki in Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in Baneh, Kurdistan Province, on 26 January 2024. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation. Despite his family’s repeated attempts to obtain information about his fate, security and judicial authorities have refused...

Arrest Fayegh Rashidian, a Kurdish civilian from the village of Khordeh Luki in Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in Baneh, Kurdistan Province, on 26 January 2024. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation. Despite his family’s repeated attempts to obtain information about his fate, security and judicial authorities have refused...

Arrest Behrouz Feyzi, a Kurdish civilian from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in the city on 29 January 2025. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation. Despite his family’s repeated attempts to obtain information about his fate, security and judicial authorities have refused to provide any clarification regarding his situation. Current...

Arrest Nariman Rendani, a Kurdish civil rights activist from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces in the city on 22 January 2025. His arrest was reportedly linked to strikes and protests in response to the death sentences handed down to Kurdish political prisoners Pakhshan Azizi and Verisheh (Wirishe) Moradi. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and was denied family visits and access...

Arrest Milad Rashidi, a Kurdish civilian from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence on 29 October while on his way to work. Ministry of Intelligence agents later raided and searched Rashidi’s family home, confiscating several personal items. His arrest is believed to be linked to a post he made on Instagram about “Israel’s attack on Iran”. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and...

Rahman Rahimpour, a former political prisoner from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was previously arrested on 12 August 2020 and sentenced to ten months in prison on charges of “propaganda against the state”. Arrest Rahimpour was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in Saqqez on 29 January 2025. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation. Despite his family’s...

Arrest Hiwa Amini, a civilian from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by security forces in the city on 29 January 2025. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation. Despite his family’s repeated attempts to obtain information about his fate, security and judicial authorities have refused to provide any clarification regarding his situation. Current Status Amini is being...

Arrest Hawre Shafei, a civilian from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, was arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence at his workplace in Shahnaz Square in the city on 5 February 2025. Defendant’s Rights He was arrested without a warrant and has since been denied family visits and access to legal representation. Despite his family’s repeated attempts to obtain information about his fate, security and judicial authorities have refused...