Kurdistan Human Rights Network

Dr. Behrouz Chamanara, a member of the faculty of the Department of Kurdish Language and Literature at Kurdistan University in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, has raised objections to the rejection of his qualifications by the Ministry of Intelligence for continuing as a faculty member. In a letter to the university's president, Chamanara voiced his objections to his employment status and the lack of an official employment...

Behrouz Chamanara, former head of the Kurdistan Studies Institute and assistant professor of the Department of Kurdish Language and Literature at Kurdistan University, was temporarily released today on bail after 10 days in detention. On 25 November, forces of the Ministry of Intelligence abducted Chamanara on his way to his house in Sanandaj, Kurdistan province. There was no information about his condition and whereabouts during his...

Behrouz Chamanara, former head of the Kurdistan Studies Institute and assistant professor of the Department of Kurdish Language and Literature at Kurdistan University, was arrested in Sanandaj on 25 November. Forces of the Ministry of Intelligence kidnapped Chamanara on his way to his house in Sanandaj. So far, there is no information about his condition and whereabouts. The professor, who had recently been under intense pressure from...