Kurdistan Human Rights Network

Iran detains Kurdish journalist in north-western Sanandaj

Iranian security forces arrested Kurdish journalist and writer Iraj Ebadi at his home in Sanandaj, Kurdistan province, on 7 November. They transferred him to an undisclosed location. Security forces searched the journalist's house and confiscated some of his personal belongings. Ebadi's family have not succeeded in finding out why and where he is held in custody, despite follow-ups. Ebadi, 73, is the owner and editor of the weekly...

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