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Sina Mohammadi Arrested by Security Forces in Dehgolan

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Kurdistan, Sina Mohammadi, University of Kurdistan

Today, September 18, Sina Mohammadi, a student at the University of Kurdistan, was arrested by security forces in Dehgolan and transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Kolbar News.

The individual has been identified as “Sina Mohammadi, 24 years old, and a sociology student at the University of Kurdistan.”

The report states that on Wednesday, September 18, security forces entered Mohammadi’s family home in Dehgolan, using force to arrest him. He was then transferred to an unknown location.

The reasons for his arrest and the charges against this student are still unknown.

Writer Arash Ramezani Arrested in Mashhad

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Arash Ramezani, Fatemeh Noorani, Mashhad, آرش رمضانی

On Saturday, September 14, Arash Ramezani, a writer and social activist, was arrested after being summoned to the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Mashhad. He was then taken to an undisclosed location.

His wife, Fatemeh Noorani, reported the incident in a statement: “Yesterday, we went to the prosecutor’s office in response to a summons my husband had received. While we were still seeking information about the reason for his detention and the bail conditions, a security agency arrived and took him away. After 24 hours, he called us to inform us of his situation but did not know the reason for his arrest.”

There is still no information regarding Ramezani’s current location or the charges against him.

Mr. Ramezani has previously faced arrests and legal actions due to his activities.

Arash Ramezani has published two novels and is an active member of the literary community.

Kamran Afsari Arrested by Security Forces in Marivan

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Kamran Afsari, Marivan

On Tuesday, September 10, Kamran Afsari, a resident of Marivan, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an unknown location, according to Kolbar News.

The individual has been identified as “Afsari, 29 years old, from the village of Ney, a suburb of Marivan.”

The report states, “Security forces, without presenting a judicial warrant, violently searched the family home and arrested this citizen. Additionally, the agents assaulted Mr. Afsari’s mother.”

As of the time of this report, there is no information on the reasons for his arrest, his whereabouts, or the charges against him.

Afsari has previously been summoned and interrogated by authorities.

18-Year-Old Mardin Dehghani Arrested by Security Forces in Marivan

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Mardin Dehghani, Marivan

On Saturday, September 7, 18-year-old Mardin Dehghani, a resident of Marivan, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

Dehghani, originally from the village of Sardosh, was detained early in the morning. “Security forces arrived at 6 a.m., conducted a search of his family home without presenting a judicial warrant, and arrested him,” a source close to the family reported. The agents also confiscated the mobile phones of Dehghani’s mother and brother during the raid.

As of this report, no details have emerged regarding the reason for Dehghani’s arrest, his current location, or the charges he may be facing.

Vahid Abubakri Arrested by Security Forces in Piranshahr

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Piranshahr, Vahid Abubakri

On September 5, security forces arrested Vahid Abubakri in Piranshahr and transferred him to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

His identity has been reported as Vahid Abubakri, 27 years old, and a resident of Kondareh village, Piranshahr. The report states that the arrest took place on Thursday, September 5, 2024, by security forces.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, his place of detention, or the charges against Mr. Abubakri.

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Sa’doun Sharifi Arrested by Security Forces in Piranshahr

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Piranshahr, Sa'doun Sharifi, Urmia, سعدون شریفی

On Wednesday, September 4, Sa’doun Sharifi, a resident of Piranshahr, was arrested by security forces and transferred to one of the security detention centers in Urmia, according to Kurdpa.

His identity has been reported as Sa’doun Sharifi, from Gardaseh village, a suburb of Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan province.

The report states that on the evening of Wednesday, security forces arrested this citizen without presenting a judicial warrant and transferred him to a security detention center in Urmia. Additionally, Mr. Sharifi’s mobile phone was confiscated by the agents.

No information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges against him.

Three Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Oshnavieh

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Diako Azizi, Lochman Zangi, Oshnavieh, Siamand Zangi

Today, September 4, Diako Azizi, Loghman Zangi, and Siamand Zangi were arrested by security forces in Oshnavieh County and taken to an unknown location, according to Kurdpa.

The identities of these individuals have been reported as “Diako Azizi, a resident of Bab Khaledabad village in Oshnavieh, and Loqman Zangi and Siamand Zangi, both residents of Kani Surk village in Oshnavieh.”

According to the report, their arrests were carried out without a judicial warrant.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for their arrest or the charges against them.

Mahim Askani Arrested by Security Forces in Rask

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Mahim Askani, Rask

On Saturday, August 31, Mahim Askani, a resident of Rask County, was arrested by security forces and taken to an unknown location, according to Haal Vsh.

The individual has been identified as Mahim Askani, father of two, and a resident of a village in the Pishin district of Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Mr. Askani was reportedly arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces on the morning of Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his shop.

So far, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest or his current whereabouts.

According to data collected by the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023, Sistan and Baluchestan Province accounted for 5.63% of reported human rights violations, including instances of arbitrary detentions.

Teenager Arrested by Security Forces in Mahabad

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Mahabad, Ramyar Abubakri, Zaniar Abubakri, زانیار ابوبکری

On September 3, security forces arrested 16-year-old Ramyar Abubakri, a resident of Mahabad, and transferred him to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

Ramyar is the brother of Zaniar Abubakri, who was killed by regime forces during the 2022 nationwide protests.

The arrest was reportedly carried out without a judicial warrant, using violence, and took place in the family’s home.

As of the time of this report, there is no information regarding the reasons for Ramyar’s arrest, his current location, or the charges against him.

It is worth noting that Zaniar Abubakri, a 22-year-old resident of Mahabad, was shot and killed in this city during the nationwide protests in November 2022.

Although precise statistics on child arrests are not available, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran reports that at least 130 individuals under the age of 18 have been detained by security forces. For a detailed analysis of these figures and more information on executions in Iran, please refer to HRANA’s annual report.

Brothers Arrested in Mahabad by Security Forces

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Ehsan Rasoulzadeh, Mahabad, Mardin Rasoulzadeh

On Wednesday, August 14, security forces arrested 13-year-old Mardin Rasoulzadeh and his brother, 22-year-old Ehsan Rasoulzadeh, in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province, and transferred them to an unknown location, according to Kolbar News.

Security forces reportedly apprehended the brothers at their family home without presenting a judicial warrant. The family’s efforts to obtain information about their sons’ whereabouts have so far been unsuccessful, with security agencies refusing to provide any specific details regarding their status.

No information has been released regarding the reasons for their arrest, their current location, or the charges against them.