Five People Arrested in Naqadeh by Security Forces

According to HRANA, quoting Kolbar News, five residents of Naqadeh have been arrested.

Previously, the identity of one of the detainees, Ayoub Armand, had been confirmed. The identities of the other four have now been reported as Jalal Mohammadi, Khaled Mohammadi, Mohammad Taher Eliasi, and 25-year-old Masoud Mahmoudpour.

The report states that Jalal Mohammadi and his cousin Khaled Mohammadi were arrested on Monday, January 13, by security forces at their homes without a court warrant.

Additionally, Mr. Armand and Mr. Eliasi were arrested yesterday, January 16, while Mr. Mahmoudpour was taken into custody on Wednesday, January 15, by security forces.

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

In 2024, HRANA documented 561 cases of human rights violations in West Azerbaijan Province, including Naqadeh, placing it third among all provinces in Iran for reported violations.

Ayoub Armand Arrested by Security Forces in Naqadeh

HRANA News Agency – Today, January 16, Ayoub Armand, a 35-year-old married resident of Naqadeh, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

Ayoub Armand was reportedly detained without a judicial warrant and with the use of violence.

As of now, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges against him, or his whereabouts.

In 2024, HRANA documented 561 cases of human rights violations in West Azerbaijan Province, including Naqadeh, placing it third among all provinces in Iran for reported violations.