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Four Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Kamyaran

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Himan Ebrahimi, Jabar Ebrahimi, Kamyaran, Kurdpa, Mohammad Mirza Rahmani, Mousa Tabei

HRANA News Agency – On Wednesday, February 28, four residents of Kamyaran, Kurdistan Province—Mohammad Mirza Rahmani, Mousa Tabei, Jabar Ebrahimi, and Himan Ebrahimi—were arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Kurdpa, the identities of the detainees have been confirmed as follows:

  • Mohammad Mirza Rahmani, a Sunni cleric from Loon Sadat village and a resident of Terroriz village.
  • Mousa Tabei, from Loon Kohan village and a resident of Kamyaran.
  • Jabar Ebrahimi, from Takht Zangi village, a married father of three, residing in Kamyaran.
  • Himan Ebrahimi, married, from Kuredareh village and a resident of Kamyaran.

At the time of this report, no details have emerged regarding the reasons for their arrest, their current whereabouts, or the charges against them.

Among the detainees, Mohammad Mirza Rahmani, the Sunni cleric, has previously faced legal convictions due to his activities.

Ali-Allah Veisi Arrested by Security Forces

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Ali Allah Veisi, Kurdpa, Sanandaj, علی الله ویسی

On Sunday, July 14, Ali Allah Veisi, a former political prisoner, was arrested by security forces in Sanandaj and taken to an undisclosed location, as reported by Kurdpa.

According to this report, the agents arrested the former political prisoner without presenting a judicial warrant and transferred him to an undisclosed location.

At the time of this writing, no information has been obtained about the reasons for his arrest or the charges against him.

It is worth noting that in May 2022, Veisi was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Sanandaj Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Saeedi, to two years in prison on charges of “propaganda against the regime and cooperation with one of the political opposition parties.” Branch 4 of the Kurdistan Court of Appeals eventually sentenced him to four years of suspended imprisonment and five months in prison.

This Sanandaj resident began serving his sentence in September 2022 in the city’s prison. He was released five months later upon completing his sentence.

Samku Nasrollahi Detained by Security Forces in Bukan

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Bukan, Kurdpa, Samko Nasrollahi, Samku Nasrollahi, سمکو نصراللهی

On March 24, 2024, security forces reportedly detained Samku (Samko) Nasrollahi in Bukan, West Azerbaijan province, and transferred him to an undisclosed facility, according to Krudpa.

The arrest of Nasrollahi, a 35-year-old father of two, allegedly occurred after his participation in a Nowruz ceremony in a village. No arrest warrant was presented by the agents.

Despite inquiries made by Nasrollahi’s family to the Ministry of Intelligence in Bukan, no clear answers have been provided regarding the allegations against him or his current whereabouts.

Sunni Cleric Mohammad Khezr-Nejad Receives Death Sentence

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Asa'ad Rahimi, Bukan, Kurdpa, Mohammad Khezr-Nejad, Mohammad Khezrnejad, Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province

In a recent development, Sunni cleric Mohammad Khezr-Nejad has been sentenced to death by Branch 3 of the Urmia Revolutionary Court. The charges against him include “spreading corruption on earth” and “acting against national security,” as reported by Kurdpa.

Judge Reza Najafzadeh issued the ruling, finding Khezr-Nejad guilty of various offenses, such as “spreading corruption on earth,” “acting against national security through threatening the integrity or independence of the country,” and “propaganda against the regime.” Consequently, he has been handed a death sentence along with 16 years of imprisonment. Throughout the trial, Khezr-Nejad has consistently dismissed these charges as baseless.

The verdict was reached based on coerced confessions obtained from the defendant during interrogation, where he purportedly admitted to “leading protests in Bukan and association with anti-regime groups.” Khezr-Nejad has contested the authenticity of these confessions.

In response to the sentencing, Khezr-Nejad has reportedly filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal of West Azerbaijan province.

The cleric and his son were arrested on November 19, 2022, by security forces in Bukan and subsequently detained in Urmia Prison. The arrest occurred after Khezr-Nejad delivered a speech during the funeral of Asa’ad Rahimi, who lost his life during protests at the hands of regime forces. The arrest involved physical assault against Khezr-Nejad.

It’s worth noting that Khezr-Nejad has faced previous arrests and convictions due to his activism.

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Yousef Ahmadi

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Baghi, Baset Karimi, Kurdpa, Mohammad Feyzi, Mohammad Karimi, Sanandaj, Yousef Ahmadi, یوسف احمدی

Branch 39 of the Supreme Court in Iran has confirmed the death sentence for political prisoner Yousef Ahmadi, according to Kurdpa.

Currently incarcerated in Sanandaj Prison, Ahmadi was initially condemned for Baghi (armed rebellion) by the Sanandaj Revolutionary Court, presiding over by Judge Saeed, in September 2023.

In the same legal proceeding, co-defendants Mohammad Karimi, Baset Karimi, and Mohammad Feyzi were handed prison sentences of 25, 20, and 20 years, respectively. These individuals were first apprehended by security forces in April 2020 and later transferred to Sanandaj Prison after the completion of the interrogation process at a security detention facility.

One of Kurdpa’s sources revealed that collaboration with a Kurdish opposition party was cited during the trial as an example supporting this charge. However, specific details regarding their case and the actions underlying the charges remain undisclosed.

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Keyvan Zand Karimi Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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Keyvan Zand Karimi, Kurdpa, Sanandaj, کیوان زند کریمی

Keyvan Zand Karimi has been handed a five-year prison sentence by the Sanandaj Revolutionary Court, as reported by Kurdpa.

The verdict, issued on November 8, 2023, declares Zand Karimi guilty of political charges, including “assembly and collusion against national security,” “spreading propaganda against the regime,” and “participation in illegal protest gatherings.”

Zand Karimi was apprehended by security forces in Sanandaj on May 7, 2023, leading to his incarceration in the city’s prison. After spending several months behind bars, he was granted release on bail from Sanandaj Prison on August 26, 2023.

It is noteworthy that Zand Karimi has a history of previous arrests and legal confrontations due to his activist endeavors.

Keyvan Rahimi Arrested in Saqqez

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Keyvan Rahimi, Kurdpa, Saqqez

Keyvan Rahimi was apprehended by security forces on October 5, 2023, and subsequently taken to the Ministry of Intelligence detention facility in Saqqez, according to a report by Kurdpa.

The grounds for his arrest and the specific allegations against him remain undisclosed as of now.

In September-October 2021, Rahimi was handed an eight-month prison sentence by the Saqqez Revolutionary Court on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

Father of Executed Protestor Mohammad Mehdi Karami, Mashallah Karami, Taken into Custody

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Kurdpa, Mashallah Karami, Mohammad-Mehdi Karami, Ruhollah Ajamian

Today, on August 23, Mashallah Karami, father of the late protestor Mohammad Mehdi Karami who was executed, was apprehended by security forces and transported to an undisclosed location. This incident has been reported by Kurdpa.

Karami’s arrest reportedly occurred at his place of residence. During the operation, the agents conducted a search and seized some items belonging to him and his family members.

The motives behind this arrest, his current whereabouts, and the charges brought against him remain unknown at this time.

It is worth noting that on January 7, 2023, Mohammad Mehdi Karami, along with Mohammad Hosseini, who were both involved in a case related to the death of Basij militia member Ruhollah Ajamian, were executed.

Background on the 2022 Nationwide Protests
The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her improper hijab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. Protesters came to the streets with the central slogan “Women, Life, Freedom” in protest against the performance, laws and structure of the regime. During the nationwide protests, thousands of people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.

 

Fatal Shooting of Citizen by Police in Kermanshah

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Ali Nazari, HRANA, Kermanshah, Kurdpa

On July 26, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded in Kermanshah as a citizen, identified as Ali Nazari, was shot dead by police, as reported by Kurdpa.

According to an informed source, Nazari was pursued by the police in a district in Kermanshah, where he suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his head and chest, ultimately resulting in his death.

As of now, Nazari’s body has not been returned to his family, adding to the distress and uncertainty surrounding the case.

According to HRANA annual report, in 2022, 845 people were shot by military forces. At least 571 of the victims lost their life. This includes 22 kolbars, 9 fuel carriers, and 540 civilians. 274 people were injured by military forces open fire, including 134 kolbars, 128 civilians, and 12 fuel carriers.

 

Minor Arrested by Security Forces in Oshnavieh

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Children, News
Kurdpa, Mohsen Shabooie, Oshnavieh

Fourteen-year-old Mohsen Shabooie was apprehended by security forces in Oshnavieh, as reported by Kurdpa.

The agents carried out the arrest without presenting an arrest warrant, raising concerns about procedural irregularities.

The grounds for Mohsen Shabooie’s arrest and the specific allegations against him remain undisclosed at this time.

This incident adds to the alarming statistics of violations of children’s rights in Iran. According to the Department of Statistics of Human Rights Activists in Iran, 434 reports of children’s rights violations were recorded in 2022. Furthermore, during the nationwide protests of the same year, at least 167 minors were subjected to arrests, highlighting the vulnerability of young individuals caught in such situations.