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Oshnavieh: Four Citizens Arrested by Security Forces

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Mohammad Behroozi, Morad Abdollah Omari, Nouraddin Molla-Alizadeh, Oshnavieh, Tawfiq Amini, Urmia

Yesterday, December 26, four citizens from Oshnavieh, identified as Morad Abdollah Omari, Nouraddin Molla-Alizadeh, Tawfiq Amini, and Mohammad Behroozi, were arrested by security forces in this city and transferred to a security detention facility in Urmia.

Kurdpa identified the detainees as Morad Abdollah Omari, Nouraddin Molla-Alizadeh, and Tawfiq Amini, and Mohammad Behroozi, 28 years old and father of one child.

The report indicates that the arrests were carried out at their homes, without presenting a judicial warrant, and involved physical violence. The detainees were subsequently transferred to a security detention facility in Urmia.

As of now, no information is available regarding the reasons for the arrests or the charges against these individuals.

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

Political Prisoners Mehran Hassan Zadeh and Hamid Abdollah Zadeh Sentenced to Death

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Hamid Abdollah Zadeh, HRANA, Mehran Hassan Zadeh, Oshnavieh, Urmia prison, حمید عبدلله زاده, مهران حسن زاده

Mehran Hassan Zadeh and Hamid Abdollah Zadeh, political prisoners detained in Urmia Prison, have been sentenced to death in separate cases by Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court in Urmia.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Mehran Hassan Zadeh was convicted on charges of baghi (armed rebellion), while Hamid Abdollah Zadeh was sentenced to death on suspicion of membership in an opposition party.

A source close to their cases confirmed to HRANA: “In Mehran’s case, the authorities accused him of involvement in the killing of a Basij member, which led to the baghi charge and the issuance of a death sentence. He was notified of the verdict a month ago. Regarding Hamid Abdollah Zadeh, his death sentence was issued two months ago.”

Mehran Hassan Zadeh, a resident of Oshnavieh, was initially arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests. After a period in detention, he was released on bail. In a separate part of his case, Branch 101 of the Oshnavieh Criminal Court sentenced him to nine months in prison on charges of “assembly and collusion against national security.” He was subsequently re-arrested and transferred to Urmia Prison.

Hamid Abdollah Zadeh, a resident of Urmia, was arrested by security forces in the fall of 2022 and has remained in Urmia Prison since his detention.

Both individuals are currently held in the political ward of Urmia Prison.

Three Citizens Sentenced to a Total of 4 Years in Prison on Political Charges

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Diako Azizi, Loghman Zangi, Oshnavieh, Siamand Zangi

Diako Azizi, Loghman Zangi, and Siamand Zangi, residents of Oshnavieh, have each been sentenced to 16 months in prison by the city’s Criminal Court, according to a report by Kurdpa.

The verdict, issued by Branch 101 of Oshnavieh’s Criminal Court 2 under Judge Ansari, charges Azizi, Zangi, and Zangi with “collaboration with an opposition group” against the government. Each individual received a 16-month prison term.

These citizens were initially detained by security forces in Oshnavieh on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Following their arrests, Siamand Zangi was released on bail on September 25, and Loghman Zangi was released on October 5, 2024.

Edris Karsaz Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

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Edris Karsaz, Idris Karsaz, Oshnavieh, Urmia

Edris (Idris) Karsaz, a resident of Oshnavieh, has been sentenced to three years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of this city, according to a report by Kurdpa.

Based on the verdict recently communicated to Mr. Karsaz, the Oshnavieh Revolutionary Court sentenced him to three years in prison for charges related to “membership and collaboration with an anti-regime group.”

On July 3, 2023, Edris Karsaz was arrested by security forces at his home in Oshnavieh without a judicial warrant and transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Urmia. He was eventually released on bail from Oshnavieh Prison on August 21.

Karsaz is 55 years old and a resident of Oshnavieh.

Mohammad Rasoulpour Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

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Mohammad Rasoulpour, Oshnavieh

Mohammad Rasoulpour, a resident of Oshnavieh, has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of the city, as reported by Kurdpa.

Based on the ruling issued by the Oshnavieh Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Ali Ansari, and communicated to Mr. Rasoulpour, he was sentenced to two years in prison on charges of “membership and collaboration with an opposition group” and “propaganda against the regime.”

Mr. Rasoulpour was arrested by security forces on the night of Tuesday, July 2, 2023, without a judicial warrant, and was released from Oshnavieh Prison after 13 days on bail.

Mohammad Rasoulpour, a 52-year-old married father of three, is from the village of “Kohneh Qaleh,” a suburb of Oshnavieh.

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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.

Three Oshnavieh’s Residents Arrested by Security Forces

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Edris Karsaz, Kamal Oghabi, Mohammad Rasulpour, Oshnavieh

Edris (Idris) Karsaz, Mohammad Rasulpour, and Kamal Oghabi, residents of Oshnavieh in West Azerbaijan province, were arrested by security forces in this city and transferred to an unknown location, according to a report by Kurdpa.

According to a source, Mr. Karsaz was arrested early in the morning on Wednesday, July 3rd, by security forces at his residence in Oshnavieh without a judicial warrant. On the other hand, Messrs. Rasul Pour and Oghabi were also arrested by security forces on the evening of Tuesday, July 2nd, without a judicial warrant.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained about the whereabouts and charges against these citizens.

Six Individuals Arrested in Oshnavieh by Security Forces

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Fakhreddin Modarresi, Hassan Rasouli, Hesameddin Mohmoudi, Moloud Roosta, Omid Rashid-Pak, Oshnavieh, Rahim Rafa'ati

Security forces in Oshnavieh, West Azerbaijan province, arrested six residents and transferred them to an undisclosed location, according to reports from Kurdpa.

The individuals have been identified as Omid Rashid-Pak, Fakhreddin Modarresi, Rahim Rafa’ati, Hesameddin Mohmoudi (aged 19), Moloud Roosta, and Hassan Rasouli.

Rashid-Pak and Modarresi were taken into custody on May 2, while the other four were arrested on May 1, 2024.

The reasons for their arrests, their current locations, and the charges against them remain unknown at this time.

Isa Ebrahimzadeh Detained in Oshnavieh

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Behnam Ebrahimzadeh, Isa Ebrahimzadeh, Oshnavieh

In a concerning development, Isa Ebrahimzadeh was arrested by security forces in Oshnavieh on January 4 and taken to an undisclosed location.

His brother, Behnam Ebrahimzadeh, a worker’s rights advocate, disclosed the arrest, citing the Ministry of Intelligence’s involvement at Isa’s residence.

As of now, the exact location where he is being held and the charges against him remain unknown.

Ebrahimzadeh has encountered previous arrests and legal confrontations. On November 21, 2022, he was detained by security forces in connection with the nationwide protests of 2022. Subsequently, on January 12, 2023, he secured his release on bail of 500 million tomans (approximately 10,000 dollars) from Oshnavieh Prison.

Two Individuals Detained by Security Forces in Oshnavieh

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Kani Rash, Oshnavieh, Shahram Ebrahimi, Soran Bangini

On January 23, 2024, security forces reportedly apprehended Soran Bangini and Shahram Ebrahimi in Oshnavieh, taking them to an undisclosed facility, as reported by Kurdpa.

Both aged 20, Bangini and Ebrahimi hailed from Kani Rash village in Oshnavieh County. Despite family inquiries with IRGC’s intelligence offices in Oshnavieh, there has been no response. Allegedly, no arrest warrant was presented by the agents. The reasons for their arrests and the charges against them remain unknown at this time.