Tag: Piranshahr

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.

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.

Two Individuals Detained by Security Forces in Piranshahr

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Hossein Bayazidi, Naqadeh, Piranshahr, Somayeh Ghaderi

On May 6, 2024, security forces apprehended Somayeh Ghaderi and Hossein Bayazidi in Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan province, and transported them to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

Somayeh Ghaderi’s brother, Mohsen Ghaderi, is presently incarcerated in Naqadeh Prison on political charges. The individuals were reportedly taken from their residences without the presentation of any arrest warrant. As of now, the motive for their detention, their current whereabouts, and the specifics of the allegations against them remain unknown.

Soran Mahmoudi Sentenced to Three Years for Political Charges

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Mahabad, Piranshahr, Soran Mahmoudi, سوران محمودی

The Revolutionary Court of Mahabad has sentenced Soran Mahmoudi, a resident of Piranshahr, to three years in prison on political charges, according to a report by Kurdpa.

Judge Doosti, who presided over the case, sentenced Mahmoudi to three years for “membership in a group aiming to undermine national security.” Mahmoudi was initially arrested by security forces in September 2023 and was released on bail in November while awaiting legal proceedings.

Hossein Burakah Sentenced to Prison and Exile on Political Charges

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Hossein Burakah, Naqadeh Prison, Piranshahr, حسین بورکه

Hossein Burakah has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Mahabad, according to a report by Kurdpa. In addition, he received a one-year exile to Urmia.

Burakah was convicted of alleged membership in anti-regime groups.

He was arrested on October 23, 2023, after appearing at the courthouse in Piranshahr, and was transferred to Naqadeh Prison. Two days later, he was moved to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Urmia and then returned to Naqadeh Prison. Burakah had previously been detained by security forces in early October of the previous year.

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Four Sunni Clerics Sentenced to a Combined 11 Years in Prison

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Freedom of Expression, News, Religious Minorities
Piranshahr, Seyed Jamaleddin Vazhi, Seyed Soleiman Ahmadi, Sharif Mahmoud-Pour, Urmia, Younes Nokhah

According to Kurdpa, the Special Clerical Court in Urmia has handed down prison sentences totaling 11 years to Sunni clerics Younes Nokhah, Seyed Soleiman Ahmadi, Sharif Mahmoud-Pour, and Seyed Jamaleddin Vazhi.

Under this ruling, Nokhah received three years, Ahmadi four years, Mahmoud-Pour two years, and Vazhi two years. The charges levied against them include “acting against national security” and “disturbing public opinion.”

On January 23, 2023, Vazhi and Mahmoud-Pour were arrested by security forces in Piranshahr, and subsequently released on bail after a period of detention. The following day, Nokhah and Ahmadi were apprehended on the Piranshahr to Passveh road without a visible arrest warrant. They were then transferred from the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Urmia to Urmia Prison. Nokhah, who spent 23 days in detention, faced denial of legal representation and family visits during this period.

Additionally, Nokhah has received a separate sentence of defrocking and 58 months and 15 days from the Special Clerical Court of Tabriz.

Sadegh Mahmood-Nejad Sentenced to Five Years and Six Months in Prison

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Naqadeh, Piranshahr, Sadegh Mahmood-Nejad

Sadegh Mahmood-Nejad, a resident of Piranshahr, has been handed a five-year-and-six-month prison sentence by the Mahabad Revolutionary Court, according to a report by Kurdpa.

Mahmood-Nejad was found guilty of “membership in an anti-regime political party and spreading propaganda against the regime.”

In another part of his legal case, the Criminal Court of Piranshahr has sentenced Mahmood-Nejad to pay a fine substituting a three-month prison term and 30 lashes.

The incident unfolded on July 3, 2023, when security forces arrested Mahmood-Nejad at his residence, subsequently detaining him in Naqadeh Prison. Following 12 days of incarceration, he was released on bail.

Security Forces Detain Two Minors in Piranshahr

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Farzin Nabi, Hidi Yousefi Aghdam, Piranshahr

On November 19, 2023, Hidi Yousefi Aghdam, 16, and Farzin Nabi, 14, were apprehended separately by security forces in Piranshahr and subsequently transported to undisclosed locations, according to Kurdpa.

Yousefi Aghdam was taken into custody at his parent’s residence without the presentation of an arrest warrant. In Nabi’s case, the arrest occurred at his workplace, where agents reportedly used violence during the apprehension.

As of now, the reasons behind their arrests and their current whereabouts remain unknown.

Taha Rasoulian Sentenced to Seven Years, Three Months in Prison

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Mahabad, Piranshahr, Taha Rasoulian

In a recent verdict issued by the Mahabad Revolutionary Court, Taha Rasoulian, a resident of Piranshahr, has been handed a sentence of seven years and three months, according to a report from Kurdpa.

This sentence encompasses three years for “membership in a political opposition party,” three years and seven months for “assembly and collusion against national security,” and an additional eight months for “spreading propaganda against the regime,” culminating in a total imprisonment period of seven years and three months.

Taha Rasoulian’s legal ordeal commenced with his arrest in Piranshahr on January 18, 2023, followed by his release on February 21, 2023.

In a separate legal case, in May 2023, Rasoulian faced a sentence from the Piranshahr Criminal Court, resulting in a fine and a punishment of 40 lashes, stemming from allegations of “disrupting public order and safety.”

Bapir Barzeh Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

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Amir Ojaghlou, Bapir Barzeh, Mahabad, Naqadeh, Piranshahr

Former political prisoner Bapir Barzeh has been sentenced to three years in prison by the Mahabad Revolutionary Court.

As reported by Kurdpa, Judge Amir Ojaghlou presided over Branch 1 of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court, which found Barzeh guilty of “acting against national security through membership in an anti-regime political party.”

Additionally, Barzeh has recently received a one-year prison sentence from the Piranshahr Criminal Court.

Barzeh’s arrest took place on November 22, 2022, when security forces apprehended him without presenting an arrest warrant. He was subsequently held in a detention facility in Urmia. Throughout his detention period, reports indicate that Barzeh was denied access to legal representation and visits from his family. Finally, he was released on bail from Naqadeh prison on January 26, 2023.

It’s important to note that Barzeh has a history of previous arrests and convictions related to his activism.