In West Azerbaijan Province, Jalal Sadafi, a Kurdish civilian from Mahabad, faces dire circumstances as he has been detained for 54 days without legal counsel or family contact. Arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence on 15 December 2024 amid a crackdown on Kurdish civilians and activists, he is currently held in solitary confinement in Orumiyeh, causing grave concern for his well-being.
His wife, Sirwan Shawleh, recently faced her own ordeal when summoned for interrogation by the Ministry’s Mahabad office on February 4. Subjected to several hours of questioning, she reportedly endured threats of arrest, highlighting the chilling atmosphere created by Sadafi’s incarceration. The situation paints a stark picture of a family torn apart by the heavy hand of authority.
Since his abrupt arrest, Sadafi has been allowed only brief phone calls, during which he voiced his isolation and the harsh reality of being confined alone. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) is closely monitoring his case, which raises serious questions about the treatment of detainees in Iran, underlining the risks faced by those who express dissent in the region.
Jalal Sadafi, a Kurdish civilian from Mahabad, has been held for 54 days without legal access after his arrest by the Ministry of Intelligence. His wife, Sirwan Shawleh, was interrogated and threatened after being summoned for questioning. Sadafi remains in solitary confinement, with minimal communication since his arrest on December 15, 2024, amidst increased crackdowns on Kurdish individuals.
Jalal Sadafi’s prolonged detention without legal rights exemplifies the oppressive actions of the Iranian authorities against Kurdish individuals. His wife’s harrowing interrogation only adds to the alarming narrative of state repression. The KHRN’s attention to this case underlines the urgent need for international scrutiny and action regarding human rights abuses in the region.
Original Source: kurdistanhumanrights.org
