In Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, the family of Peyman Menbari, a slain protester from the pro-freedom Women, Life, Freedom movement, faces mounting pressure and intimidation from security forces. Arezou and Afshin Menbari, Peyman’s siblings, along with three other relatives, are now embroiled in legal troubles as authorities open cases against them over supposed anti-state activities.
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) reports that Rahim Menbari, Sabah Menbari, and Karim Moradi have received summons from the Sanandaj Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office. They are charged with “propaganda against the state” and “disturbing public order,” further complicating an already tense family situation.
Arezou and Afshin have also been subject to repeated interrogations by the Ministry of Intelligence, facing threats of arrest should they persist with their protests and activism. The family is under siege, with Rahim Menbari’s passport confiscated by security agencies in July 2024, intensifying their plight.
Peyman Menbari, who was only 25 years old, was tragically shot on 8 October 2022 amidst protests on Vakil Street, igniting a wave of unrest and grief among those who knew him and those who stand for his cause. The ongoing harassment illustrates the perilous atmosphere for families of victims within the region, who continue to seek justice amid threats.
The Menbari family faces legal action and intimidation from security services in Sanandaj following the killing of Peyman Menbari during protests. Three relatives are charged with state propaganda, while others endure threats of arrest. The ongoing pressure speaks to the dangerous environment for families pursuing justice after their losses.
The Menbari family is living a harrowing reality, grappling with legal threats and surveillance from security forces in Sanandaj after their loss of Peyman. As they navigate this perilous landscape, their resilience shines as a beacon of hope, calling for justice and freedom in a climate heavy with oppression. Their struggle highlights the ongoing dangers faced by activists in the region, wrestling against a backdrop of fear and repression.
Original Source: kurdistanhumanrights.org
