Iran arrests 10 Kurdish citizens, including two children, in connection with Newroz celebrations

Norouz, famous spring equinox, on the first day of the year according to the Persian calendar. Iranians continue to celebrate the first 13 days of the Persian calendar. The Kurds of the country have also celebrated since 20 March the arrival of spring according to their own traditions. On this occasion, at least 45 people have been arrested by the authorities, according to the NGO Hengaw.

Iran arrests 10 Kurdish citizens, including two children, in connection with Newroz celebrations

The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) reported that at least 10 Kurdish activists and civilians, including two children, have been arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence in recent days in connection with Newroz celebrations in the cities of Marivan and Saqqez in Kurdistan Province and taken to undisclosed locations. On 21 March, former political prisoner Tahsin Dadras and his brother, Belal Dadras, were arrested by intelligence forces at t…

Six Citizens Arrested Over Nowruz Celebration in Sanandaj

HRANA News Agency – Six citizens have been arrested by security forces in Sanandaj in connection with a Nowruz celebration. They were subsequently taken to an undisclosed location. The individuals have been identified by Kolbar News as Sheno Mohammadi and Ariwan Shakeri, both residents of Sanandaj; Shirwan Heydari, Edris Heydari, and Sirwan Hatami, all from the village of Avihang; and Mahmoud Naderi, from the village of Dadaneh Kamangar. Accordi…