Two Kurdish women, Zahra Nabizadeh and Hatav Akrami, have been detained by security forces.
Their arrests echo the broader sociopolitical tensions that continue to reverberate within the country in the aftermath of the 2022 Iran uprising. In this report, we delve into the circumstances surrounding the apprehension of these Kurdish women.
Zahra Nabizadeh’s Arrest in Mahabad
Zahra Nabizadeh, a detainee from the 2022 nationwide demonstrations in Mahabad, faced another arrest after being summoned and visiting the Intelligence Department of Mahabad. On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, she was taken into custody. Despite follow-up efforts by her family, information about her fate and condition remains elusive. Notably, Zahra Nabizadeh had been previously arrested by government forces during nationwide protests on December 25, 2022, while she was six-months pregnant. She lost her unborn baby under torture.
Detailed reasons for her recent arrest, charges, and her current whereabouts remain undisclosed.
Violent Arrest of Hatav Akrami in Bukan
Hatav Akrami, a Kurdish citizen residing in Bukan, was arrested by the security forces. The arrest occurred with intimidation and violence, and she was subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location. Hatav Akrami is the cousin of Mehran Akrami, another detainee from the 2022 nationwide protests who tragically died under torture. On the evening of Thursday, May 30, nearly 20 members of the IRGC’s intelligence forces stormed Hatav Akrami’s parents’ house in the village of “Ingijeh” in Bukan. She is a 42-year-old manager of a sewing workshop in Bukan city. Despite the arrest, there is no information available regarding her detention location, conditions, or the charges against her.
