Kurdish environmental activist arrested by security forces in Sanandaj

Hengaw: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Zhian Miri, an environmental activist and resident of Sanandaj (Sine), has been arrested by security forces of Islamic Republic of Iran. His whereabouts are unknown.

According to reports received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Miri, a resident of the village of Tangi Sar near Sanandaj, was arrested on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Masnaw neighborhood of Sanandaj. The arrest was carried out without the presentation of an arrest warrant.

Zhian Miri is known for his environmental activism and has previously faced summonses and detentions by security agencies due to his activities in this sector.

As of this report, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges against him, his current whereabouts, or his condition.