Person arrested for distributing Turkish language books in Maragheh

Hengaw: Sunday, February 23, 2025

Mohammad Asadi Dashatan, a Turkish man from Maragheh, has been arrested by intelligence forces in Maragheh, East Azerbaijan Province. He was transferred to the city's prison.

According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Mohammad Asadi Dashatan was arrested by intelligence forces on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Maragheh.

Informed sources report that Asadi’s arrest was linked to his distribution of Turkish-language books among students on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, as well as sharing related content on social media.

As of this report, no additional details regarding specific charges or his current condition have been disclosed.