Poet and writer Mehregan Namavar arrested in Dehdasht; Whereabouts unknown

Hengaw: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Mehregan Namavar, a poet, writer, and literary critic from Dehdasht, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, has been arrested by government forces. Five days after Her detention, there is still no information regarding her whereabouts.

According to a report received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Namavar, a 37-year-old writer, was arrested by the Intelligence Department in Dehdasht. Despite repeated efforts, her family has been unable to obtain any information about her condition or whereabouts.

Notably, Mehregan Namavar had previously expressed support for the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement by recording and sharing a video of dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi, calling for his release.

As of the time of this report, no precise details are available regarding the reasons for her arrest or the charges against her.