Intelligence agents arrest Kurdish labor activist Abdullah Khani in Sanandaj

Hengaw — Monday, December 29, 2025

Iranian Intelligence Department forces have arrested Abdullah Khani, a Kurdish labor and trade union activist from Sanandaj (Sine), and transferred him to the city’s Intelligence Department detention facility.

Information received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights indicates that Khani, 60, was arrested at his home in the 5 Azar neighborhood of Sanandaj on Saturday, December 27, 2025, by agents of the Intelligence Department.

According to an informed source, the arrest was carried out without the presentation of a warrant. Intelligence agents conducted a full search of the residence, confiscated mobile phones belonging to family members, and engaged in intimidating and verbally abusive behavior, causing distress among those present.

The source added that Khani suffers from physical health problems and has a history of heart attack, raising concerns about his condition in detention.

Despite repeated follow-up efforts by his family, including visits to the Sanandaj Intelligence Department, authorities have so far refused to provide clear information regarding his health status or fate.

Khani has previously been arrested in connection with his labor and trade union activities. No information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, his place of detention, or his current condition.