Arrest of civil activist #Parvin_Advaei from Mariwan, amid a new wave of arrests in Kurdistan

Parvin Advaei, a civil and women’s rights activist from Mariwan, was arrested by security forces on January 27, 2025, and transferred to an undisclosed location. Her arrest comes as part of a new wave of detentions targeting political and civil activists in Kurdistan.

Ms. Advaei had previously been arrested in 2019 and sentenced to five years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Mariwan on charges of “acting against national security” and “collaborating with one of the Kurdish parties.” The sentence was later reduced to one year by the Kurdistan Province Court of Appeals.

Known for her advocacy in the field of women’s and children’s rights in the region, her activities have long drawn the attention of security agencies. Her recent detention is part of a broader crackdown that began in late December 2024 in Kurdistan and continues to escalate.

So far, no detailed information has been released regarding the reasons for her latest arrest or her current whereabouts. Human rights organizations and civil activists have expressed concern over her situation and that of other detainees, calling for transparency and the protection of their legal rights.

These detentions occur amidst increasing pressure on civil society and human rights defenders in Iran, with shrinking space for activism and growing constraints on fundamental freedoms.

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