Oshnavieh: Ongoing Detention and Lack of Information Regarding the Fate of Khaled Bayzidi

23:41 - 1 July 2025

More than a week after the arrest of a Kurdish citizen, Khaled Bayzidi, from the city of Oshnavieh, there remains no precise information regarding his fate or whereabouts.

According to a reliable source, Mr. Bayzidi has been denied access to legal counsel and has not been permitted to meet with his family since his detention.

The source further stated that judicial and security authorities informed the family that Mr. Bayzidi had been transferred to one of the security detention centers in Urmia for interrogation.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Mr. Bayzidi was reportedly arrested by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

Khaled Bayzidi, 43, is married and the father of three children.

As of the time of publication, the reasons for his arrest and the charges against him remain unknown.