September 23, 2026 — On the morning of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Azad Rahmati, a Kurdish environmental activist from Baneh, was arrested following a raid on his home by security forces without a judicial warrant. He was subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location.

An informed source confirmed the news to Kurdpa, stating: "Azad Rahmati is married, has a child, and is active in the field of environmental advocacy. Security forces transferred him to an unknown location following his arrest, and his current whereabouts remain unknown."

As of the publication of this report, the reasons for his arrest remain unknown, and security authorities have provided no explanation. Furthermore, he has been deprived of the right to legal counsel, family visits, and telephone contact.