October 11, 2026 — Sixteen days following the arbitrary detention of Shahin Rashidzadeh, a 20-year-old Kurdish citizen from Baneh, his fate and whereabouts remain entirely unknown despite persistent inquiries by his relatives. He is systematically deprived of access to legal counsel, family visits, and telephone contact.

An informed source confirmed the report to Kurdpa, stating: "On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Shahin Rashidzadeh, a 20-year-old Kurdish youth from the village of 'Barde Rash' in the functions of Baneh, was arrested by security forces from the Intelligence Protection unit without the presentation of a judicial warrant and transferred to an undisclosed location."

As of the publication of this report, the official pretexts for the arrest of this Kurdish youth remain unknown, and security authorities have offered no explanation regarding the case. Furthermore, he continues to be denied access to a lawyer, family visits, and telephone calls.