Islamabad-e Gharb; Continuation of Detention and 15 Days of Silence Regarding the Fate of Masoud Kiani

19:28 - 25 January 2026
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Despite the passage of 15 days since the arrest of Masoud Kiani, a teacher and media activist from the city of Islamabad-e Gharb (Shabad), no information regarding his status is available.

According to an informed source, this teacher was arrested on Friday, January 9, 2026, by security forces without being presented with a judicial warrant and was transferred to an unknown location.

Until the moment of publication of this news, no information is available regarding the reason for the arrest or the charges brought against Mr. Kiani.

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