Ilam Prison; One month of arbitrary detention and uncertainty for Mostafa Kamarkhani Severe eye injury due to torture

February 10, 2026; Following one month since the arbitrary detention of “Mostafa Kamarkhani,” a Kurdish youth from “Ilam,” he remains in a state of legal limbo within Ilam Prison. This comes amid reports that one of his eyes has sustained serious injury due to torture. despite earlier indications that he would be granted temporary release after one month of detention, he remains behind bars.

According to an informed source speaking to “Kurdpa,” Mostafa Kamarkhani was arrested on January 11, 2026, by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant and was initially transferred to an unknown location. Despite the passage of over a month and prior promises of temporary release, relevant authorities have refused to fulfill this commitment, and he continues to be held in Ilam Prison without clear legal status.

During his period of detention, this Kurdish youth has been deprived of the right to access a lawyer. Reports indicate that he suffered a severe eye injury during interrogation and torture sessions, raising grave concerns about his health and the lack of medical attention.