Kermanshah: Moslem Zarei, Kurdish Cultural Activist, Detained by Security Forces

04:10 - 23 March 2026

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, "Moslem Zarei", a Kurdish cultural activist from the city of "Kermanshah", was detained by security forces and transferred to an unknown location.

According to an informed source, security forces detained this Kurdish activist without presenting a judicial warrant.

Until the moment of publication of this news, there is no information available regarding the reason for the detention or the charges brought against this cultural activist.

"Moslem Zarei" is the brother of "Mahsa Zarei", a Kurdish civil and cultural activist who was detained by security forces in June 2025 and January 2026, and on both occasions was temporarily released on bail after the completion of interrogation phases.