Ilam: Arbitrary Detention of "Sasan Chamanara", Former Political Prisoner and Kurdish Artist, Along with His Sister "Parastoo Chamanara"

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On Monday, March 16, 2026, "Sasan Chamanara", a former political prisoner and Kurdish artist from the city of "Ilam", along with his sister "Parastoo Chamanara", were arbitrarily detained by security forces and transferred to an unknown location.

"Javad Chamanara", the brother of "Sasan" and "Parastoo Chamanara", confirmed this news on his personal X (formerly Twitter) page, writing: "They raided my parental home in 'Ilam' and took my brother 'Sasan' and my sister 'Parastoo' with them; other family members were present."

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 brother and sister.

Read the history of detention and convictions of "Sasan Chamanara" based on dates and reports published by "Kurdpa" here.

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