Human rights advocates say the Islamic Republic authorities are subjecting Kurds to a particularly harsh crackdown in response to popular protests.
the Islamic Republic continues its persecution of the Kurdish minority and has killed or tortured numerous citizens to death," said Kurdish human rights advocate Soran Mansournia.
A source close to the family says security forces showed up to her home with the intention to abduct her, but that it was clear she had resisted. Ghaderi's father, who had arrived in Tehran at this point, said authorities told him that if he didn't keep quiet about his daughter's death, they would bury her body in an undisclosed location. The hijacking of bodies by regime forces has been reported in manySources close to the family say security forces confiscated cellphones belonging to Ghaderi's father and brother, then "escorted" the family to Kurdistan province.
Ahmadi had several run-ins with authorities over the years, and when he attended a protest on Dec. 8, 2022, they easily spotted him in the crowd, sources close to his family say.
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