Security forces arrest labor activists in Sanandaj
The Free Workers Union announced the arrest of labor activists by security forces in Sanandaj.
This morning, Wednesday, 21 Tihr 1402, "Ribvar Abdullahi" from Sanandaj, a labor activist, was arrested by security forces. He was arrested near "Hassanabad" and taken to an unknown location.
It should be noted that security forces have arrested him with a judicial warrant, and so far, no information has been released about the charges against him or his whereabouts.
Rafiq Salimi is also a bakery worker activist who was arrested in December 1401 and is being held in Sanandaj Central Prison. He was summoned to court in April 1402 to explain his charges, which include “forming illegal groups and acting against the country’s national security and causing corruption on earth.” However, he not only did not accept all the charges against him, but also denied them. According to the Free Workers Union, Rafiq Salimi’s court hearing will be held on Sunday, July 25, 1402.
The reason for the increased pressure from the regime's security agencies on union activists, especially workers and teachers, is still unclear.
