Security Forces Arrested Eghbal Shahoo In Sanandaj

Human Rights in Iran – Tuesday, September 20, 2022 -Security forces arrested Eghbal Shahoo in Sanandaj, the capital of Kurdistan Province.

According to the report of Human Rights in Iran, in the final hours of Sunday, September 18, Eghbal Shahoo, a civil society activist living in Sanandaj, the capital of Kurdistan Province, was arrested by security forces.

Eghbal Shahoo was arrested on Bahman 6th Street by the security forces, according to the report.

As of preparing this news, no information is available on the reasons for the arrest, the arresting organ, and the legal instances of the charges and the whereabouts of Eghbal Shahoo.

Suppression of citizens and filing accusations against them based on the scenario of security agencies violates Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, adopted on December 16, 1966.

In addition, the right to a fair trial by an impartial judge, interrogator, and investigator is among the rights highlighted in Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The impossibility of the accused to have access to a lawyer, as well as denying the person access to other necessities in a judicial process, violates Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, adopted on December 16, 1966.

In Article 5 of the Criminal Procedure Law, it is emphasized on informing the accused as soon as possible about the alleged charges and providing the right of access to a lawyer and other defense rights mentioned in the law.

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