Niloofar Haghi Bouzhani, a 22-year-old Kurdish citizen from Kermanshah, has been arrested following a raid by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization forces on her family home and transferred to an undisclosed location. Two days after her arrest, her family remains without information regarding her whereabouts and health condition
Iran Human Rights Society, Saturday, October 10, 2026– Niloofar Haghi Bouzhani, a 22-year-old citizen residing in Kermanshah, was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following a raid by IRGC Intelligence Organization forces on her family home. Two days after Niloofar Haghi’s arrest, no details regarding her place
of custody, physical condition, or potential charges have been released, and continued incommunicado detention has caused deep concern for her family.
IRGC Intelligence Raid on Niloofar Haghi’s Home
According to information provided by a source close to the family, Niloofar Haghi Bouzhani was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, during an entry by IRGC Intelligence Organization officers into her family’s residence in Kermanshah.
Based on this report, security forces failed to produce a judicial warrant at the time of Niloofar Haghi’s arrest and transferred the young citizen to an undisclosed location immediately after custody. To date, no judicial or security official has provided information regarding her place of transfer.
Niloofar Haghi is 22 years old and from Kermanshah. According to available details, her activity on social media and her posting of protest-related content and stories on her personal Instagram account were among the matters targeted by security forces prior to her arrest.
Prior Summons and Interrogation History of Niloofar Haghi
This is not the first time Niloofar Haghi has faced security agencies due to online activity. According to received information, prior to her recent arrest, she was summoned to the IRGC Intelligence Organization and subjected to several hours of interrogation.
Despite this history, it remains unclear on what specific charge Niloofar Haghi’s new arrest was conducted. Furthermore, it is unconfirmed whether a formal judicial file has been opened or if her detention remains in the preliminary investigation stage.
Continued Lack of News Regarding Her Condition
Two days following Niloofar Haghi’s arrest, her family has been unable to obtain clear details regarding her place of detention. Her physical status remains unknown, and no reports have been released regarding her access to legal counsel or ability to contact her family.
The family’s complete lack of information regarding Niloofar Haghi’s fate persists while transferring a detainee to an unknown location, without notification of their custody location or case status, heightens grave concerns regarding detention conditions.
It remains unconfirmed whether Niloofar Haghi is held directly by the IRGC Intelligence Organization or has been transferred to one of the security detention facilities or prisons in Kermanshah Province.
Ambiguities Surrounding Charges and Judicial Process
At present, independent details regarding potential charges brought against Niloofar Haghi, the adjudicating judicial body, and her access to legal representation are unavailable. It has also not been clarified whether specific charges have been formally communicated or if her family has been notified of a judicial indictment.
Activity on social networks and posting protest-related content do not in themselves constitute specific criminal acts, and judicial evaluation of a case requires transparent clarification of charges, evidence, and legal proceedings.
Up to the time of drafting this report, judicial and security officials have offered no explanation regarding the arrest of Niloofar Haghi Bouzhani. The citizen’s family and relatives remain waiting for information concerning her place of detention, physical health, and legal status.
Legal Review of the Case Based on Domestic Laws
Reviewing this case under domestic statutes does not constitute an endorsement of existing legal frameworks, but serves to demonstrate that even internal statutory regulations are being directly bypassed.
Relevant Statutory Provisions
- Article 32 of the Constitution: Mandates that arrests must strictly follow legal procedures and requires prompt written notification of charges.
- Article 35 of the Constitution: Guarantees the right of all citizens to select qualified legal representation across all judicial stages.
- Article 37 of the Constitution: Establishes the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a competent court.
Procedural Violations
Disclosing Niloofar Haghi’s place of detention, clarifying formal charges, and enabling effective access to legal counsel are basic rights of any detained individual that are being violated through incommunicado detention without a visible warrant.
Human Rights Violations Regarding the Arrest
The arrest and incommunicado detention of Niloofar Haghi conflict directly with international human rights standards:
- Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): Strictly prohibits arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile.
- Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): Entitles everyone to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal.
- Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): Protects the right to freedom of opinion and expression, including the right to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media.
The continued lack of information regarding Niloofar Haghi’s location, combined with the absence of clear details regarding her charges and judicial proceedings, raises serious concerns regarding the violation of her fundamental human rights.
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