Erfan Kurki’s Defiant Message: Resisting Fabricated Cases in Iran

Erfan Kurki demands justice for brother Ruhollah’s arrest, decrying fabricated cases and Iran’s suppression of the Kurki family.

Iran Human Rights Society, Monday, September 8, 2025– Erfan Kurki, brother of detained Ruhollah Kurki, boldly declared, “We will not submit to fabricated cases in Iran.” On September 8, 2025, the Iran Human Rights Society reported Ruhollah’s violent arrest, highlighting a pattern of systematic suppression against the Kurki family. For weeks, the family has sought answers about Ruhollah’s whereabouts, facing only contradictions from authorities. Erfan’s message underscores their unyielding pursuit of justice amidst ongoing human rights violations.

The Kurki Family’s Fight Against Fabricated Charges

Ruhollah Kurki, a 47-year-old architect from Andimeshk, vanished after his arrest on August 5, 2025. Security forces in plain clothes seized him without a judicial warrant while he was with his young daughter. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene, with his daughter left crying, “They took my father.” Since then, authorities have provided no information about his location or condition, marking a clear case of enforced disappearance. Erfan Kurki’s public statement condemned this act, asserting, “We are no strangers to your fabricated cases. We demand his immediate and unconditional release.”

A History of Persecution

The Kurki family’s struggle is not new. Erfan referenced the 2022 abductions and interrogations of his brothers, Siroos and Kamin Kurki, who remain imprisoned under harsh conditions. The family’s pursuit of justice began after their brother Amin Kurki’s death in custody in December 2017. Authorities claimed Amin died by suicide, but his family insists he was tortured and murdered. Erfan vowed, “You wanted us to trample on the blood of our martyred brother, Amin, but that will never happen.” This history of targeting reveals a deliberate campaign to silence the Kurki family.

Ruhollah Kurki’s Violent Arrest

A father of two daughters and an employee at Dreamond High Voltage Electricity, faced a brutal arrest. On August 5, 2025, plainclothes officers took him from his home in Andimeshk without explanation. The lack of a judicial warrant and the secrecy surrounding his detention violate international human rights standards. The family’s repeated visits to judicial and security offices in Andimeshk, Ahvaz, and Tehran have yielded only vague, conflicting claims—some say he is in Ahvaz, others in Tehran. This opacity fuels the family’s distress and highlights Iran’s lack of judicial transparency.

Systematic Human Rights Violations

The Kurki family’s ordeal reflects broader human rights abuses in Iran. Specifically, Ruhollah’s case violates:

Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Arbitrary arrest without a warrant.
Article 14: Denial of legal access and fair trial due to fabricated charges.
Article 7: Torture and threats against Siroos and Kamin Kurki.
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Suppression of free expression.
Articles 23 and 25 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: Harm to Ruhollah’s and Kamin’s children.

Sirus and Kamin Karki, brothers who died on the road to freedom, Amin Karki

These violations expose Iran’s use of fabricated cases to suppress dissent, particularly among those seeking justice.

A Family Targeted for Seeking Justice

Ruhollah is the third Kurki brother targeted since Amin’s death in 2017. Siroos and Kamin faced arrests in 2022 for their activism, enduring torture and prolonged detention. The family’s refusal to stay silent about Amin’s death has made them a direct target of security forces. Erfan’s message emphasizes their resolve: “We have a duty to keep alive the voice of his quest for freedom.” This pattern of persecution aligns with Iran’s broader crackdown on activists, especially in Kurdish regions.

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