Kamal Akherati, a resident of Sanandaj, was arrested by security forces in connection with the strike by shopkeepers and merchants across Kurdish cities protesting the issuance of execution sentences. He has been transferred to an undisclosed location.
According to Kolbarnews, on Thursday, January 24, 2025, Kamal Akherati, a citizen of Sanandaj, was detained by security forces the day after widespread strikes in Kurdish cities, including Sanandaj, Saqqez, Kamiyaran, Divandarreh, and Marivan. These strikes were held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in protest against execution sentences.
Reports indicate that security forces carried out the arrest violently and without presenting a judicial warrant.
As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his detention, his current whereabouts, or the charges brought against him.