Sediq Yousofpour, known as “Pire Halou,” a former political prisoner and a member of the “Halou” mountaineering group in Saqqez, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an unknown location.
According to Kolbarnews, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Sediq Yousofpour was arrested by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant. The forces then raided his private residence and conducted a search.
Sediq Yousofpour has a history of arrest and conviction, and the continued lack of information about his condition has caused concern among his family and relatives.
As of the time of publication of this report, the reason for Sediq Yousofpour’s arrest and the charges brought against him have not been officially announced.
