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Zya Minas was detained for protesting religious freedom conditions.

In May 2022, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) authorities arrested Minas, the mayor of Dadersh village in Dohuk…

James Zaya was detained for protesting religious freedom conditions.

On May 11, 2022, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) authorities arrested Zaya after local villagers protested the…

Nathasha Edirisooriya was detained for blasphemy.

On May 27, 2023, police arrested and detained Edirisooriya after receiving a complaint that she made jokes insulting to Buddhism and…

Moin Yeganeh is detained for his religious activity. 

In April 2026, authorities arrested Yeganeh and threatened to deport him over his religious activities. His detention came amid…