ARREST OF MEHDI SHAFAKHAH; ACTIVIST IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR CHILD LABOUR

Based on received information, Mehdi Shafakhah, an activist in the field of education and support for child labour and residents of deprived areas, was arrested by security forces on Tuesday, May 12th, and transferred to an undisclosed location. Reports indicate that agents of the Ministry of Intelligence raided his home, arrested him, searched the house, and confiscated some of his personal belongings. So far, no information has been released regarding the reason for his arrest, the charges against him, or his place of detention. In recent years, Mehdi Shafakhah has voluntarily worked in deprived and marginalised areas, playing a key role in providing sports education and social skills to child labourers and vulnerable adolescents.