The Kurdistan prosecutor stated that the leaders of Nowruz celebrations have been arrested.
The prosecutor of Kurdistan province announced the arrest of the leaders and organizers of Nowruz celebrations in the province on charges of propaganda activities against the regime under the guise of celebrations.
Following the Nowruz celebrations in various areas of Kurdistan, Mohammad Jabari, the public and revolutionary prosecutor of the province’s capital, announced on Sunday, March 23rd, that since early February 2025, actions against individuals and groups who were organizing and using the celebrations to promote propaganda against the regime, violate norms, and insult, have been prioritized.
Mr. Jabari, referring to the order from the head of the judiciary and the involvement of the provincial prosecutor’s office in this matter, added that about seven leaders and main figures have been identified and arrested.
He described the arrested individuals as having group and organizational connections and added that part of these activities were carried out with the insistence and follow-up of the groups themselves.
Although Nowruz begins on March 21st, Kurdish citizens have been welcoming the new year for some time by holding public celebrations.