Aram Baleki

Kurdish folk singer and songwriter Aram Baleki was arrested on December 20, 2024, and taken to an unknown location. While the reasons for his arrest were initially unclear, it was later reported that it was likely due to his anti-government social media posts and his absence from a mandatory Yalda ceremony. His detention was reported by IWA sources, who confirmed that he had posted anti-government content online prior to his arrest.