Iranian intelligence forces have arrested an Afghan student from the University of Tehran and transferred her to an undisclosed location, according to a report by the human rights organisation Hengaw.
The student, identified as Sara Gowhari, a sociology major, was reportedly detained on 6 July by agents of the Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Intelligence at the Taybad border crossing, where she had travelled to conduct independent research on migration issues.
Hengaw stated that Gowhari remains in custody without access to legal representation or contact with her family, ten days after her arrest. Her current condition and whereabouts are unknown, despite repeated inquiries by her relatives.
The rights group further alleged that Iranian authorities detained Gowhari without presenting a judicial warrant, raising concerns over due process and the treatment of foreign nationals involved in academic or civil society activities.
No official comment has been made by Iranian authorities regarding the arrest.
