Zahra Naghshineh a south Azerbaijani lawyer appeared before Branch 15 of the Office of the Prosecutor following receipt of a summons. After appearing before the judicial authority, she was arrested. As of the time of this report, no information has been made public regarding the charges against her, the reasons for her arrest, the bail or security order issued in her case, or her current place of detention.

Public professional records indicate that Zahra Naghshineh is a lawyer and a member of the East Azerbaijan Bar Association. Official sources affiliated with the Bar Association have previously identified her as a first-degree attorney and reported on her participation in the Bar Association’s professional programs and activities.

The arrest of a lawyer, particularly where the nature of the allegations and the legal basis for the detention have not been publicly clarified, raises concerns regarding respect for the detainee’s rights, the independence of the legal profession, and the guarantee of access to a fair trial.As of the time of this report, judicial authorities have not publicly explained the reason for Zahra Naghshineh’s arrest or provided information regarding her current status.