Afzaneh Bayazidi, a Kurdish female student from Payame Noor University in Bukan city who was formerly arrested by intelligence agents, was deprived from continuing her education. After being released from university, Afsaneh was told by university authorities that she is forbidden from continuing her education. Afsaneh was arrested with his brother, Shahoo, on 15 November 2013 in Bukan.
They were temporarily released on a 1 million rial bail (about $38,460) after being in custody for 20 days.