Arab activist Zakieh Hor Neisi was arrested Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016, by the Intelligence Ministry security forces at her residence in the southern city of Ahwaz.
Her mobile and all communications equipment were confiscated and she was transferred to the local intelligence bureau.
Zakieh, 26, is a graduate of Agricultural Engineering. She played an active role in organizing human chains and other protest campaigns against diversion of Karoon River’s water by the Revolutionary Guards.