>>172958 Birjand University students kidnapped today
As of January 5, 2026, reports indicate a mass arrest and abduction of students at Birjand University in South Khorasan province, Iran. The situation is characterized by the following details:
The Incident: A "load of students" were reportedly taken away from the university campus by Iranian security forces. Eyewitnesses noted that university staff allegedly stood by without intervening during the removals. Context: These events are part of a wider wave of civil unrest and protests currently entering their ninth day across Iran. Students at Birjand University had recently held rallies, chanting against "neutrality" and vowing revenge for those killed during demonstrations. Wider Crackdown: The arrests in Birjand coincide with a nationwide campaign of "mass arbitrary arrests" targeting youth and protesters in other cities, such as Ilam and Yasuj, where families of detainees have also been targeted by security forces.
For updates on the status of detained students, you can monitor reports from the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) or humanitarian groups tracking the Iran Uprising.