Media: Tasnim News Agency

Job: photojournalist

Type of Incident: Arrest

Location: Kabul

Date: Aug 19

According to his employer, Tasnim News Agency, Velayati was detained on August 19 at Kabul International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Iran. He had traveled to Afghanistan for a personal visit, and the circumstances leading to his arrest remain undisclosed at this time.

Assailant/Arresting Authority: GDI