No arrest warrants were presented by the agents during the arrests. As of now, the reasons behind their detention, the location where they are being held, and the charges against them remain unknown.
The sentence was imposed on Abolhassani under the allegation of “disturbing public order.”
Presently serving his sentence at Choobindar Prison in Qazvin, Abolhassani is housed among inmates convicted of violent crimes, contrary to prison regulations. Moreover, he has been subjected to limitations when making phone calls, including the mandatory presence of prison guards during these conversations.
In January 2021, Abolhassani while serving his sentence for a previous legal case, was sentenced to 15 months in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court for “propaganda against the regime.” In addition to the prison term, he was assigned four hours of penal labor per day for four months. This ruling was subsequently upheld on appeal.
On January 1, 2022, Abolhassani was transferred to Evin Prison to commence his sentence.
In October 2022, he found himself facing further legal actions, resulting in an additional four-year imprisonment term.
On February 6, 2023, he was violently relocated from Evin Prison to Choobindar Prison in Qazvin.
As of the ruling issued on November 20, 2023, Sa’adat Yar is facing a one-year sentence for “spreading propaganda against the regime” and an additional four years of social deprivations.
Nafisa Sa’adat Yar and her husband, Pouya Amri, were apprehended by security forces in January 2023, later securing their release on a bail of 500 million Tomans (approximately 10,000 Dollars) in August of the same year. Unfortunately, both faced employment termination following pressure from security institutions.
HRANA’s annual report has highlighted a concerning trend where, in 2022, 64.63% of reported human rights violations against religious minorities are directed toward the Baha’i community.
The Baha’i faith is not recognized as a legitimate religion by Iranian authorities, leading to systematic and longstanding violations of the rights of Baha’is in the country. This includes the denial of their fundamental right to practice their religion, which constitutes a clear breach of both Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The United Nations covenant holds that every person has the right to freedom of religion, freedom of converting religion, as well as freedom of expression, individually or collectively; openly or secretly
As per the December 11, 2023 verdict, Maleki faced eight months for “propaganda against the regime,” three years and seven months for “assembly and collusion against national security,” and six years for “forming and running a group named the Zanjan neighborhood youth channel to act against national security.”
Maleki was arrested by IRGC Intelligence agents on September 18, 2023, and was granted release on bail on October 18.
A reliable source close to Afshar’s family revealed to HRANA that the activist was arrested at his father’s residence by Iran Cyber Police. According to the source, the agents exerted pressure on the family, warning them not to disclose details of their son’s arrest.
The grounds for Afshar’s arrest and the specific charges against him remain undisclosed at this time.
It is pertinent to note that Afshar has a history of previous arrests and judicial confrontations stemming from his activism.
As per a source close to the journalist’s family, Kasaie-Zadeh is facing charges of “disseminating false information, libel, and disturbing public opinions.”
The arrest is purportedly linked to Kasaie-Zadeh’s criticism, expressed in a social media post, for which he had been summoned earlier.
It’s notable that this isn’t the first time Kasaie-Zadeh has found himself in a judicial confrontation.
A reliable source close to her family disclosed Fahandej’s arrest, which took place at her residence on December 18.
“The agents, employing intimidating tactics, conducted an extensive search of her house, seizing some of her belongings as well as possessions belonging to her family,” the source reported.
In a disconcerting turn of events, intelligence agents reportedly went as far as tearing down real estate documents and family photographs during the search.
The motives behind Fahandej’s arrest and her current whereabouts remain shrouded in uncertainty.
It is worth noting that Fahandej has previously faced arrests and convictions.
Following the morning prayer, a group of plainclothes personnel reportedly conducted a raid on a mosque in Pishin, apprehending at least ten citizens. These individuals were in the midst of their second week of I’tekaf, a period of Islamic practice involving a stay in a mosque.
As of now, the rationale behind their detentions, the identities of those arrested, and the location where they are being held remain undisclosed. Authorities have yet to provide information on these critical aspects of the incident.
Presiding over the court, Judge Hamlbar mandated that Ebrahimi serve seven months and 16 days for “propaganda against the regime” and 15 months and one day for “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran.” Notably, six months of this prison term have been suspended for five years.
If the verdict stands after the appeal process, 15 months and one day will be imposed on Ebrahimi.
His arrest on August 26, 2023, in Tabriz led to his release on bail on October 25.
Her husband, Esmaeil Nazari, publicly disclosed his wife’s conviction.
Asghari was apprehended by security forces at her Tehran residence on September 14, 2023, and subsequently released on bail from Qarchak Prison in Varamin on October 4, 2023.
Notably, Asghari had previously been detained in connection with nationwide protests in October 2022, resulting in an initial sentence of 18 years and three months. However, she was granted a pardon under the general pardon and commutation directive, leading to her release from Qarchak Prison in April of the current year.
