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At Least Fifteen Physicians Arrested at a Protest

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Freedom of Expression, News
Iranian Physicians, Mahsa Amini, Medical Council

On October 26, security forces arrested at least 15 physicians in a protest in front of the Medical Council in Tehran.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on October 26, the police and security forces cracked down on physicians’ protest gathering in Tehran and arrested at least 15 physicians.
 
Yesterday, on the 40th day of Mahsa Amini’s death, several physicians joined the nationwide protests and held a demonstration before Medical Council in Tehran.

Also, last Monday, October 24, physician Mehran Fereidooni, working in forensics, was arrested in Shiraz. He had previously announced, “Medical Council’s physicians do not verify what the regime officials have mentioned as the cause of Mahsa’s Amini death.”

 

 

Poet Hesam Pirasteh Arrested in Sari

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Freedom of Expression, News
Hesam Pirasteh, Sari

On October 26, in Sari, IRGC intelligence summoned poet Hesam Pirasteh and arrested him after his appearance at the office. He is a master’s student of philosophy at the University of Tehran.

An informed source told HRANA that the Tehran IRGC intelligence called Pirasteh to leave Tehran otherwise he would be arrested. He went to Sari where he was summoned and arrested.

Pirasteh faced other arrest on a prior occasion.

 

 

Baha’i Individual Leili Karami Arrested in Shiraz

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Freedom of Expression, News, Religious Minorities
Baha'i citizen, Leili Karami, Mahsa Amini, Shiraz

On October 26, 2022, security forces arrested Baha’i citizen Leily Karami at her house in Shiraz and transferred her to a detention facility known as House No 100. The agents searched her home and confiscated some of her personal belongings.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Baha’i citizen Leily Karami was arrested at her house in Shiraz.

The reason for her arrest and the charge is still unknown.

 

 

Two New Zealand Tourists Leave Iran after Four Months Disappearance

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News, Other
Bridget Thackwray, Christopher Richwhite, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced that detained New Zealand couple Christopher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray have been released and left Iran after four months.

Four months ago, these two social media influencers entered Iran from Turkey’s border, and then, they disappeared offline.
So far, Iran authorities had refused to confirm their detention until today when the New Zealand prime minister announced their release after negotiation.

As of yet, the reason for their possible arrest is unknown.

Nationwide Protests: 119 People Indicted in Zanjan Province

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Freedom of Expression, News
Esmail Sadeghi, HRANA, Mahsa Amini, Zanjan Province

The Chief Justice of Zanjan Province announced that 119 people arrested during the nationwide protests were indicted.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting IRNA, the Chief Justice of Zanjan Province announced the indictment against 119 protestors in this province.

Esmail Sadeghi commented: so far, 279 legal cases have been opened against 325 individuals across the province courthouses. Of these cases, 137 (47%) have been reviewed, and 119 people were indicted.

According to the latest available data gathered by HRANA, over 13500 people have been arrested during the nationwide protests. For more details and statistics on the nationwide protest across Iran, read HRANA’s comprehensive report here.

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Music Composer Mahmood Mirzai Arrested

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Freedom of Expression, News
Mahmood Mirzai

About two weeks ago, security forces arrested composer Mahmood Mirzai in Tehran and transferred him to Great Tehran Penitentiary.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, composer and conductor Mahmood Mirzai was arrested by security forces.

An informed source close to his family told HRANA that, two weeks ago, he was arrested at his house. Since he lives alone, we discovered his arrest via the neighbours. He is currently jailed in Great Tehran Penitentiary, and despite promises, they have not yet allowed us to bail him out.

Mahmood Mirzai is one of the signatories of the Iranian musicians’ joint statement in support of nationwide protests.

 

Four School Students Arrested in Bonab and Bushehr

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Children, Freedom of Expression, News
Ali Vali-Mohammadi, Ashkan Javidfar, Azar Badiee, Bonab, Sadegh Zendeh Boodi, Tabriz

Recently, security forces arrested four school students during nationwide protests in Bonab and Bushehr.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, three school students identified as Azar Badiee, Ashkan Javidfar and Ali Vali-Mohammadi in Bonab, East Azerbaijan Province.

According to an informed source, they were arrested for chanting slogans at school. They and beaten by security forces and taken to Tabriz Correctional Center.

The intelligence agents also arrested Javidfar’s father when he quarreled with them over his son.

The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations also reported the arrest of a school student identified as Sadegh Zendeh Boodi. Security forces arrested him before his parents’ house and took him to an unidentified location.

1200 People Arrested in Nationwide Protests Held in Harsh Conditions in Great Tehran Penitentiary

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News, Prisoners
great tehran penitentiary, Iran protests 2022

Hundreds of people arrested in the nationwide protest crackdown have been transferred to Great Tehran Penitentiary. The prison is already overcrowded, and the inmates are deprived of healthy drinking water, proper food and air conditioning. They are also denied medical care and co-housed with prisoners of violent crimes.

Currently, 1200 People arrested in nationwide protests are jailed in Great Tehran Penitentiary. Many of them injured by pellet guns are denied medical treatment.

A family member of one of the detainees told HRANA that the prison infirmary is ill-equipped and the injured prisoners receive only mild tranquilizers such as low doses of clonazepam. According to this source, many of the arrestees are between 18 and 24.

Moreover, according to reports obtained by HRANA, last Saturday, October 22, several detainees were beaten by prison guards. Also, they have shaved the prisoners’ heads punitively.

 

 

Arash Ramezani Arrested in Mashhad

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Arash Ramezani, Mashhad

On October 23, 2022, security forces arrested writer Arash Ramezani in Mashhad and took him to an unidentified location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, writer Arash Ramezani was arrested in Mashhad.

According to an informed source, Ramezani was arrested at his workplace. The reason for this arrest and the charges are still unknown. Ramezani, living in Mashhad, has published two fiction books.

 

 

Three Teacher Union Activists Sentenced to a Total of 15 Years in Prison

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Freedom of Expression, Labor and Guilds, News
Jafar Ebrahimi, mohammad habibi, Ramin Safarnia, Rasoul Bodaghi

The Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Rasoul Bodaghi, Jafar Ebrahimi and Mohammad Habibi to a total of 15 years and one-month imprisonment as well as additional punishments.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, three teacher union activists Rasoul Bodaghi, Jafar Ebrahimi and Mohammad Habibi were sentenced to over 15 years in prison.

Attorney Ramin Safarnia wrote on social media, “Bodaghi was sentenced to four years and six months on the charge of ‘assembly and collusion’ and one year on the charge of ‘propaganda against the regime’. For Jafar Ebrahimi, the sentences for the exact charges are four years and one year, respectively. Mohammad Habibi received three years and seven months on the first charge and one year on the charge.”

Moreover, all three defendants were banned from leaving the country and membership in civil and political groups.