Abbas Nasiri San’ati Arrested in Tehran

On March 27, Abbas Nasiri San’ati, a resident of Tehran, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on March 27, 2023, security forces arrested Abbas Nasiri San’ati, age 52, in Tehran.

An informed source close to his family told HRANA, “Monday morning, intelligence agents arrested San’ati at his sister’s house in Tehran. His whereabouts are unknown, raising his family’s concern.”

The reasons for his arrest, his whereabouts and the allegation against him are still unknown.

 

 

Eight Businesses Closed in Nowshahr and Rasht for Failing to Observe Hijab Rules

The Police Chief of Nowshahr announced that three cafe restaurants were closed for playing live music and failing to observe Hijab rules. Similarly, five businesses were closed in Rasht for the same reason.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting IRNA, three cafe restaurants were closed for improper Hijab, playing live music and serving alcoholic beverages.

This Police chief also warned tourists coming to Mazandaran Province about not observing Ramadan rules and improper Hijab.
Also, Rokna News Agency reported that in Rasht, five shops were closed for failing to observe Hijab rules.

Imposing a certain lifestyle on citizens stands in blatant violation of Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which entitles everyone to the right to life, liberty and security of person. Additionally, Article 12 of this declaration affirms, “One shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honor and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.”

Iran Protests: Sina Kaki Sentenced to Imprisonment

The Kermanshah Revolutionary Court sentenced Sina Kaki to seven months and additional punishments. Kaki was previously arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, 24-year-old Sina Kaki, arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests in Kermanshah, was sentenced to seven months for allegedly “propaganda against the regime.”

Kaki was also banned from leaving the country and from membership in political and civil groups for two years.

On November 21, 2022, security forces arrested Kaki over protests. Five days later, he was released on bail. On December 27, 2022, Kaki was re-arrested in Kermanshah and jailed in Dizelabad prison.

About the 2022 Nationwide Protests

The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her improper hejab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. During the nationwide protests, about 19600 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.

 

Shilan Kurdistani Sentenced to Three Years and Four Months in Prison

The Sanandaj Revolutionary Court sentenced Shilan Kurdistani to three years and four months in prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, Shilan Kurdistani, a resident of Sanandaj, was sentenced to imprisonment.

She received seven months for “propaganda against the regime,” and two years and nine months for “membership in the Jivano Women’s association.”

If the verdict is upheld on appeal, based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, two years of nine months for the second charge will be enforceable.

On October 23, 2022, Kurdistani was arrested by security forces over the nationwide protests and was released on bail after a while.

About the 2022 Nationwide Protests

The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her improper hejab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. During the nationwide protests, about 19600 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.

 

 

Iran Protests: Mohammad Soltani Detained for over Three Months

Mohammad Soltani, arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests, is still detained in Vakilabad prison for over three months, awaiting further legal proceedings.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Mohammad Soltani, age 27, is still detained for over three months in Vakilabad Prison.

On December 3, 2022, the intelligence agents arrested Soltani at his home in Mashhad and took him to Vakilabad Prison.

About the 2022 Nationwide Protests

The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her improper hejab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. During the nationwide protests, about 19600 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.

 

 

 

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Civil Rights Activist Fatemeh Sepehri Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

The Court of Appeals of Razavi Khorasan Province sentenced civil rights activist Fatemeh Sepehri to 18 years in prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, the 18-year sentence against civil rights activist Fatemeh Sepehri was upheld on appeal.

Earlier, the Mashhad Revolutionary Court Sepehri sentenced Sepehri to ten years for “collaboration with hostile foreign governments,” five years for “assembly and collusion against national security,” and one year for “propaganda against the regime.” This verdict has been upheld on appeal.

Applying Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, ten years in prison for the first charge will be enforceable.

It is worth noting that according to her brother, Asghar Sepehri, the judicial officials did not accept her lawyer’s power of attorney letter.

On September 21, 2022, security forces arrested Sepehri at her house in Mashhad and jailed her in Vakilabad Prison.

In another case, in January 2023, the Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced her to one year and a 20-million-tomans fine for “spreading falsehood, disturbing public opinions through social media activities and presence in media outside Iran.”

On prior occasions, as one of the signatories of a letter asking Ali Khamenei to resign, Sepehri faced other arrests and convictions.

Two Individuals Arrested in Kelardasht for Social Media Activities

The chief police of Kelardasht announced the arrest of two individuals for allegedly “association with anti-regime social media groups.”

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Asr-Iran news outlet, two citizens were arrested in Kelardasht, Mazandaran Province.

The chief police of Kelardasht claimed, “Iranian Public Security and Intelligence Police investigated activities against national security, taking pictures and publishing in anti-regime social media groups. They succeeded in detecting two individuals associated with these groups.”

Golrokh Iraee Still in Detention after Five Months

Former political prisoner Golrokh Iraee is detained in the women’s ward of Evin Prison for over five months.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Golrokh Iraee is still in detention at Evin Prison for over 170 days.

On September 26, 2022, security forces arrested Iraee violently at her home in Tehran. They also searched the house and seized some of her belonging.

In October 2022, she was arraigned and notified of the charges of “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.”

Iraee faced other arrests and convictions on prior occasions. In the last case, the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced her to three years and seven months, which was upheld later on appeal. Applying Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, two years and one month was enforceable.
Also earlier, in April 2021, the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced her in absentia to one year and additional punishments for “propaganda against the regime.” She was released on Amol Perison on May 9, 2022.

 

Update on Political Prisoner Sirus Moloodi’s Condition in Adelabad Prison

Political prisoner Sirus Moloodi is currently serving his five-year sentence in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz. The Revolutionary Court sentenced him to five years in prison, of which two years he will serve in exile.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, political prisoner Sirus Moloodi, a resident of Mahabad, is serving his five-year sentence in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

An informed source told HRANA, “Moloodi, an athlete, was jailed in a detention centre at the disposal of security institutions for one year and ten months. Then the Revolutionary Court sentenced him to five years and two years exile for armed action against national security.”

“Although he was pardoned under a recent directive, prison officials told him he would not be released,” this source added.

On April 30, 2021, security forces arrested Moloodi in Shiraz.

Women’s Rights Activist Raoofeh Mirbagheri Sentenced to Imprisonment and Additional Punishments

The Sari Revolutionary Court sentenced women’s rights activist Raoofeh Mirbagheri, arrested at the 2022 nationwide protests, to eight months in prison, a ban from leaving the country for two years and additional punishments.

According to the verdict issued by the Sari Revolutionary Court, Mirbagheri received eight months for “propaganda against the regime.” She was also banned from membership in and forming political and civil groups. Some of her belongings were also confiscated.

On October 26, 2022, IRGC intelligence agents arrested Mirbagheri in Tonekabon and transferred her to an undisclosed location. After 32 days of detention, she was released on bail until the end of the legal proceeding.

About the 2022 Nationwide Protests

The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her improper hejab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. During the nationwide protests, about 19600 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.