Category: Freedom of Expression

Student Maryam Derisi Sentenced to Three Years

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Freedom of Expression, News, Students
Adel-Abad Prison, Kazerun, Maryam Derisi, Saveh, Shiraz

The Kazerun Revolutionary Court sentenced student Maryam Derisi to three years imprisonment. If the verdict is upheld on appeal, two years for one charge will be enforceable to her.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Maryam Derisi, a Master’s student at the University of Saveh, was sentenced to three years in prison.

According to this verdict, Derisi was sentenced to two years for “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran” and one year for “propaganda against the regime.”

On October 15, 2022, security forces arrested Derisi in Shiraz and jailed her in Adel-Abad Prison. On November 2, she was released on bail.

 

Journalist Maryam Vahidian Arrested

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Freedom of Expression, News

On November 27, 2022, security forces arrested Journalist Maryam Vahidian at her house and took her to an undisclosed location. The agents also searched the house and confiscated some of her belongings.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on November 27, 2022, journalist Maryam Vahidian was arrested at her house.

An informed source told HRANA that Vahidian was arrested at her birthday party. The agents confiscated her laptop, cell phone, and the guests’ cell phones.

The reason for her arrest and her whereabouts is still unknown.

Teacher Union Activist Jafar Ebrahimi Sentenced to Five Years

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Freedom of Expression, Labor and Guilds, News
HRANA, Jafar Ebrahimi

On November 27, the Tehran Court of Appeals upheld a five-year sentence against teacher union activist Jafar Ebrahimi.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, teacher union activist Jafar Ebrahimi was sentenced to five years in prison.

In late October 2022, the Tehran Revolutionary court sentenced him to four years on the charge of “assembly and collusion” and one year on “propaganda against the regime.” He was also banned from leaving the country and from membership in political and civil groups for two years.

Based on article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, four years for the first charge will be enforceable to him.

Last week, Ebrahimi was hospitalized due to poor health conditions.

Ebrahimi is a teacher and Tehran Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association member. In February of this year, he was sentenced to four years and six months in another legal case.

 

 

Baha’i citizen Sanaz Tafazoli Arrested in Mashhad

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Freedom of Expression, News, Religious Minorities
Baha'i citizen, Mashhad, Sanaz Tafazoli

On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, the intelligence agents arrested Baha’i citizen Sanaz Tafazoli in Mashhad and took her to an undisclosed location. The agent searched her house and confiscated some of her and her son’s belongings.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Baha’i citizen Sanaz Tafazoli was arrested in Mashhad.

After three days, Tafazoli’s whereabouts is still unknown.
She has faced other arrests and convictions on a prior occasion.

 

Iran Protests: 13 More Detainees Identified

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Freedom of Expression, News
HRANA, iran protests

Based on the latest reports obtained by HRANA and other news outlets, 13 people arrested by security forces related to nationwide protests in recent days have been identified.

The list of these detainees goes as follows:

  • Amaneh Zamani, children’s rights activist- Tehran on November 24.
  • Shahriar Yadegar, age 24- Khash, Sistan and Baluchestan province on November 18. (source: Haal Vsh)
  • Adib Manoochehri- Paveh, Kermanshah Province. (Source: Kurdpa)
  • Ali Jahangirzadeh- Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province. (Source: Kurdpa)
  • Farhad Navabi- Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province. (Source: Kurdpa)
  • Pouya Mazloumi, a student-Tehran, jailed at the Great Tehran Penitentiary.
  • Amir Nasr Azadani, former soccer player, Isfahan (identified by Iran International Tv)
  • Mohammad Babooli- Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province. (Source: Kurdpa)
  • Mohammad-Taher Ahmadi-Aghdam-Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province. (Source: Kurdpa)
  • Heyman Sargoli -Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province. (Source: Kurdpa)
  • Mohammad Khalili -Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province. (Source: Kurdpa)
  • Peiman Roozkhoon -Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province. (Source: Kurdpa)
  • Samku Doodkanlu-Mahabad, West Azerbaijan Province. (Source: Kurdpa)

The charges against these individuals are still unknown.

Since the outbreak of nationwide protests, over 18100 people, including journalists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. For more details and statistics on the nationwide protest across Iran, read HRANA’s comprehensive report here.

 

 

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Yarsan Civil Activist Siavash Hayati Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment

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Freedom of Expression, News, Religious Minorities
Kermanshah, Siavash Hayati, Yaresan

Recently, the Kermanshah Revolutionary Court sentenced Siavash Hayati, spokesperson for the Advisory Forum of Yarsan Civil Activists, to one year in prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Siavash Hayati, a member of the Yarsan community, was sentenced to one year in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

On September 23, 2022, security forces arrested Hayati in Kermanshah. He was released on bail after fifteen days.

Hayati faced other arrests on prior occasions.

Civil Rights Activist Farideh Moradkhani Imprisoned for Sentencing

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Freedom of Expression, News
Evin Prison, Farideh Moradkhani

On November 23, 2022, civil rights activist Farideh Moradkhani was imprisoned after an appearance at Evin courthouse to serve her 15-year sentence.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on November 23, 2022, Farideh Moradkhani was taken to Evin Prison for sentencing.

On January 13, 2022, Moradkhani was arrested by security forces while returning to her house. At the time of her arrest, the intelligence agents searched her house and confiscated some of her belongings. One day after, in a phone call, she informed her family that she was detained in Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

On April 30, 2022, Moradkhani was released on a 10-billion-tomans bail until the end of legal proceedings. She had also been arrested on previous occasions due to her civil activities.

Five Protestors Sentenced to a Total of 21 Years Imprisonment

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Freedom of Expression, News
Faezeh Javadi, Parsa Dastmalchi, Sarina Gherabat, Shiva Kianfar, Sonia Sotoodeh, Urmia

Recently, the Urmia Revolutionary Court sentenced Sarina Gherabat, Faezeh Javadi, Shiva Kianfar, Parsa Dastmalchi and Sonia Sotoodeh to a total of 21 years in prison for participating in protests.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, in Urmia, the Revolutionary Court sentenced five citizens arrested at protests to a total of 21 years imprisonment.

According to these verdicts, Sarina Gherabat and Faezeh Javadi were sentenced to five years, Shiva Kianfar and Parsa Dastmalchi to four years, and Sonia Sotoodeh to three years. All these individuals were charged with “assembly and collusion to act against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.”

Since the outbreak of nationwide protests, over 18000 people, including journalists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. For more details and statistics on the nationwide protest across Iran, read HRANA’s comprehensive report here.

Saha Mortezai Imprisoned for Sentencing

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Evin Prison, IRGC Intelligence, Saha Mortezaie

Saha Mortezai, the former head of the Student Union of the University of Tehran, was taken to Evin Prison to serve her sentence. Earlier, on November 21, 2022, security forces arrested her violently at her workplace.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, former student union activist Saha Mortezai was taken to Evin Prison to serve her six-year sentence.

On November 17, 2019, IRGC Intelligence arrested her at a student dormitory in Tehran and took her to Ward 2-A of Evin Prison. After a while, she went on a hunger strike in jail in protest against an excessive bail she could not afford. She ended her hunger strike after 22 days. On January 22, 2020, she was released on bail.

In November 2020, the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Mortezai to six years. This verdict was upheld on appeal. According to Iran’s Student Union, three years and eight months for one charge are enforceable to her.

 

29 People Arrested in Malekan and Bonab

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Freedom of Expression, News
Bonab, East Azerbaijan province, Iran protests 2022, Malekan

During the last three days, at least 29 people were arrested in Malekan and Bonab, East Azerbaijan Province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, security forces arrested 29 people, including a student, in the cities of Malekan and Bonab.

The reason for these arrests and their whereabouts are still unknown.

Since the outbreak of nationwide protests, over 18000 people, including journalists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. For more details and statistics on the nationwide protest across Iran, read HRANA’s comprehensive report here.