Category: Freedom of Expression

Iran Protests: Student Ali Fatahi Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

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Ali Fatahi

The Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Ali Fatahi, a chemical engineering student at the University of Science and Technology, to three years in prison. Fatahi was arrested amid nationwide protests by IRGC forces.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Iranian Students’ Union, student Ali Fatahi was sentenced to three years in prison for “assembly and collusion against national security.”

On November 2, 2022, in cooperation with the University officials, IRGC forces arrested Fatahi at the University gate. He was released on bail after 35 days.

 

Two Instagram Bloggers Sentenced to a Total of 21 Years in Prison

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Amir Mohamad Ahmadi, Astiaj Haghighi, Evin Prison, Instagram Bloggers, Qarchak, Varamin

The Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Instagram bloggers Astiaj Haghighi and Amir Mohammad Ahmadi, to a total of 21 years in prison and additional punishments.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Astiaj Haghighi and Amir Mohammad Ahmadi were sentenced to imprisonment and additional punishments.

According to this verdict, each of them received ten years and six months for “promotion of impurity and indecency, assembly and collusion against national security, and propaganda against the regime.” They have also been banned from social activities on the Internet and leaving the country for two years.
An informed source told HRANA that they were denied access to a lawyer during legal proceedings.

On November 1, 2022, security forces arrested this couple violently at their home in Tehran. This arrest occurred after they published a video on social media showing them dancing in a city square.

A while after their arrest, Mrs Haghighi was relocated from Evin Prison to Qarchak Prison in Varamin.

 

Iran Protests: Three Protestors Face Charge of Enmity Against God for Disabling CCTV Cameras

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The Mashhad Public and Revolutionary Courthouse indicted three protestors Babak Zarin, Majid Khashnazar and his son Amirreza Khoshnazar on “enmity against God” (Moharebeh) for allegedly “disabling CCTV cameras.” This charge can result in severe punishment, even the death penalty.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Babak Zarin, Majid Khashnazar and his son Amirreza Khaoshnazar, arrested amid nationwide protests in Mashhad, faced the charge of “enmity against God.” (Moharebeh)

Amirreza Khaoshnazar, a boxer, was arrested by security forces in Tehran while he was leaving the country. He was jailed in Ward 209 of Evin prison and then transferred to a detention facility in Mashhad. Babak Zarin, and Majid Khaoshnazar were arrested in Mashhad.

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, about 19560 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 756 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13128 months imprisonment.

 

Soroush Moeinifar Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging

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Bukan, Soroush Moeinifar

The Bukan Criminal Court sentenced Soroush Moeinifar to three years and 40 lashes.

According to this verdict issued by Branch 110 of the Bukan Criminal Court, Moeinifar was sentenced to three years and 40 lashes on the charges of “propaganda against the regime,” “disturbing public order,” and “spreading falsehood.”

Based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, one year for one count will be enforceable.

On November 2, 2022, security forces arrested Moeinifar in Bukan, took him to a detention facility and, after two days, jailed him in Bukan prison. He was released on bail after 24 days.

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, about 19560 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 756 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13128 months imprisonment.

 

Children’s Rights Activist Sarvnaz Ahmadi Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

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Evin Prison, Kamyar Fakoor, Sarvnaz Ahmadi

The Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced children’s rights activist Sarvnaz Ahmadi to six years in prison. If the verdict is upheld on appeal, based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, five years in prison for one count will be enforceable.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Sarvnaz Ahmadi was sentenced to imprisonment.

Ahmadi received five years for “assembly and collusion to act against national security” and one year for “propaganda against the regime.”
Her husband, Kamyar Fakoor, a worker’s rights activist, had also been on trial in this judicial branch on January 4, 2023.

On November 6, 2022, security forces arrested this couple in Tehran and jailed them in Evin Prison. Ahmadi was released on bail on December 7, 2022.

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Media Activist Amir Maskani Sentenced to Imprisonment

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Amir Maskani, iran protests, Razavi Khorasan Province, Sabzevar

The Revolutionary Court sentenced Amir Maskani, artist and media activist, to seven months in prison, nine months of suspended imprisonment and paying a fine. Maskani is a resident of Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan Province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, media activist Amir Maskani was sentenced to imprisonment and paying a fine.

Maskani received three months for “propaganda against the regime” and thirteen months in prison, of which nine months is suspended, for “inciting people to commit murder and wage war against national security.” He was also fined five million tomans.

The court session was held on November 28, 2022.

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, about 19560 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 756 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13128 months imprisonment.

 

 

Seyed Ali Mousavi Arrested in Gorgan

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Ali Mousavi, Golestan province, Gorgan

On January 22, 2023, security forces arrested Seyed Ali Mousavi, a graduate of the Sharif University of Technology, in Gorgan, Golestan Province. The agents took him to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on January 22, 2023, quoting the Iranian Students’ union, Seyed Ali Mousavi was arrested by security forces in Gorgan.

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

Physician Reza Rezazadeh Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment

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Reza Rezazadeh Parparani, Tabriz

The Tabriz Revolutionary Court sentenced physician Reza Rezazadeh Parparani to six months in prison and banned him from leaving the country for two years.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Reza Rezazadeh Parparani was sentenced to imprisonment.

The charges against Rezazadeh are still unknown.

On December 7, 2022, Rezazadeh was arrested after an appearance at the Public and Revolutionary Courthouse in Tabriz. After a while, he was released on bail.

Maryam Derisi Sentenced to over 22 Months in Prison

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Adel-Abad Prison, Maryam Derisi, Saveh

Maryam Derisi, a Master’s student at the University of Saveh, was sentenced to 22 months and 17 days in prison. Based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, 15 months for one count will be enforceable.

According to this verdict issued by the Fars Court of Appeals, Derisi received 15 months and one day for “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran” and seven months and 16 days for “propaganda against the regime.”

Earlier also, the Kazerun Revolutionary Court sentenced Derisi to one year and 74 lashes for one case and three years for another legal case.
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.

Arash Sadeghi Sentenced to Five Years and Eight Months in Prison

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Arash Sadeghi, Ramin Safarnia

The Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced former political prisoner Arash Sadeghi to five years and eight months in prison. Sadeghi was arrested amid nationwide protests.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Arash Sadeghi was sentenced to five years and eight months imprisonment.

Sadeghi’s lawyer, Ramin Safarnia, announced: “My client was sentenced to five years for ‘assembly and collusion against national security,’ and eight months for ‘propaganda against the regime.’ He was also banned from leaving the country, travelling to Tehran and the Northern provinces for two years. He was also prohibited from membership in social/political parties and groups for two years, and the seizure of some of his belongings.”

On October 12, 2022, security forces arrested Sadeghi and detained him in Ward 209 of Evin Prison. On January 21, 2023, he was released on bail.

Sadeghi faced other arrests and convictions on prior occasions.