Morteza Parvin, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist, and Taher Naghavi (Naqavi), a defense attorney, have been sentenced to a combined total of 12 years in prison by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
According to the ruling issued by Judge Abolqasem Salavati, both individuals received one year in prison for “propaganda against the regime” and five years for “assembly and collusion against national security.” In addition, Mr. Naghavi has been banned from leaving the country for two years and stripped of social rights and political party membership for two years.
A source close to Naghavi’s family informed HRANA that he was recently scheduled to be transferred to a hospital for medical examinations. However, the transfer was blocked when he refused to wear a prison uniform and use handcuffs and leg cuffs.
Both Mr. Parvin and Mr. Naghavi were arrested by security forces on February 6, 2024, and subsequently transferred to Evin Prison.
On July 13, a hearing was held to address the charges against Mr. Naghavi at Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. His final court session took place in late September. Recently, Naghavi faced new charges initiated by prison authorities, including “disruption of public order” and “insulting prison officers.” A few weeks ago, an officer at Evin Prison, identified as Reza Asadi Naderabadi, physically assaulted Mr. Naghavi following a verbal altercation, after which Naghavi was transferred to Evin’s quarantine section.
In late May, a court session was also held to examine the charges against Parvin related to the joint case with Naghavi at Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
