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Behrooz Izadi Rad Arrested in Gorgan

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Behrooz Izadi Rad, Gorgan, nationwide protests

Behrooz Izadi Rad was arrested by security forces in Gorgan on May 15, 2023, according to HRANA, the Human Rights Activists News Agency.

Izadi Rad was reportedly arrested at his residence in Gorgan. The exact location of his detention remains undisclosed, and the reason for his arrest has not been disclosed either.

In September 2022, amid nationwide protests, security forces arrested Izadi Rad in Golestan Prison and, after a while, jailed him in Amirabad Prison in Gorgan.

On December 19, 2022, the Revolutionary Court sentenced Izadi Rad to four years and one month in prison. However, due to his no-contest plea, his sentence was reduced to nine months for “propaganda against the regime” and 25 months for “inciting people to unrest,” totaling two years and ten months, including the time already served.

Following five months of imprisonment, Izadi Rad was released in February 2023 under the “pardon and commutation” directive. It’s worth noting that he has a history of previous arrests and convictions related to his activism.

 

 

Shahab Nazari Arrested in Ahvaz

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ahvaz, Shahab Nazari

Security forces arrested Shahab Nazari, a resident of Izeh, in Ahvaz and took him to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on April 29, 2023, Shahab Nazari, age 22, was arrested by security forces in Ahvaz.

An informed source close to Nazari’s family told HRANA that he was arrested at 10:00 pm at his uncle’s residence in Ahvaz.

The reason for his arrest, the location of his detention and the allegations against him are currently unknown.

 

Forty Administrators of Instagram Pages Arrested in Tehran

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Iranian Cyber Police have announced the arrest of 40 administrators of Instagram pages for modeling and online apparel shops on charges of allegedly publishing “half-naked or immodest pictures of women.”

According to HRANA, a news agency for human rights activists, quoting Entekhab News Outlet, 40 individuals were arrested in Tehran.

The chief of the Tehran Cyber Police revealed that those arrested operated Instagram pages for Mezon, modeling, and online shops.
This police official stated that they had published pictures of immodest and half-naked women without regard for privacy rights, solely to make profits and attract followers.

The detainees have been charged and a legal case has been opened against them. The report did not disclose their identities.

Two Individuals Arrested in Bukan

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Alan Daghdar, Bukan, Siamak Hayasi

Security forces recently arrested Alan Daghdar and Siamak Hayasi in Bukan and took them to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, on April 18, 2023, Alan Daghdar was arrested in Bukan.

On April 19, Siamak Hayasi was also arrested in this city.

During the arrests, the agents reportedly did not show any arrest warrant. They also searched Hayasi’s house and seized some of his belongings.

The reason for these arrests, the location of their detention and the allegations are currently unknown.

 

 

Three Individuals Arrested in Bukan

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Abubakr Mamzadeh, Ahmad Mamzadeh, Kolbarnews, Razgar Beygzadeh Babamiri

Recently, security forces arrested three citizens, Abubakr Mamzadeh, Razgar Beygzadeh Babamiri and Ahmad Mamzadeh and took them to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kolbarnews, on April 17, 2023, Abubakr Mamzadeh, age 52, and Razgar Beygzadeh Babamiri, age 38, were arrested in Bukan.

The next day, security forces arrested Abubakr’s brother, Ahmad Mamzadeh, age 63.

The reason for their arrests, whereabouts and allegations against them are still unknown.

 

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Two Individuals Arrested in Zahedan

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Hamed Kahrazeh, Mohammad Narooie, Naeem Bijarzahi, Zahedan

Hamed Kahrazeh and Naeem Bijarzahi, both residents of Zahedan, were arrested on April 12 by intelligence agents and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Baloch Activists Campaign, on April 12, 2023, security forces arrested Hamed Kahrazeh and Naeem Bijarzahi in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

According to sources, the two individuals were arrested violently on a street in Zahedan. Baloch Activists Campaign reported that during a phone call to their families, they mentioned filming the arrest of Mohammad Narooie as the reason for their arrest. The Ministry of Intelligence identified them through CCTV cameras.

The whereabouts of Kahrazeh and Bijarzahi remain unknown.

Three Schoolgirls Arrested for Poison Attacks on Schools in Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Erfaneh Honar, Poison Attacks, Setayesh Amiri, Setayesh Darougheh, Shiraz

Three schoolgirls, Erfaneh Honar, Setayesh Darougheh, and Setayesh Amiri, have been arrested for serial poison attacks in Shiraz. These minors are being held in the quarantine section of Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, in recent days, three school girls were arrested over poison attacks on schools in Shiraz.

An informed source told HRANA, “They were arrested in recent days, although the exact date of their arrest is unknown. These three young girls are currently being held in the quarantine section of Adelabad Prison without access to phone calls or family visitation.”

Although the specific allegations against them are unknown, it is worth noting that in recent months, security and judicial institutions have attempted to deflect blame onto opposition groups or even to scapegoat students.

Between late November 2022 and March 7, 2023, at least 290 schools, primarily girls’ schools, were targeted by poison attacks using an unspecified toxic gas, affecting at least 7,068 students in 103 schools. For further details and statistics, please refer to the HRANA report.”

Hafez Omar Askani Arrested in Rask

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Haal Vsh, Hafez Omar Askani, Rask

On April 12, 2023, security forces arrested Hafez Omar Askani in Rask County and took him to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on April 12, 2023, quoting Haal Vsh, 25-year-old Hafez Omar Askani was arrested by security forces in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Security forces reportedly arrested Askani at his workplace and did not show any arrest warrant.

Askani’s location and the allegations against him are still unknown.

 

Citizen Killed by Police During Arrest in Qods County

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Mohsen Maleki

On April 8, a citizen identified as Mohsen Maleki was fatally shot in the back of the head by police during a chase in Qods County.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on April 8, 2023, a citizen, identified by HRANA as Mohsen Maleki, was killed by the police in Qods County, Tehran province.

An informed source told HRANA, “At 1:00 AM on Saturday, several police agents raided Maleki’s house to arrest him. The police killed him while he was trying to run away. He was unarmed and did not intend to confront the police.”

HRANA’s annual report indicates that in 2022, 845 people were shot by police or military forces, and at least 571 of the victims lost their lives.

Over 100 Schoolgirls Hospitalized following Poison Attacks; Several Parents Arrested at Protests

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Poison Attacks, Saqqez

On April 9, 2022, six schools in Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, were targeted by poison attacks, resulting in over 100 schoolgirls being hospitalized. Additionally, security forces arrested several parents who were protesting the attacks.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations, on April 9, 2022, more than 100 schoolgirls fell ill due to the poison attacks. Among them, 24 are in critical condition.

Security forces used tear gas to disperse the parents who had gathered outside these schools. The report did not provide information on the number of arrested parents or their detained location.

This incident is part of a larger trend of serial poison attacks on schools with toxic gas in Iran, primarily targeting girls’ schools. For further details and statistics, please refer to the HRANA report.