Iran Protests: Mohammad Havashemzadeh Still Detained for over Four Months

Iran Protests: Mohammad Havashemzadeh Still Detained for over Four Months

Mohammad Havashemzadeh, arrested during nationwide protests, is still in prolonged detention for over four months in Great Tehran Penitentiary.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Mohammad Havashemzadeh is still detained for over four months, awaiting further legal proceedings.

An informed source told HRANA, “Havashemzadeh was held about 20 days of this detention in solitary confinement. He has been charged with a crime against national security for participating in protests. After 142 days, he is still jailed in uncertainty in Great Tehran Penitentiary.”
Mohammad Havashemzadeh, age 28, was arrested by security forces amid nationwide protests in Tehran.

About Iran Nationwide Protests 2022
The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her alleged improper hejab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. During these protests, at least about 19760 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.

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