Tag: Bukan

Matin Hasani Sentenced to Imprisonment on Political Charges

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Bukan, Matin Hasani, متین حسنی

Matin Hasani, one of the injured individuals from the November 2019 protests, has been sentenced to thirty-one months in prison by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court of Bukan, as reported by Kurdpa.

The court session for addressing the charges against Hasani was held on May 16, 2024. He was charged with “inciting people to engage in warfare with the intent to disrupt national security” and “propaganda against the regime.”

Hasani was arrested by security forces on January 23, 2024, at his parent’s residence without a judicial warrant and was released from Bukan prison on February 22 of the same year after posting bail.

Matin Hasani, at the age of nineteen, lost vision in one eye due to a bullet shot during the nationwide protests of November 2019 in Bukan, West Azerbaijan province.

Mehdi Majidi Sentenced to Four Years and Eight Months

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Bukan, Mehdi Majidi

The prison sentence of Mehdi Majidi, a citizen from Bukan, has been upheld by the Court of Appeals of West Azerbaijan Province, according to Kurdpa. Initially, he had been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court 2 of Bukan.

Based on a ruling issued on Sunday, June 23, 2024, by the Urmia Court of Appeals, Mr. Majidi has been sentenced to three years in prison for “supporting the Israeli government”, one year for “propaganda against the regime,” and eight months for “insulting the Supreme Leader.” According to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the most severe punishment for Majidi is enforceable.

Previously, on April 25, the initial sentence had been delivered to him by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court 2 of Bukan.

Mehdi Majidi was arrested by security forces on November 6, 2023, and transferred to one of Urmia’s security detention centers.

After being transferred to Bukan Prison, he was released on bail on December 28, 2023.

 

Jafar Amini Arrested in Bukan

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Bukan, Dara Amini, Jafar Amini

Jafar (Dara) Amini, a resident of Bukan, West Azerbaijan province, was arrested by security forces on Saturday, June 15, and transferred to an unknown location, as reported by Kurdpa.

The arrest took place at his residence without a judicial warrant. So far, the family’s efforts to learn about Mr. Amini’s well-being and whereabouts have been unsuccessful.

The reasons for his arrest and the charges against him are still unknown.

Baha’i Resident Detained Without Legal Justification in Bukan

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Agah Sadeghi, Bahai arrested, Bahais, Bukan

Agah Sadeghi, a Baha’i living in Bukan, West Azerbaijan province, has been detained for over three weeks amid legal uncertainty. His family remains uninformed about his condition, heightening their worries.

A source close to Sadeghi’s family confirmed to HRANA that he was arrested by security forces in Bukan three weeks ago. Despite repeated inquiries, Sadeghi’s family has received no information regarding his whereabouts or condition, intensifying their concerns. Following his arrest, security agents also raided his home, conducting a thorough search and confiscating personal items belonging to him and his family.

Baha’is are subjected to violations of their religious rights, comprising 82% of reports on infringements against religious minorities, according to HRA’s 2023 annual report.

The Baha’i faith is not recognized as a legitimate religion by Iranian authorities, leading to systematic and longstanding violations of the rights of Baha’is in the country. This includes the denial of their fundamental right to practice their religion, which constitutes a clear breach of both Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The United Nations covenant holds that every person has the right to freedom of religion, freedom of converting religion, as well as freedom of expression, individually or collectively; openly or secretly.

Hatav Akrami Detained by Security Forces in Bukan

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Bukan, Hatav Akrami

On May 31, 2024, security forces arrested Hatav Akrami in Bukan and transferred her to an undisclosed location, according to Kurdpa.

Akrami was reportedly visiting Iran to attend a relative’s wedding. She was arrested at her parent’s house, where agents searched the premises and confiscated some of her personal items. The report also mentioned that Akrami’s Instagram page has become inaccessible after she published posts critical of the authorities.

Akrami’s whereabouts and the charges against her are unknown at this time.

 

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Samku Nasrollahi Detained by Security Forces in Bukan

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Bukan, Kurdpa, Samko Nasrollahi, Samku Nasrollahi, سمکو نصراللهی

On March 24, 2024, security forces reportedly detained Samku (Samko) Nasrollahi in Bukan, West Azerbaijan province, and transferred him to an undisclosed facility, according to Krudpa.

The arrest of Nasrollahi, a 35-year-old father of two, allegedly occurred after his participation in a Nowruz ceremony in a village. No arrest warrant was presented by the agents.

Despite inquiries made by Nasrollahi’s family to the Ministry of Intelligence in Bukan, no clear answers have been provided regarding the allegations against him or his current whereabouts.

Zaniar Fattahian Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison on Political Charges

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Bukan, Zaniar Fattahian

According to Kurdpa, the Criminal Court of Bukan has sentenced Zaniar Fattahian to 18 months in prison.

Fattahian was convicted of political charges of “spreading propaganda against the regime” and “inciting people to act against national security.”

On November 16, 2023, security forces arrested the 23-year-old Fattahian without presenting an arrest warrant. After 40 days of detention, he was released on bail of one billion tomans (approximately 20,000 dollars) pending the conclusion of legal proceedings.

Sunni Cleric Mohammad Khezr-Nejad Receives Death Sentence

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Asa'ad Rahimi, Bukan, Kurdpa, Mohammad Khezr-Nejad, Mohammad Khezrnejad, Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province

In a recent development, Sunni cleric Mohammad Khezr-Nejad has been sentenced to death by Branch 3 of the Urmia Revolutionary Court. The charges against him include “spreading corruption on earth” and “acting against national security,” as reported by Kurdpa.

Judge Reza Najafzadeh issued the ruling, finding Khezr-Nejad guilty of various offenses, such as “spreading corruption on earth,” “acting against national security through threatening the integrity or independence of the country,” and “propaganda against the regime.” Consequently, he has been handed a death sentence along with 16 years of imprisonment. Throughout the trial, Khezr-Nejad has consistently dismissed these charges as baseless.

The verdict was reached based on coerced confessions obtained from the defendant during interrogation, where he purportedly admitted to “leading protests in Bukan and association with anti-regime groups.” Khezr-Nejad has contested the authenticity of these confessions.

In response to the sentencing, Khezr-Nejad has reportedly filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal of West Azerbaijan province.

The cleric and his son were arrested on November 19, 2022, by security forces in Bukan and subsequently detained in Urmia Prison. The arrest occurred after Khezr-Nejad delivered a speech during the funeral of Asa’ad Rahimi, who lost his life during protests at the hands of regime forces. The arrest involved physical assault against Khezr-Nejad.

It’s worth noting that Khezr-Nejad has faced previous arrests and convictions due to his activism.

Hassan Mardani Receives Three-Year Prison Term on Political Charges

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Bukan, Hassan Mardani, West Azerbaijan Province

According to Kurdpa, Hassan Mardani has been handed a three-year prison sentence by the Criminal Court in Bukan, West Azerbaijan province.

Mardani was convicted on charges of “membership and collaboration with a political opposition party.”

Mardani, 65 years old, was arrested on August 10, 2023, and then was released on bail on October 8, 2023.

Asrin Mohammadi Arrested in Bukan

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Asrin Mohammadi, Bukan, Milad Mohammadi, Shahriar Mohammadi

On November 15, Asrin Mohammadi was apprehended by security forces in Bukan and subsequently moved to an undisclosed location. Notably, her brother Shahriar Mohammadi was killed by regime forces during nationwide protests just last year.

Milad Mohammadi, Asrin’s brother, took to social media to disclose that 17 security agents arrested his sister at a printing shop in Bukan. He reported that Asrin endured physical abuse and injuries inflicted by special police forces during the arrest.

The grounds for Mohammadi’s arrest, the charges against her, and her current whereabouts remain shrouded in uncertainty.

It is worth noting that Shahriar Mohammadi, aged approximately 30, met a tragic end when he was fatally shot during the protests on November 18, 2022.