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Update on Christian Convert Mina Khajavi in Evin Prison

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Freedom of Expression, News, Religious Minorities
HRANA, Iman Afshari, Imprisoner Christian Convert, Mina Khajavi, Tehran, مینا خواجوی

60-year-old Christian convert Mina Khajavi Ghomi is currently serving her sentence in Evin Prison, where she faces health challenges due to her age and related issues.

A source close to her family told HRANA that Khajavi struggles with her incarceration given her age, suffering from back, knee, and joint pains that make walking difficult. Despite these challenges, she has been denied access to specialized medical care in prison.

Khajavi was arrested by security forces in June 2020 and released on bail the same month.

In June 2022, she was tried alongside other Christian converts in a case overseen by Judge Iman Afshari at Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran. Khajavi was sentenced to six years in prison for “acting against national security through proselytizing Christianity and establishing a home church.”

According to reports obtained by HRANA, Khajavi began her prison term on January 8, 2024, and has spent time in solitary confinement in Ward 209, undergoing interrogations.

Family of Fallahi Faces Eleven-Year Sentence on Political Charges

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Ardavan Fallahi, Arghavan Fallahi, Evin Prison, Iman Afshari, Nasrollah Fallahi, Parvin Mirasan, Tehran, پروین میرآسان, نصرالله فلاحی

In a recent verdict from the Tehran Revolutionary Court, Parvin Mirasan and Nasrollah Fallahi, alongside their children, Ardavan and Arghavan, have been collectively sentenced to 11 years in prison on political charges.

Presiding over Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, Judge Iman Afshari delivered the verdict, condemning Parvin Mirasan and Nasrollah Fallahi to four years each for charges including “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.” Meanwhile, Arghavan received a two-year sentence and Ardavan, one year.

According to a source close to the family, Parvin Mirasan and Nasrollah Fallahi are currently held in Evin Prison, while their children, who had previously been released on bail, have already served their terms, factoring in their detention period.

Reports obtained by HRANA indicate that this legal case involves 12 defendants, yet their identities and specifics remain undisclosed.

Ardavan Fallahi was apprehended in Isfahan on November 3, 2022, followed by the arrest of a family member the subsequent day. On February 12, 2023, they were transferred to Evin Prison in Tehran. Ardavan and Arghavan were granted release on bail pending legal proceedings, on January 3, 2024, and March 12, 2024, respectively.

Reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023 indicate a total of 193 cases in which Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, has been involved in issuing verdicts that infringe upon the human rights of defendants.

Political Prisoner Saeed Ahmadi Deljoo’s Legal Status Updated

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Evin Prison, Iman Afshari, Saeed Ahmadi Deljoo, سعید احمدی دلجو

Saeed Ahmadi Deljoo, a political prisoner, is currently serving a four-year sentence in Tehran’s Evin Prison, which began in mid-March 2024.

A source close to Ahmadi Deljoo’s family has informed HRANA that Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced him to four years on charges including “insulting the Supreme Leader, spreading propaganda against the regime, and disturbing public order.” He began serving his sentence on March 18, 2024. Ahmadi Deljoo was arrested by IRGC intelligence on March 15, 2023, in Tehran and was subsequently released on bail pending legal proceedings.

According to reports obtained by HRANA, during his detention, Ahmadi was held in solitary confinement for one month, during which he was subjected to torture, resulting in bruises and damage to his liver. Ahmadi Deljoo, 33 years old, is a graduate in accounting and computer science.

Reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023 indicate a total of 193 cases in which Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, has been involved in issuing verdicts that infringe upon the human rights of defendants.

Iranian-Swedish Saeed Azizi’s Five-Year Prison Term Upheld on Political Charges

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Freedom of Expression, News
Evin Prison, Iman Afshari, Iranian-Swedish citizen, Saeed Azizi

The Appellate Court of Tehran has affirmed a five-year prison sentence for Iranian-Swedish citizen Saeed Azizi.

Currently incarcerated in Evin Prison, Azizi was initially handed the five-year term for charges of “assembly and collusion against national security” by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, under the jurisdiction of Judge Iman Afshari.

Azizi’s legal representative has revealed that he is battling cancer, adding an extra layer of difficulty to his detention. His health has further deteriorated following a recent fall down a flight of stairs.

Previously, Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs had expressed concern over the arrest of a Swedish national man in Iran, citing a lack of clarity regarding the reasons behind it.

Theater Director Ali Noorani Commences One-Year Prison Term, Faces New Legal Proceedings

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Freedom of Expression, News
Ali Noorani, Ali Nourani, Evin Prison, Iman Afshari, Tehran, ایمان افشاری, علی نورانی

Theater director Ali Noorani was taken into custody on March 6 to begin serving a one-year sentence at Evin Prison. Simultaneously, new legal proceedings have been initiated against him.

A reliable source close to Noorani confirmed his imprisonment, stating that he was arrested and transferred to Evin Prison following his appearance at the Evin Courthouse. Initially, Judge Iman Afshari of Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court had sentenced Noorani to six years in prison for charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “assembly and collusion against national security.” However, the sentence was later reduced to one year on appeal.

Noorani had previously been arrested on September 17, 2023, at his residence in Tehran. After spending 24 days in detention, he was released on a bail of three billion tomans, equivalent to approximately 60,000 dollars. The recent arrest marks the commencement of his one-year prison term as he faces further legal challenges.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) documented 2,380 cases in which citizens, including journalists and civil rights activists, faced legal and security consequences for exercising their freedom of expression and thought. These incidents resulted in the arrest of 3,130 individuals.

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Researcher Ali Ramezani Receives Three Years and Seven Months Sentence on Political Charges

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Ali Ramezani, Amirkabir University of Technology, IEEE, Iman Afshari

Ali Ramezani, a researcher at Amirkabir University of Technology and a member of Iran’s Microelectronics Olympiad team, has been sentenced to three years and seven months by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

Judge Iman Afshari presided over the case, ruling that Ramezani must serve a three-year prison term for “assembly and collusion against national security” and an additional seven months for “spreading propaganda against the regime.” If the verdict is upheld on appeal, Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code stipulates that the three-year prison term for the first count will be enforceable.

Ramezani was arrested on October 16, 2023, at his residence by security forces and was later released on bail.

As a distinguished researcher, Ramezani received the best thesis award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 2021.

Three Political Prisoners Sentenced to a Combined 14 Years in Upheld Verdict

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Behfar Laleh Zari, Evin Prison, Iman Afshari, Mohsen Haji-Mohammadi, Qarchak Prison, Rezavaneh Ahmad-Khan Beigi, Tehran, Varamin

The Appeals Court of Tehran has confirmed a joint 14-year prison sentence for political prisoners Mohsen Haji-Mohammadi, Rezavaneh Ahmad-Khan Beigi, and Behfar Laleh Zari.

As per the verdict endorsed by Branch 36 of the Appeals Court of Tehran, Laleh Zari and her husband Ahmad-Khan Beigi have each been given four years for “assembly and collusion against national security” and an additional year for “spreading propaganda against the regime.” Haji-Mohammadi, on the other hand, received a four-year sentence for “assembly and collusion against national security.”

The initial ruling was handed down by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, led by Judge Iman Afshari.

On September 18, 2023, civil rights advocate, Ahmad-Khan Beigi and Laleh Zari were arrested at their residence by security forces. Laleh Zari, initially held in solitary confinement under Security Police custody, was later transferred to Evin Prison, while Ahmad-Khan Beigi was relocated to Qarchak Prison in Varamin, eventually being moved to Evin Prison.

Haji-Mohammadi’s arrest occurred in Tehran in September 2023. After seven days of solitary confinement under the Public Security Police, they were transferred to Evin Prison.

All three political prisoners have a history of arrests and convictions stemming from their engagement in political activism.

Iranian-Swedish National Saeed Azizi Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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Dual national, Iman Afshari, Iranian-Swedish national, Saeed Azizi

Saeed Azizi, a dual national of Iran and Sweden currently held in Evin Prison, has been handed a five-year prison sentence on political charges by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

Presiding over the court, Judge Iman Afshari found Azizi guilty of “assembly and collusion against national security.” Azizi was taken into custody on November 12, 2023, at his residence in Tehran shortly after his arrival from Sweden.

Azizi’s lawyer reports that he is grappling with cancer, making his detention particularly challenging. His health condition has further deteriorated after a recent fall down the stairs.

Earlier, Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing concern about Azizi’s arrest in Iran without clear reasons.

Shahab Nadali Receives Death Sentence

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Executions, Freedom of Expression, News, Prisoners
Baghi, Iman Afshari, Mojahedin-e-Khalq, Shahab Nadali

Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court has handed down a death sentence to Shahab Nadali Joozani for charges related to “Baghi” (Armed rebellion) through membership in Munafiqin (a term used by the regime referring to People’s Mujahedin Organization of Iran or Mojahedin-e-Khalq). In addition, Nadali has been sentenced to five years in prison for “assembly and collusion against national security.” He is currently incarcerated in Evin Prison.

Presiding over the court, Judge Iman Afshari personally delivered the verdict to Nadali. Meanwhile, the second-row defendant, Hesamedin Alvani, has been acquitted of the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security.”

As reported by HRANA, Nadali’s lawyer, Mohammad-Saleh Noghrehkar, has filed an appeal against the verdict.

Nadali, a 41-year-old resident of Hamedan and father of a 12-year-old daughter, was arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence on June 7, 2023.

Reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023 indicate a total of 193 cases in which Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, has been involved in issuing verdicts that infringe upon the human rights of defendants.

Siamak Ebrahimi and Shahrokh Ahmadi Commence Prison Sentences

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Evin Prison, Iman Afshari, Shahrokh Ahmadi, Siamak Ebrahimi

Residents of Tehran, Siamak Ebrahimi and Shahrokh Ahmadi, have begun serving their sentences in Evin Prison.

Both Ebrahimi and Ahmadi were arrested by security forces on February 7, 2023, and subsequently released on a 700 million tomans bail (approximately 14,000 dollars) from Evin Prison.

In August 2023, under the jurisdiction of Iman Afshari, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Ebrahimi to five years for “assembly and collusion against national security” and eight months for “spreading propaganda against the regime.” Ahmadi received a four-year sentence for “assembly and collusion against national security.” These sentences were upheld on appeal.

Reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023 indicate a total of 193 cases in which Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, has been involved in issuing verdicts that infringe upon the human rights of defendants. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics, refer to HRANA’s report.