HRANA – Nine citizens were arrested by security forces on different dates in Tehran, Karaj, Kamyaran and Rasht.
Based on information received by HRANA, Artin Parivash (Dolatabadi) was arrested in Tehran on January 30, and transferred to an unknown location. In addition, Davoud Abbasi, a filmmaker born in 1981, was arrested in Karaj on January 10, and later transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison.
Mr. Abbasi is facing security-related charges, and his case is under review at the Karaj Prosecutor’s Office. His arrest was carried out with violence, resulting in physical injuries, and he has been denied adequate medical care.
Meanwhile, Ali Sharifzadeh Ardakani, an attorney, told Shargh newspaper about the arrests of Afsoon Alimoradian and Vafa Salehi. Stating that the two civil activists are facing charges of propaganda against the regime and assembly and collusion, he added that Afsoon and Vafa were transferred to Tehran Greater Prison (Fashafuyeh) and Qarchak Prison (women’s prison), respectively, two facilities deemed unsuitable for political prisoners. They were able to contact their families only after 20 days.
According to Kolbar News, on the evening of February 1, security forces arrested Milad Ebrahimi at his family home in Kamyaran without presenting a judicial warrant. This arrest occurred despite the fact that he had been shot and injured during the Kamyaran protests on January 8. At the same time, his younger brother, Hamed Ebrahimi, was also arrested by security forces. No information has been obtained regarding their place of detention or the charges against them.
In another report by Kolbar News, on the evening of February 8, Melika Kavandi was arrested in Karaj by security forces based on a judicial order and delegation issued by the Bijar Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office. She was subsequently transferred to Sanandaj Central Prison. Security institutions have provided no clear explanation regarding the reasons for her arrest or the status of her case. Additionally, her husband, Mohammad Nosrati, has been under arrest since January 8. This couple had previously also faced security برخورد (measures) and arrests.
According to Hyrcani, Yazdan Hashemi Khoshkbijari, a 27-year-old resident of Khoshkbijar, was summoned by phone by the IRGC unit in Lasht-e Nesha, Rasht County, around 10 days ago. He reported to the institution and has been detained since then. Mr. Hashemi Khoshkbijari is currently being held in Lakan Prison in Rasht. No information is available regarding the charges against him.
It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on December 28, 2022, and after two days spread beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became among the most widespread in recent years. Following the crackdown by law-enforcement and security forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security bodies. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report published last night on the forty-fourth day since the start of the protests.
