Tag: Mohammad Hadi Jafarpoor

Nationwide Protests: Report on the Arrest of 11 Citizens, Including a Teenager, in Various Cities

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Freedom of Expression, News
Ajvan Khazrian, Erfan Mavasati, Ghazal Ghandari, Hossein Amiri, Milad Mirzabeygi, Mohammad Hadi Jafarpoor, Payam Mirzabeygi, Sina Mirzabeygi, Yadi Sarmasti

HRANA – In recent days, the arrest of 11 citizens, including Mohammad Hadi Jafarpoor, a lawyer in Shiraz; Ghazal Ghandari, a 16-year-old teenager in Yasuj; and Erfan Movasati, a student activist, was reported in connection with the nationwide protests.

In addition, there has been no information about the current status of Arman Shapouri, a teacher from Izeh, despite more than three weeks having passed since his arrest. Furthermore, Ajvan Khazrian in Sardasht and Sediq Yousef-Pour in Saqqez were arrested by security forces. On the other hand, Hossein Amiri, Yadi Sarmasti, Milad Mirzabeygi, Payam Mirzabeygi, and Sina Mirzabeygi have been detained for more than two weeks in the cities of Dehgolan and Ilam, and no information has yet been obtained about their current condition.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Jafarpoor was arrested three days ago in Shiraz. Ghazal Ghandari, a 16-year-old teenager, was arrested by security forces in Yasuj on January 20. Erfan Movasati, secretary of the Islamic Association of Students at the Faculty of Dentistry, was also arrested on January 11. These citizens were transferred to undisclosed locations after their arrest.

Kurdpa News Agency also published reports on the arrest of two citizens named Ajvan Khazrian in Sardasht and Sediq Yousef-Pour in Saqqez. Mr. Yousef-Pour was arrested on Wednesday, Bahman 1, and Mr. Khazrian on January 20, without the presentation of a judicial warrant. These individuals were transferred to undisclosed locations following their arrest.

In another report, Kurdpa News Agency reported the continued detention and lack of information regarding five citizens named Hossein Amiri and Yadi Sarmasti in Dehgolan, and Milad Mirzabeygi, Payam Mirzabeygi, and Sina Mirzabeygi in Ilam.

According to the report, these citizens have been detained for more than two weeks, and no information has so far been obtained about their current status. Despite follow-ups by their families with judicial authorities, the relevant officials have refused to provide clear answers regarding their fate, a matter that has intensified the concerns of their families and relatives.

Meanwhile, the Teachers’ Union channel reported the arrest of Arman Shapouri, a teacher from Izeh, in that city.

The report states that Mr. Shapouri was arrested on December 30, during the nationwide protests in Izeh. Since then, this teacher has had no contact with his family, and no information has been obtained about his current condition or place of detention, raising serious concerns among his family.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against these individuals.

Mohammad Hadi Jafarpoor, a lawyer, has previously faced judicial actions due to his professional activities.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and after two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests turned into one of the most widespread demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twenty-fifth day of the protests, published last night.

Singer Danial Moghaddam Sentenced to Prison and Additional Penalties

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News, Prisoners
Danial Moghaddam, HRANA, Iman Afshari, Mohammad Hadi Jafarpoor, دانیال مقدم

HRANA – Danial Moghaddam, a dissident singer held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court to eight months in prison along with additional penalties.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Judge Iman Afshari of Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court issued the verdict against Moghaddam.

Based on information received by HRANA, the ruling was issued on August 9 and was recently delivered to Moghaddam. He has been sentenced to eight months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime” and banned for two years from residing in Tehran Province and neighboring provinces, as well as from leaving the country.

A source familiar with the case told HRANA that Moghaddam’s charges stemmed from publishing posts on social media and sending photos to Persian-language media outlets abroad.

Earlier in late June, his lawyer, Mohammad Hadi Jafarpoor, announced that Moghaddam had been arrested after failing to post bail, following a detention order issued by Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office. Shortly afterward, Moghaddam published a video on his personal page referring to the dire conditions in Evin Prison during Israel’s airstrikes. In the video, he stated that due to the shockwaves and emergency situation, he unintentionally left the prison while in a state of confusion and lack of full awareness, and did not return. Moghaddam also cited reasons for his arrest, including support for the families of those killed in protests, calls for the release of political prisoners, and his presence outside Evin Prison to oppose executions.

On Tuesday, July 29, he was rearrested by security forces in Shiraz, transferred to the Greater Tehran Prison, and later returned to Evin.

Danial Moghaddam has previously been arrested and convicted due to his activism.