A Comprehensive Report of the First 82 days of Nationwide Protests in Iran

  HRANA – Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old young woman, was arrested by the morality police for the crime of improper hijab. Her arrest and death in detention fueled nationwide protests in Iran. Protesters came to the streets with the central slogan “Women, Life, Freedom” in protest against the performance, laws, and structure of the regime. The following 486-page report is dedicated to the statistical review, analysis, and summary of the first eighty-two days of the ongoing protests (September 17 to December 7, 2022). In this report, in addition to the geographic analysis and the presentation of maps and charts, the identity of 481 deceased, including 68 children and teenagers, an estimated of 18,242 arrested along with the identity of 3,670 arrested citizens, 605 students and 61 journalists or activists in the field of information is compiled. In addition, the report includes a complete collection of 1988 verified video reports by date and topic. The report examines protests across 1115 documented gatherings in all 31 provinces of the country, including 160 cities and 143 universities.

Summary

Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, a young 22-year-old woman from Saqqez, Kurdistan was visiting Tehran, when she was taken into custody on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, by the Morality Police officers at the Haqqani metro station in Tehran. The reason for her arrest: not properly observing the strict Islamic dress code. Mahsa/Zhina was taken to the infamous detention center of Moral Security Police known as Vozara.
Shortly after Mahsa’s arrest, she went into a coma with level three concussion, and her partially alive body was transferred to the intensive care unit of Kasra Hospital. Given the track record of the police and Guidance Patrols in mistreating the arrestees and similar previous incidents, with the believe that Mahsa was beaten during the arrest people were outraged.

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Unpersuasive explanations given by the Central Command of the Islamic Republic Police Force (FARAJA) in defense of its actions regarding the death of Mahsa, the past performance of the police force, along with widespread dissatisfaction with the existence of a body called the Moral Security Police, fueled widespread protests in Iran.
The widespread protests sparked at the time Mahsa Amini was announced dead in front of Kasra Hospital on Argentina Street in Tehran, and then quickly spread to the streets despite the intimidating presence of Iran’s security forces. The protests intensified after Mahsa’s burial in a Saqqez cemetery. To the extent that after eighty-two days of nationwide protests between September 17, 2022, to December 7, 2022, they have spread to Iran’s all 31 provinces, 160 cities, and 143 major universities.
The protests did not stay limited to Mahsa’s death, it rather, quickly targeted the Iranian government’s political and ideological foundations. These protests were violently quashed by the anti-riot police and Iran’s militia force (Basij). teargas, pellets, and live ammunition were used in the repression of protestors. This widespread crackdown has led to the death of dozens of people and the wounding of hundreds of protestors.
Despite sever communication restrictions imposed by the Islamic Republic, this report attempts to give a clearer picture of the first 82 days of the protests between September 17, to December 7, 2022. It’s worth mentioning at the time of this report the protests are still ongoing in various forms.

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Sedigheh Moradi Released from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Sedigheh Moradi, political prisoner was released from Evin prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sedigheh Moradi, political prisoner, was released by the order of branch number 53 of the appeal court of Tehran province, from women’s ward of Evin prison, on November 23. Continue reading “Sedigheh Moradi Released from Evin Prison”

The Newest List of Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – In women’s ward of Evin prison, known as Nesvan ward, there are many mothers along with other women who are kept in a bad environment, phone calls are not allowed and visits are very limited. This report is trying to give an overview about the condition and status of 24 female political-security prisoners in this prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), currently, 32 female prisoners are kept in this ward with different charges, two of whom have financial charges and 30 of them are political-security prisoners. The names of 30 prisoners who have been identified by HRANA are as following: Continue reading “The Newest List of Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison”

The List of Women, Imprisoned on Charge of Muharebeh

HRANA News Agency – Prisoners who have been sentenced with the old penal code, now have a chance of retrial, reduction of sentence and even freedom. Currently, many prisoners, including at least 11 female prisoners have heavy sentences on the charge of Muharebeh. The following list, as the first list of “prisoners with Muharebeh charges”, is concentrated on these 11 female prisoners.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least 11 female prisoners with Muharebeh charges are held in different prisons across the country and are serving heavy sentences. According to the new penal code and by changing the section about Muharebeh, they could ask for retrial. Many of them may find reduction in their sentences, and for some, due to a long time that they have already served there is a chance of being released. Continue reading “The List of Women, Imprisoned on Charge of Muharebeh”

The Supreme Court Agreed with Sedigheh Moradi’s Retrial

HRANA News Agency – The Supreme Court has agreed with the retrial of Sedigheh Moradi, political prisoner in the women’s ward of Evin prison, and she is waiting for the branch of proceedings court to be determined.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the retrial of Sedigheh Moradi has been accepted by the Supreme Court and she is waiting for the branch of proceedings court to be determined. Continue reading “The Supreme Court Agreed with Sedigheh Moradi’s Retrial”

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The Updated List of Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – In women’s ward of Evin prison, there are many mothers along with other women who are being kept in a bad environment, phone call is not available and visits are very limited. The following report is trying to give an overview about the condition and status of 24 female political prisoners in this prison.

Currently 24 political prisoners are kept in women’s ward in Evin prison: Continue reading “The Updated List of Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison”

The List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – In the women’s ward of Evin prison where many prisoners are mothers, the authorities still do not provide phone calls for prisoners, prison visits are limited and there are many environmental problems in this place. This report gives a general overview of the conditions and the names of 25 women political prisoners.

What you will read, is a general report and overview of the situation of the women’s ward of Evin prison, plus an exclusive list of political prisoners, including the duration of their imprisonment and other specifications. Continue reading “The List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward in Evin Prison”

Sedigheh Moradi Deprived Of Medical Care In Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Political prisoner, Sedigheh Moradi is suffering from meniscus tear and tendon in her feet and is held in the women’s ward of Evin prison, and considering her problems and diseases, she needs to be sent to the hospital.

According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), political prisoner, Sedigheh Moradi, who has been imprisoned since 4 years ago, most recently has encountered with meniscus tear and foot tendon problems in women’s ward in Evin prison, with regard to the ban of using the stairs for her and as that is impossible during the normal life in this ward, so this prisoner should be sent to the hospital for treatment, physiotherapy or surgery. Continue reading “Sedigheh Moradi Deprived Of Medical Care In Evin Prison”

Sedigheh Moradi Deprived of Furlough and Phone Calls in the 4th Year of Imrpisonment

HRANA News Agency – Sedigheh Moradi after more than 4 years of detention and imprisonment is still deprived of having furlough, and is suffering from illnesses caused by the imprisonment.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Sedigheh Moradi, imprisoned political prisoner in the women’s ward of Evin prison after more than 4 years of her sentence and is suffering from the illnesses caused by the imprisonment. Continue reading “Sedigheh Moradi Deprived of Furlough and Phone Calls in the 4th Year of Imrpisonment”

Sedighe Moradi and Mahvash Shahriari Sent to the Hospital from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Sedigheh Moradi and Mahvash Shahriari, two political prisoners of women’s ward of Evin Prison were sent to the hospital.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), these two prisoners were sent to Tajrish hospital for «MRI» scan, on Saturday 1st August. Continue reading “Sedighe Moradi and Mahvash Shahriari Sent to the Hospital from Evin Prison”