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Iran Protests: Mohammad Fatahi Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

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Ghazaleh Chalabi, Mohammad Fatahi

The Amol Revolutionary Court sentenced Mohammad Fatahi, arrested during nationwide protests, to two years in prison, banned from leaving the country for two years and paying a fine.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Mohammad Fatahi was sentenced to two years in prison for “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.”

On November 7, 2022, Fatahi was arrested by intelligence agents for attending the commemoration ceremony on the 40th day of Ghazaleh Chalabi’s death, one of the protestors killed by the regime forces. According to an informed source, Fatahi was beaten during the arrest and held in solitary confinement for ten days.

On December 25, 2022, Fatahi was released on one-billion bail.

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, over 19620 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 776 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13981 months imprisonment.

French Tourist Benjamin Briere on Hunger Strike

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Benjamin Briere, Blandine Briere, Catherine Colonna, Mashhad, Vakil-Abad Prison

Imprisoned French tourist Benjamin Briere went on a hunger strike to protest against not addressing his issues. He is currently serving his sentence in Vakil-Abad Prison, Mashhad.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Benjamin Briere went on a hunger strike for the second time during his incarceration.

Informing the public about her brother’s hunger strike, Blandine Briere stated that “It’s the only weapon he has.”

A while ago, French foreign minister Catherine Colonna asked Iranian authorities for the release of “seven French hostages.” She urged Iran to stay in compliance with International laws and stop “arbitrary” arrests.

In May 2020, Briere was arrested by security forces and spent 600 days in pre-trial detention. On January 25, 2022, Branch 4 of the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad sentenced Briere to eight years and eight months in prison for “espionage and propaganda against the regime.” Two other charges of “spreading corruption on earth” and “alcohol drinking” was dismissed by the court. In July of this year, this verdict was upheld on appeal.

 

Iran Protests: Hemin Shahi Indicted for Enmity Against God and Spreading Corruption on Earth

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Hemin Shahi, Karwan Shahi, Oshnavieh, Urmia prison

Hemin Shahi arrested at nationwide protests was indicted for two charges of “enmity against God” and “spreading corruption on earth”. The case has been delivered to the Urmia Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Hemin (Karwan) Shahi was indicted for “Enmity Against God” and “Spreading Corruption on Earth”, which can result in severe punishments, even the death penalty.

An informed source told HRANA that, as of yet, Shahi’s lawyer, Masoud Shams-Nejad has not had any access to the documents of his case.
His other lawyer, Othman Mozayan, has not been able to visit his client and undertake the case due to the judicial authorities’ interference.

In late October 2022, Shahi was arrested amid nationwide protests in Oshnavieh and taken to Urmia Prison. It is still unknown which acts have been invoked as examples of these charges.

Iran Protests: Ali Bahrampour Sentenced to over Eight Years

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Ali Bahrampour, iran protests, Qazvin

The Revolutionary and Criminal Courts of Qazvin sentenced Ali Bahrampour, a resident of Tehran, to eight years and four months in prison. The court also banned him from leaving the country for two years and ordered the seizure of his cell phone.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, writer and translator Ali Bahrampour was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison and additional punishments.

Bahrampour received five years for “inciting people to commit murder and wage war against national security,” two years for “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran,” and one year for “propaganda against the regime.” For the second part of his legal case, the Criminal Court sentenced him to four months for “spreading falsehood.”

If the verdict is upheld on appeal, based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, five years in prison for the first count, as the severest punishment, will be enforceable.
On November 3, 2022, Bahrampour was arrested amid nationwide protests. He was released on bail after 78 days of detention.

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, over 19620 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 775 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13969 months imprisonment.

 

Iran Protests: Kamal Abdollahzadeh Sentenced to Five Years and Eight Months in Prison

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great tehran penitentiary, iran protests, Kamal Abdollahzadeh

The Tehran Court of Appeals recently upheld five years and eight months sentence against Kamal Abdollahzadeh arrested during nationwide protests.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Kamal Abdollahzadeh was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.”

On September 28, 2022, Abdollahzadeh was arrested and jailed at Great Tehran Penitentiary. He was released on bail on December 17, 2022.

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, over 19620 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 775 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13969 months imprisonment.

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Mehdi Moghadari Goes on Hunger Strike

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Ali Moeini, Dastgerd Prison, Hunger Strike, Isfahan, Mehdi Moghadari

Imprisoned Mehdi Moghadari, a former member of Isfahan city council, went on a hunger strike in protest against judicial officials’ refusal to release him temporarily.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Mehdi Moghadari went on a hunger strike in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

Suffering from rheumatism, Moghadari needs treatment. According to student activist Ali Moeini, Moghadari has been on a hunger strike for two days.

In November 2022, security forces arrested Moghadari in Isfahan and jailed him in Dastgerd Prison.

 

Six People Arrested in Abdanan

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Abdanan, Abdollah Jami, Ali Safar Mirveisi, Amir Hossein Namdarpour, Majid Mirzaie, Mohammad Gholami, Mojtaba Saeedi

On February 2, 2023, security forces arrested six individuals, Mojtaba Saeedi, Ali Safar Mirveisi, Majid Mirzaie, Mohammad Gholami, Abdollah Jami, and Amir Hossein Namdarpour, in Abdanan and took them to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, on February 2, 2023, six people were arrested in Abdanan.

Their whereabouts and the allegations are still unknown.

Musician Masoumeh Banagar Arrested in Qazvin

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Choobindar Prison, Iran protests 2022, Javad Heydari, Masoumeh Banagar, Qazvin

On January 30, 2023, Masoumeh Banagar was summoned to the Judiciary of Qazvin and arrested after an appearance. Banagar is a musician and children’s music teacher.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on January 30, 2023, music teacher Masoumeh Banagar was arrested in Qazvin.

Banagar was arrested and jailed for attending the commemoration ceremony for Javad Heydari, who was killed by regime forces at protests.

An informed source told HRANA that “the first time, on November 13, 2022, intelligence agents arrested her at her house without showing any arrest warrant and took her to Choobindar Prison in Qazvin. She was accused of publishing a few social media stories. Once again, on December 25, she was summoned, arrested, and jailed after an appearance. After ten days, she was released on bail until the end of legal proceedings.”

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, over 19600 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 769 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13721 months imprisonment.

 

 

Iran Protests: Zabihollah Jamadi Arrested in Abdanan

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On February 1, 2023, Zabihollah Jamadi was arrested by security forces in Abdanan and detained in Ilam Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on February 1, 2023, Zabihollah Jamadi, a resident of Abdanan, was arrested at his brother’s house.

Jamadi was, reportedly, taken to Ilam Prison. The reason for his arrest and the allegations are still unknown.

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, over 19600 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 766 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13612 months imprisonment.

Iran Protests: 10 Individuals Arrested in Abdanan

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The Prosecutor of Ilam Province announced the arrest of 10 people for holding a protest in Abdanan on February 1, 2023.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Aftab News, on February 1, 2023, 10 people were arrested in Abdanan, Ilam Province.

This judicial official stated: “Yesterday, about 100 people gathered and chanted slogan in Basij Square. Five of these troublemakers were slightly injured, from which they all now have been recovered.”

“This gathering was held in protest against Sajad Moradi Vandi’s arrest and the sentence against Ayat Arefi-Nia, two social media activists in Abdanan. Ten people were arrested, and legal cases have been opened against them,” he added.

This report did not disclose the individuals’ identities.

Since the beginning of nationwide protests, over 19600 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. So far, over protests, at least 766 people have been sentenced to a total of about 13612 months imprisonment.