Category: Freedom of Expression

Heidar Alizadeh and Shirzad Mamandi Sentenced to Imprisonment

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Freedom of Expression, News
Heidar Alizadeh, Oshnavieh, Shirzad Mamandi

Following mass convictions against some residents of Oshnavieh County in West Azerbaijan Province, Branch 101 of the Criminal Court of this County sentenced Heidar Alizadeh and Shirzad Mamandi to a total of 6 years imprisonment. These individuals had been arrested in late August of 2021 and subsequently were released on bail. 

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa News Outlet, Heidar Alizadeh and Shirzad Mamandi were sentenced respectively to four and two years imprisonment on the charge of “collaboration with an anti-regime party”. This verdict was issued last Tuesday, April 5.

On August 29, 2021, security forces arrested and detained them in a detention center in Urmia. At the time of arrest, the agents searched their houses and confiscated some of their belongings including their phones. In October of last year, they were released on bail.

Abdollah Childavi Arrested in Ahvaz City

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Ethnic Minorities, Freedom of Expression, News
Abdollah Childavi, Saleh Tamuli, Sheiban Prison

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the Ministry of Intelligence agents arrested Abdollah Childavi, a resident of Ahvaz city. The Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz had previously sentenced him to five years imprisonment.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the Ministry of Intelligence agents arrested Abdollah Childavi in Ahvaz city.

Earlier, Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz had sentenced him to five years in prison on the charges of “propaganda against the regime and membership in anti-regime groups”. In this case, another defendant, Saleh Tamuli was sentenced to 3 years in prison on the charges of “propaganda against the regime and assembly and collusion against national security.” This case had been handed over to Branch 8 of the Judgement Enforcement Unit of Ahvaz for enforcement.  

On November 6, 2018, security forces arrested them and sent the two individuals to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz after completing the interrogation process. Mr. Tamuli was released on September 7, 2019, and Mr. Childavi on October 6, 2020.

Abdollah Childavi is 43 years old and the father of four.

Amin Ansarifar and Arman Ansarifar Sentenced to Imprisonment and Not Allowed to Leave the Country

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Amin Ansarifar, Arman Ansarifar, Farzad Ansarifar, Fereshteh Tabanian

Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Mahshahr sentenced Amin Ansarifar and Arman Ansarifar each to three years imprisonment and five years ban from leaving the country. Amin and Arman Ansarifar are the father and brother of Farzad Ansarifar who was killed by regime forces during the 2019 nationwide protests.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Amin Ansarifar and Arman Ansarifar were sentenced to three months in prison and five years ban from leaving the country by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Mahshahr.

The Court session had been held on March 14, 2022, via a video conference with their lawyer, Fereshteh Tabanian. Two days after the court session, they were released on bail of 150 million tomans.

On February 19, 2022, Amin Ansarifar was summoned by Behbahan’s Public and Revolutionary Court and arrested when he appeared. The next day, his son, Arman was arrested by security forces at his home in Behbahan city. According to an informed source, Arman has been charged with “propaganda against the regime” and his father with “promotion of anti-regime groups and political parties.” They have been denied family visitation since the arrest.

During the protests of November 2019 in Behbahan City, security forces used live ammunition against protestors, leading to the death of several protestors including Mehrdad Dashinia, Mahmood Dashtinia, Farzad Ansarifar, Mohammad-Hossein Ghanavati,  and Mohammad Hashamdar.

Four Women’s Rights Activists Summoned for Sentencing

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Freedom of Expression, Women
Akram Nasirian, Asrin Darkaleh, Maryam Mohammadi, Nahid Shaghaghi

Four women’s rights activists, Nahid Shaghaghi, Akram Nasirian, Maryam Mohammadi and Asrin Darkaleh were summoned by the Judgement Enforcement Unit of Evin courthouse for sentencing. According to the summons letter, they have to appear at the court within 30 days.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Four women’s rights activists, Akram Nasirian, Maryam Mohammadi and Asrin Darkaleh have been summoned for sentencing.

Akram Nasirian on April 29, 2019, Nahid Shaghaghi on May 15, 2019, Maryam Mohammadi on July 8, 2019, and Asrin Darkaleh on July 28, 2019, were arrested by security forces. They all were released on bail from May to August.

Subsequently, Branch 24 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran, headed by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced each of these activists to 3 years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security”, 6 months on the charge of “propaganda against the regime” and 8 months on the charge of “removing Hijab in public”. Per Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the severest punishment of three years sentence on the first count was enforceable for each.

The sentencing was later reduced on appeal to two years and three months each.

These four activists are members of “Voice of Iranian Women”, striving for women’s empowerment and raising the voice of Iranian women.

Penalty and Imprisonment for Three Residents of Oshnavieh County

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Freedom of Expression
Ayoub Musa, Hawre Kharazm, Oshnavieh, Siamand Kharazm

The Criminal Court of Oshnavieh sentenced three citizens of Oshnavieh County, Ayoub Musa, age 26, Hawre (Mehran) Kharazm, age 20, and Siamand Kharazm, age 27, to imprisonment and penalty payments.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurpda News Outlet, Ayoub Musa, Hawre Kharazm and Siamand Kharazm, all residents of Oshnavieh were sentenced to pay fines and imprisonment.

According to the verdict issued by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court of Oshnavieh, Ayoub Musa has been sentenced to 8 years in prison and a fine for the amount of nine million tomans on the charges of “collaboration with an anti-regime party and carrying the illegal gun.” Hawre and Siamand have been sentenced each to 6 months in prison on the charge of “collaboration with an anti-regime party.”

On January 7, 2022, without showing any arrest warrant, security forces arrested Ayoub Musa and Hawre Kharazm and transferred them to a detention centre in Urmia and after a while from there to Oshnavieh prison. Siamand Kharazm was also arrested on January 24, 2022, and sent to Oshnavieh prison. During the next month, they were released on bail until the end of the legal proceedings.

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Seven citizens Summoned and Interrogated for Celebrating Nowruz

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Freedom of Expression, News
Ashkan Sakkak, Diaco Mohammad-gevari, Hadi Hasanzadeh, Nowruz, Omid Eslamdoost, Reza Elsmadoost, Saman Rasulzadeh, Sanaan Rasulzadeh

On Wednesday, March 30, in Oshnavieh, seven citizens were summoned via phone and interrogated by the Ministry of intelligence.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, on Wednesday, March 30, seven citizens identified as Reza Elsmadoost, Omid Eslamdoost, Saman Rasulzadeh, Sanaan Rasulzadeh, Diako Mohammad-gevari, Hadi Hasanzadeh, Ashkan Sakkak were summoned and interrogated by the Ministry of Intelligence in Oshnavieh. All these individuals are residents of Nalous city located in Oshnavieh County.

Reportedly, these citizens have been interrogated for participating in a gathering for the celebration of Nowruz. After a few hours of interrogation, they were released after signing a commitment letter.

Omid Marouf Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

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Omid Marouf, Oshnavieh

Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Oshnavieh sentenced Omid Marouf to two years in prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, last Sunday, March 27, 2022, Omid Marouf, a resident of Oshnavieh, was sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Revolutionary Court of Oshnavieh.

Mr. Marouf has been convicted on the charge of “collaboration with anti-regime groups”. The court session was held in July of 2021.

On December 15, 2020, security forces arrested Omid Marouf and after interrogation for one month in a detention centre, transferred him from Oshnavieh to Urmia Prison. On January 20, 2021, he was released on bail pending legal proceedings.

Yousef Amini Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

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Oshnavieh, Yousef Amini

The Revolutionary Court of Oshnavieh sentenced Yousef Amini to two years imprisonment.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, Yousef Amini, a resident of Oshnavieh was sentenced to two years in prison. He had been charged with “collaboration with political opposition parties.”

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, the verdict was issued by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Oshnavieh headed by Judge Rezai. The court session was held on February 26, 2022.

On January 24, 2022, the security forces arrested and transferred Mr. Amini to a detention center in Oshnavieh.

Jailed Conscript Soldier Akbar Hosseini Still in Detention in Tabriz Prison  

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Akbar Hosseini, Jailed Conscript Soldier

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, the conscript soldier, Mir-Akbar Hosseini is still detained in Ward 6 of Tabriz Prison.

Reportedly, he is still in detention since he is unable to afford bail.

According to an informed source, Hosseini has been accused of “propaganda against the regime” due to his activities on social media.

Mir-Akbar Hosseini has other arrests and convictions on his rap sheet due to his civil activities. On January 5, 2022, following his support of the Mothers whose children were killed by the regime during the nationwide 2019 protests, he was arrested by Branch 1 of the Military Court in East Azerbaijan Province. He was sentenced to 9 months in prison on the charge of “membership in groups hostile to the regime” and 4 months on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” On April 19, 2021, he was released on probation. 

According to an informed source, during detention, Hosseini was held in solitary confinement and was tortured to make confessions.

  

Five Citizens Sentenced to a Total of 13 Years in Prison in Oshnavieh

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Farhad Maroufi, Jalal Ghaderzadeh, Obeid Anvari, Oshnavieh, Ribwar Charakdari

The Revolutionary Court of Oshnavieh sentenced Rahman Aasadi, Farhad Maroufi, Obeid Anvari, Ribwar Charakdari, and Jalal Ghaderzadeh to a total of 13 years in prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, five residents of Oshnavieh County were sentenced by the Revolutionary Court.

According to this verdict, issued on Saturday, March 26, Rahman Asadi was sentenced to 4 years, Farhad Maroufi and Jalal Ghaderzadeh each to 3 years, Obeid Anvari to 2 years, Ribwar Charakdari to 1 year in prison. These individuals have been charged with “membership and collaboration with a political opposition party.”

On August 2, 2021, security forces arrested the above-mentioned and they were subsequently released on bail over the next two months.

Ribwar Charakdari is a resident of Oshnavieh city and the rest are the residents of the village Aliabad in Oshnavieh County.