Category: Freedom of Expression

Killed Protestor Milad Saeedianjoo’s Siblings Arrested

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Izeh, Milad Saeedianjoo, Omid Saeedianjoo, Zahra Saeedianjoo

On March 1, 2023, Omid and Zahra Saeedianjoo, Milad Saeedianjoo’s brother and sister, were arrested in Izeh. Milad Saeedianjoo is one of the protestors killed by regime forces amid nationwide protests.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on March 1, 2023, Omid and Zahra Saeedianjoo were arrested in Izeh.

In a video published on social media, Saeedianjoo’s mother informed the public that her children were arrested during the commemoration ceremony of Milad Saeedianjoo at his burial place.

These siblings reportedly had invited people on social media for participating in a memorial gathering on their brother’s birthday.
On November 16, Milad Saeedianjoo, age 26, was shot dead by regime forces amid nationwide protests in Izeh.

About Iran Nationwide Protests 2022
The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her alleged improper hejab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. During these protests, at least about 19760 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.

Brothers Fattah and Mani Boland Gerami Arrested in Bukan.

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Bukan, Fattah Boland Gerami, Mani Boland Gerami, Urmia

On March 1, 2023, security forces arrested two brothers, Fattah and Mani Boland Gerami, in Bukan and took them to a detention facility in Urmia.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurpda, brothers Fattah and Mani Boland Gerami were arrested in Bukan, West Azerbaijan Province.

Security forces reportedly arrested these brothers without showing any arrest warrant.
The allegations against them are still unknown.

Iran Protests: Mohammad Havashemzadeh Still Detained for over Four Months

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great tehran penitentiary, Mahsa Amini, Mohammad Havashemzadeh

Mohammad Havashemzadeh, arrested during nationwide protests, is still in prolonged detention for over four months in Great Tehran Penitentiary.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Mohammad Havashemzadeh is still detained for over four months, awaiting further legal proceedings.

An informed source told HRANA, “Havashemzadeh was held about 20 days of this detention in solitary confinement. He has been charged with a crime against national security for participating in protests. After 142 days, he is still jailed in uncertainty in Great Tehran Penitentiary.”
Mohammad Havashemzadeh, age 28, was arrested by security forces amid nationwide protests in Tehran.

About Iran Nationwide Protests 2022
The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her alleged improper hejab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. During these protests, at least about 19760 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.

Iranian-British Sanam Kazerouni Released on Bail

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Dolatabad Prison, Iranian-British Citizen, Isfahan, Sanam Kazerouni

Iranian-British Sanam Kazerouni was released on bail from Dolatabad Prison, Isfahan.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Iranian-British Sanam Kazerouni, arrested amid nationwide protests, was released on bail until the end of legal proceedings.

The allegations against Kazerouni are still unknown.
Kazerouni was arrested during nationwide protests in October 2022 in Isfahan. She, age 52, is the writer of the book “from Tous to Dushanbe.”

About Iran Nationwide Protests 2022
The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her alleged improper hejab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. During these protests, at least about 19760 people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.

 

Iran Protests: Babak Moradifar Sentenced to Four Years and Three Months

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Babak Moradifar, Evin Prison, iran protests, nationwide protests, Tehran, The Tehran Revolutionary Court

The Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced political activist Babak Moradifar to four years and three months.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Babak Moradifar, arrested at recent nationwide protests, was sentenced to imprisonment.

According to the verdict issued on March 1, 2023, Moradifar was sentenced to three years for “assembly and collusion against national security” and one year and three months for “propaganda against the regime.”
If the verdict is upheld on appeal, based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, three years for the first charge will be enforceable.
 
On October 8, 2022, security forces arrested Moradifar at nationwide protests and took him to Ward 240 of Evin Prison in Tehran. On November 28, he was released on bail until the end of legal proceedings.

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Student Ebrahim Ahmadpour Arrested in Tabriz

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Azerbaijani Turk activist, Ebrahim Ahmadpour, Tabriz

On February 27, Azerbaijani Turk activist Ebrahim Ahmadpour, a student of the University of Tabriz, was summoned and arrested by Public Security and Intelligence Police in Tabriz.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on February 27, 2023, Azerbaijani Turk activist Ebrahim Ahmadpour was arrested in Tabriz.

An informed source told HRANA, “Ahmadpour was summoned to Public Security and Intelligence Police station, where he was beaten and arrested.”

According to this source, three years ago, Ahmadpour was suspended from the university for one semester for his participation in a student protest against a fuel price surge. This suspension order was revoked later.

The reason for his arrest is still unknown.

 

Former Political Prisoner Mosayeb Raisi Yeganeh Arrested

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Evin Prison, Mosayeb Raisi Yeganeh, Tehran

On February 25, 2023, security forces arrested former political prisoner Mosayeb Raisi Yeganeh in Tehran and took him to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on February 25, 2023, Mosayeb Raisi Yeganeh was arrested by security forces in Tehran.

An informed source told HRANA, IRGC intelligence forces beat and arrested him at his home in Tehran.
Yeganeh was previously arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence agents in September 2017. Subsequently, the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced him to six years imprisonment for “propaganda against the regime, blasphemy, insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran.” This verdict was upheld on appeal. Ultimately, on February 4, 2020, he was jailed in Evin Prison to serve his sentence.

After the fire incident at Evin Prison on October 15, 2022, Yeganeh was relocated to Rajai Shahr Prison and after a while, he was released from jail without prior notice.
His whereabouts and the allegation are still unknown.

Iran Protests: Mehrdad and Mojtaba Moghiseh Sentenced to Imprisonment and Additional Punishments

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Khour and Biabanak County, Mehrdad Moghiseh, Mojtaba Moghiseh, Sabzevar

The Sabzevar Revolutionary Court sentenced brothers Mehrdad and Mojtaba Moghiseh, arrested at recent protests, to nine years and six months in prison, and two years in exile.

Each of the Moghiseh brothers received six years for “clashing with the police and forming groups in order inciting people to riot” and three years and six months for “assembly and collusion to act against national security.” They have also been sentenced to two years in exile in Khour and Biabanak County, Isfahan province.

On September 24, 2022, security forces arrested them violently amid recent nationwide protests. According to an informed source, they were under pressure to make coerced confessions during the detention. On December 22, 2022, they were released on bail.
“One of their brothers, Masoud Moghiseh, an Oil Company employee, was suspended from work, even though he was not involved whatsoever.”

Detained Protestor Died in Police Station

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Ebrahim Rigi, Haal Vsh, Zahedan

On February 22, Ebrahim Rigi died in the custody of the police a few hours after his arrest in Zahedan. He had been arrested for the second time over protests.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Haal Vsh, detained protestor Ebrahim Rigi died in custody in Zahedan.

On February 22, two police agents arrested Rigi in Zahedan and took him to a police station, where he was reportedly beaten in the police station. “The Judge of the homicide branch, a Judge on duty and Zahedan Forensic medicine have confirmed beating as the cause of his death,” Haal Vsh reported.

Nonetheless, police claimed that Rigi has been beaten outside the police station. Rigi’s family reportedly are under pressure not to follow up on this case.

Also earlier, on October 13, 2022, Rigi, age 24, was arrested over protests by security forces near his house in Zahedan. He was released on bail on January 1, 2023.

Five-Year Sentence against Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani Upheld on Appeal

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Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani, irgc, Mohammad Hossein Aghasi

The Tehran Court of Appeals sentenced political activist Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani to five years in prison and banned her from leaving the country.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani was sentenced to five years in prison.

Attorney at law Mohammad Hossein Aghasi informed the public that Rafsanjani’s sentence was upheld on appeals.

On September 27, 2022, security forces arrested Rafsanjani in Tehran. IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency claimed she was arrested for participating in nationwide protests.

Rafsanjani, a former parliament member and daughter of the former president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, faced other arrests and convictions on prior occasions.