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Revolutionary Court Sentences Esmaeil Gerami to One Year in Prison

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Esmail Gerami, Evin Prison, Iman Afshari

Esmail Gerami, a workers’ rights advocate imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to one year in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, according to Iranian Retirees Council.

The verdict, issued by Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran and delivered to Mr. Gerami in prison today, convicts him of “propaganda against the regime” for participating in retirees’ protests, sentencing him to one year of imprisonment. The court session for reviewing his charges took place on August 27 of this year.

On August 7, security forces searched Mr. Gerami’s residence, confiscating personal items including his laptop, mobile phone, and national ID card, and summoned him to Shahid Moghaddas Court in Evin.

Four day later, Esmail Gerami was arrested after appearing at Evin Court and transferred to Evin Prison’s quarantine ward. He was later moved to Ward 4 of Evin Prison.

Earlier this year, in July, Esmail Gerami was fined by Branch 1027 of the Tehran Criminal Court 2.

Esmail (Esmaeil) Gerami has a history of arrests and judicial encounters due to his activism.

Reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of HRA in 2023 indicate a total of 193 cases in which Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, has been involved in issuing verdicts that infringe upon the human rights of defendants.

Motahareh Goonehi’s One-Year Prison Sentence Upheld on Appeal

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Evin Prison, IRGC Intelligence, Motahareh Goonehi, Tehran Court of Appeals, Toomaj Salehi

Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals has upheld the one-year prison sentence for Motahareh Goonehi, a suspended student from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court had initially handed down the sentence.

The charges stem from Gonei’s protest against the death sentence of Toomaj Salehi and her public comments regarding the “murder and assault” of Nika Shakarami. The Court of Appeals convicted her of “propaganda against the regime in favor of anti-revolutionary media.”

Goonehi was arrested by IRGC intelligence forces on May 1, 2023, and transferred to Evin Prison. She was released on bail four days later. Earlier, she and her husband, Mehdi Hadizadeh, both students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, had been temporarily suspended and transferred to Ardabil University. More recently, Goonehi was expelled from Tehran University, and her academic file was forwarded to Ardabil University.

A dentistry student and activist, Goonehi had previously been arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests.

Judicial Interference Delays Medical Evaluation for Ailing Political Prisoner Mosayeb Raisi Yeganeh

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Iman Afshari, Mosayeb Raisi Yeganeh, Tehran

Political prisoner Mosayeb Raisi Yeganeh is suffering from poor health, yet his request for medical evaluation due to his inability to endure imprisonment has not been referred to forensic medicine due to the intervention of judicial authorities.

A source close to the family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Mr. Raisi Yeganeh is suffering from multiple health issues, and despite his request for an assessment of his inability to endure imprisonment, the case has not been referred to forensic medicine due to interference by judicial authorities.”

The source mentioned that Raisi Yeganeh suffers from hand tremors, shortness of breath, and worsening psychological issues. The source added, “Mosayeb has also been deprived of proper medical care in prison.”

Yeganeh was arrested by security forces at his home in Tehran on April 17, 2023, and transferred to Evin Prison.

In December last year, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced him to a total of 23 years and 8 months in prison. According to HRANA’s information, 7 years of this sentence has been confirmed.

Having a history of mental health issues, Raisi Yeganeh attempted suicide on March 7, 2024, by ingesting pills and was transferred to Loghman Hospital. Despite not completing his treatment, he was returned to Evin Prison.

Raisi Yeganeh, aged around 41, has previously been arrested and imprisoned for his activism.

Political Prisoner Shakila Monfared Sentenced to Prison and Flogging

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Evin Prison, Shakila Monfared, Tehran, شکیلا منفرد

Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to a total of seven years and seven months in prison and 10 lashes in connection with a new case recently opened against her during her imprisonment, according to a report by Emtedad.

Ali Sharifzadeh Ardakani, a lawyer, told Emtedad that Ms. Monfared was sentenced to six years and seven months in prison for the charge of “destroying public property” (breaking a glass table at District 8 Prosecutor’s Office) and one year in prison and 10 lashes for “disturbing public order and peace.”

This case against Shakila Monfared was initiated following a complaint by Ms. Shaqaqi, the Deputy Prosecutor. On July 24, 2024, an indictment was issued against this political prisoner by Tehran’s District 8 Prosecutor’s Office, charging her with destroying public property and disturbing public order and peace.

On June 26, 2024, while on medical furlough, Shakila Monfared was arrested and returned to Evin Prison after appearing at the District 8 Prosecutor’s Office for an extension of her furlough, despite her medical treatment being incomplete.

Ms. Monfared, aged around 31, a resident of Tehran, was initially arrested by security forces in Tehran on August 31, 2020, while leaving her home. After completing her interrogation at one of the IRGC’s detention centers, she was transferred to Evin Prison. Finally, on September 14, she was released on bail.

The court session for the joint case against Shakila Monfared and two others was held on January 20, 2021, in Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. After the session, Monfared was re-arrested by IRGC intelligence agents and taken back to prison.

Ultimately, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced her to six years of imprisonment and four months of compulsory labor in Ministry of Agriculture Jihad for charges of “propaganda against the regime” and blasphemy.” Branch 36 of the Tehran Appeals Court later reduced her sentence to four years and two months of definitive imprisonment.

In January 2022, Monfared was tried in Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court for another case opened during her imprisonment. In June 2023, Branch 36 of the Tehran Appeals Court sentenced her to two years and eight months of imprisonment for “membership in anti-regime groups” and a fine for “spreading falsehoods.”

It should be noted that on June 6, 2023, Monfared faced new charges for “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security,” but this case was ultimately dismissed.

Additionally, in April of this year, Shakila Monfared was sentenced to twelve months of imprisonment, two years of exile, and additional punishments by Branch 36 of the Tehran Appeals Court for another case opened during her imprisonment.

 

Political Prisoner Hossein Kooshki Nejad Denied Medical Care in Evin Prison

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Evin Prison, Hossein Kooshki Nejad, HRANA, حسین کوشکی نژاد

Hossein Kooshki Nejad, a political prisoner currently serving his sentence in Evin Prison, has been suffering from physical ailments for some time. His repeated requests for transfer to medical centers outside the prison have been denied.

A source familiar with the situation confirmed this to HRANA, stating: “Mr. Kooshki Nejad is suffering from a meniscus tear in his knee, and doctors have emphasized that he needs surgery. He has submitted multiple written requests for transfer to a hospital. Despite his need for medical attention, his requests have consistently been denied.”

Kooshki Nejad was arrested on April 7th of this year to serve his sentence and was transferred to Ward 8 of Evin Prison.

Last year, he faced new legal charges in Khorramabad’s Prosecutor’s Office. The indictment for this case, accusing him of “propaganda activities against the regime,” was referred to the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Subsequently, a judge sentenced him to one year in prison.

Kooshki Nejad, born in 1988, is the brother of Reza Koushki Nejad, who was arrested during the nationwide protests in 2022.

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Report on the Latest Status of Political Prisoner Ayoub Porkar in Sheiban Prison

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ahvaz, Ayoub Porkar, Behbahan prison, Evin Prison, Nasrin Sotoudeh, Sheiban Prison, Yahya Pir-Abbasi

Ayoub Porkar, a 69-year-old exiled political prisoner, is serving the sixteenth year of his sentence in Sheiban Prison, Ahvaz, without a single day of furlough.

Security forces arrested Mr. Porkar on January 3, 2009. He was later sentenced to death by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Yahya Pir-Abbasi, on charges of “enmity against God” (Moharebeh) through collaboration with the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO). This sentence was eventually reduced to 20 years in prison by Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals.

Nasrin Sotoudeh, the lawyer who represented Mr. Parkar at the time, had previously told the media that unexpectedly the “beliefs” of her client were the basis for the death sentence.

After his sentence was upheld, Ayoub Porkar was initially exiled from Ward 350 of Evin Prison to Behbahan Prison and then transferred to Karun Prison in Ahvaz. He is currently serving his sentence in Ward 5 of Sheiban Prison, Ahvaz. Throughout his imprisonment, this exiled political prisoner has been denied conditional release and even a single day of furlough.

A source familiar with Mr. Parkar’s condition had earlier informed HRANA: “Ayoub Porkar suffers from knee problems and has been deprived of specialized medical care.”

During the Iran-Iraq war, Porkar, aged around 69, served in the army for four years but was dismissed from his job due to his criticisms of the government.

A Report on the Latest Status of Three Political Prisoners in Evin Prison

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Dastgerd Prison, Evin Prison, Hossein Jafar, Isfahan, Reza Rezaie, Yasin Mokhtari

Political prisoners Reza Rezaie, Hossein Jafar, and Yasin Mokhtari are currently serving their sentences in Evin Prison. These individuals were previously sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to prison, exile, and flogging.

Based on information received by HRANA, these citizens were arrested in June-July last year and initially transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. They were then moved to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison, and later to Ward 4 of the same prison. The Revolutionary Court sentenced them each to 3 years and 9 months in prison, 3 years of forced residence in Kahnooj, loacted in Kerman Province, or Hajjiabad in Hormozgan Province, and 80 lashes.

The charges against them include “aiding and abetting in enmity against God (Moharebeh) through the destruction and burning of public property with the intent to oppose the Islamic regime, membership in the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) and other opposition groups described as armed and rebellious, engaging in propaganda activities in favor of anti-regime groups, and forming a terrorist group.”

According to an informed source, “Despite the finalization of their sentences in February last year, their sentences have not been officially recorded in the prison system. As a result, they have been unable to pursue their cases, request furlough, or apply for conditional release, and they continue to be in a state of legal limbo.”

Rezaie, Jafar, and Yasin Mokhtari are 30, 27, and 22 years old, respectively, and are from Isfahan.

Political Prisoner Zia Nabavi Faces News Charges for Reporting the Presence of Bedbugs in Prison

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Evin Prison, Iman Afshari, Zia Nabavi

Zia Nabavi, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been faced with a new legal case initiated in connection with Nabavi’s reports about the presence of bedbugs in Ward 8 of Evin Prison, Shargh Newspaper reports.

Amir Raeisian, Mr. Nabavi’s lawyer, stated, “Following the publication of Zia Nabavi’s note about the presence of bedbugs in Evin Prison, he was summoned to Branch 7 of the Prosecutor’s Office and was charged with spreading false information.”

The lawyer added that Mr. Nabavi’s case was then referred to the 1207th Branch of the Criminal Court with an indictment. The court session for this case is scheduled to be held on August 28, 2024, in the mentioned branch.

In May of this year, Zia Nabavi wrote a letter addressing the rampant presence of bedbugs in Ward 8 of Evin Prison.

Later, on May 19, 2024, this political prisoner was punitively transferred to solitary confinement and was eventually returned to Ward 8 of Evin Prison a week later, on May 25, 2024.

In August 2023, Zia Nabavi was sentenced to one year in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” This sentence was later upheld in full by Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals. The case was opened against Nabavi following his protest against the serial poisoning of school students.

Nabavi started serving his sentence in EvinPrison on April 6, 2024. He has a history of arrests and legal confrontations due to his activism.

Parivash Moslemi Sentenced to Prison

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Mahsa Amini, Parivash Moslemi, Pariwash Moslemi, Qarchak Prison, Varamin

Parivash Moslemi, a political defendant imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

Based on a ruling recently issued by the Tehran Revolutionary Court and delivered to Ms. Moslemi in prison two days ago, she has been sentenced to two years in prison for the charge of “assembly and collusion,” one year for “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and eight months for “propaganda against the regime.”

A source close to the family of this political defendant confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Moslemi did not attend any of the sessions related to her charges, including interrogations and court hearings. She had previously declared in writing and verbally that she did not recognize these proceedings and would not participate.”

Moslemi was arrested on July 7 after reporting to the Evin Prosecutor’s Office and was subsequently transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison.

Ms. Moslemi, aged around 46, was arrested by security forces in the city of Nur in March-April this year. She was released three days later from one of the city’s security detention facilities.

Parivash Moslemi was previously detained by security forces in September 2023, coinciding with the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death. She was finally released a month later after posting bail from Qarchak Prison located in Varamin.

Hamraz Sadeghi Sent to Evin Prison to Serve Her Sentence

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Evin Prison, Hamraz Sadeghi

Hamraz Sadeghi, a Tehran resident, was sent to Evin Prison on Saturday, August 10, to begin serving her one-year prison sentence.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Sadeghi, aged 40, was sent to Evin Prison on Saturday, August 10, to serve her one-year sentence. A source close to her family confirmed this to HRANA, stating, “Hamraz Sadeghi, who had been residing in Turkey for a period, was sentenced to one year in prison by the Revolutionary Court for her activities on social media on charges of ‘propaganda against the regime.'”

Ms. Sadeghi, one of the women opposing mandatory hijab and associated with the “Girls of Enghelab Street” movement, was arrested on February 24, 2018, by security forces who used violence during the arrest. She was eventually released after posting bail.