Rezgar Beigzadeh Babamiri, a political detainee and resident of Bukan, has been charged with “Baghi” (armed rebellion) and “Moharebeh” (enmity against God), charges that could lead to a death sentence. He was arrested by security forces on April 17, 2023, during the nationwide protests and is currently held in Urmia Prison.
Zhino Beigzadeh Babamiri, his daughter, told HRANA that her father was arrested in Bukan for providing aid to those injured during the 2022 nationwide protests. He was subjected to nearly four months of torture in detention centers in Bukan and Urmia to extract forced confessions before being transferred to Urmia Prison.
The indictment against him, issued by Branch 10 of the Urmia Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office, includes charges of ” Moharebeh,” “Baghi,” assembly and collusion against national security,” “financing terrorism,” “propaganda against the regime,” “espionage and collaboration with hostile governments,” “possession of satellite internet equipment (Starlink),” “possession of unauthorized weapons,” “membership in illegal groups,” and “ordering an assassination.” The case has been referred to Urmia’s Revolutionary and Criminal Courts.
According to Ms. Beigzadeh, her father’s case is connected to several other defendants, and on Monday, December 23, 2024, a court session was held at Urmia Criminal Court to address accusations that he ordered the killing of a security agent. She told HRANA that there is no evidence implicating her father in this crime.
Another part of his case is being reviewed by Branch 1 of the Urmia Revolutionary Court. In a letter to the head of this branch, Mr. Beigzadeh recently protested his treatment during the investigation, citing issues such as 133 days of interrogation, hearings conducted electronically, denial of his lawyer’s presence during trial sessions, and the court’s failure to address his complaints about torture during detention.
Rezgar Beigzadeh Babamiri, a resident of Bukan, was a farmer before his arrest.
