Month: August 2023

Imprisoned Protestor Javad Rouhi Dies in Nowshahr Prison

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Javad Rouhi (Roohi), an imprisoned protester who had been sentenced to death three times, died under suspicious circumstances in Nowshahr Prison, today morning, August 31, 2023. According to Mizan, the judiciary’s news agency, Rouhi experienced sudden convulsions for unknown reasons leading to his demise at Beheshti Hospital in Nowshahr. The judiciary has taken steps to review all available CCTV footage from the prison ward and has initiated an examination of Rouhi’s personal belongings in prison, including his notes and medications. To ascertain the cause of death, his body has been…

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Numerous University Professors Face Expulsions and Suspensions Ahead of Mahsa Amini Protests Anniversary

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As the anniversary of the 2022 nationwide protests, known as the Mahsa Amini Protests, approaches, Iranian academic circles are witnessing increased pressure from security institutions. A rising number of university professors are being expelled or suspended under various justifications. Currently, HRANA has documented 22 university professors who have been affected, facing expulsion or suspension. The roster of professors targeted due to their perceived involvement in supporting last year’s protests is as follows: Mohammad-Reza Nazari-Nejad-expelled Raham Afghani-expelled Ali Sharifi Zarchi-expelled Dariush Rahmanian-expelled Hamideh Khademi-expelled Amaneh Ali-expelled Mehdi Khoyi-expelled Aziz Shafiee Zarghani-expelled…

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singer-songwriter Mehdi Yarrahi Arrested

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Renowned Iranian singer-songwriter Mehdi Yarrahi has been taken into custody based on an order from the Tehran Prosecutor’s office. The arrest comes in connection with a song that authorities have deemed “unlawful,” according to ISNA’s report. Recently, the judiciary’s news agency, Mizan, revealed that Yarrahi is facing legal proceedings due to a song that has been judged as “contrary to the values and norms of Islamic society.” It’s worth noting that the singer had previously faced legal restrictions on his personal property rights due to his support for the 2022…

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Court of Appeal Affirms Six-Year Sentence for Former Political Prisoner Majid Tavakoli

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The Court of Appeal in Tehran has upheld a six-year prison sentence for Majid Tavakoli, a former political prisoner who was detained during the nationwide protests in 2022. Yesterday, August 23, the Tehran Court of Appeals, Branch 36, communicated its decision to Tavakoli’s legal representative. Initially, he was handed a one-year sentence for “propaganda against the regime” and a five-year sentence for “assembly and collusion against national security.” In addition to the prison term, he has been subjected to further restrictions, including a ban on engaging in online social activities…

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