After the gathering known as the '90s Generation' in Mashhad last Thursday, the deputy prosecutor of the city announced that two young individuals, aged 19 and 20, who had invited youths to attend this gathering via Telegram, were arrested under 'special judicial orders.' Judge Heydari, in an interview with the Sunday, July 6 issue of the Khorasan newspaper, also stated that individuals who were arrested at the gathering were released 'after expressing remorse' for their actions, but 'the two main perpetrators' of this gathering were handed over to the police for 'further investigations.' He added: 'The accused say that they invited members of social networks to prove to the people of Tehran that we can also do such things.' On Thursday, July 3, a number of young people from Mashhad gathered at the 'Proma' mall in the city. This gathering was referred to on social media as the '90s Generation' gathering, similar to a gathering at the Kourosh mall in Tehran in June. Videos released from this gathering show many young people clapping. Additionally, videos of the police's confrontation with participants at this gathering have been published. The Young Journalists Club, affiliated with state television, reported that 'this gathering caused traffic and disrupted public order.' In June, a gathering of young people in Tehran, following a Telegram invitation at the Kourosh mall, also led to police intervention and the arrest of several individuals. In this context, a Telegram invitation in Tehran led to the closure of a mall.
Arrest of 'Inviters' for the '90s Generation' Meeting in Mashhad
Two young individuals were arrested in Mashhad for inviting others to a gathering called the '90s Generation,' which aimed to demonstrate youth activism similar to a previous event in Tehran. The arrests highlight ongoing tensions regarding public gatherings and youth expression in Iran, especially in light of recent police interventions.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Two young individuals were arrested in Mashhad for organizing a gathering called the '90s Generation' via Telegram. The event aimed to replicate a similar youth gathering in Tehran, leading to police intervention.
- The gathering took place at Proma mall in Mashhad.
- Participants were released after showing remorse, but the organizers were detained for further investigation.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of restricting public gatherings and monitoring social media to prevent dissent. Youth activism is often seen as a challenge to the status quo.
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