Athena Farghadani's lawyer announced her sentencing to six years in prison by the Revolutionary Court. Mohammad Moqimi wrote on X (Twitter) that Ms. Farghadani was sentenced to five years for insulting sacred beliefs and one year for propaganda against the regime by Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court. The sentences were communicated to the artist on Tuesday, June 11. According to Farghadani's lawyer, the Revolutionary Court considered the maximum punishment for the two charges under the pretext of multiple offenses. Mr. Moqimi reported on April 15 of this year that his client had been severely beaten after her arrest, with visible marks on her face. He noted that this critical cartoonist refused to accept the bail set for her arbitrary arrest and was therefore transferred to the city of Rey (Qarchak) prison. Ms. Farghadani was also arrested last June after visiting the Evin Prosecutor's Office by security forces. She has a history of imprisonment, previously sentenced to 18 months for charges of 'gathering and collusion', 'propaganda against the regime', and 'insulting the leadership and the president', all of which she served in prison. This cartoonist graduated in painting from Alzahra University and received the Courage Award from the International Network of Cartoonists' Rights in August 2015.
Athena Farghadani, Cartoonist, Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
Athena Farghadani, a cartoonist and critic of the Iranian regime, has been sentenced to six years in prison for insulting sacred beliefs and propaganda against the regime. Her lawyer reported that she was severely beaten during her arrest and has a history of imprisonment for political charges. This case highlights the ongoing repression of dissent in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Athena Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist, was sentenced to six years in prison by the Revolutionary Court for insulting sacred beliefs and propaganda against the regime. Her lawyer reported that she was beaten during her arrest and has a history of imprisonment for similar charges.
- Farghadani was sentenced to five years for insulting sacred beliefs and one year for propaganda against the regime.
- She has previously been imprisoned for political charges and has been recognized internationally for her courage.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of imprisoning artists, journalists, and activists who criticize the government, often charging them with vague offenses like 'propaganda against the regime.'
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