More than a month after the detention of Amir Velayati, a protester who lost his eye due to gunfire from government forces during recent nationwide protests, his family remains unaware of his condition. An informed source reported on Wednesday to the Persian section of Voice of America that despite all efforts made, Amir Velayati's family has not been able to meet with him, and his Instagram account has also been made inaccessible. Amir Velayati, who lost his eye during last year's nationwide protests due to direct gunfire from security forces, was arrested in May this year after his activities on social media and whistleblowing, and was transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. Last February, he compared himself in a video to a tree with roots in this soil, stating he would not go anywhere. The Islamic Republic claimed: 'Asadi and Noori have dedicated their lives to freedom, peace, and establishing security for humanity.' The prison sentence of Davood Razavi, a jailed labor activist, has been set to 5 years. Atena Farghadani, a painter, cartoonist, and former political prisoner, has been arrested. Shirin Ebadi told Voice of America: 'Paying ransom to the Islamic Republic is not in Europe's interest.'
Continued Detention of Amir Velayati; His Family Unaware of His Condition
Amir Velayati, a protester who lost his eye during protests, has been detained for over a month, with his family unable to contact him. His case highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, particularly against activists. The situation reflects broader issues of repression and the treatment of dissent in the country.
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📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities continue to detain Amir Velayati, a protester injured by security forces, without family updates.
- Iranian authorities arrest Amir Velayati
- Iranian authorities detain Amir Velayati
- Iranian authorities restrict access Amir Velayati's Instagram account
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The continued detention of Amir Velayati underscores the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent.
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