The news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran reported that a court session addressing the charges against twelve women's rights activists from Gilan was held on Thursday, March 1st, at the Third Branch of the Revolutionary Court in Rasht. According to the HRANA news agency, the charges against Forough Saminiya, Sara Jahani, Yasamin Hashtari, Shiva Shahsiah, Negin Rezaei, Vaida Khushsirat, Azadeh Chavoshian, Zahra Dadras, and Matin Yazdani include membership in a group and conspiracy with the aim of undermining national security. The charges against Hooman Taheri and Jalveh Johari include 'propaganda against the regime,' while Zahra Dadras is accused of 'forming a group with the aim of undermining the security of the country.' The widespread arrests of these political activists and women's rights advocates occurred in late August when government agents raided their homes in the cities of Rasht, Anzali, Lahijan, and Fuman. After about two months, all of these detainees were temporarily released from Lakan Prison in Rasht on bail at different times. The Gilan Intelligence Department claimed without providing any evidence that the detainees intended 'subversive actions.' The commander of the Gilan police also claimed that 'a significant amount of tools and equipment for propaganda against the regime and communication devices with hostile networks were discovered and seized from the suspects' hideouts.' Security agencies and the judiciary of the Islamic Republic have leveled similar accusations against political, professional, and civil activists for decades; accusations that have always been denied by these activists. The court session addressing the charges against the detained activists in Gilan was held on Thursday, March 1st. Yasamin Hashtari was released; they told Forough Saminiya's mother that they would work with her in a week. Continued crackdown on civil activists; the Islamic Republic's claim: they were members of a 'network organizing disturbances.' Details of torture and abuse of detained women's rights activists in Gilan: from broken teeth to abuse of a pharmacist.
Court Session for Charges Against Twelve Women's Rights Activists Held in Rasht
A court session was held for twelve women's rights activists in Rasht, facing serious charges including conspiracy against national security. The arrests occurred following government raids in August, and the activists have denied the allegations. This situation highlights ongoing repression of civil society in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities held court for twelve women's rights activists on charges of undermining national security.
- Iranian government arrest Forough Saminiya, Sara Jahani, Yasamin Hashtari, Shiva Shahsiah, Negin Rezaei, Vaida Khushsirat, Azadeh Chavoshian, Zahra Dadras, Matin Yazdani, Hooman Taheri, Jalveh Johari
- Iranian judiciary indict Forough Saminiya, Sara Jahani, Yasamin Hashtari, Shiva Shahsiah, Negin Rezaei, Vaida Khushsirat, Azadeh Chavoshian, Zahra Dadras, Matin Yazdani, Hooman Taheri, Jalveh Johari
- Iranian government crackdown women's rights activists
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government continues to crack down on dissent, particularly among women's rights activists.
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