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Dena Lanjabadi, Civil Activist Arrested in Marivan

May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Dena Lanjabadi, a Kurdish civil activist and former political prisoner, was arrested in Marivan by Iranian security forces and charged with 'propaganda against the regime.' This incident highlights ongoing repression of civil activists in Iran, particularly in Kurdish regions.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The arrest of Dena Lanjabadi underscores the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent.

👥 Key Players

Dena Lanjabadi (دنا لنجابی) TARGET
civil activist
"Dena Lanjabadi, a civil activist and former political prisoner of Kurdish descent, has been arrested."
Islamic Revolutionary Court of Marivan ACTOR
court
"this civil activist had previously been sentenced in 2012 by the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Marivan."
Intelligence Department ACTOR
government agency
"this civil activist had been star-marked due to pressures from the Intelligence Department."
Kurdistan Human Rights Network QUOTED
human rights organization
"According to the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, Lanjabadi's arrest took place on Tuesday, February 20."
Hengaw Human Rights Organization QUOTED
human rights organization
"The Hengaw Human Rights Organization reported that this civil activist was accused of 'propaganda against the regime'."
Campaign to Support Political and Civil Prisoners QUOTED
advocacy group
"The Campaign to Support Political and Civil Prisoners also noted that this civil activist had previously been sentenced."

⚡ Actions

security forces of the Islamic Republic ARREST Dena Lanjabadi
"Lanjabadi's arrest took place on Tuesday, February 20."
Confidence: 90%
Islamic Republic DETAIN Dena Lanjabadi
"a one-month detention order has been issued for him."
Confidence: 90%
Islamic Revolutionary Court of Marivan SENTENCE Dena Lanjabadi
"this civil activist had previously been sentenced in 2012 by the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Marivan to one year and eight months in prison and 50 lashes."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Dena Lanjabadi, a civil activist, was arrested by Iranian security forces in Marivan.

  • security forces of the Islamic Republic arrest Dena Lanjabadi
  • Islamic Republic detain Dena Lanjabadi
  • Islamic Revolutionary Court of Marivan sentence Dena Lanjabadi

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the ongoing repression of civil activists in Iran.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects the broader struggles of Kurdish rights within Iran.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns about human rights abuses in Iran.

📚 Background

The arrest of Dena Lanjabadi underscores the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent.

📝 Key Evidence

"Lanjabadi's arrest took place on Tuesday, February 20."
→ This proves the action of arrest.
"this civil activist was accused of 'propaganda against the regime'."
→ This indicates the charges against Lanjabadi.
"was also deprived of continuing his studies at Payam Noor University in Marivan."
→ This shows the impact of government actions on Lanjabadi's education.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is known for reporting on human rights issues in Iran, often from an opposition perspective.

Dena Lanjabadi, a civil activist and former political prisoner of Kurdish descent, has been arrested by the security forces of the Islamic Republic in the city of Marivan. According to the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, Lanjabadi's arrest took place on Tuesday, February 20. The Hengaw Human Rights Organization reported that this civil activist was accused of 'propaganda against the regime' on Thursday, February 22, and a one-month detention order has been issued for him. The Campaign to Support Political and Civil Prisoners also noted that this civil activist had previously been sentenced in 2012 by the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Marivan to one year and eight months in prison and 50 lashes for 'propaganda against the regime' and 'disturbing public order.' Reports indicate that this civil activist had been star-marked due to pressures from the Intelligence Department and was also deprived of continuing his studies at Payam Noor University in Marivan. Monthly report from the Kurdistan Human Rights Network: 10 Kurdish prisoners executed in one month. Three Kolbars injured in western Iran; painful confrontations with Kolbars continue.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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