A family member of Mohsen Hajimohammadi, a political prisoner, informed Voice of America about the trial of six political prisoners at Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court. Atefeh Tabesh, Mr. Hajimohammadi's niece, told Voice of America that during the court session held on Tuesday, December 4, it was indicated to her uncle that he would be sentenced to two to five years in prison. She had previously told Voice of America that Mohsen Hajimohammadi was accused of 'conspiracy and collusion, committing a crime against national security by leading a criminal group known as the People's Army with the aim of disrupting security through connections with communist elements and financing the group for sabotage purposes.' Additionally, she stated that Mohsen Hajimohammadi, in his last phone call with his family last week, described how he was arrested and the 'tortures' he and his friends endured, and since then he has been prohibited from making phone calls. This political prisoner mentioned that they were 'beaten' by plainclothes agents during their arrest. Mohsen Hajimohammadi, along with Sajjad Bakhshali, Pouria Shokouhi Rad, Hamed Mohagheghi, Behfar Lalehzari, and Rezvaneh Ahmadkhani were arrested by the Islamic Republic's security forces on September 17 of this year in Tehran. Meanwhile, Atefeh Tabesh reported that Pouria Shokouhi Rad has received a suspended sentence and was released on Wednesday, and that three others are expected to be released 'on bail.' She noted that the names of these three individuals have not been disclosed. The article also mentions the transfer of Tomaj Salehi to Dashtgerd Prison; Reisiann stated that no bail has been issued in the new case. Human rights violations in Iran; plaintiffs have called for public attention with the hashtag 'Hear Our Voices.' Narges Mansouri, an activist opposing the Islamic Republic, has been arrested again. Yashar Tabrizi is reportedly under 'torture' by the IRGC; Zahra Saidiangou has been deprived of her chosen lawyer.
Exclusive: Trial of Six Political Prisoners Held at Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court
The trial of six political prisoners, including Mohsen Hajimohammadi, took place in Tehran, where he faces serious charges related to national security. His niece reported on the alleged torture and mistreatment he experienced during detention. This case highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran and the repression of dissent.
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📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities trial six political prisoners, including Mohsen Hajimohammadi, for alleged national security crimes.
- Islamic Republic's security forces arrest Mohsen Hajimohammadi, Sajjad Bakhshali, Pouria Shokouhi Rad, Hamed Mohagheghi, Behfar Lalehzari, Rezvaneh Ahmadkhani
- Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court indict Mohsen Hajimohammadi
- Atefeh Tabesh report Mohsen Hajimohammadi
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The trial of political prisoners underscores the Iranian regime's crackdown on dissent.
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