Following the arrest of thousands of Iranian citizens amid nationwide protests, reports indicate that consecutive gatherings have taken place outside Evin Prison in Tehran. Videos published on social media on Tuesday, January 9, show a group demanding the release of political prisoners and those arrested during recent protests. Some videos also indicate the presence of police and security forces at the gathering, creating a tense atmosphere. The videos reveal that some protesters are holding placards bearing the name of Sina Ghanbari, one of the victims of the recent protests in Iran. Sina Ghanbari, who was arrested during the protests, died in Evin Prison. Iranian officials claim he committed suicide in prison; however, reports suggest that he is not the only recent detainee to have died in custody, with at least five others having also died, including two named Vahid Heydari and Mohsen Adeli in prisons in Arak and Dezful. The scale of these incidents has prompted Mahmoud Sadeghi, a representative from Tehran in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, to warn of a repeat of the Kahrizak events, which led to the deaths of several detainees during protests in 2009. Videos from the gathering outside Evin Prison on Tuesday show attendees calling for the release of imprisoned students and dervishes. The Majzooban Noor website, a news outlet for the Gonabadi dervishes, also reported a sit-in by several dervishes and followers of the Nematollahi Gonabadi order outside Evin Prison in protest against the arrest of four dervishes. The four dervishes are Kasra Noori, Mohammad Sharifi-Moghadam, Mohammad Reza Darvishi, and Faezah Abdi-Pour, with no information available regarding the reasons for their arrest. The Telegram channel of the Majzooban Noor website reported a few hours ago that the imprisoned dervishes have been released. In this context, 'people are worried about another Kahrizak,' the likelihood of an increase in the number of protesters who have 'committed suicide' in prison, the European Union's invitation to Zarif for discussions regarding the 'JCPOA' on Thursday, and over 50 Iranian professors abroad calling for the release of detained students are highlighted.
Families of Prisoners Protest Outside Evin Prison Against Widespread Arrests
Families of prisoners protested outside Evin Prison in Tehran, demanding the release of political detainees following widespread arrests during recent protests. The protests were sparked by the deaths of several detainees, including Sina Ghanbari, raising concerns about human rights abuses in Iranian prisons. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions and unrest in Iran amidst a backdrop of political repression.
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📰 What Happened
Families of prisoners protested outside Evin Prison demanding the release of political detainees.
- Families of prisoners protest political prisoners, detainees from recent protests
- Iranian authorities arrest thousands of Iranian citizens
- Mahmoud Sadeghi warn Iranian authorities
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📚 Background
The protests outside Evin Prison reflect growing unrest and demands for political reform.
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