An actor who was arrested for protesting the violation of women's freedom of dress in Iran by the Islamic Republic announced in a video message that the Revolutionary Court has sentenced him to five years in prison. Mohammad Sadeghi, a cinema and theater actor who is currently free on bail, announced this news on his Instagram page on Sunday, December 10. He stated, "I have been sentenced to five years in prison by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court for the charge of 'encouraging people to war and violence against disrupting the country's security,' and this sentence has been confirmed by Branch 36 of the Appeals Court." Sadeghi also emphasized, "I must endure five years in prison because I could not tolerate the violence and ignorance of your (Islamic Republic officials') behavior towards the women of my homeland." Mohammad Sadeghi was arrested on July 16 of this year following his protest remarks about the return of the morality police to the streets and the intensification of pressures to enforce mandatory hijab for women while speaking to his audience during a live Instagram program. Sadeghi was temporarily released on bail about a month after his arrest in August of this year. The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran had previously stated that the arrests and pressures on Iranian filmmakers are not limited to specific groups and well-known individuals, emphasizing the necessity of "supporting the nameless youth of Iranian cinema."
Five-Year Prison Sentence for Mohammad Sadeghi, Actor Opposing Mandatory Hijab, Confirmed
Mohammad Sadeghi, an actor opposing mandatory hijab in Iran, has been sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly encouraging violence against state security. His case highlights the ongoing repression of dissent in Iran, particularly regarding women's rights and freedom of expression. This situation reflects the broader struggle against the Islamic Republic's enforcement of strict dress codes and the silencing of critics.
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Actor Mohammad Sadeghi sentenced to five years for opposing mandatory hijab in Iran.
- Tehran Revolutionary Court indict Mohammad Sadeghi
- Branch 36 of the Appeals Court confirm Mohammad Sadeghi
- Iranian authorities arrest Mohammad Sadeghi
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The sentencing of Mohammad Sadeghi underscores the Iranian regime's intolerance of dissent.
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