Reports indicate that just one day after a one-year prison sentence and a two-year travel ban were announced for Ghoncheh Ghavami, this Iranian-British citizen was released on bail on Sunday, December 2. Ghoncheh's mother, Sousan Moshtaqian, confirmed in an interview with Hossein Ghavimi from Radio Farda that her daughter has been released until the appeal hearing, and the bail set for her is 100 million tomans. On Saturday, it was announced that the court had sentenced Ghoncheh Ghavami to one year of imprisonment and a two-year ban on leaving Iran. Meanwhile, Mahmoud Alizadeh Tabatabai, Ghavami's former lawyer, stated that she was sentenced to one year in prison for propaganda against the regime, and this ruling has been issued but not officially communicated. However, Alizadeh confirmed last week that he had stepped down from representing Ghavami at her mother's request. The former lawyer of the 25-year-old Iranian-British woman told ILNA that 'recently, new charges including espionage and conspiracy to act against national security were raised in Ghavami's case, which were dismissed following our follow-ups.' The Tehran prosecutor's office had previously raised allegations regarding Ghavami's connections with 'the opposition of the Islamic Republic,' 'media outside Iran,' or 'participation in anti-regime protests.' Ghoncheh Ghavami intended to go to Azadi Stadium to watch the World Volleyball Championships on June 30, but she was arrested due to protesting the prohibition of women entering the stadium and was released a few hours later. A few days later, when she attempted to retrieve her personal belongings, she was arrested again. While the Iranian judiciary has charged her with allegations unrelated to her attempt to watch the volleyball match, Ghavami's mother emphasized in an interview with Radio Farda that her daughter was 'arrested because of the volleyball issue, and most of her interrogations were related to this matter.' Ghavami's arrest has drawn international attention.
Ghoncheh Ghavami Released on Bail from Prison
Ghoncheh Ghavami, an Iranian-British citizen, was released on bail after being sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly promoting anti-regime propaganda. Her case has garnered significant international attention, particularly due to her arrest linked to protests against women's exclusion from sports events in Iran.
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Ghoncheh Ghavami released on bail after a one-year prison sentence and travel ban in Iran.
- Iranian authorities arrest Ghoncheh Ghavami
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- Iranian authorities release Ghoncheh Ghavami
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The release of Ghoncheh Ghavami on bail underscores the contentious nature of civil liberties in Iran.
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