"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined to a four-walled space called prison. In each segment of this series, we visit one of those who are referred to as "political-prisoners" by human rights organizations. Abbas Safari is a civil activist residing in Arak who has been arrested multiple times, but his recent arrest was for the execution of his sentence: three years in prison and 74 lashes. According to his acquaintances, his activities have focused on human rights and participation in peaceful gatherings. Abbas Safari is 41 years old, married, and a father of a 9-year-old daughter. He earns a living through farming and construction work. This civil activist was arrested on February 14, 2018, along with several other civil activists in Arak and was released after about three weeks on bail. The arrest of Abbas Safari and several other civil activists in Arak and Shahindej occurred shortly after the protests in December 2017, following their reporting on the situation of Vahid Heydari and his death in a detention center in Arak.
Meeting with Abbas Safari
Abbas Safari, a 41-year-old civil activist from Arak, has been sentenced to three years in prison and 74 lashes for his human rights activities. His recent arrest follows a history of detentions related to peaceful protests and advocacy. This case highlights the ongoing repression of civil society in Iran.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Abbas Safari, a civil activist, was sentenced to prison and lashes for human rights activities.
- Judiciary of Iran arrest Abbas Safari
- Judiciary of Iran execute Abbas Safari
- civil activists protest Iranian government
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The case of Abbas Safari exemplifies the risks faced by activists in Iran.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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