"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined within the walls of a prison. In each section of this series, we visit one of those who are referred to as "political-prisoners" by human rights organizations. Hamidreza Amini, a 46-year-old internet activist and admin of several Telegram channels, is a husband and father of two children. He has been in prison for five months without a trial or a definitive sentence. Amini was known for his activities under the pseudonym Aryo Barzan, managing several Telegram channels close to reformists. He was arrested on December 2nd by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Initially held in Evin Prison, he is currently in Greater Tehran Prison. According to his wife, there are ten security charges against him.
Meeting with Hamidreza Amini
Hamidreza Amini, a 46-year-old internet activist and Telegram channel admin, has been imprisoned for five months without trial. He was arrested by IRGC agents and faces ten security charges. His case highlights the ongoing repression of political dissent in Iran.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities arrested internet activist Hamidreza Amini for security charges.
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) arrest Hamidreza Amini
- Iranian authorities detain Hamidreza Amini
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrest of Hamidreza Amini underscores the Iranian regime's intolerance of political dissent.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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