"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. An Iranian-American citizen, he has been in Evin prison since March 2016. He is accused of collaborating with a hostile government and has received a ten-year prison sentence. Mohammad Baqer Namazi, now 80 years old, went to Iran to follow up on the case of his imprisoned son, Siamak, but was also arrested and, according to the issued sentence, must remain in prison until he is about 90 years old. The ruling was signed by Judge Abolqasem Salavati, the head of Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. The family of Mohammad Baqer Namazi states that due to his heart condition and old age, he cannot endure the prison conditions and this heavy sentence.
Meeting with Mohammad Baqer Namazi
Mohammad Baqer Namazi, an 80-year-old Iranian-American, is serving a ten-year sentence in Evin prison after being arrested while visiting Iran to support his imprisoned son. His family expresses concern for his health and ability to endure prison conditions. This case highlights ongoing human rights issues in Iran, particularly regarding political prisoners.
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📰 What Happened
Iranian-American Mohammad Baqer Namazi sentenced to ten years in prison for alleged collaboration with a hostile government.
- Iranian authorities arrest Mohammad Baqer Namazi
- Judge Abolqasem Salavati sentence Mohammad Baqer Namazi
- Mohammad Baqer Namazi meet Siamak Namazi
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The case of Mohammad Baqer Namazi underscores the risks faced by dual nationals in Iran.
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