"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined within the walls of a prison. In each segment of this program, we visit one of those who are labeled as 'political-prisoners' by human rights organizations. Morteza Moradpour is a 30-year-old civil activist who was re-arrested two months after his release from prison in March 2017 and is currently in Tabriz prison. Morteza Moradpour, a civil activist from Tabriz, was first arrested in June 2009 along with his brother Fardin Moradpour and several other civil activists after participating in a gathering in Tabriz. This gathering was in protest against the drying of Lake Urmia and in support of education in one's mother tongue. After nearly six months, he was released on bail but was later sentenced to a total of three years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Tabriz on charges of gathering and colluding to commit a crime against national security and propaganda against the regime.
Meeting with Morteza Moradpour
Morteza Moradpour, a civil activist from Tabriz, was re-arrested two months after his release and is currently imprisoned for participating in protests. His activism focuses on environmental issues and education rights. This case highlights the ongoing repression of political dissent in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Morteza Moradpour, a civil activist, was re-arrested in Iran after previous imprisonment for political activities.
- Iranian authorities arrest Morteza Moradpour
- Morteza Moradpour protest Iranian government
- Revolutionary Court of Tabriz sentence Morteza Moradpour
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Morteza Moradpour's case exemplifies the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent.
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