"Meeting" is a short narrative about those whose lives are confined within the walls of a prison. In each episode of this series, we visit one of those who are referred to as 'political prisoners of conscience' by human rights organizations. He was arrested on December 11, 2016, by agents of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to serve a seven-year prison sentence, and has since been held in Evin Prison. The sentence was based on a complaint from the intelligence of the Quds Force, citing security-related charges. Omid Alishenas is 34 years old and a graduate in urban planning. He has been accused of conspiracy and collusion against national security, propaganda against the regime, and insulting the leader of Iran. *** The information in this audio file is related to the time of its preparation, editing, and publication, and the status of the political prisoner in question may have changed since what you hear in this program.
Meeting with Omid Alishenas
Omid Alishenas, a 34-year-old urban planning graduate, has been imprisoned since December 2016 for charges including conspiracy against national security and propaganda against the regime. His case highlights the ongoing repression of political dissent in Iran.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
IRGC arrested Omid Alishenas, a political prisoner, for conspiracy against national security.
- Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps arrest Omid Alishenas
- Iranian authorities imprison Omid Alishenas
- Iranian authorities charge Omid Alishenas
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The case of Omid Alishenas exemplifies the Iranian regime's crackdown on political dissent.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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