"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined to a four-walled space called prison. In each segment of this program, we visit one of those who are labeled as 'political-prisoners' by human rights organizations. Payam Markazi is a 60-year-old Bahá'í citizen who lived in Gorgan and is currently serving his time in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj. He is a graduate in industrial management from Qazvin University and was engaged in selling stationery in his shop in Gorgan before his arrest. In November 2012, he was arrested along with several other Bahá'ís by security forces in Gorgan and in May 2013, he was sentenced to five years in prison by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Moghiseh, on charges of 'propaganda against the regime and membership in a secret Bahá'í organization.'
Meeting with Payam Markazi
The article discusses the case of Payam Markazi, a 60-year-old Bahá'í imprisoned in Iran for allegedly promoting anti-regime propaganda. His arrest and sentencing reflect the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in Iran. This situation highlights the broader human rights issues facing the country.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities arrested Payam Markazi, a Bahá'í citizen, for alleged propaganda against the regime.
- Iranian authorities arrest Payam Markazi
- Tehran Revolutionary Court sentence Payam Markazi
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The case of Payam Markazi exemplifies the Iranian regime's repression of dissent and religious freedom.
📝 Key Evidence
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