"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined within the walls of a prison. In each segment of this series, we visit one of those who are referred to as "political-prisoners" by human rights organizations. Payam Shakiba is a 30-year-old student who was studying for a master's degree in political science at Allameh Tabatabai University before his arrest. He is a former member of the Islamic Association of Zanjan University and had previously been arrested and sentenced. Payam Shakiba was arrested by security forces in Tehran on February 23, 2017, after leaving his home. He spent the first two months of his detention in solitary confinement in Ward 209 of Evin Prison, then was transferred to a shared cell in the same ward, and is currently in Ward 2 of Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj. The reason for his arrest and the charges against this student activist have not been disclosed.
Meeting with Payam Shakiba
Payam Shakiba, a 30-year-old political science student and former member of the Islamic Association, was arrested in Tehran in February 2017 and is currently imprisoned without disclosed charges. His case highlights the ongoing repression of political dissent in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Payam Shakiba, a political science student, was arrested by Iranian security forces in Tehran.
- Iranian security forces arrest Payam Shakiba
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrest of Payam Shakiba underscores the risks faced by political activists in Iran.
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