"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. The writer is a 38-year-old civil engineering graduate and a master's expert in the philosophy of science, but he has been sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly propagating against the regime and is currently spending his time in Amirabad prison in Gorgan. Before going to prison, Roozbeh Gilasian wrote a note referring to the deaths of several detainees from the protests in December 2017, stating that the responsibility for any incident that happens to him in prison lies with the judicial authorities. He was sent to prison on January 22, 2018, while, according to the Human Rights Campaign, he was awaiting the formation of a medical commission to examine his depression.
Meeting with Roozbeh Gilasian
Roozbeh Gilasian, a civil engineer and philosophy expert, is serving a one-year prison sentence for anti-regime propaganda. He has expressed concerns about his safety in prison, especially following the deaths of other detainees during protests. This highlights ongoing human rights issues in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Roozbeh Gilasian, a civil engineer and philosophy expert, was sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly propagating against the Iranian regime. He expressed concerns about his safety in prison, especially after the deaths of other detainees during protests.
- Gilasian was sentenced for anti-regime activities.
- He is currently imprisoned in Amirabad prison in Gorgan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of detaining individuals who criticize the government, especially following periods of unrest like the December 2017 protests.
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