Mohammad Nourizad, a critical journalist, reported on his Facebook page that six individuals were arrested by "security forces" while gathering outside Evin Prison. According to Mr. Nourizad, these arrests occurred on Saturday (November 30) following a "raid" by police and security forces on a gathering of families of political prisoners. The arrested individuals include the father of Saeed Zinali, the mother of Omid Ali Shenas, Reza Malek, Mohsen Shoja, and two students of Mohammad Ali Taheri, the founder of "Erfan Halqeh." Mr. Nourizad added that the father of Saeed Zinali was subjected to "beating" in Evin Prison, and Reza Malek along with Mohsen Shoja are also being held there. Regarding the other three detainees, he mentioned that they have been transferred to Qarchak Varamin Prison. This political and cultural activist noted that on Saturday, for every protester present outside Evin Prison, there were "five police officers" present. Mohammad Nourizad, along with a group of other families of political prisoners and civil activists, holds weekly gatherings every Saturday to "follow up on the status of prisoners" outside Evin Prison. Nourizad announced that despite these arrests, the gathering of families of political prisoners and civil activists will take place next Saturday outside Evin Prison. Iranian judicial authorities have not responded to reports regarding these arrests.
Mohammad Nourizad: Six Arrested Outside Evin Prison
Six individuals were arrested outside Evin Prison during a protest by families of political prisoners. The arrests were reported by journalist Mohammad Nourizad, who highlighted the heavy police presence at the gathering. This incident underscores ongoing tensions regarding political dissent and the treatment of prisoners in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Security forces arrested six individuals outside Evin Prison during a gathering for political prisoners.
- security forces arrest six individuals
- families of political prisoners and civil activists protest Evin Prison
- Mohammad Nourizad announce families of political prisoners
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrests signify the Iranian government's continued crackdown on dissent.
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