In the continuation of pressures on grieving families, Omid and Zahra Saidiangou, brother and sister of one of the victims of the protests of 2022, have been summoned to the court after a year since the formation of the 'first fabricated case.' Omid Saidiangou, brother of Milad Saidiangou who was killed during the nationwide protests in Izeh, wrote on his Instagram page on Tuesday, April 7, that 'my family and I are still under pressure.' He added that after a year from the first 'fabricated case,' he and his sister Zahra have been summoned again. Omid and Zahra Saidiangou were arrested in Esfand 1401 during a birthday ceremony at their brother Milad's grave and were released after a few days. According to Omid Saidiangou, they have faced 'repeated arrests accompanied by psychological and physical torture' as well as 'heavy bails and job dismissals.' According to the HRANA news agency, the news organization of human rights activists in Iran, Zahra Saidiangou, Milad's sister, was arrested twice last year and released on bail. The court summons lists the names of nine individuals, including Milad and Zahra Saidiangou, and accuses them of 'propaganda against the Islamic Republic through disruptive slogans,' 'participating in illegal gatherings,' 'insulting the leadership,' 'inciting and seducing people to kill,' and 'widespread disruption of public order.' Omid Saidiangou emphasized the deprivation of the defendants in this case from having a lawyer to defend against 'completely false accusations,' stating: 'After Milad, even breathing has become torture for us.' Milad Saidiangou, a 26-year-old citizen from Izeh, was shot and killed on November 25, 2022, during nationwide protests against the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police. The 'harassment' of the families of the victims of the nationwide protests in 2022 by the security and judicial institutions of the Islamic Republic has repeatedly been criticized by human rights organizations.
Omid and Zahra Saidiangou, members of a grieving family, summoned to the Revolutionary Court of Izeh
Omid and Zahra Saidiangou, siblings of a protest victim, have been summoned to court after enduring ongoing harassment and pressure from authorities. They face serious charges linked to their participation in protests following their brother's death. This situation highlights the continued repression of dissent and the plight of grieving families in Iran.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities summoned Omid and Zahra Saidiangou for alleged propaganda against the state.
- Iranian authorities summon Omid Saidiangou, Zahra Saidiangou
- Iranian authorities arrest Omid Saidiangou, Zahra Saidiangou
- Iranian authorities harass families of victims of the protests
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government continues to suppress dissent and intimidate families of protest victims.
📝 Key Evidence
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