On the 19th anniversary of the chain murders, Parastoo Farahvar, who traveled to Tehran to hold a memorial for her parents, Dariush and Parvaneh Farahvar, is facing accusations of propaganda against the regime and insulting sacred values. According to Ms. Farahvar's personal website, her passport was confiscated at the airport about two weeks ago upon her arrival in Iran, and after visiting the Presidential Office, she was informed that she must appear in court next Saturday, December 4. At the same time, she was told that she could hold the memorial for Dariush and Parvaneh Farahvar under certain conditions. Dariush Farahvar, the leader of the Iran Nation Party, and his wife, Parvaneh Eskandari, were murdered in their home 19 years ago, and shortly thereafter, the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic issued an unprecedented statement announcing that a group of employees and high-ranking officials of this ministry were involved in these murders. Parastoo Farahvar, a designer and human rights activist, stated in an interview with Radio Farda that 'the Ministry of Intelligence's complaint against her was referred to Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court last year.' Parastoo Farahvar has previously referred to this action as 'case fabrication' and described it as 'the price of insisting on remembrance and seeking justice.'
Parastoo Farahvar: I Have Been Accused of Propaganda Against the Regime and Insulting Sacred Values
Parastoo Farahvar has been accused of propaganda against the Iranian regime and insulting sacred values while attempting to hold a memorial for her murdered parents. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between government authorities and those seeking justice for political crimes in Iran. The case reflects broader issues of human rights and freedom of expression in the country.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Parastoo Farahvar has been accused of propaganda against the Iranian regime while attempting to hold a memorial for her parents, who were victims of the chain murders. Her passport was confiscated, and she has been summoned to court.
- Parastoo Farahvar's parents were murdered in politically motivated killings 19 years ago.
- The Ministry of Intelligence was previously implicated in these murders.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The chain murders were a series of politically motivated killings in the late 1990s, targeting intellectuals and dissidents in Iran. These events have long been a point of contention between the government and human rights advocates.
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