On the morning of Saturday, March 21, a number of human rights activists, civil activists, and relatives of several political prisoners who had not been granted New Year leave gathered in front of Evin Prison to show their solidarity with the political prisoners inside. However, this gathering faced a severe reaction from law enforcement officers, who dispersed the attendees by beating them. Mohammad Nourizad, a journalist, filmmaker, and civil activist present at the protest, spoke with Radio Farda on Sunday about the details of the gathering, stating that several individuals who initially approached the prison were directed away. According to Mr. Nourizad, the officers' behavior was violent, and they indiscriminately beat the attendees. According to the Hrana news agency, among the protesters in front of Evin Prison during the New Year celebration were Akram Naqabi, the mother of political prisoner Saeed Ziniali, Masoumeh Dehghan, the wife of imprisoned lawyer Abdolfattah Soltani, and several other human rights activists.
Protest Outside Evin Prison Escalates into Violence
A protest outside Evin Prison on New Year's Day turned violent when law enforcement dispersed the attendees with force. Key figures included human rights activists and relatives of political prisoners. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding political repression in Iran.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Protest outside Evin Prison escalated into violence as law enforcement dispersed attendees by beating them.
- human rights activists and relatives of political prisoners protest political prisoners inside Evin Prison
- law enforcement officers crackdown protesters
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The violent crackdown on peaceful protests underscores the Iranian government's intolerance for dissent.
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