In Iran, a political dissident accused of conspiring to overthrow the Islamic regime has been released on bail after spending a year in prison. Habibollah Payman, a prominent Iranian writer in political and social fields, was freed yesterday after posting a $125,000 bail. Mr. Payman was arrested last March along with 40 other political dissidents, mostly university professors and journalists. Most of the detainees were affiliated with groups known as national-religious, organizations that advocate for political pluralism and reform of the Islamic system. The hardline Revolutionary Court of Iran has accused the dissidents of conspiracy to overthrow the regime and actions against national security. The closed trial of 15 of the detainees, including Mr. Payman, began last month. Mr. Payman states that the court did not have a jury and the defendants were denied the right to defend themselves. Defense attorneys also claim they were not allowed to speak with the defendants and were deprived of access to the indictment or charges.
Release of Habibollah Payman - 2002-04-11
Habibollah Payman, a political dissident in Iran, has been released on bail after a year in prison for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the Islamic regime. He was among a group of 40 arrested last year, primarily consisting of academics and journalists. This case highlights ongoing issues of political repression and lack of due process in Iran.
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Iran releases political dissident Habibollah Payman on bail after a year in prison.
- Iranian authorities release Habibollah Payman
- Iranian authorities arrest Habibollah Payman, 40 other political dissidents
- Revolutionary Court of Iran indict Habibollah Payman, 15 of the detainees
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The release of Habibollah Payman underscores the Iranian regime's tight control over political expression.
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