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Sediqeh Voseghi Summoned to Court; Maryam Sadat Yahyavi Sent to Evin Prison

May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Sediqeh Voseghi has been summoned to the Evin Prosecutor's Office without a disclosed reason, while Maryam Sadat Yahyavi has been sent to Evin Prison to serve a one-year sentence related to her activism. This situation highlights ongoing repression of dissent and the targeting of activists in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The legal actions against Voseghi and Yahyavi signify the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent.

👥 Key Players

Sediqeh Voseghi (سدیقه وُسَخی) ACTOR
Islamic scholar
"Sediqeh Voseghi's Instagram page reported her summons to the Evin Prosecutor's Office."
Maryam Sadat Yahyavi (مریم سادات یحیوی) TARGET
Green Movement activist
"Yahyavi is heading to Evin to serve her one-year prison sentence."
Islamic Revolutionary Court ACTOR
Judicial body
"Yahyavi was initially sentenced to nine years in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court."

⚡ Actions

Evin Prosecutor's Office SUMMON Sediqeh Voseghi
"Sediqeh Voseghi's Instagram page reported her summons to the Evin Prosecutor's Office."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian authorities TRANSFER Maryam Sadat Yahyavi
"Yahyavi is heading to Evin to serve her one-year prison sentence."
Confidence: 90%
Islamic Revolutionary Court SENTENCE Maryam Sadat Yahyavi
"Yahyavi was initially sentenced to nine years in prison... which was later reduced to one year on appeal."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Sediqeh Voseghi summoned to court; Maryam Sadat Yahyavi sent to Evin Prison.

  • Evin Prosecutor's Office summon Sediqeh Voseghi
  • Iranian authorities transfer Maryam Sadat Yahyavi
  • Islamic Revolutionary Court sentence Maryam Sadat Yahyavi

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the ongoing repression of dissenting voices in Iran.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects broader issues of human rights and governance in the region.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns about Iran's treatment of activists and human rights.

📚 Background

The legal actions against Voseghi and Yahyavi signify the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent.

📝 Key Evidence

"Yahyavi is heading to Evin to serve her one-year prison sentence while suffering from cancer."
→ This proves the harsh treatment of political prisoners in Iran.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is considered an independent news source but may have biases.

Sediqeh Voseghi's Instagram page reported her summons to the Evin Prosecutor's Office. At the same time, news sources reported the transfer of Maryam Sadat Yahyavi, a Green Movement activist, to the women's section of Evin Prison to serve a one-year prison sentence. According to Sediqeh Voseghi's Instagram page, the reason for her summons has not been disclosed. Voseghi is an Islamic scholar who removed her hijab during the protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police, which is known as the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. According to the Telegram channel 'Kalameh', Yahyavi is heading to Evin to serve her one-year prison sentence while suffering from cancer, which has previously delayed the execution of her sentence. Reports indicate that she was initially sentenced to nine years in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court presided over by Judge Salavati on charges such as 'propaganda against the regime', which was later reduced to one year on appeal. Yahyavi was a member of the 'Green Movement' room on the social media platform 'Clubhouse', which was shut down in the summer of 2021 due to pressure and threats from the Islamic Republic's security apparatus. Voseghi: A comprehensive front for change should be formed inside and outside the country. Voseghi: I protest against the numerous injustices faced by Bahai compatriots.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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