Shima Babaei, a civil activist in Iran, has been arrested. The 22-year-old architecture student in her fourth semester in Tehran was detained at her residence on Wednesday evening. A source close to this civil activist told Radio Farda that security forces stormed Shima Babaei's home, taking her mobile phone and all her personal belongings. The mobile phones of Babaei's family members were also confiscated by security agents. The family members were informed that they could visit the third interrogation branch of the Mokaddasi in Evin to follow up on her status. This informed source mentioned that Shima Babaei's sister suffers from MS, and the sudden raid by security forces has worsened her condition. Shima Babaei is known for participating in several protests against the government. Ibrahim Babaei, her father, was also among those arrested during the protests in 2009, and he was released after serving 44 months in prison and receiving 74 lashes.
Shima Babaei, Civil Activist in Iran, Arrested
Shima Babaei, a 22-year-old civil activist and architecture student, was arrested by security forces in Tehran. Her family has been affected by the raid, with her sister's health deteriorating due to the stress. This incident highlights ongoing repression of civil activism in Iran.
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Shima Babaei, a civil activist, was arrested by Iranian security forces at her home.
- Iranian security forces arrest Shima Babaei
- Iranian security forces seize Shima Babaei's mobile phone and personal belongings
- Iranian security forces inform Shima Babaei's family
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The arrest of Shima Babaei underscores the Iranian regime's ongoing repression of dissent.
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