The Tehran prosecutor announced the issuance of 67 convictions for detained Gonabadi dervishes arrested on Pasdaran Street in Tehran and 126 indictments for those detained during the protests of December 2017. Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi made this announcement during his third meeting with media managers this year. This judicial official did not provide an explanation regarding his reference to 'supplementary punishment' for the detainees. He referred to the arrest of over 500 Gonabadi dervishes whose protest gathering around the house of Nour Ali Tabandeh, the leader of this order, on Monday, February 19, 2018, turned violent due to the intervention of security forces and plainclothes motorcyclists. Radio Farda, in an interview with attorney Giti Pourfazel residing in Tehran, initially inquired about the meaning of 'supplementary punishment.'
What Does 'Supplementary Punishment' Mean for Dervishes?
The Tehran prosecutor has announced convictions and indictments against Gonabadi dervishes involved in protests, highlighting the government's ongoing crackdown on dissent. The term 'supplementary punishment' remains unexplained, raising concerns about the treatment of these detainees. This situation underscores the Iranian authorities' harsh response to religious and political dissent.
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📰 What Happened
Tehran prosecutor announced convictions for Gonabadi dervishes amid protests and violence.
- Tehran prosecutor announce Gonabadi dervishes
- security forces arrest Gonabadi dervishes
- Tehran prosecutor indict detainees from December 2017 protests
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government continues to suppress dissent through arrests and convictions.
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