Human Rights Campaign in Iran and some news websites reported the simultaneous arrest of several civil activists in various cities across Iran. Saeed Iqbal, a civil activist in Kermanshah, Mahmoud Masoumi and Behnam Mousivand, civil activists in Tehran, and Daryoush Zandi and his wife, Shima Babaei, civil activists residing in Tehran who had traveled to Behbahan, were all arrested on Thursday. The reason for their arrest and the status of these individuals remain unknown. These arrests occur while, weeks after the recent protests in Iran, several protesters, students, and civil and labor activists are still detained, with no information available about their status or even the identity of some of them. Additionally, 29 individuals who participated in the recent protests known as the 'Girls of Revolution Street' and 'White Wednesdays' have also been arrested. A 27-year prison sentence was issued for Karan Vafadari, a Zoroastrian dual-national citizen, and a 16-year prison sentence for his wife, Afrin Nissari. The hunger strike of Atena Daemi and Golrokh Iraee, two imprisoned civil activists, has also begun.
Window; Arrest of Five Civil Activists and 29 Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab in Iran
Five civil activists and 29 protesters against mandatory hijab have been arrested in Iran amid ongoing detentions following recent protests. The arrests highlight the ongoing crackdown on dissent in the country, with many activists still unaccounted for. This situation underscores the repressive environment for civil liberties in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iran arrests five civil activists and 29 protesters against mandatory hijab.
- Iranian authorities arrest Saeed Iqbal, Mahmoud Masoumi, Behnam Mousivand, Daryoush Zandi, Shima Babaei, 29 protesters
- Iranian authorities arrest Atena Daemi, Golrokh Iraee
- Iranian judiciary sentence Karan Vafadari, Afrin Nissari
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government continues to crack down on civil activism amidst ongoing protests.
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