It has been about three months since the protest gathering of Gonabadi dervishes on Pasdaran Street in Tehran and the arrest of dozens of them following clashes with security forces. However, some news sources in Iran report that these individuals still do not have access to legal counsel, and there is little information regarding the status of their cases. Mousa Ghazanfarpour, the head of Tehran's Revolutionary Court, announced last week that the cases of over 70 Gonabadi dervishes have been sent to branches 15 and 26 of the Revolutionary Court, stating that the indictments issued by the Tehran prosecutor have been classified as 'security-related'. Additionally, this week's 'Dariče' magazine covers the continued detention of Mohammad Habibi, a member of the Iranian Teachers' Trade Association, the arrest of Mehrdad Heyrani and Khodadad Miri, two Baha'i citizens in Tehran and Kermanshah, and news of ongoing summonses, arrests, and convictions of political and civil activists.
Window; The Start of the Non-Public Trial Process for Dozens of Gonabadi Dervishes in Tehran's Revolutionary Court
The trial process for over 70 Gonabadi dervishes has begun in Tehran without their access to legal representation. This situation follows their arrest during a protest three months ago, raising concerns about their legal rights and the broader implications for civil liberties in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities begin non-public trials for over 70 Gonabadi dervishes arrested during protests.
- Iranian authorities arrest Gonabadi dervishes
- Tehran prosecutor indict Gonabadi dervishes
- Iranian authorities detain Mohammad Habibi, Mehrdad Heyrani, Khodadad Miri
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government is intensifying its crackdown on dissenting groups.
📝 Key Evidence
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