"Free the imprisoned mothers and let their sentences add to my house arrest." This quote is from Zahra Rahnavard during her latest meeting with her daughters; a narrative reflected on the website 'Kalemeh', close to Mir Hossein Mousavi, one of the leaders of the protests against the 2009 presidential election results. Zahra Rahnavard, along with Mir Hossein Mousavi, has been under house arrest for nearly 7 years. Simultaneously, Mehdi Karroubi, another leader of the protests against the 2009 presidential election results, is also under house arrest. Ms. Rahnavard expressed this statement after hearing that Narges Mohammadi, the vice president of the Human Rights Defenders Center and a prisoner in Evin, wrote in a letter last week on the eve of her twins' birthday: "I will light the third birthday candle for Kiana and Ali in prison, although I no longer have a clear and real image of their lovely faces." Ardshir Amir Arjamand, a senior advisor to Mr. Mousavi (who resides in Paris), spoke with Radio Farda about the details of Zahra Rahnavard's new message to the Iranian judicial and governmental authorities.
Zahra Rahnavard: Free the Imprisoned Mothers
Zahra Rahnavard has called for the release of imprisoned mothers during a visit with her daughters, emphasizing the emotional toll of imprisonment on families. This statement comes amidst ongoing house arrests of prominent opposition figures, including herself and her husband, Mir Hossein Mousavi. The situation highlights the continued repression of dissent in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Zahra Rahnavard called for the release of imprisoned mothers, offering to extend her house arrest in exchange. This statement was made during a meeting with her daughters and reflects ongoing repression of dissent in Iran.
- Zahra Rahnavard has been under house arrest for nearly 7 years.
- Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, remains imprisoned and separated from her children.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 2009 Iranian presidential election led to widespread protests, known as the Green Movement, against alleged electoral fraud. Key opposition leaders have been under house arrest since 2011.
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