Soheil Arabi
سهیل عربی
Political prisoner and activist
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View Timeline →Attack by Plainclothes Agents on Two Civil Activists Ahead of Mahsa Amini's Death Anniversary
Two civil activists were attacked by plainclothes agents in Iran ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. Shahin Hamidi and Mohsen Khan Mohammadi reported…
Insulting 'Which Sacred Values'?
The Iranian police are cracking down on individuals insulting sacred values, as highlighted by recent severe sentences against journalists and bloggers. This raises significant questions…
Athena Daemi and Golrokh Iraee, Two Political Prisoners, Have Gone on Hunger Strike
Athena Daemi and Golrokh Iraee, political prisoners in Iran, have initiated a hunger strike protesting their illegal transfer to Qarchak prison. They demand to be…
Soheil Arabi's Hunger Strike Again
Soheil Arabi has resumed his hunger strike in protest against the mistreatment of fellow activists Atena Daemi and Golrokh Iraee, who were violently transferred to…
Soheil Arabi Wins Reporters Without Borders Information Freedom Prize
Soheil Arabi, an imprisoned Iranian photographer and blogger, has been awarded the 2017 Information Freedom Prize by Reporters Without Borders for his work as a…
End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
34 journalists from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty have faced severe repression in multiple countries, including Iran, with little accountability for their attackers. The article highlights…
Closure of Ward 350 of Evin Prison and Transfer of Prisoners Due to the Release of Two Photos
Ward 350 of Evin Prison was closed and its prisoners were transferred after images of Arash Sadeghi with other prisoners were released. Sadeghi was exiled…
Soheil Arabi's Mother to Seek Justice at Parliament
Farangis Mazloom, the mother of imprisoned political dissident Soheil Arabi, plans to confront parliament officials regarding the lack of action on the Supreme Leader's pardon…
Amnesty International Calls for the 'Immediate and Unconditional' Release of Soheil Arabi
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Soheil Arabi, a political prisoner on a hunger strike for over a month, citing concerns for…
Hunger Strike of Rajai Shahr Prisoners; 'Preventing Access to Medical Care'
Seventeen political prisoners at Rajai Shahr Prison have been on hunger strike for 41 days, protesting the denial of medical care and other rights. Authorities…
Injury to Tahereh Riahi's Eye During Interrogation Denied
Tahereh Riahi, a journalist, has been reported injured during interrogation, but officials deny these claims. Her family remains skeptical about her well-being until they can…
Soheil Arabi's Death Sentence 'Overturned'
The Supreme Court of Iran has overturned Soheil Arabi's death sentence for insulting the Prophet Muhammad and ordered a retrial. This decision follows previous convictions…
Electronic Frontier Foundation: Internet Activists in Iran Continue to Be Imprisoned
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has criticized the Iranian government for its continued repression of internet activists and failure to fulfill promises of reform. Many bloggers…
The Conviction of Soheil Arabi: A Symbol of Internet Freedom Suppression
Ed Royce, a U.S. congressman, highlights the case of Soheil Arabi, an Iranian sentenced to death for expressing his views online, as a symbol of…
Iranian Writers' Association Demands Cancellation of Soheil Arabi's Death Sentence
The Iranian Writers' Association has called for the cancellation of Soheil Arabi's death sentence, highlighting the violation of his freedom of expression after he was…
Judiciary Spokesman: Possibility of Pardon for Soheil Arabi Not Currently Considered
The Iranian judiciary spokesperson announced that the possibility of pardoning Soheil Arabi, sentenced to death for his social media posts, is currently not being considered.…
Another Charge Against Soheil Arabi: 'Widespread Activity on Social Media'
Soheil Arabi, a 30-year-old internet user, faces an additional charge of 'corruption on earth' alongside his death penalty for allegedly insulting the Prophet, based on…
The Death Sentence of Soheil Arabi for Insulting Religious Sanctities Has Been Confirmed
Soheil Arabi's death sentence for blasphemy has been confirmed by Iran's Supreme Court, following accusations of insulting religious figures on social media. This case highlights…