HAIL TO THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS FALLEN FOR FREDOM
against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khomeini,
and his placeman president. The message of
the women when the former president visited a university was plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023 and still is.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO
FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
Click here for a total list so far
(Updates
December 27, 2024)
A to VICTORY tribute to
NARGES MOHAMMADI
Dec 5, 2024:
Narges Mohammadi chants 'Jin,
Jiyan, Azadi' after temporarily freed from prison
Nov. 18, 2024:
Joint letter: Nobel Peace Laureate Urgently Needs Essential Medical Care for
Serious Health Problems
May 6, 2024
"Tyranny will fall"

"Victory is not easy, but it is certain"
watch it here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LAMPz57Aqw
Click here for a news-overview
from January 15, 2024 'till October 31, 2023
|
JINA AMINI'S VOICE IS HEARD
And do read also the above linked incredible
December 2023 update!

despite the mullahs'
regime to force it down!
Her mother speaks
out loud and clear
UPDATED:
September 29 - 16, 2024
Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's
state-sanctioned murder
incl. Commemorating Bloody Friday
and earlier news about
a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen
|
MARJAM AKBARI
MONFARED

June 24, 2024:
The Iranian Regime
Judiciary Launches a New Case to Seize the Assets of Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Family, in Revenge for
Seeking Justice for Her Siblings Executed in the 1980s
Click the above for also earlier news
|
Please do read
the above and following articles about heroines and
other brave people who risk live and
limb for the women-led revolution and no matter what
they'll never give in nor up!and other stories: click on
the underlined December '24
topics:

Hell
on earth and other stories
&
Longest Night, Toughest Times:
Iranians Can Hardly Celebrate Yalda
&
Protester's Escape from Iran Ends in Arrest and
Imprisonment in Armenia
&
The tragedy of a mother's journey
And
Commemoration
of the Fallen for Freedom
Part 6
and
Click here for previous inspiring
stories and articles
incl. Red Alerts |

'New' topic: a regimes' re-newed method of
torture: denial of medical care
Nov. 22 - Aug. 30, 2024:
Medical torture of women during
incarceration
November 4, 2024
"UN Expert Highlights Alarming
Violations Against Women and Fundamental Freedoms..."
October 19-18 2024 - July 18, 2016
Health taken hostage
And read here more about the
'Nurses 'strike' back':
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
"Nurses can neutralize security
forces' efforts with unity."
August 30, 2024
and updates:
August 28, 2024:
Nurses' demands - "A nurse will
die, but will not accept humiliation,":
 |
"NO to executions"
campaign

In support - reflection and
updates:
Sept. 7 - August 20, 2024
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'

Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
July 8 - 4, 2024:
The-death-sentence-against-Sharifeh-Mohammadi
June 15, 2024:
Prisoner Swap with Iran is
Shameful Reward
June 5 - May 23, 2024:
It |Iran| puts people to death in
order to terrorize the population into silence.
and other stories
*OHCHR - UN Office of
the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Click here for earlier reports
|
December 27 - 25 December , 2024
<<The Dire Conditions of
the Women's Ward of Sanandaj Prison: A Call for
International Action...
& <<Four Kurds arrested in Oshnavieh...
& <<Christian Woman on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison;
Prison Sentences for Leila Hossein Zadeh and Zeinab
Zaman...
& <<Iran imposes travel ban on Taraneh Alidoosti...
& <<Security forces arrest Ebrahim Golanbar, brother of
Kurdish slain protester...
& <<Lyricist and director Moein Hosseinpour Robati
sentenced to imprisonment...
& <<Labor Activist in Iran Begins Second Year of Prison
Sentence Amid Serious Health Concerns...
and more actual and fact-finding news |
December 24 - 16 December , 2024
<<Kurdish Political
Prisoner and Her Child Face Dire Conditions in Iranian
Prison...
& <<Latest report on Amanj
Kadkhoda, kurdish prisoner arrested during the "Woman,
Life, Freedom" movement...
& <<Number of Kurdish
detainees in Sarpol-e Zahab rises to 11...
& <<Iranian Athlete
Detained Over Instagram Video Faces Health Crisis in
Prison...
& <<Effat Hamedi, 35, and
Mother of a 9-Year-Old Boy Hanged in Sari Central Prison...
& <<Imprisoned Teacher
Massoumeh Asgari Denied Medical Care, Faces Uncertain
Future...
& <<Karaj: Azam Ahoqalander
sentenced to flogging and a fine...
& <<Care Facility Closed in
Iran After Resident Dies in Abuse Incident...
& <<Deportation and
unemployment haunt former Afghan military women in
Iran...
and more actual and fact-finding news |
Dec. 20, 2024:
Iranian Women Rise Against the New
Hijab Law with the Slogan "Woman, Resistance, Freedom"
|
When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi
figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da
qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so
called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.
Dear reader, let us, apart from all the other news following please
read first the most inspiring but alas also most disturbing news.
In other words: Rise more for the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprisal. Gino
d'Artali
NCRI - December 25, 2024
<<The Dire Conditions of the Women's Ward of Sanandaj Prison: A Call for
International Action
Sanandaj Prison, located on Ershad Boulevard in the western Iranian city
of Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, provides a grim example of the
appalling conditions faced by prisoners under the Iranian regime. This
report delves into the living conditions, systemic neglect, and abuse
endured by inmates, particularly women, in this notorious facility.
Layout and Facilities
The women's ward of Sanandaj Prison is reached after passing through
several courtyards. It consists of four sections, each designated for
different groups:
Moral offenses; Political prisoners; Drug-related charges and addiction
cases
Those accused of murder
These sections are essentially small rooms measuring 30-40 square
meters, offering limited and overcrowded accommodation. Opposite these
rooms, the ward office and visitation area are located, alongside four
unhygienic toilets shared by all inmates. A separate area contains two
additional rooms, one used as a quarantine space and the other reserved
for <special circumstances.> There are only three showers for the entire
women's ward, located in a confined space near the prayer room and ward
management offices.
Medical Neglect
On the upper floor, a clinic exists but fails to provide even basic
medical care to inmates. This neglect extends to other areas of the
prison; a carpet-weaving workshop and a handicrafts center ostensibly
serve as vocational training spaces but are often repurposed during
protests to house an influx of detainees. During the widespread protests
of late 2022, many women were crammed into these workshops without any
basic amenities, given only one blanket for every two or three
detainees.
Interrogation and Psychological Abuse
Women detained during protests frequently endured blindfolded transfers
to interrogation sessions conducted by intelligence officers and the
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These interrogations were marked by
extended durations and psychological torment. Detainees were threatened
with electric chairs and subjected to degrading remarks targeting their
ethnic identities, particularly Kurdish and Baluchi women. In some
instances, interrogators attempted to force confessions by shouting, <We
have photos and videos of you!> before demanding signatures on documents
the detainees were not allowed to read. These documents often falsely
implicated the prisoners in crimes, such as the deaths of government
officials, to justify their detention.
Lack of Basic Hygiene in the women's ward of Sanandaj Prison
Sanandaj Prison fails to meet even the most basic hygiene standards. The
women's ward has a small shop open for just one hour daily, accessible
only to long-term inmates. Essential items, including personal hygiene
products, are scarce. Prisoners often resort to crochet work or other
handicrafts to earn minimal funds for purchasing necessities. Even basic
items like slippers are not readily available. Inmates must share a
single pair to access the toilets. Infestations, including a lice
outbreak in July 2024, have further worsened living conditions, with
prison officials citing budget constraints as an excuse for inaction.
A Reflection of Broader Issues
The dire state of the women's ward of Sanandaj Prison is emblematic of
the broader systemic neglect within the Iranian prison system, which
reflects the oppressive policies of the clerical regime. Those
imprisoned include political dissidents, freedom fighters, and victims
of the regime's corruption and exploitation of public resources.
The inhumane conditions in Sanandaj Prison are a stark reminder of the
urgent need for international intervention. The international community
must hold the Iranian regime accountable for its human rights
violations, ensuring better treatment of detainees and broader prison
reforms.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/25/sanandaj-prison-womens-ward/
And other actual news

Four Kurds arrested
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 27, 2024
<<Four Kurds arrested in Oshnavieh
Four Kurdish men from Oshnavieh, identified as Morad Abdollah-Omari,
Nurradin Mola-Alizadeh, Tofigh Amini, and Mohammad Behroozi, have been
arrested by the IRGC intelligence forces. According to reports received
by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, in the early hours of
Thursday, December 26, 2024, intelligence forces of the IRGC stormed the
village of 'Haq' in Oshnavieh and arrested at least three individuals:
Morad Abdollah-Omari, Nurradin Mola-Alizadeh, and Tofigh Amini.
Simultaneously, these forces also arrested another individual, Mohammad
Behroozi, in the Amirabad district of Oshnavieh. Sources informed Hengaw
that the IRGC forces carried out these arrests with no judicial
warrants, raiding the homes of these people and employing violence
during the process. The detainees have reportedly been transferred to an
undisclosed security detention center in Urmia. So far, no detailed
information has been made available about the reasons for the arrests,
the charges against them, or their current status.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-34

Leila Hosseinzadeh 4 - Zeinab Zaman
NCRI - December 27, 2024
<<Christian Woman on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison; Prison Sentences for
Leila Hossein Zadeh and Zeinab Zaman
Ghazal Marzban, a Christian Convert, on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Ghazal Marzban, a 41-year-old Christian convert currently residing in
Tehran, has been on a hunger strike in Evin Prison since Sunday,
December 22, 2024. She began her protest in response to her continued
detention and the uncertainty surrounding her legal status. Originally,
from Lasht-e-Nesha, a small town near Rasht, Ghazal Marzban was recently
tried by Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran on charges of
<propaganda against the regime> and <appearing in public without
observing mandatory hijab.> Although she was informed that a suspended
sentence had been issued against her, she has yet to receive formal
documentation of the ruling. Marzban was arrested on November 5, 2024,
by security forces and held for two days at the Vozara Detention Center
before being transferred to the women's ward of Evin Prison. During her
arrest, she sustained severe injuries to her ribs.
Leila Hossein Zadeh Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Leila Hossein Zadeh, a former political prisoner and expelled university
student, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a monetary fine.
Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran convicted her of
<propaganda against the regime,> imposing a one-year prison sentence,
and fined her 3,300,000 tomans for <violating hijab laws in public.> On
September 3, 2024, Hossein Zadeh received a notice from the judiciary
requiring her to pay a fine of 100 million tomans. This penalty was
issued following a medical commission's confirmation of her permanent
inability to endure punishment, which annulled a five-year prison
sentence imposed in 2021 for <assembly and collusion with intent to act
against national security.>
Hossein Zadeh, 32, is a former student of Tehran University and has long
suffered from Crohn's disease.
Zeinab Zaman Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
Zeinab Zaman, a women's rights activist and resident of Tehran, has been
sentenced to six months in prison, a monetary fine, and additional
restrictions. On December 8, 2024, Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court
of Tehran convicted Zaman of <spreading falsehoods,> sentencing her to
six months in prison and fining her 50 million tomans. The prison
sentence was suspended for five years, and the ruling was delivered to
her lawyer, Abouzar Zaman. As part of her supplementary punishment,
Zaman has also been prohibited from associating or communicating with
individuals active in political or social domains for five years.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/26/christian-woman-hunger-strike/

Taraneh Alidoosti
Jinha - Womens News Agency December 27, 2024
<<Iran imposes travel ban on Taraneh Alidoosti
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most famous actresses, has been banned
from travelling to other cities of Iran and abroad, filmmaker Mina
Akbari announced on Friday.
News Center- Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most famous actresses, has
been banned from travelling to other cities of Iran and abroad, Mina
Akbari, Iranian filmmaker, artist, writer, and curator, announced Friday
on social media platform X. "She was at the airport with her daughter
when she learned that she had been banned from travelling. Now her
daughter is crying; because her mother is banned from travelling," said
Mina Akbari in her post. Mina Akbari quoted Taraneh Alidoosti as saying,
"Have you ever seen anything like this? Yes; this is Iran."

Jina Amini
In November 2022, Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested after publicly
protesting the execution of Mohsen Shekari, a young man arrested during
the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" protests that sparked in Iran following the
killing of Jina Mahsa Amini in September 2022. She was released on bail
from Evin prison on January 4, 2023.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/iran-imposes-travel-ban-on-taraneh-alidoosti-36246?page=1

Ebrahim Golanbar
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 26, 2024
<<Security forces arrest Ebrahim Golanbar, brother of Kurdish slain
protester
Ebrahim Golanbar, a Kurdish man from Javanrud, Kermanshah Province, was
arrested by security forces on the Bistoon-Kermanshah highway. His
brother, Ismail Golanbar, was killed during the "Woman, Life, Freedom"
movement in Javanrud. According to a report received by the Hengaw
Organization for Human Rights, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Golanbar
was arrested by security agents while returning from Tehran to Javanrud.
The arrest occurred near the Bistoon area, and he was subsequently
transferred to an unknown location. Sources close to the family reported
that Golanbar was traveling with his wife at the time of the arrest.
While he was detained, his wife was not taken into custody. It is
notable that Ebrahim Golanbar is the brother of Ismail Golanbar, one of
the victims of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in Javanrud. Ismail
Golanbar was killed on November 21, 2022, after the funeral of two other
protesters in Javanrud. He was shot dead on Behdaari Street by forces of
the Kermanshah Nabi Akram Corps. As of the time of this report, there is
no information available regarding the reasons for Ebrahim Golanbar's
arrest, the charges against him, or his current whereabouts.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-29
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 25, 2024
<<Ahmad Derakhshan, writer and literary activist, sentenced to
Imprisonment and additional penalties
Ahmad Derakhshan, a teacher, writer, and literary activist from Karaj,
Alborz Province, has been sentenced to one year of discretionary
imprisonment and additional penalties by the Second Branch of the Karaj
Revolutionary Court. According to a report received by the Hengaw
Organization for Human Rights, Mr. Derakhshan was convicted on charges
of <propaganda against the state.> His sentence, which was communicated
verbally to his lawyer, includes one year of imprisonment. In addition,
he has been banned from membership in social groups and associations for
two years, prohibited from leaving the country, and deprived of the
right to work as a teacher or hold public or government positions for
two years after completing his prison term. The court session addressing
Mr. Derakhshan's case took place on November 12, 2024, at the Second
Branch of the Karaj Revolutionary Court. Earlier, on October 7, 2024, he
had been formally charged at Branch 13 of the Public and Revolutionary
Prosecutor's Office in Karaj and released on bail pending trial. This is
not the first time Mr. Derakhshan has faced judicial scrutiny, as he was
previously summoned and interrogated in relation to the same case.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-26

Massoumeh Asgari
Jinha - Womens News Agency December 25, 2024
<<Zahra Karami released from Evin prison
Zahra Karami, a resident of Tehran , was released from Evin prison on
Tuesday after a session held by the Tehran Revolutionary Court regarding
the charges against her.
News Center- Zahra Karami, a resident of Tehran, was released from Evin
prison on bail after a session was held at Branch 26 of the Tehran
Revolutionary Court regarding the charges against her. On November 12,
2024, Zahra Karami was arrested and transferred to the women’s ward of
Evin Prison by Iranian security forces. Facing multiple charges,
including <insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic and the Supreme
Leader>, <propaganda against the regime>, <disturbing public opinion>,
and <supporting Israeli positions on social media>, Zahra Karami was
held in Evin prison for more than 40 days without trial. She was
released from prison pending the trial on Tuesday.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/zahra-karami-released-from-evin-prison-36231?page=1
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 25, 2024
<<Number of arrests in Bukan rises to three
With the arrest of another Kurdish man, Kaveh Ostovar, the number of
individuals detained in Bukan by security forces has risen to three.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, Kaveh Ostovar, a resident of the village of Abbasabad near Bukan,
was arrested on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, by agents of the Ministry of
Intelligence. The arrest took place at Ostovar's residence without the
presentation of a search warrant, after which he was transferred to an
undisclosed location. Hengaw had previously reported that in the early
hours of Tuesday morning, Hemin Bahrami (36 years old) and Soran Arshad,
both fathers of two children and residents of the village of Gololan
Olya, were also arrested by intelligence agents. In both cases, security
forces raided the homes of the detainees, creating an atmosphere of fear
and apprehension, and carried out the arrests without judicial
documentation. As of the time of this report, no information is
available about the reasons for the arrests or the charges against these
individuals.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-22
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 25, 2024
<<Lyricist and director Moein Hosseinpour Robati sentenced to
imprisonment
Moein Hosseinpour Robati, a lyricist and director from Behshahr,
Mazandaran Province, has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment by
the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to reports
received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the sentence was
recently issued by Branch 103 of the Criminal Court of Behshahr,
presided over by Ali Gheysari Atrabi, who also serves as the
Revolutionary Court judge in the city. Robati was convicted on charges
of <propaganda against the state.> Sources report that the trial session
for the artist was held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in the
Revolutionary Court based in the Criminal Court of Behshahr. On October
19, 2024, Robati was summoned to the First Investigative Branch of the
General and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Behshahr for final
defense in this case, with the indictment issued on October 21, 2024.
Earlier this year, in September, Moein Hosseinpour Robati was arrested
by Iranian security forces at his residence. He was later released on
bail pending the completion of judicial proceedings. This is not the
first time the artist has faced imprisonment. In 2021, he was sentenced
to one year in prison for producing and distributing a video. However,
the sentence was temporarily suspended due to medical conditions, and it
remains pending a final decision by the medical commission.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-24
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 25, 2024
<<Number of arrests in Bukan rises to three
With the arrest of another Kurdish man, Kaveh Ostovar, the number of
individuals detained in Bukan by security forces has risen to three.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, Kaveh Ostovar, a resident of the village of Abbasabad near Bukan,
was arrested on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, by agents of the Ministry of
Intelligence. The arrest took place at Ostovar's residence without the
presentation of a search warrant, after which he was transferred to an
undisclosed location. Hengaw had previously reported that in the early
hours of Tuesday morning, Hemin Bahrami (36 years old) and Soran Arshad,
both fathers of two children and residents of the village of Gololan
Olya, were also arrested by intelligence agents. In both cases, security
forces raided the homes of the detainees, creating an atmosphere of fear
and apprehension, and carried out the arrests without judicial
documentation. As of the time of this report, no information is
available about the reasons for the arrests or the charges against these
individuals.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-22
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 24, 2024
<<Women rights activist, Zeinab Zaman sentenced to six months in prison
and a fine
Zeinab Zaman, a women's rights activist and resident of Tehran, has been
sentenced to six months in prison, a monetary fine, and additional
restrictions by the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran. According
to reports received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the
verdict was recently issued by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary
Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. Zaman was convicted of
<spreading false information> and sentenced to six months of
imprisonment and a fine of 50 million tomans. The prison sentence has
been suspended for five years and communicated to her lawyer, Abouzar
Zaman. As part of her supplementary punishment, Zaman has also been
prohibited from associating or communicating with individuals involved
in political or social activities for five years. In a statement
regarding the verdict, her lawyer wrote: "The initial charge was
‘propaganda against the state,’ which the judge dismissed during the
trial, accepting that no such crime had been committed. However, the
judge argued that her published materials constituted a criminal offense
and amended the charge to 'spreading false information.'"
The trial for these charges was held on December 8, 2024, in the same
court.
Earlier this year, in August, Zeinab Zaman had also been sentenced by
Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court to one year in prison on charges of
<propaganda against the state.> As supplementary punishment, she was
banned for five years from leaving the country, joining political or
social groups, using a smartphone, and interacting with non-relatives.
According to the ruling, one-twentieth of her prison sentence was to be
served, while the remainder was suspended for five years. It is worth
noting that on November 4, 2024, Zaman was summoned to the General and
Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office of District 33 in Tehran, located in
Evin Prison, to face the aforementioned charges. She was subsequently
released on bail.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-17

Ajin Hosseini
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 24, 2024
<<Turkey: Ongoing uncertainty for Kurdish political asylum seeker Ajin
Hosseini in the deportation camp
Ajin (Fahmideh) Hosseini, a Kurdish political asylum seeker, has spent
the last nine months in detention in Turkey, with her physical and
mental condition reported as deteriorating in a temporary deportation
camp. Meanwhile, her husband, Rashad Mohammadi, was recently released.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, Ajin Hosseini, originally from Sarvabad, Kurdistan province, has
been held at the 'Pehlevan Koy' temporary deportation camp in Edirne for
nine months. Her fate remains uncertain, and the threat of deportation
looms large. Rashad Mohammadi has stated that his wife is under severe
psychological pressure due to their prolonged separation and that the
lack of hot water and proper sanitation facilities has led to her
falling ill. A court hearing for the couple was held on Thursday,
December 12, 2024, but their lawyer reports that a final verdict has yet
to be issued. Previously, Hengaw quoted Ajin Hosseini as saying that
during the last month of her detention, she was allowed to see her
husband only once. Ajin Hosseini, 30, and Rashad Mohammadi, 34, had been
living in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq as political activists before
being forced to flee due to ongoing pressure from security forces. The
couple was arrested by Turkish police in early April 2024 and has since
been transferred between facilities multiple times, currently remaining
in limbo at the camp. Hengaw has expressed grave concern over the
potential deportation of this Kurdish couple to Iran, where they may
face torture or other inhumane punishments by the Iranian government's
security institutions. The organization urgently calls on international
human rights organizations, particularly those advocating for refugee
rights, to take immediate action to prevent such an outcome.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-13
NCRI - December 24, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Labor Activist in Iran Begins Second Year of Prison Sentence Amid
Serious Health Concerns
Hajar Saeedi, a labor and women's rights activist from Sanandaj, a city
in western Iran, has entered the second year of her five-year prison
sentence. Her health is reportedly deteriorating as she suffers from
heart and lung diseases, raising serious concerns about her well-being.
Hajar Saeedi was transferred to Sanandaj Central Prison on November 18,
2023 to begin serving a five-year prison sentence. Initially, it was
reported that she was sentenced to one year in prison; however, further
investigations revealed that a previously suspended five-year sentence
had been enforced. In an earlier case, Saeedi was convicted by Branch 1
of the Sanandaj Revolutionary Court on charges of <assembly and
collusion through forming a communist cell> and <acting against national
security.> Her sentence of two years in prison was later reduced to one
year by Branch 4 of the Sanandaj Appeals Court.
Hajar Saeedi Begins Second Year of Prison Sentence Amid Serious Health
Concerns
Health Crisis and Prison Conditions
Saeedi completed the first year of her five-year sentence in November
2024 and is now serving the second year. Despite her severe health
issues, including heart and lung diseases, she has been denied medical
leave and adequate treatment. Over the past 13 months, she was granted
only 10 days of medical leave, a duration grossly insufficient given her
condition. Adding to her family's worries, Saeedi is being held in a
ward with inmates convicted of dangerous crimes, which poses additional
risks to her safety.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Hajar Saeedi's ordeal began on May 17, 2023, when she was arrested
alongside seven other labor and civil rights activists during a raid by
Iranian intelligence forces. The raid took place at the home of the late
Hooman Abdollahi, a protester killed during the November 2022 protests
in Sanandaj. Saeedi was released on bail amounting to 5 billion rials
(approximately $10,000) on June 18, 2023, pending trial. However, on
November 18, 2023, she was summoned to Branch 4 of the Enforcement
Office at the Sanandaj Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office.
Following her appearance, she was detained and sent back to Sanandaj
Central Prison to serve her sentence. Hajar Saeedi's case highlights the
plight of political prisoners in Iran, particularly women activists who
are often subjected to harsh prison conditions and inadequate medical
care. Her ongoing detention and lack of access to proper treatment
underscore the broader human rights concerns within the Iranian regime's
judicial system.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/24/hajar-saeedi-serious-health-concerns/

Zeinab Zaman
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 24, 2024
<<Women rights activist, Zeinab Zaman sentenced to six months in prison
and a fine
Zeinab Zaman, a women's rights activist and resident of Tehran, has been
sentenced to six months in prison, a monetary fine, and additional
restrictions by the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran. According
to reports received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the
verdict was recently issued by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary
Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. Zaman was convicted of
<spreading false information> and sentenced to six months of
imprisonment and a fine of 50 million tomans. The prison sentence has
been suspended for five years and communicated to her lawyer, Abouzar
Zaman. As part of her supplementary punishment, Zaman has also been
prohibited from associating or communicating with individuals involved
in political or social activities for five years. In a statement
regarding the verdict, her lawyer wrote: "The initial charge was
‘propaganda against the state,’ which the judge dismissed during the
trial, accepting that no such crime had been committed. However, the
judge argued that her published materials constituted a criminal offense
and amended the charge to 'spreading false information.'"
The trial for these charges was held on December 8, 2024, in the same
court.
Earlier this year, in August, Zeinab Zaman had also been sentenced by
Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court to one year in prison on charges of
<propaganda against the state.> As supplementary punishment, she was
banned for five years from leaving the country, joining political or
social groups, using a smartphone, and interacting with non-relatives.
According to the ruling, one-twentieth of her prison sentence was to be
served, while the remainder was suspended for five years. It is worth
noting that on November 4, 2024, Zaman was summoned to the General and
Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office of District 33 in Tehran, located in
Evin Prison, to face the aforementioned charges. She was subsequently
released on bail.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-17
Women's Liberation Front 2019/cryfreedom.net 2024
|