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He was allegedly moved after taking part in these protests. It is also reported that around 60 political prisoners have warned they may begin a hunger strike if he is not returned to the general ward.

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⚡️A #SouthAzerbaijan’i activist Yurush Mehralibeyli has reportedly been transferred to a special unit of #Tabriz prison. According to reports, recent restrictions in the prison prompted protests by political prisoners.

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He had previously been sentenced to 3 years in prison on related political charges, including “propaganda against the state structure” and “insulting the head of state.”

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⚡️A new indictment has been issued against #SouthAzerbaijan’i lawyer and Bar Association member Mohammad Tariqat Isfanjani by the prosecutor’s office.

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He now faces charges including “inciting and encouraging violent acts” and “propaganda against the state structure,” with authorities reportedly citing his social media posts and intelligence reports as evidence.

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According to court documents, he was convicted on charges related to “propaganda activities against the state structure” and is now serving his prison sentence

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⚡️#SouthAzerbaijan’i activist Araz Amani Nadarli has been transferred to #Tabriz Central Prison to begin serving his sentence after reporting to authorities following the finalization of his case.

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Nadarli was previously detained by #Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence in May 2023 and held for 24 days before being released on bail.

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With the Supreme Court accepting his request for retrial, the case has entered a new stage of judicial review.

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⚡️#Iran’s Supreme Court has approved a retrial for #SouthAzerbaijan’i lawyer Mohammadreza Faqihi, ruling that the act attributed to him does not constitute a crime under the law.

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Faqihi, a lawyer and member of the Central Bar Association, was previously sentenced to 5 years in prison and additional restrictions on charges of “colluding and conspiring against national security” following his participation in a peaceful gathering of lawyers in 2022.

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Authorities have not disclosed the reasons for his detention, any charges against him, or his current whereabouts.

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⚡️Former student activist Amirhusein Saadat was reportedly detained by Iranian intelligence officers in #Tabriz on June 1 and taken to an undisclosed location.

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According to reports, he was arrested at his workplace without a court order, while his home was searched and personal items, including his phone, laptop, and passport, were confiscated. Sources also allege that physical force was used during the arrest.

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Darushshafa has previously been imprisoned for labor and political activism and was also detained during the nationwide protests of 2019

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⚡️Labor rights activist and former political prisoner Yashar Darushshafa has reportedly been detained again by #Iranian security forces following a raid on his home.
#SouthAzerbaijan #Qazvin

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Several days after his arrest, authorities have not disclosed his whereabouts, health condition, or any charges against him, raising concerns among supporters and rights advocates.

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The three were arrested in #Tabriz in January 2025 and later released on bail pending legal proceedings. Their combined prison sentences total 12 years and 9 months.

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⚡️An appeals court has upheld prison sentences against #SouthAzerbaijan’i National Movement activists Amin Taghizadeh, Samad Heydari, and Reza Selimi.

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Each activist was sentenced to 4 years and 3 months in prison: 3 years and 7 months for allegedly “colluding and conspiring against national security” and 8 months for “propaganda against the system.”