Atefeh Rangriz, Women’s Rights and Labor Activist
Atefeh Rangriz, a women’s rights and labor activist residing in Damghan, Semnan, has been arrested again. Prior to her recent arrest, she faced charges related to her activities. According to a report, she was transferred to Shahrud prison on June 29, after being charged by the 1st branch of the Damghan Prosecutor’s Office. In a new case, she is accused of “forming a group with the intention of disrupting security,” “spreading propaganda against the state,” and “spreading lies in cyberspace.”
This is not the first time Ms. Rangriz has been detained; she was previously arrested on September 10, 2023, by the Intelligence Department forces in Damghan and held at the detention center in Semnan. Eventually, she was transferred to Shahrud Central Prison and temporarily released on October 21 of the same year. Ms. Rangriz has faced multiple arrests by security agencies and has been tried by the judicial system.
Nasrin Hassani, Journalist
Nasrin Hassani, a journalist, was arrested and taken to prison. She had previously been on leave from Bojnord prison but was arrested on June 28, before the end of her leave days.
Authorities transferred her to Bojnord prison. An informed source close to her family confirmed this news, stating that Nasrin Hasani was arrested at her home in Bojnord for unknown reasons.
In November 2023, she received a one-year prison sentence from the first branch of the Revolutionary Court of Bojnord. The charges against her included “spreading propaganda against the state through uploading photos, videos, and posts in cyberspace.” Later, the verdict issued by the first branch was confirmed by the second branch of the Court of Appeal in North Khorasan province.
On February 4, Ms. Hassani was arrested again and transferred to Bojnord prison.
