human rights defender
HRD's Gender
Woman
Type of HRD
- Journalist/Blogger
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Civil and political rights
Current Status
In prison (sentenced)
HRD's bio and work
Nasrin Hasani, an Iranian journalist from Bojnord, has been arrested and imprisoned for her critical stance against the policies of the Islamic Republic. She has covered social and political issues, particularly protests, and has been prosecuted on charges of "propaganda against the regime." Nasrin, as an independent voice, has stood firm against security pressures and remains in prison.
Detained since
Apr 2, 2024
Charge(s)
- Anti-government propaganda
- Other
- Spreading fake news
Sentence
1 year and 7 months in prison
Latitude: 37.4768098364557
Longitude: 57.2806110150036
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Bojnord
Location of detention - Facility
Bojnord, Bojnord Prison
Allegations / reports of ill-treatment
Nasrin Hasani is being held in Bojnord Prison without adherence to the principle of separation of crimes. Additionally, her family visits have also been restricted.
Recent case update / evolution
Ms. Hasani was previously sentenced by the Revolutionary and Criminal Courts of Bojnord to one year and seven months in prison and a fine of one million Tomans.
Any other relevant documents
Court ruling https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WAX8OP6C4Wm6rdL1G7CsY4FgOdBGfsf9fv969n1xlQ0/edit?usp=sharing
Nasrin Hasani - Journalismisnotacrime.com Profile https://journalismisnotacrime.com/en/wall/nasrinhasani-2/
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