human rights defender
Osman Esmaeili
Actions and Campaigns
HRD's year of birth
1957
HRD's Gender
Man
Type of HRD
- Social and community leader
- Trade union leader
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Labour rights
- Minorities’ rights
Current Status
In prison (sentenced)
HRD's bio and work
Osman Esmaeili is a labor activist and a member of the Committee to Pursue the Establishment of Labor Unions, known for his peaceful efforts in defending workers' rights in Iran. He has been arrested multiple times on security-related charges and for participating in labor protests, facing significant pressure from authorities. Esmaeili has been repeatedly imprisoned for his involvement in International Workers' Day (May Day) events and his support for labor rights, often receiving long prison sentences and legal restrictions.
Detained since
Nov 13, 2023
Charge(s)
- Anti-government propaganda
- Other
Sentence
1 year and 4 months of imprisonment
Latitude: 36.2269436630396
Longitude: 46.25847709542816
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Saqqez
Location of detention - Facility
Saqqez, Saqqez Prison
Recent case update / evolution
Mr. Esmaeili was sentenced to 39 months of imprisonment by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Saqqez, presided over by Judge Mostafaei. According to the issued verdict, the most severe part of Mr. Esmaeili’s sentence was reduced to 16 months of imprisonment. This sentence was ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court.
Mr. Esmaeili has been granted four days for medical examinations and to carry out necessary treatments. This prisoner suffers from spinal canal stenosis and a herniated disc.
Any other relevant documents
Osman Esmaeili – Telegram 1 https://t.me/hranews/56716
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