human rights defender

Abdolrasoul Mortazavi

HRD's year of birth

1965

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • Social and community leader

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Civil and political rights

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

In prison (sentenced)

HRD's bio and work

Abdolrasoul Mortazavi, a civil activist and veteran injured in the Iran-Iraq war, has faced severe sentences due to his political and civil activities. As a signatory to protest statements and an advocate for the resignation of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, he has endured significant security pressures. Despite harsh prison conditions and multiple convictions, this civil activist continues his protest activities, symbolizing resistance against political oppression.

Detained since

Apr 27, 2022

Sentence

Mr. Abdolrasoul Mortazavi has been sentenced to a total of 30 years of imprisonment in three separate cases, with the maximum penalty being 15 years of imprisonment.

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Recent case update / evolution

Mr. Mortazavi is currently serving his sentence in Dastgerd prison in Isfahan

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