human rights defender
HRD's Gender
Man
Type of HRD
- Lawyer
- Social and community leader
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Civil and political rights
Current Status
In prison (sentenced)
HRD's bio and work
Mehdi Shakibafar, a lawyer and human rights activist, is known for defending his clients' rights and his work in the field of human rights. He has represented numerous cases as a defense attorney, supporting the rights of political and civil prisoners and advocating for freedom of expression and civil rights in Iran. Shakibafar has been repeatedly threatened and subjected to judicial pressure due to his activities and has been arrested multiple times. He continues to be a prominent voice in the fight for justice and human rights in Iran.
Detained since
Aug 26, 2024
Charge(s)
- Anti-government propaganda
- Other
- Spreading fake news
Sentence
1 year, 10 months and 17 days in prison
Latitude: 35.00229148798939
Longitude: 50.316439164008
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Saveh
Location of detention - Facility
Saveh, Saveh Prison
Recent case update / evolution
Mehdi Shakibafar was sentenced to twenty-two months and seventeen days of imprisonment by Branch 9 of the Central Provincial Court of Appeals.
According to the latest news, Mehdi Shakibafar, who is imprisoned in Saveh Prison, has been granted a short-term furlough.
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