Arrest of “Nezhat Mirrazi”; Security Pressure on Justice-Seeking Families in Lahijan Intensified

“Nezhat Mirrazi,” known as “Maman Nezhat” and mother of two protest victims in Lahijan, has been arrested by government forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. The arrest occurred one day after she released a video on the occasion of her son Emad Shoosh’s birthday, and coincides with heightened security pressure on justice-seeking families in Gilan and attempts to prevent a memorial ceremony for Homan Sabagh.

According to published reports, Nezhat Mirrazi, a Gilaki justice-seeking mother and resident of Lahijan, was arrested by government forces on Friday, September 13, 1405 (September 4, 2026). Reports indicate that after her arrest, she was transferred to an unknown location, and to date no clear information has been released regarding the detaining authority, place of detention, or possible charges against her.

Mirrazi is the mother of Ali Shoosh and Emad Shoosh, two brothers who lost their lives during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests. Her arrest comes at a time when justice-seeking families in Gilan continue to face pressure from security agencies, and attempts to hold memorial ceremonies for the deceased are met with restrictions.

According to available reports, one day before her arrest, “Maman Nezhat” released a video to celebrate her son Emad’s birthday. This timing has been noted in published reports regarding when she was arrested.

Ali Shoosh was a poet, theater actor, and musician from Lahijan who died in Isfahan during the 2022 protests known as the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement. His name has been recorded in published lists of protest victims.

Emad Shoosh, Ali’s brother, was also an active member of justice-seeking families and had previously been arrested in connection with the protests. According to published reports, he was shot by government forces during the December 2025 protests in Lahijan and was killed.

The arrest of the mother of these two victims comes as the security situation in Lahijan and other parts of Gilan has intensified. Among concurrent incidents, authorities prevented a birthday memorial ceremony for Homan Sabagh at his grave in Lahijan.

Homan Sabagh, 37, director of Lahijan Technical Complex, was killed on the evening of December 18, 1404 (January 8, 2026) during protests in the city as a result of gunfire by security forces. Human rights sources and independent reports have recorded his death date as January 8, 2026.

Published reports regarding Sabagh’s birthday also indicate that his family was unable to hold a memorial ceremony at his grave that they had planned. In a video released on his birthday, Sabagh’s wife spoke of longing and shared memories, noting that she was unable to visit his grave.

On the other hand, Homan Sabagh’s name has also been recorded in the detailed “Hrana” report on victims of the 2025 protests, with his place of death listed as Lahijan and the date as December 18.

The totality of these events has once again drawn attention to the situation of families who, after losing family members, continue to seek justice and keep their memory alive. The arrest of Nezhat Mirrazi in these circumstances has heightened concerns about security pressure on mothers and justice-seeking families in Gilan.

As of the time this report was published, no reliable information has been released regarding where Nezhat Mirrazi is being held, which authority arrested her, or possible charges against her. The uncertainty surrounding the fate and legal status of this justice-seeking mother remains the most significant question regarding her arrest.