Keyvan Samimi Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison
Keyvan Samimi, editor-in-chief of “Iran Tomorrow” magazine, has been transferred to Evin Prison. Mr. Samimi was previously sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Tehran Revolutionary Court, and this verdict was confirmed by the Tehran Province Court of Appeals.
The human rights news agency “Hrana” reported that Keyvan Samimi, editor-in-chief of “Iran Tomorrow” magazine and one of those arrested on International Workers’ Day in front of Parliament, was arrested on Monday, December 7 (17 Azar) after appearing at the Evin Prosecutor’s Office execution unit and transferred to Evin Prison to serve his sentence.
Keyvan Samimi was previously sentenced to three years imprisonment by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, headed by Judge Iman Afshari, on charges of “gathering and conspiracy with intent to act against the country’s security.” This verdict was upheld on appeal by Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals, headed by Judge Ahmad Zargar.
The arrest of Keyvan Samimi and his transfer to Evin Prison, given his advanced age, has sparked considerable protests, especially on social media.
Zia Nabavi, political activist and one of the students imprisoned after the 2009 elections, wrote on Twitter: “Keyvan Samimi, despite his advanced age and illnesses, has been sent to prison to serve a three-year sentence so that the security of the tyrants remains intact.”
Bahare Hedayat, political prisoner and women’s rights activist, also posted on Twitter stating that Keyvan Samimi, at age 71, has been sent to prison.
