Breathing in Confinement

Students
November 28th, 2019

A provisional arrest warrant was issued for Soha Mortezaei

Breathing in Confinement – A provisional arrest warrant has been reportedly issued for Soha Mortezaei, a so-called “starred student” at the University of Tehran. According to VOA news agency, on Wednesday, November 27, Mustafa Nili, Soha’s lawyer, wrote on his Twitter page: “I went to Muqddas Court yesterday, to find out about Soha Mortazai’s condition. […]

November 19th, 2019

Detention of a student activist, Soha Mortezaie

Breathing in Confinement – Soha Mortezaie, a master’s degree graduate, was arrested in the student dormitory along with two other students. According to IRNA, Soha Mortezaie, the previous secretary of the Central Student Council of Tehran University Students, was arrested on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Over the last 21 days, in protest against being deprived […]

May 1st, 2016

The 2 Detained Activists Released from Evin Prison

Breathing in Confinement – The 2 activists, who had been arrested in protests in Tehran, were released from Evin prison. According to the report of “Breathing in a Confinement”, Hossein Azargashsb, children’s rights activist and workers activist, and Reza Hajian, student activist were released from Evin prison, in Tehran in the morning of May 1, […]

April 30th, 2016

At Least 2 Activists Arrested in May Day Demonstration in Tehran

Breathing in Confinement – At least two students and labor activists were arrested in May Day protests in Tehran. According to the report of “Breathing in a Confinement”, in the May Day demonstration in Taleghani Avenue in Tehran, Hossein Azargashsb, children’s rights activist and labor activist, and Reza Hajian, student activist were arrested by security […]

April 13th, 2016

Students of Tehran University Protested against Disciplinary Committee

Breathing in Confinement – A group of students at Tehran University had a gathering to protest against the University’s Disciplinary Committee. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, a group of students gathered in front of the main library of Tehran University, carrying placards with respect to suspension sentences and summoning the students by […]

January 14th, 2016

A Student Expelled From “Shahid Madani” University Of Azerbaijan

Breathing in Confinement – A student of “Shahid Madani” University in Azerbaijan was fired from this University for insulting the “Leadership”. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, Farzam Moeini., a student of jurisprudence at this university, was expelled, and for 5 years is deprived of education in all academic disciplines, for insulting the […]

December 23rd, 2015

After 58 Days Of Solitary, Misagh Yazdannezhad’s Case Sent To The Court

Breathing in Confinement – The case of Misagh Yazdannezhad, political prisoner who has been held in solitary confinement since 58 days ago, was referred to Tehran’s Revolutionary Court. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, this students activist who is serving the ninth year of his imprisonment in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, on […]

June 19th, 2015

Students of Ghods Dormitory Protest at Inappropriate Life Conditions

Breathing in Confinement – “Ghods Dormitory” students of Tehran gathered to protest against the situation in the dormitory, on 18th June. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the students gathered in front of the dormitory entrance at 9pm on 18th June, till around midnight to protest against the situation in the Ghods dormitory […]

January 10th, 2015

Appeal Court Upheld Omid Kokabi’s Imprisonment Sentence

Breathing in Confinement – Appeal court has upheld the 10-year-imprisonment sentence for Omid Kokabi, Nuclear Physics PhD student at the University of “Texas” in “Austin” who refused to help in Iranian military projects. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, his sentence was confirmed by branch 54 of Tehran’s Appeal Court.

December 30th, 2014

Suspension Verdicts of 5 Students of Tabriz University Confirmed

Breathing in Confinement – Suspension orders for 5 students of Tabriz University which were issued before by the disciplinary committee, have been approved and will be implemented from next semester. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the Disciplinary committee of Tabriz University had issued suspension orders of 1 or 2 semesters for 5 […]