In regard to a case known as ‘Environmental Activists,’ Payam Dorfeshan, the lawyer of Kavoos Seyed Imami, explained: “Having in mind the situation of the families of these captives who are tirelessly following their cases, some said that they were able to have a few words with their children but I have been informed based on other information that about 20 other activists have been arrested in south of the country in relation with the same case. The main reason for their arrests is unknown.” The state-run ISNA news agency reported on May 21, 2018.
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