Saeed Abbasi, a lesser-known political prisoner in Iran, is one of the thousands of protesters who have been sentenced to long-term imprisonment for expressing dissatisfaction with the state of the country and opposing dictatorship. Born in 1987, he is married and has one child. He is originally from Joveyn County and was arrested by security forces in March 2022.
Unfair Trial and Conviction
Saeed Abbasi was unjustly tried in Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Joveyn, presided over by Judge Mohammadi. He was sentenced to one year in prison for “propaganda activities against the regime” and 10 years for “collaborating with a hostile government and terrorist groups.” The charges against him included burning government banners and a statue of Qasem Soleimani. His sentence was upheld by the appeals court, and under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the harshest sentence—10 years in prison—was enforced.
Serving Time in Sabzevar Prison
Saeed Abbasi is currently serving his lengthy sentence in Sabzevar Prison. He was recently granted temporary medical leave for surgery, but after completing the treatment period, he was returned to prison. Despite the hardships, he remains resilient, continuing his fight against oppression and his struggle for freedom and justice.
Although Saeed Abbasi is not a widely known media figure, he represents thousands of dissenting voices standing for freedom and human rights. His story reflects the widespread repression faced by protesters in Iran. With hope for a free future in Iran, he endures the harsh conditions of imprisonment.
Human rights organizations, civil activists, and the international community must remain vigilant about the situation of political prisoners in Iran and demand their release. Saeed Abbasi and many other political prisoners are behind bars simply for expressing their opinions and protesting dictatorship. Supporting them is a step toward achieving human rights and freedom in Iran.
