Hadi Ghabel
Life
According to Roozonline, security agents approached Ghabel’s house in April 2008 "on the pretext of having religious questions." When the cleric appeared at the front of his house, the agents "pushed their way inside and after searching the rooms confiscated his papers, writings and computer, and took him to prison." After his arrest, Hadi Ghabel was taken to the Clerics Court and "interrogated repeatedly during his two month detention" despite "the express legal provisions that political crimes must be reviewed in the presence of a jury and must be public."[1]
Ghabel was sentenced to one year in prison for “acting against national security,” 10 months for “propaganda against state,” 15 months for “disturbing public opinion,” 100 days for “aspersion of the clergy,” and a fine of 5 million Rials ($550 USD) for “insulting the authorities.” He was also defrocked.[2]
Ghabel was one of six political prisoners highlighted in International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran's September 18, 2008 document "Rights Crisis Escalates, Faces and Cases from Ahmadinejad's Crackdown"[2]
See also
References
Sources
- RIGHTS CRISIS ESCALATES, September 2008
- Ghabel Ends Up in Prison Too. A Judgment Calculated to be Implemented after Elections - 2008.04.09
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