Khalid Narin, an artist from Saqqez, was sentenced to 7 months in prison

Hengaw: An artist from Saqez was sentenced to prison by the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran on charges of propaganda against the regime.

According to a report received by Hengaw Human Rights Organization, on Sunday, August 8, 2021, Khaled Karimonia Aroof was sentenced to 7 months in prison by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Saqez, headed by Judge Javad Mostafaei. Has been.
According to the same source, the verdict was issued on charges of propaganda activities against the regime through cyberspace, and he can appeal the verdict in the provincial court of appeals 20 days after the verdict is announced.

Khalid Narin was arrested by IRGC intelligence forces in early spring and released on bail. The artist was severely tortured during his detention.

In last few years, Khalid Narin has been repeatedly summoned and interrogated by security agencies.