URGENT ACTION
Hossein
Ronaghi, an Iranian blogger and activist, has been on a hunger strike since 3
September to protest the inhumane conditions in Iranian prisons. His physical
health is rapidly deteriorating, and his life is now in grave danger. We
urgently appeal to all international institutions, human rights organizations,
and advocates for freedom worldwide to take immediate action to save Hossein
Ronaghi and the thousands of political and conscience prisoners suffering under
Iran’s oppressive regime.
Hossein
Ronaghi has been sentenced to six years in prison by the judiciary of the
Islamic Republic of Iran. The charges against him are related to his alleged
involvement in the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement.
Hossein
Ronaghi was tried at Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. He was
sentenced to five years for “collusion and assembly against national security”
and one year for “propaganda against the state.” Under Iran’s legal framework,
only the most severe sentence—the five-year term—will be enforced.
In
addition to his imprisonment, Ronaghi faces further punishments, including
flogging, a monetary fine, a ban on international travel, and restrictions on
online activity, stemming from other charges related to the same case.
On
the evening of 24 June 2025, Hossein Ronaghi was arrested by security forces
after publicly condemning the Iranian government’s treatment of political
prisoners on social media. Just a week earlier, his brother Hassan had also
been violently detained.
Iranian activist Hassan Ronaghi has reportedly been severely tortured while in custody.
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LETTER
Object: Immediate Release of Iranian Blogger and Activist Hossein Ronaghi and His Brother Hassan Ronaghi
Your Excellency,
I am
writing to urgently request strong diplomatic pressure for the immediate
release of Iranian blogger and activist Hossein Ronaghi and his brother Hassan
Ronaghi, whose situation is deeply concerning.
On
the evening of 24 June 2025, Hossein Ronaghi was arrested by security forces
after publicly condemning the Iranian government’s treatment of political
prisoners on social media. Just a week earlier, his brother Hassan was also
violently detained. In July, Hossein was tried at Branch 15 of the Tehran
Revolutionary Court and sentenced to five years in prison for “collusion and
assembly against national security” and one year for “propaganda against the
state.”
Hossein
suffers from serious health conditions, was denied legal representation during
his trial, and his family is now in a state of deep despair. He has been on
hunger strike since 3 September to protest the inhumane conditions in Iranian
prisons.
During
his arrest, Hassan Ronaghi was severely beaten.
Iranian
prisons currently hold a large number of political prisoners—including
government critics, journalists, lawyers, human rights defenders,
intellectuals, writers, filmmakers, artists, and activists—who are frequently
subjected to torture, blackmail, solitary confinement, and inhumane treatment.
In Iran, freedom of expression is systematically suppressed. Numerous reports
document arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and executions of
activists, journalists, and ordinary citizens.
I call for strong diplomatic
pressure on the Iranian authorities to ensure the immediate and unconditional
release of Hossein and Hassan Ronaghi, as well as to demand the protection of
all political prisoners in Iran. The lives of all Iranian political prisoners
are at risk.
Thank
you for your attention to this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
(your name)
Mr.
António Guterres
Secretary-General
of the United Nations
Office
of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General
Stéphane
Dujarric
Spokesman
for the Secretary-General
Email:
dujarric@un.org
Ms.
Mai Sato
United
Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran
Email:
hrc-sr-iran@un.org
Ms.
Hannah Neumann
Chair
for the Delegation for relations with Iran
European
Parliament
E-mail:
hannah.neumann@europarl.europa.eu
Ms.
Roberta Metsola
President
of the European Parliament
Email:
roberta.metsola@europarl.europa.eu
Ms
Mary Lawlor
United
Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
E-mail:
hrc-sr-defenders@un.org
Ms.
Ursula von der Leyen
President
of the European Commission
Email:
ec-president-vdl@ec.europa.eu
Ms.
Kaja Kallas
High
Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
of
the European Commission
