Exile of Abdanan Political Prisoners: Torture, Unfair Trials, and Human Rights Abuses in Iran

Iran exiles Abdanan activists Vahid Chavaran, Nasser Rezaei, and Mohammad Hossein Haseli to remote prisons, defying fair trials and torture bans.

Iran Human Rights Society, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – Iran’s regime escalates crackdowns on Abdanan political prisoners. Authorities recently sentenced four activists from Abdanan—Mohammad Daniyali, Vahid Chavaran, Nasser Rezaei, and Mohammad Hossein Haseli—to 13 years and 6 months in prison. This new ruling piles onto prior convictions for security charges like assembly against national security and propaganda against the regime. Furthermore, three of them—Vahid Chavaran, Nasser Rezaei, and Mohammad Hossein Haseli—faced exile transfers from Ilam Central Prison to facilities in Zahedan, Kerman, and Mashhad. Human rights groups label this “double punishment.” It heightens pressure on these detainees. Activists protest these moves as systematic repression.

Recent Transfers and New Sentences for Abdanan Political Prisoners

Security forces moved Vahid Chavaran, Nasser Rezaei, and Mohammad Hossein Haseli without any official notice or court papers. Human rights watchdogs decry this as double punishment. It aims to break the spirit of Abdanan political prisoners. These men already endured separate trials. Now, a fresh case adds years to their sentences. Mohammad Daniyali joins them in this latest verdict. The total? Thirteen years and six months of exile imprisonment. However, judges ignored fair trial basics. They slapped on charges without proof. This pattern reveals Iran’s ongoing assault on dissent.

Arrests and Torture: The Harsh Reality for Abdanan Political Prisoners

Security agents grabbed these three Abdanan political prisoners between June and August 2023. The nationwide 2022 protests sparked their detentions. They burst into homes without warrants. From day one, torturers inflicted physical and mental agony. For over eight months in Ilam Prison, these men lacked lawyers. Courts denied them fair hearings. Therefore, they fought back fiercely. They sewed their lips shut and launched hunger strikes. Civil activists note the uproar. Citizens in Ilam and Abdanan rallied in solidarity. Such defiance highlights the regime’s brutality. Yet, it also fuels wider resistance.

Vahid Chavaran’s Ordeal: From Border Arrest to Zahedan Exile

Vahid Chavaran teaches paragliding and climbs mountains. On July 23, 2023, agents nabbed him at the Urmia border as he tried to flee. Interrogators pummeled him with beatings and mind games. Reports show he now battles speech issues and erratic behavior. Psychological scars run deep. Worse, they shipped him to Zahedan Prison amid urgent health needs. He craves medical care, but the regime denies it. This exile worsens his suffering. It strips him of family ties and proper treatment. Consequently, Chavaran embodies the human cost of Iran’s repression.

Nasser Rezaei’s Repeated Captures and Kerman Transfer

Nasser Rezaei hails from Abdanan too. Forces first seized him, then freed him on bail. But in August 2023, they dragged him back in. He lost all contact with loved ones. No lawyer stepped in to defend him. Yesterday, guards hauled him to Kerman Prison. Isolation bites hard. Rezaei joins fellow Abdanan political prisoners in this grim fate. His story underscores the cycle of arbitrary grabs. Security teams strike without mercy. They aim to silence voices like his. However, such tactics often backfire. They ignite more outrage among supporters.

Mohammad Hossein Haseli’s Home Raid and Mashhad Imprisonment

Mohammad Hossein Haseli lives in Sarab-e Bagh, Abdanan. On July 26, 2023, agents stormed his house in a frenzy. They trashed belongings and clubbed him brutally. Witnesses saw the violence unfold. Now, he rots in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad. Exile cuts him off from home. Haseli’s case screams injustice. No evidence backs the accusations. Yet, the regime presses on. This raid exemplifies their terror tactics. Families live in fear. Still, Haseli’s resilience inspires. He stands firm against the onslaught.

Court Verdicts: Flawed Charges Against Abdanan Political Prisoners

Ilam’s Criminal Court One lumped these three into one trial. Judges hit them with “disruption of public order,” “assembly and collusion against national security,” and “intimidation with weapons.” The result? Twelve years in exile. Sources confirm the sham. Prosecutors offered zero solid proof. They trampled fair trial rules. Therefore, these sentences mock justice. Abdanan political prisoners suffer for their beliefs. The regime fabricates threats to justify crackdowns. But transparency exposes the lies. Activists demand accountability worldwide.

Human Rights Breaches in Exile of Abdanan Political Prisoners

§ Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

§ Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Arbitrary arrest and transfer without a judicial order is a violation of the right to liberty and security of person.

§ Article 10 of the same covenant: All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.

§ Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Everyone shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent, and impartial tribunal established by law.