According to reports received, Mehdi Naseri, an Arab poet and civil and cultural rights activist, has been arrested by the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC Intelligence).
Reports received by the Karoon Human Rights Organization indicate that the civil rights activist was arrested in connection with his advocacy of civil and social demands and his activities related to the anthem and epic song “From the Karoon to the Olive Tree.”
The song was produced and released after obtaining official authorization from the Ahwaz Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance. However, following its publication on YouTube, Mehdi Naseri was arrested by IRGC Intelligence, and his epic song was subsequently removed from YouTube.
As of the publication of this report, no precise information is available regarding the possible charges against Mehdi Naseri, his place of detention, or his legal status.
The Karoon Human Rights Organization condemns the arrest of Mehdi Naseri and stresses that the peaceful expression of civil and cultural demands and the pursuit of activities within the framework of the law are fundamental rights of every citizen and must not result in deprivation of liberty or arbitrary detention.
The organization calls for the immediate disclosure of the charges against Mehdi Naseri and his place of detention, the full guarantee of all his legal and judicial rights, and his immediate release.
