Ayoub Jamal

Ayoub Jamal

Ayoub Jamal is from Nahbandan and lives in Karaj. He was arrested during the 2022 national uprising.

The national uprising of 2022 centered around the “woman, life, freedom” slogan was triggered in response to the murder of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini. The protests began sporadically in several cities and online space but in just a few days it spread to dozens of cities across Iran and the goal of the protesters changed to overthrowing the regime. <symbol-timeline></symbol-timeline>

  • <coverage-outsourcing id='48540'> <reference source='https://t.me/haalvsh/9608'> Halvash reported that the anti-riot forces arrested him in Karaj and took him to Ghezel Hesar Prison during the 2022 national uprising. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='48544'> <reference source='https://haalvsh.org/2023/02/22/11931/'> Halvash reported that Ayoub Jamal was severely tortured by the security forces in lockup for a confession and they have broken his ribs and ear. According to the report, the security forces forced him to sign some papers. During his time in Ghezel Hesar Prison, he went on a hunger strike in protest of the torture and indecision in his case, for which the security forces transferred him to a solitary cell in Evin Prison and gave him a beating. Sources say he has been charged with the "purchase of incendiary material, altercation with police, destruction of public property, and acts against national security." He has denied all charges but the security forces intend to tie him to ISIS. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>