Pouya Rostamipour

Pouya Rostamipour is a soccer coach and graduate of biochemistry from Sanandaj Azad University. He was arrested during the 2022 nationwide uprising triggered by the murder of Mahsa Amini.

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='47570'> <reference source='https://kurdpa.net/fa/news/2023/02/14'> The IRGC Intelligence agents in Sanandaj arrested Pouya Rostamipour without a warrant and transferred him to their lockup. Kurdpa reported that the IRGC Intelligence agents searched his home and confiscated his laptop and other electronic devices. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='47571'> <reference source='https://www.radiozamaneh.info/753594'> Radio Zamaneh published a report mentioning the beatings and torture that Pouya Rostamipour went through while he was arrested and said his family's efforts to learn about his situation have remained futile. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='48880'> <reference source='https://kurdpa.net/fa/news/2023/03/9'> He was released on a bail of 20 billion rials. During the time of his arrest, he was denied access to an attorney and family visits. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>