Peyman Sokouti

Peyman Sokouti

Peyman (Mohammad) Sokouti is an ethnic activist living in Kuchesfehan city in Gilan province.

  • <coverage-outsourcing id='39876'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2022/hranews/a-35041/'> Peyman Sokouti was arrested by the security forces at his home. According to HRANA, while searching his house, the officers confiscated some of his personal belongings, including his mobile phone and laptop. The report emphasized that he was denied contact with his family until several days after his arrest. According to the documents published by Mr. Sokouti on his Twitter account, he was previously acquitted of the charges of propaganda against the state and disturbing public peace in the early stages of the proceedings of another case. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='39879'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2022/hranews/a-35195/'> According to HRANA, Peyman Sokouti was transferred from IRGC Intelligence detention center to Lakan prison in Rasht around this date. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='40131'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2022/hranews/a-35356/'> HRANA reported the continued detention of Peyman Sokouti in Lakan prison in Rasht and wrote that during his detention in this prison, his family managed to meet Mr. Sokouti at least once. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='41479'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2022/hranews/a-36621/'> HRANA reported that nearly three months have passed since the arrest of Mr. Sokouti, but his case has not been referred to the court and is still in limbo. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='42094'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2022/hranews/a-37065/'> Peyman Sokouti is still in limbo in Lakan prison in Rasht. HRANA wrote: > After nearly 4 months, the case of Peyman Sokouti has not been referred to the court, and he is still in detention without a decision. Also, Mr. Sokouti is deprived of the right to access an attorney of his choosing." HRANA also wrote that the accusations brought against Mr. Sokouti are "acts against national security through membership in anti-establishment groups" and "insulting the leader" and "propaganda against the state. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='42296'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2022/hranews/a-37181/'> According to HRANA, he was released on a bail of 10 billion rials. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='54948'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2024/hranews/a-46025/'> According to HRANA, he was sentenced to a total of six years, nine months and three days of imprisonment by the third branch of the Rasht Revolutionary Court. According to this report, three years, six months and one day of imprisonment will be applicable by applying Article 134 of the Criminal Code. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='54949'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2023/hranews/a-42346/'> HRANA reported that the appeals court of Gilan province confirmed the verdict of the primary court against Peyman Sokouti. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='54947'> <reference source='https://x.com/peymon_gil/status/1700068378013057095?s=20'> He announced on X social network that he was going to Lakan Prison to serve his sentence. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
  • <coverage-outsourcing id='54950'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2024/hranews/a-46025/'> According to HRANA, the prison sentences of Peyman Sokouti and Ashkan Soleimani were changed to open sentences (able to work outside the prison). </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>