Hashem Moazenzadeh

Hashem Moazenzadeh is a surgeon and a teachers' guild activist. He was the admin of the Doctors and Law website and the former admin of the Telegram channel of doctors. He was arrested during the national uprising in response to Mahsa Amini's murder

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='46483'> <reference source='https://iranwire.com/fa/news-1/109157'> As the Iranian Medical Community started its protest gatherings, a number of medical personnel were arrested by the security forces. Dr. Hashem Moazenzadeh is a surgeon who was also arrested. The medical news website stated that Mr. Moazenzadeh was not involved in the protest gathering. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='46484'> <reference source='https://ifj-farsi.org/?p=9281&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter'> The International Journalists Federation reported that the revolutionary court of Tehran has sentenced Hashem Moazenzadeh to three years in prison for assembly and collusion against national security, and one year in prison for propaganda against the state. He was also banned for two years from leaving the country, membership in political and social parties, groups, or associations, and online activity. If confirmed, three years of her sentence will be enforceable. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='46488'> <reference source='https://petition.pezeshkanoghanoon.ir/petition/01gqemcsx7zxmkzx7yjzs5khfc'> A group of medical professionals wrote a letter to the chief of judiciary Mohseni Ejei asking him to overturn the "unjust" sentence of Hashem Moazenzadeh. The letter states that Mr. Moazenzadeh had no involvement with the gathering, from the conception of the idea to forming a Telegram group and having discussions in the group. Members of the medical community had previously demanded his release in similar letters to authorities. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>