Mohammad Reza Jangi

Arrest of a media activist in Bushehr; account of a nighttime arrest with serious ambiguities On the evening of February 4, 2024, Mohammad Reza Jangi, a 34-year-old media activist, was arrested in the city of Bushehr; this occurred while no official details regarding the reason or authority behind this arrest have been published. According to the information provided, he was apprehended in a café in a nighttime operation by an 'unspecified authority'; a term that alone indicates a lack of information and ambiguity in the arrest process. This arrest took place in the city of Bushehr, the capital of Bushehr Province. So far, no explanation has been provided regarding the potential charges, the place of detention, or his legal status. The absence of transparent information about the identity of the detaining authority and the reasons for the action raises serious questions about the legal process of the case and his access to fundamental rights, including contact with family or a lawyer. Nighttime arrests, especially in public places such as cafés, often raise concerns about the manner of execution of the order, informing the family, and adherence to legal formalities. In this case, the only available information is his age, profession, place and time of arrest, and the ambiguity surrounding the responsible authority. As of the time of preparing this report, no official statement regarding this case has been issued, and the current status of Mohammad Reza Jangi remains unclear.

Professional Background: Media Activist