Now, Each of them is sentenced to 10 years in prison, a 2-year ban from using social media, and a 2-year ban from leaving the country. They, same as many prisoners, don’t have access to legal advisors and lawyers.

Social Activism: 6 Years+

Sarvenaz Ahmadi, children's rights activist, has been sentenced to a minimum of 6 years in prison. She is charged with propaganda against the Islamic Republic. 

“I got sentenced to 6 years of prison. It was worth it. It is worth it when you are a part of a bigger society who wants to take their destiny into their own hands.” Wrote Sarvenaz on her Instagram.

More on Armita’s Case

Shahla Orouji, Armita Abbasi's lawyer said: "The smallest charges in Armita's case are "propaganda" and "gathering and collusion" against the regime. I will not announce the third charge at this time, but I just say that the third charge is far more serious than the other two."

It should be noted that each of those two charges alone can lead to heavy sentences.

Sadeh Celebrations

After the calls for protests in the last couple of days, pictures and videos of the celebration of "Sadeh" in different cities along with anti-regime slogans have been published on social media. "Sadeh", is one of the ancient Iranian festivals, which is held on the evening of the 10th of Bahman (January 30) along with setting fire. 

After 1979 and the rise of Islamists in Iran, ancient ceremonies and traditions were not given much attention and were often discouraged and banned by the regime.

Athletes' Defiance Continue

The Iranian women's futsal team won the championship in the CAFA (Central Asian Football Association) tournament while the players of this team refused to sing the anthem of the Islamic Republic at the beginning of the game. Iran's women won the final match against Uzbekistan with a score of 5-4.