Revolutionary Guard intelligence tortured seventeen year old Ali Niknam after his arrest on November 2, 2009.
Ali Niknam protested the election results last year and was arrested by Revolutionary Guard intelligence for the possession of anti-government leaflets and literature. Ali Niknam tells HRANA about his arrest and torture at the hands of the Revolutionary Guard: “On the afternoon of November 2, 2009 while in possession of leaflets calling for protests on November 15, 2010, my friend asked that we go distribute the leaflets. We then left home located on Takht e Tavoos Street…He then took the leaflets from me and walked up the block. When we got to the end of the block he passed me the leaflets with the excuse that he had to tie his shoes. Immediately Revolutionary Guard intelligence personnel, who had apparently orchestrated this with the help of my so-called friend, arrested me and took to me to a base located around Helal Ahmar Square (although I found out later that this is where I was taken). On the way they repeatedly shocked me with electricity, severely beat me and verbally abused me. Once at the location they physically and psychologically tortured me further.”
Ali Niknam, who was still recovering from surgery on his spine a year earlier, explains the severity of his torture: “The signs of electrical shock were visible on my shoulder, stomach, and kidney area and I suffered from bloody bowels and urine for days after my release.”
“They then took me to the state security forces station in Niloofar Square and after two days of detention and repeated interrogations, I was taken to the revolutionary court on Moalem Street, where I was put in front of a judge. After questioning and recommendations I was given what was called “Islamic compassion” and my sentence was reduced from one year imprisonment to a monetary fine.”
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