A columnist, literary writer, and online commentator, Ghorbanpour was arrested at his home on September 25, 2022. Security forces pepper sprayed him and beaten him before taking him into custody without a warrant. He was released on December 7, 2022. His arrest was condemned by press freedom groups, and his family was only permitted to visit him two months after his detention. He was reportedly left with a head injury from the beating during arrest.
Farshid Ghorbanpour
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Released
Years active:2022