Summary Political Imprisonment & Expression Advocates
This self-post documents the arrest and imprisonment of Jadi (Amir Emad Mirmirani), a prominent Iranian tech educator and internet freedom advocate, in Evin Prison without clear legal charges or due process. The post explicitly advocates for international awareness and support as a mechanism for his release, directly challenging violations of freedom of expression, arbitrary detention, fair trial, and liberty rights. The content serves as testimony to apparent political persecution of an activist-educator and appeal to universal human rights principles.
I've had the privilege in the past of working with a small number of Irani technology professionals, and I found these particular individuals to be some of the most capable and well-rounded in the entirety of my experience with the global technology field.
The idea of any of those individuals sitting in prison for political reasons turns my stomach.
This thread will make things worse. When you raise a person's profile, the state won't stand idly by. You will end up with another Assange or Snowden. If this thread snowballs, the Iranian government will make an example out of him purely for the sake of it. In other words, your virtue signaling is going to get him killed.
If you truly care, for whatever reason, reach out to your contacts in the country and grease a few palms. Those countries are poor and easily bribed. But if you raise too much awareness, then his freedom would be beyond bribes and diplomatic pressure.
I'm following the protests. I'm not sure why a cruel and sadistic minority can run a country, but it happens. I'm inclined to wonder why the US military, pulling out, didn't arm every woman and intellectual in the country.
I won't forget his name.
I'm a student in India and I discovered him 6-7 months ago and have watched many of his videos and learnt a lot, I still suggest his channel to friends when topic comes.
It feels weird, like a lot is going through my head but realistically I can't do anything.
If you will ever read this jadi, hope you're safe and thanks for your teachings. <3
I feel for these individuals who are suffering but let’s be clear.
This attempt at overthrowing the regime in Iran with the help of the western media is probably not going to work. This is not the first time that it’s been attempted. If you’re willing to stand against your own government then you’re definitely brave but you will likely deal with the consequences no matter where you’re from. And that’s not something anyone can help with.
I posted this a few months back and I was downvoted but I’ll say it again. It’s important that we all remain neutral and promote non-interventalisim on this platform. One life harmed or lost is not worth it!
I am from Yemen, and we are suffering from the same religious ideology. The least I can do is upvote this and hope for his safe return and freedom for Iran and Iranian people.
This is the right question. Are people in his situation ever set free? What is the most common way this occurs? We can’t invade Iran. Do they ever bow to social pressure of any kind? Is there some other form of pressure or influence that can be exerted to secure his release? OP you know the terrain and norms there better than us. So how can we help?
1. If you know someone from mainstream media, let them know this
2. If you know someone influential from country that Iran trades with, let them know. It is bit difficult as no country in Western world trades with Iran. And China doesn't give two shits about human rights abuse, same with India. South Korea and Turkey are the largest importer after those.
3. Upvote so that chances of someone who could help with first two could see this thread.
Wrong! the regime in Iran is terrorist. They have no mercy. Negotiating/bribing will not work. The only thing they understand is international pressure and money.
I have a lot of activist friends in Iran who has been previously arrested. It is well known amongst all Iran activists that media attention helps bringing more transparency and due process.
because it wasn't a minority. The Iranian revolution had wide backing, the Shah was an absolute monarch who came to power in a coup. Women and students featured pretty prominently as well. Lots of the tactics today like women opposing the military directly were used back then too.
Facebook, Twitter, Reddit et al are modern censorship platforms. I know that saying that violates liberal dogma, but it's true. You could probably even go so far as to say cancel culture is a censorship platform, particularly when it's misused.
The problem with censorship is that it stifles intellectualism. Intellectuals have always cut against the grain and said crazy shit in essays, much like I'm saying now. It's the sort of crazy shit that challenges your worldview, and it's natural to want to downvote, report, and have that content removed from your platform of choice.
But intellectualism is the only thing that can create a revolution.
And politically-correct censorship is getting all the intellectuals silenced (along with all the actual idiots).
Now, what's it mean to "stop supporting censorship?" Everybody agrees that, as private platforms, these companies have the right to moderate and remove any speech that they choose. The problem is that they're also seeking protections under Section 230, which says "Internet companies that don't moderate their content can't be responsible for their content." This creates a dilemma, especially when these companies have created an oligopoly surrounding online speech.
We need legislation that establishes the public forums and discussion areas on these providers as public utilities so that their users receive first amendment protections under the Constitution. This still allows them to remove content that violates the first amendment - like incitement - but would otherwise reclaim the internet as the world's largest mass free speech zone.
Awesome. I was commenting to a friend yesterday that it seems the news attention on Iran has dropped in the last week. Of course, our news cycles only have so much attention span for far away places, though somehow they can continue to talk ad nauseum about a potential conflict with China, or a Jan 6th.
Could we please stop calling any expression of differing views "virtue signalling"? It is actually possible for people to vocally disagree with you sincerely.
Imagine learning to program with no access (or highly disrupted access) to google, stack overflow and github.
Where you have to download web pages for later use in case your internet is cut off.
Where random power outages can suddenly interrupt you many times a day.
Where using a vpn can be used against you in a criminal case.
I can imagine that anyone who perseveres through those kinds of obstacles to become a programmer would have some pretty tremendous grit and would build them into a great developer.
I have 0 context here. Could you explain the guys knocking the white hats off of older men?
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What the content says
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Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
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Core message: imprisonment violates right to life, liberty, and security. Post explicitly documents arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
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Post states 'Jadi (real name: Amir Emad Mirmirani), an Iranian geek, has been imprisoned in Iran's most notorious prison called Evin in Tehran.'
Post describes arrest 'at home with beating,' indicating violence accompanying deprivation of liberty.
Post describes Evin as 'also known as Evin University due to the number of educated political prisoners,' implying inhumane conditions.
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The post documents direct violation of liberty through arbitrary imprisonment.
The characterization of the prison and arrest method implies denial of basic security and safety.
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Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
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Core message: arrest appears arbitrary, without clear legal basis. Post documents apparent violation of protection against arbitrary arrest.
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Post explicitly states 'The reason for this is not yet clear.'
Post notes arrest occurred 'a few days after the recent nationwide protests began in Iran' without mention of formal charges.
Post speculates arrest relates to prior activism rather than discrete criminal act.
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The lack of clear charges and timing suggest the arrest was politically motivated rather than lawfully justified.
The post frames the arrest as arbitrary punishment for protected expression rather than criminal prosecution.
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
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Core message: imprisoned educator and activist for internet freedom; arrest punishes freedom of expression and access to information.
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Post documents Jadi's educational platforms: 'a personal blog... a YouTube channel... a podcast... to teach and encourage Iranians to programming and Linux.'
Post states arrest likely due to 'efforts to increase awareness of the society about Iran's internet censorship system.'
Post notes he has 'criticize[d]... ArvanCloud,' a company allegedly enabling censorship.
Inferences
The post frames imprisonment as punishment for exercising freedom of expression and providing information.
The arrest of an educator for teaching and activism suggests systematic suppression of free speech.
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Article 28Social & International Order
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Post explicitly appeals to international order and community for justice; advocates for international intervention to remedy rights violation.
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Post states 'The reason I am writing here is to raise awareness about him, which may lead to his release.'
Post notes 'From the news he covered in his podcast, it could be guessed that he is one of the regular readers of Hacker News. Perhaps hearing your support here will boost his morale behind bars.'
Post appeals to international Hacker News community for awareness and support.
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The post relies on international order and community attention as remedy mechanism.
The appeal to global audience reflects belief in universal human rights principles transcending national borders.
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Post invokes universal human dignity and appeal to conscience; advocates for release of imprisoned person on basis of fundamental rights.
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Post appeals for international awareness of prisoner's situation.
Post frames imprisonment as violation of basic human rights principles.
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The post implicitly invokes universal principles of dignity to challenge the imprisonment.
The appeal to 'awareness' and 'morale' suggests recognition of universal human conscience.
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Article 10Fair Hearing
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Post documents apparent lack of fair trial; unclear charges and political timing suggest denial of independent tribunal and fair process.
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Post states arrest reason 'is not yet clear,' indicating absence of transparent charges.
Post makes no mention of trial date, legal representation, or formal judicial process.
Post documents government persecution pattern (Evin as prison for political prisoners).
Inferences
The absence of clear legal charges implies potential denial of fair trial protections.
The reference to Evin as holding 'educated political prisoners' suggests systematic denial of fair process.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
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Post affirms equal dignity and rights by documenting unjust imprisonment and advocating equal protection for imprisoned individual.
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Post describes Jadi as 'one of the most famous people active in the field of programming and computer education' in Iran.
Post documents his arrest and imprisonment without framing it as justified.
Inferences
The post treats the imprisoned individual as entitled to the same dignity and consideration as any other person.
Advocacy for his release implies recognition of equal rights regardless of nationality or government.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
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Post documents persecution and discrimination based on political views and civic activity; imprisonment appears retaliatory.
Observable Facts
Post states arrest 'probably due to his efforts to increase awareness of the society about Iran's internet censorship system.'
Post notes arrest occurred 'a few days after the recent nationwide protests began in Iran.'
Inferences
The post frames the arrest as retaliation for expression and civic engagement rather than criminal conduct.
The temporal connection between protests and arrest suggests discrimination based on political activity.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
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Post extensively documents individual's identity, work, and personhood; recognizes him as full human subject.
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Post provides full name, profession details, and lists multiple platforms where he works (blog, YouTube channels, podcast).
Post describes his contributions: 'teaching and encourage Iranians to programming and Linux.'
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The detailed documentation of his work and identity affirms his recognition as a full legal person.
The post frames him as a valued contributor to society, reinforcing human dignity.
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
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Post documents imprisonment for thoughts and opinions; arrest appears retaliation for expressing conscience and independent thought.
Observable Facts
Post documents arrest likely due to 'efforts to increase awareness of the society about Iran's internet censorship system.'
Post describes Jadi's educational work as independent commentary and analysis via podcast and blog.
Inferences
The arrest for awareness-raising and thought-sharing suggests punishment for freedom of conscience.
The government's apparent targeting of his educational platform implies denial of right to form and express opinions.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
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Post appeals for effective remedy through international awareness; seeks redress for unlawful imprisonment.
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Post states 'The reason I am writing here is to raise awareness about him, which may lead to his release.'
Post provides specific remedy sought: international attention as mechanism for release.
Inferences
The post advocates for remedial action (release) in response to apparent rights violation.
The appeal to international audience implies belief in universal remedy rights.
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Article 8Right to Remedy
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Post appeals to international order for remedy; seeks institutional response to rights violation.
Observable Facts
Post is published on international platform (Hacker News) appealing to global community.
Post provides multiple evidence links suggesting desire for transparent international accountability.
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The appeal for international awareness implies expectation of remedy through international mechanisms.
The post treats international community as potentially effective authority for addressing rights violations.
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Article 26Education
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Post advocates for imprisoned educator; documents arrest of someone engaged in education and skill-sharing.
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Post extensively documents Jadi's educational work: 'a YouTube channel... to teach and encourage Iranians to programming and Linux, and a podcast.'
Post emphasizes his role as educator in technology field.
Post indicates his arrested work includes 'technology and society' discourse and education.
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The post frames imprisonment of an educator as violation of rights to education and learning.
The arrest denies Iranian society access to his educational contributions.
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
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Post documents imprisonment denying freedom of movement; illegal detention contradicts this right.
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Post documents that Jadi has been imprisoned, inherently denying freedom of movement.
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The imprisonment directly violates freedom of movement as a consequence of arbitrary detention.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
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Post references protest context of arrest; documents temporal connection between civic assembly and imprisonment.
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Post states arrest occurred 'a few days after the recent nationwide protests[4] began in Iran.'
Post links to Mahsa Amini protests context, establishing connection between assembly and arrest.
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The timing suggests retaliation for association with protest activity.
The post frames civic assembly as potential trigger for government action against activists.
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Article 21Political Participation
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Post documents imprisonment of politically engaged individual; denial of participation in civic/political life.
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Post documents Jadi's active role in public discourse and civic education.
Post indicates his work as commentary on political governance (internet censorship, government control).
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The arrest appears to punish political participation and civic engagement.
The imprisonment denies his ability to participate in public affairs and governance discourse.
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Article 23Work & Equal Pay
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Post notes imprisonment denies right to work; educator/creator cannot engage in profession.
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Post documents Jadi's professional work in programming education and technology commentary.
Imprisonment inherently prevents continuation of his professional activities.
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The imprisonment directly violates right to work and professional engagement.
The loss of income and professional opportunity is a documented consequence of the arrest.
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Article 24Rest & Leisure
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Post implies imprisonment denies rest and leisure; prison conditions preclude normal rest.
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Post describes Evin as 'most notorious prison,' implying harsh conditions.
Imprisonment inherently restricts freedom to rest and enjoy leisure time.
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The detention in a notorious prison implies inability to enjoy adequate rest.
The imprisonment denies normal conditions for leisure and recuperation.
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Article 29Duties to Community
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Post implies violation of duties to community through arrest of educator; loss of his contributions to collective good.
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Post documents Jadi's work as educator contributing to Iranian tech community.
Imprisonment prevents his continued contributions to society and collective development.
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The post frames arrest as preventing fulfillment of social duties and community service.
The imprisonment denies community access to his educational and civic contributions.
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Article 5No Torture
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Post references Evin as 'most notorious prison,' implying harsh conditions and potential mistreatment.
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Post describes Evin as 'Iran's most notorious prison.'
Post references arrest 'at home with beating,' suggesting violent treatment.
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The description of the prison as 'notorious' suggests awareness of inhumane conditions.
The post implies concern about cruel conditions but does not explicitly document torture allegations.
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Article 11Presumption of Innocence
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Post frames arrest as politically motivated, implying denial of presumption of innocence; government appears to treat activism as presumptive guilt.
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Post describes arrest as likely retaliation for prior activism: 'probably due to his efforts to increase awareness.'
Post notes temporal connection to protests without mention of evidence of criminal conduct.
Inferences
The framing suggests government denies presumption of innocence for political activists.
The post implies punishment for expression rather than criminal adjudication.
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Article 25Standard of Living
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Post implies inadequate standard of living through imprisonment in notorious facility.
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Post describes Evin Prison as 'most notorious,' suggesting inhumane conditions.
Post references prison as 'Evin University,' implying crowding and poor conditions.
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The prison characterization implies substandard living conditions.
The post suggests violation of basic conditions for health and dignity.
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Article 4No Slavery
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Article 14Asylum
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Article 15Nationality
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Article 16Marriage & Family
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Article 17Property
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Article 22Social Security
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Article 27Cultural Participation
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
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What the site does
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PreamblePreamble
High Advocacy
Post invokes universal human dignity and appeal to conscience; advocates for release of imprisoned person on basis of fundamental rights.
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Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
High Advocacy Framing
Post affirms equal dignity and rights by documenting unjust imprisonment and advocating equal protection for imprisoned individual.
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Article 2Non-Discrimination
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Post documents persecution and discrimination based on political views and civic activity; imprisonment appears retaliatory.
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Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
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Core message: imprisonment violates right to life, liberty, and security. Post explicitly documents arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
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Article 4No Slavery
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Article 5No Torture
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Post references Evin as 'most notorious prison,' implying harsh conditions and potential mistreatment.
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Article 6Legal Personhood
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Post extensively documents individual's identity, work, and personhood; recognizes him as full human subject.
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Article 7Equality Before Law
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Post appeals for effective remedy through international awareness; seeks redress for unlawful imprisonment.
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Article 8Right to Remedy
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Post appeals to international order for remedy; seeks institutional response to rights violation.
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Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
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Core message: arrest appears arbitrary, without clear legal basis. Post documents apparent violation of protection against arbitrary arrest.
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Article 10Fair Hearing
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Post documents apparent lack of fair trial; unclear charges and political timing suggest denial of independent tribunal and fair process.
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Article 11Presumption of Innocence
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Post frames arrest as politically motivated, implying denial of presumption of innocence; government appears to treat activism as presumptive guilt.
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Article 12Privacy
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Article 13Freedom of Movement
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Post documents imprisonment denying freedom of movement; illegal detention contradicts this right.
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Article 14Asylum
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Article 15Nationality
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Article 16Marriage & Family
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Article 17Property
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Article 18Freedom of Thought
High Advocacy Framing
Post documents imprisonment for thoughts and opinions; arrest appears retaliation for expressing conscience and independent thought.
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Article 19Freedom of Expression
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Core message: imprisoned educator and activist for internet freedom; arrest punishes freedom of expression and access to information.
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Article 20Assembly & Association
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Post references protest context of arrest; documents temporal connection between civic assembly and imprisonment.
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Article 21Political Participation
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Post documents imprisonment of politically engaged individual; denial of participation in civic/political life.
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Article 22Social Security
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Article 23Work & Equal Pay
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Post notes imprisonment denies right to work; educator/creator cannot engage in profession.
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Article 24Rest & Leisure
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Post implies imprisonment denies rest and leisure; prison conditions preclude normal rest.
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Article 25Standard of Living
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Post implies inadequate standard of living through imprisonment in notorious facility.
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Article 26Education
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Post advocates for imprisoned educator; documents arrest of someone engaged in education and skill-sharing.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
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Article 28Social & International Order
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Post explicitly appeals to international order and community for justice; advocates for international intervention to remedy rights violation.
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Article 29Duties to Community
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Post implies violation of duties to community through arrest of educator; loss of his contributions to collective good.
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Article 30No Destruction of Rights
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