Dr. Ali Rashidi, political activist, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment and 5 years ban of activity.

According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Dr. Ali Rashidi, Member of board of National Front, eminent economist, founding member of Iranian Economists Association, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment and 5 years ban of activity for writing about Iran’s economic situation.

03 Nov 2011: Arrested after summon to Intel. and sent to Evin, 15 Nov 2011: Transferred to Evin 350, 02 Dec 2011: Transferred to Evin 209, 13 Jan 2012 : Listed as Evin 350 inmate, 26 Feb 2012: Reported released on bail.

Source: HRANA