Zanyar Moradi

زانیار مرادی

30 years old · Tehran

8 September 2018 Executed

Life

Mr. Moradi's family had entrusted him in childhood to his grandfather and grandmother.
Persian original
خانواده آقای مرادی او را در کودکی به پدربزرگ و مادربزرگ‌اش سپرده بودند.

He believed he was not being punished for a crime he himself had committed.
Persian original
معتقد بود به خاطر جرمی که خودش مرتکب شده باشد مجازات نمی‌شود.
He considered his case political and had repeatedly requested a fair trial
Persian original
او پرونده خود را سیاسی می‌دانست و بارها درخواست تشکیل دادگاه عادلانه را کرده بود
He had good artistic taste and gave ideas to his cousin (paternal uncle's son) for the artworks he made in prison.
Persian original
او ذوق هنری خوبی داشت و در کارهای هنری که پسرعمویش در زندان تهیه می‌کرد به او ایده می‌داد.
He also had a good voice and was interested in music.
Persian original
او صدای خوبی هم داشت و به موسیقی علاقه‌مند بود.
He played instruments, especially the setar, sang, and encouraged others to join in.
Persian original
ساز، به‌ویژه سه‌تار، می‌زد و آواز می‌خواند و دیگران را به همراهی تشویق می‌کرد.
In prison Mr. Moradi spent most of his time reading and always wanted to continue his education.
Persian original
آقای مرادی در زندان بیشتر وقت خود را صرف مطالعه می‌کرد و همیشه دوست داشت ادامه تحصیل بدهد.
He studied English seriously and read books on philosophy and sociology.
Persian original
او با جدیت زبان انگلیسی می‌خواند و به مطالعه کتاب‌های فلسفی و جامعه‌شناسی مشغول بود.
He was also very interested in technology.
Persian original
او علاقه زیادی هم به تکنولوژی داشت.
He was an emotional and sensitive person
Persian original
او فردی عاطفی و حساس بود
Although he was peace-loving and tolerant, he was a frank person and did not compromise on his principles.
Persian original
او با این‌که صلح‌طلب‌ و اهل مدارا بود، اما فرد صریحی بود و از اصولش چشم‌پوشی نمی‌کرد.
He was always critical of centralism and the lack of investment in Kurdistan.
Persian original
او همواره نسبت به مرکزگرایی و سرمایه‌گذاری نشدن در کردستان انتقاد داشت.
For a long time Mr. Moradi was the ward representative in Rajaei Shahr Prison and seriously pursued the problems and needs of other prisoners.
Persian original
آقای مرادی مدت‌ها در زندان رجایی‌شهر وکیل بند بود و مشکلات و نیازهای دیگر زندانیان را با جدیت پیگیری می‌کرد.

In the words of those close to them

Mr. Moradi said: “I was ready to accept death rather than return to those conditions.”— Mr. Moradi
Persian original
آقای مرادی گفت: «حاضر بودم مرگ را بپذیرم ولی به آن شرایط بازنگردم.»

“I was not a member of any political group. If I had intended to cooperate with a group, I would certainly have gone to my father.”— Mr. Moradi
Persian original
«من عضو هیچ گروه سیاسی نبودم. اگر قصد همکاری با گروهی را داشتم قطعا نزد پدرم می‌رفتم.»

“This is a political game. When your father is active against us, he should expect this too.”— Prison agents
Persian original
«این، یک بازی سیاسی است. وقتی پدرت بر علیه ما فعالیت می‌کند، باید انتظار این را هم داشته باشد.»

The case

Mr. Zanyar Moradi was executed together with two others, including his co-defendant, on the morning of 17 Shahrivar 1397 in Evin Prison.
Persian original
آقای زانیار مرادی به همراه دو نفر دیگر، ازجمله هم‌پرونده‌ای‌اش، صبح روز ۱۷ شهریور ۱۳۹۷ در زندان اوین اعدام شد.
Execution » hanging
Persian original
اعدام » حلق آویز

After their death

The place of Mr. Moradi's burial was not communicated to his family even by the fortieth day after his death.
Persian original
محل دفن آقای مرادی تا چهلمین روز درگذشت او هم به خانواده‌اش اطلاع داده نشد.

Sources

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