Faraj Sarkohi: Unveiling the Power of Words Amidst Crisis and Change in Iran

Imprisonment and Activism

Sarkohi’s commitment to free expression and dissent against the Shah’s regime led to a series of imprisonments. This section delves into his early brushes with the law, including a three-month prison sentence in 1966 and a one-year sentence in 1967. His final and most significant imprisonment came in 1971 when he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Sarkohi’s experiences as a political prisoner in pre-revolutionary Iran offer a vivid portrayal of the turbulent times.

September 3, 2023 | 7:17 pm