called for his immediate release. While on temporary leave from prison with the condition of remaining silent, he called for a campaign against executions and to free political prisoners in Iran. Shortly after on January 6, 2014 he was called to report back to prison, which he refused calling it "oppression and bullying" and instead chose "civil disobedience". Mr. Tabarzadi was arrested at noon on January 15, 2014 by three security officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. References Amnesty International prisoners of conscience held by Iran Iranian democracy activists Iranian dissidents Iranian prisoners and detainees Living people 1959 births People from Golpayegan Office for Strengthening Unity members Volunteer Basij personnel of the Iran–Iraq War