Security forces in Ardabil arrested “Sina Bandalizadeh,” a media activist residing in the city, on Tuesday, January 15, 2024. Two days after the arrest of this journalist, his Instagram account, where he shared his reports, became inaccessible.
At the same time, a number of media activists in Ardabil issued a statement in support of Sina Bandalizadeh, stating that the arrest of this journalist was due to his use of the term “testicles of Islam” in one of his Instagram posts. Mr. Bandalizadeh had used the term “testicles of Islam” in a metaphorical and humorous sense.
“Protecting the testicles of Islam” is a legal term meaning the protection of the essence of Islam, the Muslim community, or the geographical domain of Islam. Mr. Bandalizadeh was released from Ardabil Central Prison on the third day of his detention after posting bail.
“Protecting the testicles of Islam” is a legal term meaning the protection of the essence of Islam, the Muslim community, or the geographical domain of Islam. Mr. Bandalizadeh was released from Ardabil Central Prison on the third day of his detention after posting bail.