Latest News on Arrested Gonabadi Dervishes and Amnesty International's Criticism of Human Rights Situation in Iran

The gathering of Gonabadi dervishes in Pasdaran Street, Tehran, on the past Monday and Tuesday led to clashes between them and security forces, resulting in the deaths of three police officers and two Basij members, according to Iranian officials. Hundreds of Gonabadi dervishes were also arrested during these protests. While some Iranian officials labeled the Gonabadi dervishes as 'rioters' and accused them of killing the officers, the Gonabadi dervishes denied any involvement in the deaths and condemned the violent actions that occurred during the protests. In its annual report on the global human rights situation, Amnesty International accused Iranian officials of various human rights violations, including the suppression of freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly, violations of religious freedom, unfair trials, mistreatment in prisons, and discrimination against women. The continued detention of women protesting against compulsory hijab in Iran, known as the 'Girls of Revolution Street,' was also highlighted in this week's program.