Suspension of Phone Contact and Visits for Sepideh Gholian

The independent channel of the Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Workers expressed concern over the situation of Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, stating that she has not had any visits or phone contact for some time. According to this report, three weeks after the re-arrest of this civil activist, her status remains 'unknown,' and 'suspicious and unclear responses from judicial authorities have raised serious concerns' about her fate. This Telegram channel also reported that the tone of Sepideh Gholian's voice in previous phone calls 'indicated her very dire situation, to the extent that family members became anxious and terrified upon hearing her voice.' Sepideh Gholian and Ismail Bakhshi were re-arrested on Sunday, January 30, shortly after their statements about being tortured. This arrest occurred following the broadcast of their forced confessions on the program 'Burnt Design' on Iranian television. In this context, the independent channel of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Workers reported that Ismail Bakhshi, the representative of the workers of this company, is in 'very critical condition,' but judicial and security officials refuse to release him despite a bail order being issued. This group of workers announced their intention to hold a gathering in support of Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian. More than 800 political and civil activists, along with several independent labor and professional organizations in Iran and Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have called for the release of these two individuals. Mohammad Khanifar, another labor activist at Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company, was also arrested on Sunday, January 27. Meanwhile, a video titled 'Forced Confessions' of this labor activist has been circulated on social media, where he denies being tortured and thanks the security agencies and judicial authorities for their treatment during his detention. Iranian judicial officials have not responded to the release of this video. The broadcast of the 'confessions' of Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian has also led to widespread protests. The broadcasting of 'confessions' from security and political detainees in Iran has a history, and many of them have stated after their release that they were forced to make 'forced confessions.' Iranian officials have always denied the occurrence of torture in prisons, but human rights organizations have rejected their statements. In this context, the 27th day of protests in Haft Tappeh; the CEO of the sugarcane complex was changed. Why was the 'Burnt Design' report broadcast? Amnesty International: Gholian and Bakhshi are at risk of further torture and mistreatment. 21 lawyers: The investigation into Bakhshi's torture by the prosecutor of Shush is illegal. The health status of Ismail Bakhshi is reported to be 'very critical.' Severe government repression and the risk of protests going 'underground.' What doctors and eyewitnesses recount about the injured during the protests. The limitations of China-Iran relations becoming apparent amid protests.