Azerbaijani Political Prisoners Defense Association (ADAP)
انجمن دفاع از زندانیان سیاسی آذربایجان
NGO
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View Timeline →Arrest of Salar Taher Afshar, Civil Activist, in Urmia
Salar Taher Afshar, a civil activist, was arrested in Urmia and transferred to Tabriz's Intelligence Department to serve a 5-year sentence. His arrest is part…
Tahir Naqvi, Imprisoned Lawyer, Suffers from 'Severe Stomach Bleeding' in Evin Prison
Tahir Naqvi, an imprisoned Azerbaijani lawyer, is experiencing severe stomach bleeding while in Evin Prison, with prison officials denying him medical treatment for nearly three…
Three Political Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement After Hunger Strike
Three Azerbaijani political prisoners were moved to solitary confinement after a hunger strike protesting against fabricated charges. They are part of a larger group of…
Several Azerbaijani Civil Activists Sentenced to Prison
Several Azerbaijani civil activists in Iran have been sentenced to prison for charges including propaganda against the regime and conspiracy against national security. The Azerbaijani…
Arrest of 13 Individuals in 9 Cities of Iran; Detainees Charged with 'Conspiracy and Collusion Against Internal Security'
Thirteen Azerbaijani civil activists were arrested across nine Iranian cities, facing charges of conspiracy against internal security. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown…
Arrest of 152 Citizens in Iran by Security Forces in One Month
In January 2024, Iranian security forces arrested at least 152 citizens, including women and children, amidst rising tensions and potential protests. The arrests included religious…
Hundreds of Instagram Users Demand Freedom for Political Prisoners in Iran
Hundreds of Instagram users in Iran are demanding the release of political prisoners, particularly Ayat (Yurosh) Mehrali Bigloo, who has been held in solitary confinement…
Some protesting residents of Qareh Qashlaq village in West Azerbaijan province released
Residents of Qareh Qashlaq village protested against environmental pollution caused by the Kaveh Soda factory, leading to violent police repression and the arrest of 70…
Seventy Residents of Qareh Qashlaq Village Arrested; Elderly Men and Women Among the Detainees
Seventy residents of Qareh Qashlaq village were arrested during protests against environmental pollution caused by Kaveh Soda Company. The head of the Salmas intelligence department…
Mohammad Maleki, Civil Activist in Zanjan, Summoned to Serve Prison Sentence
Mohammad Maleki, a civil activist in Zanjan, has been summoned to serve a 10-year and 3-month prison sentence based on what his supporters claim are…
Exclusive; Political Activist Saleh Malabasi Arrested in Ahar
Saleh Malabasi, an Azerbaijani political activist, was arrested in Ahar without a judicial order, facing a sentence for spreading falsehoods. His daughter reported that he…