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View Timeline →Western Intelligence Reveals Iranian Cyber Threats Against Dissidents
Western intelligence agencies have reported that Iranian authorities are using 'CHOSEN BRICK' spyware to target dissidents living abroad. This raises concerns about the Iranian government's…
IRGC Intensifies Campaign Against Dissidents and Promotes Self-Sacrifice in Iran
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has intensified its operations to track down dissidents while simultaneously promoting a culture of 'self-sacrifice' among the Iranian populace.…
Iran Employs Spyware Masquerading as MRI Results to Target Critics, Warns Western Intelligence
Western intelligence agencies have reported that Iran is utilizing spyware disguised as MRI scan results to gather information on dissidents, activists, and journalists globally. This…
Iran Cracks Down on Dissent: Assets Seized from 240 Journalists and Activists Amid Protests
Iran has seized the assets of 240 dissidents and journalists amid ongoing protests, which have led to over 6,000 arrests. This crackdown highlights the government's…
Anthropic Counteracts AI Surveillance Targeting Dissidents in Iran, China, and West Africa
Anthropic has successfully countered AI surveillance efforts aimed at dissidents in China, Iran, and West Africa, highlighting the ongoing struggle against oppressive regimes. This initiative…
Iran Escalates Executions to Suppress Dissent, Human Rights Groups Report
Iranian authorities are reportedly increasing the use of executions against protesters and political dissidents, often following expedited trials that lack due process, according to two…
Iran's Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters Intensifies
Iranian authorities are executing protesters and political dissidents weekly, according to Human Rights Watch and the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights. At least 59…
Iran Increases Overseas Operations Against Dissidents, Israeli Official Reports
An Israeli official has reported that Iran is escalating its overseas operations against dissidents, indicating a growing threat to individuals opposing the Iranian regime. This…
UAE Pardons Egyptian Dissident-Poet Facing 10-Year Sentence
The UAE has pardoned Egyptian dissident-poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, who was facing a 10-year prison sentence due to an arrest warrant issued by the Arab…
Iran's Covert Operations: Utilizing Foreign Criminals to Silence Dissent Abroad
Iran is reportedly employing foreign criminals to carry out attacks against its critics living abroad, highlighting a troubling trend in the regime's tactics to suppress…
Iranian Dissident Converts from Islam to Judaism Amid Persecution
An Iranian dissident, facing persecution for his beliefs, transitioned from being a devout Muslim to studying Judaism. This shift highlights the challenges faced by dissidents…
Germany Identifies China, Russia, and Iran as Key Players in Transnational Repression Threatening Dissidents
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has identified China, Russia, and Iran as key players in transnational repression, indicating that dissidents fleeing these authoritarian regimes may still…
Russian Dissidents Face Punishment from Both Moscow and European States
Russian dissidents are facing punitive measures from both the Russian government, which is revoking citizenship rights, and European countries, which are limiting their legal status.…
Dissident Defies Iranian Arrest Warrant by Planning Return
An Iranian dissident, who is wanted by the Iranian government, plans to return to Iran despite the risk of arrest. This situation involves the Iranian…