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View Timeline →At Least 87 Prisoners Executed in Iranian Prisons in One Month
In January, at least 87 prisoners were executed in Iranian prisons, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The report highlights the ethnic diversity…
A Teacher and Writer in Karaj Sentenced to Prison and Teaching Ban
Ahmad Derakhshan, a teacher and writer in Karaj, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a two-year teaching ban for propaganda against the…
Rafiq Salimi, imprisoned labor activist, deprived of medical treatment and leave
Rafiq Salimi, a labor activist imprisoned for his involvement in the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement, has had his sentence reduced but remains deprived of medical…
Very Concerning Conditions of Seven Protesters Imprisoned in Shiban Prison, Ahvaz, After Hunger Strike
Seven protesters in Shiban Prison, Ahvaz, have entered a hunger strike to protest their indefinite detention, raising serious concerns about their health. Human rights organizations…
An Iranian-Norwegian Citizen Arrested by Islamic Republic Security Forces in Sardasht
Hadi Zaheri, a dual Iranian-Norwegian citizen and bodybuilding coach, was arrested by Iranian security forces in Sardasht during a visit to his family. His arrest…
Death of a Kolbar Due to Shooting by Islamic Republic Forces and Continued Detention of Citizens in Paveh and Urmia
A kolbar was killed by Islamic Republic forces while unarmed, highlighting ongoing violence against border workers in Iran. Additionally, several citizens have been detained without…
Female Political Prisoners Protest in Support of Narges Mohammadi
Female political prisoners in Evin Prison held a sit-in protest to support Narges Mohammadi, who was denied leave to attend her father's funeral. The protest…
Prison Sentence for Filmmakers of Zahedan's Makki Mosque Confirmed
The appellate court confirmed a one-year prison sentence for two filmmakers from the Makki Mosque in Zahedan, Abdul Nasir and Osama Shahbakhsh, amidst ongoing tensions…
Death Sentences Issued for 4 Baloch Prisoners and 'Baqi' Charges Against a Kurdish Social Worker
Four Baloch prisoners have been sentenced to death in Iran on charges of 'Baqi', with one being only 12 years old at the time of…
Borzin Hamzehzadeh, a Child Arrested During Nationwide Protests, Dies Due to Torture Injuries
Borzin Hamzehzadeh, a 15-year-old boy arrested during protests in Iran, died from injuries sustained due to torture while in custody. His case highlights the ongoing…
One-Year Prison Sentence Executed for Sirvan Ebrahimi, Kurdish Language Teacher, in Sanandaj
Sirvan Ebrahimi, a Kurdish language teacher, has begun serving a one-year prison sentence in Sanandaj for charges related to public order disruption. His sentencing is…
Hangaw: Three Kurdish Prisoners Accused of 'Spying for Israel' Executed in Urmia Central Prison
Three Kurdish prisoners accused of espionage for Israel were executed in Urmia Central Prison, while the execution of a female co-defendant has been postponed. The…
The Number of Detained Children in Piranshahr Reaches 5
Five children have been detained in Piranshahr, Iran, by security forces, raising concerns about the legality and reasons for their arrests. Human rights organizations are…
The Continued Detention of Pakhshan Azizi, Imprisoned Journalist
Pakhshan Azizi, a journalist and social worker, remains detained under unclear conditions in Evin Prison, having been denied legal access and communication with her family…
Sixteenth Year of Zahra Jalalian's Imprisonment; Exile to Yazd and Denial of Visits and Leave
Zahra Jalalian, a Kurdish political prisoner, is marking her sixteenth year in prison under harsh conditions in Yazd, where she is denied family visits unless…
Two Yarsan Civil Activists Deprived of Family and Lawyer Visits 50 Days After Arrest
Farhad Zalnouri and Fariborz Shah-Abrahimi, two Yarsan civil activists, have been detained for nearly 50 days without access to family or legal representation. They face…
Executions Continue in Iranian Prisons; At Least 7 More Prisoners Executed in Karaj
At least 7 prisoners were executed in Iranian prisons for drug-related crimes and rape, amidst a surge in executions that has drawn international condemnation. The…