Hengaw
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Iran has executed five Afghan citizens in the past month, according to reports from Hengaw. This incident raises concerns about Iran's treatment of foreign nationals…
Fatal Armed Clashes in Kurdish Cities of Iran
Armed clashes occurred in the Kurdish-majority cities of Sardasht and Piranshahr on July 1, involving opposition groups and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). The…
Judiciary Confirms Death of Farzad Khushbarash, Political Prisoner in Mazandaran
Farzad Khushbarash, a political prisoner in Iran, has died under suspicious circumstances after being transferred to a hospital. His death follows a week of detention…
Hengaw Warns of Execution Threat for Political Prisoners Ehsan Afrashti and Mahdi Farid
Hengaw has raised alarms regarding the potential execution of political prisoners Ehsan Afrashti and Mahdi Farid, who have recently been transferred to more secure prison…
Iran Judiciary Denies Death Penalty for Detained Protester Erfan Soltani
The Iranian judiciary has denied that detained protester Erfan Soltani is facing charges that could lead to the death penalty, while a human rights organization…
Nationwide Strike Begins in Kurdistan and Kermanshah Provinces
A nationwide strike began in several cities of Kurdistan and Kermanshah provinces amid ongoing protests against the Iranian government. Human rights organizations reported widespread business…
Nowruz Celebration Held in Malekshahi, Ilam Despite Security Threats
The Nowruz celebration in Malekshahi, Ilam took place with thousands attending despite threats from security agencies. Key figures like Allahnoor Karimi Tabar and Sadegh Hosseini…
Hengaw: A Detainee Killed After Torture at the Intelligence Office in Nahavand
Haidar Mohammadi was reportedly killed under torture by security forces shortly after his arrest in Nahavand, raising concerns about the rising trend of deaths in…
Reports of Armed Conflict in Izeh and 'Suicide of One of the Protesters of 1401'
An armed confrontation in Izeh resulted in the suicide of Abol Korkor, a prominent protester from the 1401 protests, while three others were injured and…
27 Months Imprisonment Likely for Sepideh Ghalean
Sepideh Ghalean, a political prisoner in Iran, faces a potential 27-month prison sentence due to reopened cases against her, stemming from complaints by a state…
190 University Professors Criticize Parliament's Opposition to Teaching Mother Languages in Schools
Over 190 university professors criticized the Iranian parliament's rejection of a proposal to teach mother languages in schools, highlighting a contradiction to presidential campaign promises.…
Human Rights Organization Report on Sharp Increase in Arrests in Iran
A report by Hengaw reveals a significant rise in arrests in Iran, with 125 individuals detained in February 2025, including political activists, women, children, and…
Letter from 17 Human Rights Organizations: The Lives of Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi are in Danger
Seventeen human rights organizations have issued an urgent letter to international bodies expressing concern over the imminent execution of two Kurdish activists, Pakhshan Azizi and…
Mina Soltani, a Mother Seeking Justice, Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison and Fined
Mina Soltani, mother of a protest victim, has been sentenced to eight months in prison and fined for opposing the government and not wearing a…
Prison Officials in Yazd Prevent Treatment for Zeinab Jalalian
Zeinab Jalalian, a political prisoner in Iran, is entering her eighteenth year of life imprisonment without proper medical treatment despite serious health issues. She has…
Police Commander Denies Gathering in Dehdasht; Fars Reports Arrest of Gathering 'Leader'
The police commander of Kohgiluyeh denied reports of a gathering in Dehdasht, while Fars News reported the arrest of the gathering's leader and others by…
Several Arrested in Dehdasht; Protesters Mark 57th Anniversary of the Revolution: 'Seyyed Ali Must Fall'
Protests erupted in Dehdasht, Iran, marking the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution, with citizens chanting anti-government slogans and calling for the fall of Supreme Leader…
Two Christian Citizens Arrested in Tehran Province
Two Christian citizens, Joseph Shahbazian and Nasser Nord Gol-tappeh, were arrested in Tehran for their religious activities and have gone on hunger strike in protest.…
A Human Rights Organization Reports Increase in Arrests in Iran
A human rights organization reported a 40% increase in arrests in Iran in January 2025 compared to January 2024, with significant numbers of women, children,…
Death Sentence Issued for Manouchehr Fallah, Political Prisoner
Manouchehr Fallah, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to death by the Islamic Revolutionary Court on charges of 'Moharebeh.' He has reportedly been…