Hossein Taj
Defense lawyer
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View Timeline →Prison Officials in Qarchak Prevent Meeting Between Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Husband
Maryam Akbari Monfared, a political prisoner, has been denied a meeting with her husband by Qarchak prison officials, who claim her marriage is not verified.…
Atifeh Rangriz, women's rights activist, sentenced to an additional seven years in prison while on medical leave
Atifeh Rangriz, a political prisoner and women's rights activist, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison while on medical leave for health issues.…
Transfer of Atefeh Rangriz, Political Prisoner, to Intensive Care Unit of Shahroud Hospital
Atefeh Rangriz, a political prisoner and women's rights activist, has been hospitalized in critical condition due to heart issues after being granted medical leave from…
Transfer of Maryam Akbari Monfared, political prisoner, to Qarchak Varamin Prison for an additional two years of imprisonment
Maryam Akbari Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, has been transferred to Qarchak Varamin Prison to serve an additional two years after 15 years without…
Anisha Asadollahi's Family Visit Ban Extended to Three Months
Anisha Asadollahi, a labor activist in Evin Prison, has been denied family visits for three months after protesting death sentences against fellow activists. Her husband,…
Three Labor Activists Released from Evin Prison Following Case Closure
Three labor activists, Reza Shahabi, Hassan Saidi, and Keyvan Mohtadi, were released from Evin Prison after their cases were closed following an amnesty request. Their…
Reza Shahabi, Hassan Saidi, and Keyvan Mohtadi Released from Prison
Reza Shahabi, Hassan Saidi, and Keyvan Mohtadi, political prisoners in Iran, were released from Evin Prison following a reduction in their sentences due to a…
Request to Seize Assets of Political Prisoner's Family in Favor of 'Imam's Executive Headquarters'
Maryam Akbari Monfared's family assets are being targeted for seizure by Iranian authorities under a new legal case, which her lawyer argues violates principles of…
New Case Formed Against Maryam Akbari Monfared, Three Months Before the End of Her Fifteenth Year in Prison
Maryam Akbari Monfared, a political prisoner, faces a new case just months before her 15-year sentence is set to end. Her lawyer claims this is…
Court Trials for Demanding 'Employment for Local Residents'; Workers of Agh-Dareh Face Security Charges
Thirty-two miners in Agh-Dareh, Iran, are facing serious security charges after protesting for local employment opportunities. The situation highlights ongoing labor disputes and government repression…
Livelihood Protests and Pressure on Labor Activists; Lawyer Warns About Davood Razavi's Health Condition
Protests over living conditions in Iran continue as labor activists face increasing pressure and imprisonment. Lawyers report concerning health conditions of detained activists, including Davood…
Appeal Filed Against Seven and a Half Year Prison Sentence for Mohammad Habibi
An appeal has been filed against the seven and a half year prison sentence of Mohammad Habibi, a member of the Teachers' Trade Association, who…
Salary Cut of Mohammad Habibi, Imprisoned Teacher
Mohammad Habibi, an imprisoned teacher, has had his salary cut, prompting parliamentary representative Fatemeh Saidi to raise the issue with government officials. The families of…
The Case of Mohammad Habibi, Imprisoned Teacher, Has Been Sent to the Revolutionary Court
Mohammad Habibi, a teacher and labor activist, has been imprisoned following a teachers' gathering and his case has been sent to the Revolutionary Court under…
Family of Mohammad Habibi, Teacher Rights Activist, Unaware of His Charges
Mohammad Habibi, a teacher rights activist, remains in custody without clear charges or access to legal representation, raising concerns about his health and treatment. His…