Ismail Bakhshi
Labor activist
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View Timeline →A Labor Activist's Response to Claims of Raisi's Role in the 'Liberation' of Haft Tappeh: Ignoring the Efforts of Workers
Labor activist Youssef Bahmani criticized claims attributing the liberation of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company to Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing that such claims ignore the struggles of…
Prosecutor Opposes Sending Sepideh Gholian to Hospital Despite 'Severely Concerning Condition'
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, is in a severely concerning mental and physical state, yet the Shush prosecutor's office has denied her transfer to a…
Report on Events in Esfand 1397
Over 200 contract workers at the Abadan refinery are protesting for better wages and job classification plans, while the case of detained labor activists Ismail…
Severe Pressure on Bakhshi and Gholian for Forced Confessions and Writing 'Repentance Letters'
Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian, activists for Haft Tappeh sugarcane workers, are reportedly under severe pressure to confess to false statements regarding their torture. Their…
Suspension of Phone Contact and Visits for Sepideh Gholian
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, has been out of contact for weeks following her re-arrest, raising serious concerns about her well-being. Over 800 activists have…
Ismail Bakhshi's Health Reported as 'Very Critical'
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist and representative of Haft Tappeh workers, is reported to be in critical health while being detained. Despite a bail order,…
Mahdi Come, Mahdi Come, Iran Should Not Become Venezuela
The article features a humorous and critical dialogue involving Iran's leader discussing various topics, including the current political situation in Venezuela, the national football team's…
Amnesty International: Ghalean and Bakhshi at Risk of Torture and Further Mistreatment
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the renewed arrests of activists Sepideh Ghalean and Ismail Bakhshi, who are at risk of torture following their detention…
Prosecutor of Dezful: Ismail Bakhshi Arrested by Court Order
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, was arrested by Iranian authorities under controversial circumstances, with conflicting reports about the nature of his arrest. The Haft Tappeh…
The Father of Sepideh Gholian: They Did Not Show the Arrest Warrant and They Beat Us
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, was re-arrested along with her brother after a controversial television program aired their confessions regarding labor protests. Their father claims…
Report of February 2019
In February 2019, Iranian labor organizations demanded a minimum wage of seven million tomans due to rising living costs and widespread poverty. Protests and gatherings…
Ismail Bakhshi Arrested Again After Broadcast of 'Confessions' on Television
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, was arrested again shortly after state television aired his and Sepideh Gholian's 'confessions,' which they claim were obtained under torture.…
Why Was the Report 'Burnt Design' Broadcast?
The Iranian television report 'Burnt Design' discusses the torture of labor activist Ismail Bakhshi, raising questions about the government's motives for reviving discussions on the…
Asal Mohammadi: I am willing to testify about the conditions of Sepideh Gholian and Ismail Bakhshi in prison
Asal Mohammadi, a student activist, is willing to testify about the torture of Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian in prison. Both activists have reported severe…
Pressure on Ismail Bakhshi to Deny His Statements About Torture
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, is reportedly under pressure to deny his allegations of torture while in custody. His lawyer claims that security forces are…
Ismail Bakhshi's Account of Torture and Detention; "The Minister of Intelligence Must Be Accountable"
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, has publicly detailed his torture and detention conditions, demanding accountability from the Minister of Intelligence. He reported severe physical and…
Report on Events in December 2018
In December 2018, civil activist Sepideh Ghalean was re-arrested, alleging torture during her previous detention along with Ismail Bakhshi, a representative of the Haft Tappeh…
Transfer of Ali Nejati, Imprisoned Member of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Workers' Board, to Hospital
Ali Nejati, a member of the Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Workers' Syndicate, has been transferred to a hospital due to heart problems after being detained and…
Psychological and Physical Pressures on Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian
Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian, representatives of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane workers, are reportedly suffering severe physical and psychological abuse while in custody. Their detention raises…
Contradictory Statements Regarding the Arrest of Ali Nejati and the Charges Against Ismail Bakhshi
Ali Nejati, a labor activist, was arrested under contradictory claims regarding the legality of his detention, with charges of collusion against national security also levied…