Keyvan Samimi
Political Activist
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View Timeline →Over 300 Activists Demand Immediate Release of Nasrin Javadi, Imprisoned Labor Activist
Over 300 activists have called for the immediate release of Nasrin Javadi, a 68-year-old labor activist imprisoned under harsh conditions while her child is in…
Death Knell at Dawn in Iran; Over 430 Political and Civil Activists Support the 'No to Execution' Campaign
Over 430 Iranian activists have issued a statement calling for a halt to executions in Iran, condemning the recent rise in death sentences as a…
Prison Sentences for Two Political Activists Participating in Virtual Meeting 'Dialogue for the Rescue of Iran' Confirmed
The Tehran Court of Appeals confirmed one-year prison sentences for political activists Ghorban Behzadian Nejad and Abdollah Momeni for participating in a virtual conference aimed…
The Court of Two Journalists and Two Political Activists Will Be Held Privately
The courts for two imprisoned journalists, Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, will be held privately, despite calls for public trials. Both journalists were arrested during…
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee Still Denied Family Visits for Presenting Paper at 'Saving Iran' Conference
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee have been banned from family visits after presenting a paper at a conference advocating for political change in Iran. This…
Temporary Release of Key Activists Keyvan Samimi and Alireza Beheshti Shirazi from Prison
Keyvan Samimi and Alireza Beheshti Shirazi, prominent Iranian activists, have been temporarily released from prison on bail. Their arrests were linked to their participation in…
Human Rights Situation in May According to a Human Rights Organization; 'Escalation of Crackdowns' and 'Widespread Violations of Freedoms'
In May, a human rights organization reported 114 executions and numerous human rights violations in Iran, highlighting intensified security crackdowns and widespread repression of freedoms.…
Aliyeh Matlabi summoned to Evin Prosecutor's Office; agents clashed and searched her home
Aliyeh Matlabi, a women's rights activist, was summoned to Evin Prosecutor's Office after a physical altercation with security agents during a search of her home.…
New Ranking by Reporters Without Borders on Media Freedom; Iran at the Bottom
Reporters Without Borders has ranked Iran 177th out of 180 countries in media freedom for 2023, highlighting severe repression and censorship faced by journalists. The…
A Journalist in Iran Tells Voice of America: Threats of 'Murder and Rape' Against Recently Released Journalists
A journalist in Iran describes the intensified pressures on media following the protests of 2022, highlighting threats against journalists, censorship, and government expectations for propaganda.…
Judicial Authorities' Efforts to Clarify Charges Against Narges Mohammadi in Prison
Judicial authorities are attempting to clarify charges against political prisoner Narges Mohammadi, who has refused to comply with summonses. This follows a virtual meeting where…
Continued Security Crackdown on Participants of a Virtual Conference; Abdollah Momeni Arrested
Abdollah Momeni, a sociologist and political activist, was arrested by Iranian security forces following a virtual conference titled 'Dialogue for the Salvation of Iran.' This…
Continued Summons and Arrests of Political and Civil Activists; Mohammad Seifzadeh: I Will Not Attend Court
Mohammad Seifzadeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer, has announced he will not attend his court summons, labeling the Revolutionary Courts as illegal. The ongoing arrests of…
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Accused of 'Collaboration with America'
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi have been charged with collaborating with the U.S. and other serious offenses after their arrest following the coverage of Mahsa…
Keyvan Samimi: I Have New Responsibilities
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent political activist and journalist, was released from prison after serving six years for charges related to undermining national security. He expressed…
Keyvan Samimi Released; Ahmad Zeidabadi's Sentence Ends
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent journalist and political activist, has been released after six years in prison following the 2009 presidential election in Iran. His release…