Kiarash Alipour
spokesperson for Article 18 Organization
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View Timeline →Fourth Anniversary of the Suppression of the November 2019 Protests; Families Seeking Justice Gather in Toronto
On the fourth anniversary of the November 2019 protests, families of victims gathered in Toronto to remember those killed by the Iranian government. Activists emphasized…
Arrest of a Christian Convert in Karaj
Aziz Majidzadeh, a Christian convert, was arrested in Karaj along with about 20 others during a workshop. His continued detention highlights the Iranian government's crackdown…
Arrest of a Christian Convert in Tabriz
Ali Amini, a Christian convert in Tabriz, was arrested by security forces and remains imprisoned, highlighting ongoing persecution of Christians in Iran. Nasser Nord Gol-Tappeh,…
Four Christian Converts Arrested in Karaj
Four Christian converts were arrested in Karaj, Iran, on the eve of Christmas, raising concerns about religious freedoms in the country. The arrests were linked…
Release of a Christian Convert Detained in Dezful
Mohammad Ali Torabi, a Christian convert and church official, has been temporarily released from prison in Dezful after being detained for several years. His arrest…
Two Imprisoned Christian Converts Forced to Sign Blank Papers
Two Christian converts, Mohammad Ali Torabi and Abdolali Pourmand, were forced to sign blank papers in prison, raising concerns about potential forced confessions and political…
Arrest of Another Christian Convert in Dezful
Abdolali Pourmand, a Christian convert in Dezful, was arrested by security forces amid increasing pressure on evangelical Christians in Khuzestan province. This incident highlights ongoing…
Arrest of a Christian Convert in Dezful
Mohammad Ali Torabi, a Christian convert, was arrested by security forces in Dezful, along with others, raising concerns about the treatment of religious minorities in…
Several Arrested on Charges of 'Religious Deviation' by IRGC Intelligence
The IRGC arrested a wide network of individuals accused of 'religious deviation' in Tehran and surrounding areas, focusing on those promoting missionary Christianity. This crackdown…