Mohammad Najafi
Prisoner lawyer
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View Timeline →Transfer of Mohammad Najafi from Prison to Hospital After Stroke Symptoms During Visit
Mohammad Najafi, a jailed lawyer, was hospitalized after suffering stroke symptoms during a family visit, having been denied medical care for years. Human rights activists,…
The Imprisonment of Amir Salar Davoodi, Attorney, Has Been Halted
Amir Salar Davoodi's prison sentence has been halted by the Supreme Court, which approved a retrial and dropped serious charges against him. His wife expressed…
Mohammad Najafi, Imprisoned Lawyer, Denied Hospitalization Despite Poor Health
Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer imprisoned in Iran, is being denied necessary medical treatment despite serious health issues, raising alarm among his family. His case reflects…
Evin Officials Deny Prisoner Lawyer Mohammad Najafi the Right to Contact
Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer and civil activist, has had his communication cut off while imprisoned in Evin Prison, raising concerns about his treatment and rights.…
Shirin Ebadi Calls for Immediate Release of Imprisoned Lawyer Mohammad Najafi
Shirin Ebadi has called for the immediate release of imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi, criticizing the Iranian government's actions against him and other independent lawyers. Najafi…
Exclusive | 'Fabricating Cases' Against a Civil Activist; Hamidreza Najafi: An Incompetent Government is Doomed to Destruction
Hamidreza Najafi, a civil activist, faces multiple court cases in Iran, including charges of inciting violence and propaganda against the regime. He claims that the…
Another Lawyer on the Way to Prison; Mohammad Seifzadeh's One-Year Sentence Confirmed
Mohammad Seifzadeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights defender, has received a confirmed one-year prison sentence for refusing to attend a court he deems…
Hamidreza Najafi Summoned for 'Final Defense': The Islamic Republic Does Not Deserve the People
Hamidreza Najafi, a civil activist, has been summoned for final defense alongside imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi after being accused of spreading falsehoods. Najafi criticized the…
New Case Filed Against Imprisoned Lawyer for Informing About Pressures and Threats Against Detainees
A new case has been filed against imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi for informing about threats against detained protesters. Najafi has faced multiple legal challenges for…
Legal Representation in Iran; Defenders in the Position of the Accused
A wave of arrests and prison sentences for lawyers in Iran continues, with prominent figures like Nasrin Sotoudeh and Mohammad Najafi facing serious charges for…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of Political Prisoners in Iran
The U.S. has called for the immediate release of political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the arbitrary detention of several human rights lawyers. This statement comes…
Arrest of Payam Darafshan and Farakh Forouzan, Two Lawyers
Payam Darafshan and Farakh Forouzan, two Iranian lawyers, were arrested at the home of a jailed colleague's family without any reported reason. This incident highlights…
From Prison and Whipping Sentences for Mohammad Najafi to Extension of Nasrin Sotoudeh's Detention
Mohammad Najafi and 10 civil activists have been sentenced to prison and lashes for participating in 2017 protests, while Nasrin Sotoudeh's detention has been extended…
Uncertainty Surrounds Golrokh Iraee's Condition and Arrest of 'Hundreds' in Khuzestan Province
Golrokh Iraee, a civil rights activist, is reportedly in poor health after two months on hunger strike, with her family unaware of her condition. Amnesty…
Continuation of the Human Rights Council Meeting in Geneva and Release of Execution Statistics for 2017 in Iran
The UN Human Rights Council is currently discussing human rights violations in Iran, highlighted by a report from Asma Jahangir accusing Iranian officials of abuses.…
Lawyer Investigating Deceased Protester Charged with '9 Counts'
Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer investigating the death of protester Vahid Heydari, has been charged with nine counts by the Iranian judiciary. The charges appear to…
Member of Parliament: Suicide of Two Protesters in Prison Confirmed
Two protesters' suicides in prison have been confirmed by forensic authorities, raising concerns over their treatment while detained. The Iranian government maintains that these deaths…
Member of Parliament Reports on 'Case Fabrication' Against Lawyer Related to Deceased Protester from Arak
Mahmoud Sadeghi, an Iranian MP, accused security agencies of fabricating a case against a lawyer who defended Vahid Heydari, a teenager who died in custody,…
New Report from the Detention Follow-up Committee on 'Severe Beatings' in Prisons
A new report from the Detention Follow-up Committee reveals severe beatings and mistreatment of detainees following the December protests in Iran, including the death of…
Motahari Calls for Investigation into 'Suicides' of Prisoners in Iranian Prisons
Ali Motahari, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has called for an investigation into the reported suicides of prisoners amid ongoing protests in Iran. He emphasized…