Navid Afkari
نوید افکاری
Executed dissident
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View Timeline →Five Years After Navid Afkari's Execution, Iran's Athletes Face Ongoing Repression
Five years after the execution of wrestler Navid Afkari, the Iranian government continues to suppress athletes and dissenters, highlighting the urgent need for action against…
Iran Human Rights Organization: The Islamic Republic Continues Executing Athletes
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported ongoing executions of athletes by the Islamic Republic, highlighting Varisha Moradi's imminent execution. Despite international pressure, the regime continues…
Human Rights Organization: At Least 13 Protesters from 2023 Are at Risk of Execution
A human rights organization warns that at least 13 detained protesters from 2023 face execution, highlighting the use of fabricated charges by Iranian authorities. The…
Habib Afkari's Account of Iranian Prisons Following Exposures of Crimes in Syria
Saeed Afkari shared his brother Habib's account of their experiences in Iranian prisons following the exposure of conditions in Syrian prisons. Habib detailed the brutal…
Interview with the Director of 'A Good Day Will Come'; A Film Inspired by the Life of Navid Afkari
The short film 'A Good Day Will Come,' inspired by the life of executed Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, continues to screen at international festivals. Directed…
Athletes Executed During Ebrahim Raisi's Judicial Tenure
The article discusses the executions of prominent Iranian athletes during Ebrahim Raisi's judicial tenure, particularly focusing on Navid Afkari, whose case drew international attention. Legal…
Prominent Iranian Actress Pardis Afkari Passes Away Due to Cancer
Prominent Iranian actress Pardis Afkari has died at the age of 60 due to advanced liver cancer. Her husband confirmed her death and criticized the…
Habib Afkari, Former Political Prisoner: The Noble People of Iran Will Not Bow to Oppression
Habib Afkari, a former political prisoner, condemns the Iranian government and highlights the ongoing oppression faced by his family, particularly his brother Vahid, who remains…
The 'Endless' List of Prisoners Who Died in the Islamic Republic's Custody; Jawad Rouhi is the Latest Case
Jawad Rouhi, a 33-year-old detained protester, died under suspicious circumstances in an Iranian prison, raising concerns about torture and medical neglect. His death adds to…
Joint Statement from Families of Victims: You Cannot Make Us Stateless Amid Summons and Pressures
Families of victims from recent protests in Iran have issued a joint statement condemning the ongoing arrests and pressures from the government, asserting their determination…
U.S. Expresses Concern Over Vahid Afkari's Situation on the Thousandth Day of Solitary Confinement
The U.S. government has expressed concern over Vahid Afkari's prolonged solitary confinement, marking a thousand days since his detention. The call for his release highlights…
Six Months Suspended Sentence for Iranian Pilot Residing in Germany for 'Deception' of Employment Office
An Iranian pilot living in Germany received a six-month suspended sentence for fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits while earning a high salary from an airline. The…