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The Tehran Province Prisons Organization has refuted claims that injured protesters are being denied medical care and transferred to Fashafouyeh Prison. This follows a month…
Hillary Clinton Calls for Immediate Medical Leave for Narges Mohammadi
Hillary Clinton has called for immediate medical leave for Narges Mohammadi, a detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate, highlighting her deteriorating health due to lack of…
Open Letter from Dozens of Prisoners Regarding Their 'Dismal' Conditions in Urmia Prison
Thirty-nine prisoners in Urmia Prison have sent an open letter detailing their horrific living conditions and calling for help from authorities and human rights organizations.…
Nine More Arrested in Zahedan; Reports of Torture of a Baloch Citizen at Zahedan Police Station Confirmed
Nine citizens were arrested in Zahedan following a protest, while reports of police torture of a Baloch citizen led to the dismissal of a police…
Death of Jewish Prisoner in Iran; Tanaz Kolahchian: His Jewish Identity Increased Pressures and Hardships
Faramarz Javidzad, a Jewish prisoner in Iran, died in Evin Prison under controversial circumstances, with his lawyer claiming that his Jewish identity led to increased…
50 People Enter Iranian Prisons Every Hour
Hassan Mousavi Chelak revealed that 50 individuals enter Iranian prisons every hour, raising concerns about the rising prison population and its social implications. He advocates…
Increase in Prison Population Due to Judges' Preference for Imprisonment and Temporary Detention
A parliamentary member reported a 4.5% increase in Iran's prison population and temporary detentions, attributing it to judges' preference for imprisonment despite directives aimed at…
Member of Parliament: Nearly 500 Protesters from January Protests Still Detained
A member of the Iranian Parliament reported that nearly 500 protesters from the January protests remain detained, with a total of 4,972 individuals arrested. The…
Mahmoud Sadqi: Instead of Threats, Allow Representatives to Visit Prisons
Mahmoud Sadqi, a Tehran parliament member, criticized the Prisons Organization for threatening legal action instead of allowing prison visits amid allegations of forced medication of…
Over 2300 Children Live in Iranian Prisons
Over 2,300 children are currently living in Iranian prisons with their mothers, prompting calls for the establishment of kindergartens within these facilities. Lawmakers are urging…
Warning from Parliament Representative Regarding 'Child Marriage' and 'Divorced 15-Year-Old Girls'
The head of the Women's Fraction in the Iranian Parliament is advocating to raise the minimum marriage age for girls from 13 to 15 due…
Soleymane Mortazavi, Mayor of Mashhad, Receives Suspension from Public Service
Soleymane Mortazavi, the Mayor of Mashhad, has received a suspension order from the Court of Audit due to alleged obstruction of financial audits. Mortazavi denies…
Request for Divorce from 10,000 Spouses of Prisoners in Iran in 2016
In 2016, 10,000 spouses of prisoners in Iran requested divorce, primarily due to the absence of a family head. The Iranian Prison Organization is attempting…
Transfer of Prisons: A Challenging Provision of the Sixth Development Plan
The Iranian government is transferring prisons from urban areas to outside cities, with the Greater Tehran Correctional Complex being the first phase of this initiative.…
Sale of Evin Prison to Tehran Municipality Canceled
The sale of Evin Prison to the Tehran Municipality has been canceled due to the municipality's lack of interest and concerns over the high costs…
Head of Prisons Organization: There Are No Political Prisoners in Iran
Ali Asghar Jahangir, head of Iran's Prisons Organization, claims there are no political prisoners, asserting that those labeled as such are security prisoners. This denial…
Justice Minister Acknowledges 'Serious Problems' in Prison Health Conditions
The Iranian Justice Minister has acknowledged serious health issues in prisons due to overcrowding and insufficient funding for healthcare. This admission contrasts with previous claims…
Legal Action Against the Director of the Law Newspaper Due to the Publication of the Report '24 Hours of Damnation'
The director of the Law newspaper faces legal action after publishing a report detailing poor conditions in Tehran's prisons. The report claims prisoners have limited…
The Feasibility of Implementing 'Electronic Imprisonment' in Iran in Conversation with Nemat Ahmadi
Asghar Jahangir announced the upcoming pilot implementation of an 'electronic imprisonment' plan aimed at reducing the prison population in Iran, particularly for those involved in…
Utilization of Prisoners in Ardabil for Urban Services in Exchange for Imprisonment Punishment
The Ardabil Municipality will employ some prisoners for urban services as part of a new program under the Islamic Penal Code, allowing for free labor…