Reza Akavaniyan
Human rights activist
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View Timeline →Violent Arrest of Protesting Student Who Went Nude
A female student at Azad University was violently arrested after protesting against security forces who tore her clothes due to mandatory hijab enforcement. The incident…
Five Days of 'Public Mourning' for Political Prisoners Following Raisi's Death; Attack on Prisoners in Karaj for Expressing Joy
Political prisoners in Iran declared five days of public mourning following the death of Ebrahim Raisi, leading to an attack by intelligence forces in Karaj.…
Opening of 'Three New Cases' for Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab; Jafar Ebrahimi Temporarily Ends Hunger Strike
Jafar Ebrahimi has temporarily ended his hunger strike after a medical transfer, while Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab reported that the judiciary has opened three new cases…
A Political Prisoner's Account of the 'Horrific Smell of Death' in Ghezelsar Prison: 'It Is a Terrifying Killing Ground'
Hamzeh Savari, a political prisoner, describes Ghezelsar prison as a 'terrifying killing ground' in a letter, warning of a potential humanitarian disaster due to the…
Governor of Alborz: Qazalhasar Prison Will Also Be Transferred to Tehran Like Rajai-Shahr
The governor of Alborz announced the transfer of Qazalhasar Prison to Tehran following the closure of Rajai-Shahr Prison, citing public demand and administrative issues. Critics…