Saeed Dehghan
سعید دهقان
Human rights defense lawyer
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View Timeline →The Case of the Ekbatan Children; Hossein Nemat is Still 'In Limbo'
Hossein Nemat's lawyer is contesting his client's indefinite detention in the Ekbatan Children case, highlighting legal deficiencies in the death sentences issued against several protesters.…
Interview with Saeed Dehghan, One of the Signatories of the Statement
Mohammad Nourizad, a political prisoner in Iran, has been placed in solitary confinement under harsh conditions after protesting against drug trafficking in prison. In response,…
Hundreds of Civil Activists Demand Immediate Release of Mohammad Nourizad
Over 950 activists have called for the immediate release of political prisoner Mohammad Nourizad, citing his deteriorating health and dangerous conditions in Evin Prison. Nourizad…
Five Legal and Human Rights Organizations Protest the Conviction of Mohammad Seifzadeh
Five legal and human rights organizations have condemned the Iranian judiciary's decision to imprison Mohammad Seifzadeh, a prominent human rights lawyer, for one year. They…
Mohammad Seifzadeh Summoned to Evin Prison to Serve Sentence; His Charge is Sending a Letter to the UN Secretary-General
Mohammad Seifzadeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, has been summoned to Evin Prison to serve a one-year sentence for sending a letter…
Over 50 Political Prisoners in Evin to Go on Hunger Strike in Protest Against Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
Over 50 political prisoners in Evin prison are going on hunger strike to protest the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi. The sentence has…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate and Unconditional Release of Tomaj Salehi
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, whose death sentence was recently annulled by the Supreme Court.…
U.S. Praises Canada for Designating IRGC as Terrorist; Supports Similar Actions by Other Countries
The U.S. has praised Canada for designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization and supports similar actions by other nations. This decision has raised concerns…
Empty Seats at the UN Memorial for Ebrahim Raisi; Naib-Hashem: Raisi was Accused of 'Crimes Against Humanity'
A memorial for Ebrahim Raisi at the UN was sparsely attended, with significant boycotts and protests from various countries and human rights activists. Raisi, accused…
Claim of '12 Million Farewell'; Criticism of Raisi's Memorial at the UN: Gaddafi and Saddam Didn't Have Such Ceremonies Either
The Iranian government claims a massive turnout at Ebrahim Raisi's funeral, while social media shows public joy over his death. Critics, including Prince Reza Pahlavi,…
Zahra Shafiei, Writer and Director, 'Suffered a Stroke Due to Beatings by Officers'
Zahra Shafiei, a writer and director, suffered a stroke due to severe beatings by officers during her arrest in Iran. She was hospitalized for brain…
Lawyer for the Amiri Family: The 'Mahsa Amini' Case Remains Unaddressed in the Prosecutor's Office
The lawyer for Mahsa Amini's family reported that her case remains unresolved in the prosecutor's office, with no court proceedings initiated. Saleh Nikbakht criticized the…
Human Rights Sources: The Deceased Janitor at Niayesh Bridge Was 19 Years Old and a Citizen of Afghanistan
Elyas Mohammadi, a 19-year-old Afghan janitor, was killed by a supporter of the Islamic Republic after being thrown off Niayesh Bridge. His murder has sparked…
Widespread Reactions to the Execution of Four Political Prisoners; Gohar Eshghi: Damn You Khamenei
The execution of four Kurdish political prisoners in Iran has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and activists, including strong reactions from family members…
Exclusive; 16-Year Prison Sentence Issued at the Request of the Execution Prosecutor for a Protester in Hamedan
Ali Lalehdani, a political prisoner in Hamedan, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after a series of legal proceedings that began with a…
Account of a 'Kidnapping Witness' on Mahsa's Anniversary; Zahra Shafiei: Officers Tied My Hands from Behind and Beat Me
Zahra Shafiei, a filmmaker and civil activist, detailed her violent arrest by security forces on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, describing a scene of…
Arrest of 90-Year-Old Bahá'í Citizen; Jamaleddin Khanjani and His Daughter Transferred to Evin Prison
Jamaleddin Khanjani, a 90-year-old Bahá'í leader, and his daughter were arrested by Iranian security forces and transferred to Evin Prison without clear charges. This incident…
Supreme Court Confirms 12-Year Sentence for Akbar Tabari Despite His Release
The Iranian Supreme Court confirmed Akbar Tabari's 12-year prison sentence despite his recent release, raising concerns about judicial fairness and discriminatory treatment of defendants. Critics…
Prison: A Killing Ground or a University? Iran Among the Top Ten Countries in the World by Number of Prisoners
Iran has become one of the world's most prison-heavy countries, with 250,000 inmates in facilities designed for only 80,000. Activists describe horrific conditions in prisons,…
Exclusive | Statements of the Head of Evin Prison During the 1988 Executions from the Perspective of Two Legal Experts
Two human rights lawyers analyzed statements made by Hossein Mortazavi Zanjani, the former head of Evin Prison, regarding the mass executions of political prisoners in…