Saleh Nikbakht
صالح نیکبخت
Lawyer
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View Timeline →Mahsa Amini's Father: Judiciary Has Yet to Respond to Family Regarding Case; We Will Hold Anniversary Ceremony
Amjad Amini, father of Mahsa Amini, stated that the Iranian judiciary has not responded to their inquiries about her case two years after her death.…
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…
Khosrow Alikordi to Voice of America: Pressure on Lawyers Intensified After Nationwide Protests of 2022
Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer, reported increased pressure on independent lawyers in Iran following the 2022 protests, highlighting the government's efforts to control the legal profession.…
Interrogation of Saleh Nikbakht at Tehran Airport; Security Forces Seize Sakharov Prize and Lawyer's Passport
Saleh Nikbakht, a lawyer for Mahsa Amini's family, was interrogated and had his passport and Sakharov Prize plaque confiscated by Iranian security forces upon returning…
Erfan Karam Veisi, Lawyer for Political Prisoners and Teachers, Summoned to Prosecutor's Office
Erfan Karam Veisi, a lawyer for political prisoners, has been summoned to the Evin Prosecutor's Office on charges of propaganda and spreading falsehoods. His client,…
Amnesty International: Journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Must Be Released Immediately
Amnesty International condemned the lengthy prison sentences for journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, calling for their immediate release. The sentences stem from their coverage…
UN Special Rapporteur: The Islamic Republic Must Stop Widespread Harassment of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists
A UN special rapporteur criticized the Iranian judiciary for sentencing journalists Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi to lengthy prison terms for their reporting on Mahsa…
Hadi Ghaemi: Human Rights Organizations Should Be the Voice of Their Imprisoned Colleagues in the Islamic Republic's Prisons
Hadi Ghaemi of the Iran Human Rights Campaign has called for international support for Iranian lawyers facing repression, particularly following the recent arrests of Nasir…
Second Court Session for Mahsa Amini's Family Lawyer; Saleh Nikbakht: A Commission of 'Trusted Physicians' Should Be Formed
Saleh Nikbakht, the lawyer for Mahsa Amini's family, faced his second court session where he argued that the forensic report on Amini's death is not…
A Human Rights Organization: 162 Kurdish Citizens Arrested This September
In September, at least 162 Kurdish citizens were arrested in Iran, with reports of torture and killings by security forces. The anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
Fact-Finding Committee: Increasing Suppression of Women and Government 'Revenge' in Iran is a Major Concern
The UN Fact-Finding Committee has expressed deep concern over the increasing suppression of women and the government's retaliatory actions against protesters in Iran, particularly in…
Contradictory Statements About the Cause of Jawad Rouhi's Death; Family 'Committed' Before Body Handed Over
Jawad Rouhi, a political prisoner in Iran, died under suspicious circumstances after being transferred from prison to a hospital. Authorities provided conflicting accounts of his…
First Trial Session of Saleh Nikbakht, Lawyer in Mahsa Amini Case, Held
The trial of Saleh Nikbakht, lawyer for Mahsa Amini's family, began with charges of 'propaganda against the regime' due to his interviews with foreign media.…
A Lawyer's Reaction to the 'Unconventional Sentences' of the Judiciary of the Islamic Republic; A Lament for Justice
A lawyer criticized the Iranian judiciary's recent bizarre sentences against women protesting mandatory hijab, calling them a lament for justice. The article highlights various harsh…
Livelihood Protests and Pressure on Labor Activists; Lawyer Warns About Davood Razavi's Health Condition
Protests over living conditions in Iran continue as labor activists face increasing pressure and imprisonment. Lawyers report concerning health conditions of detained activists, including Davood…
Three Kurdish Prisoners Executed
Three Kurdish political prisoners were executed in Iran, prompting condemnation from human rights advocates and UN officials. Their trials were criticized for lacking fairness and…
Reza Shahabi Granted Medical Leave; 32 Lawyers Request His Full Release
Reza Shahabi, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran, has been granted a five-day medical leave after suffering health issues, including two strokes. A group of…
Eisa Saharkhiz to be Tried 'with a Jury' Presence
Eisa Saharkhiz, a jailed journalist and critic of the Iranian leadership, is set to be tried in what is described as the first political crime…
Trial of a Board Member of Tehran Bus Company at the Revolutionary Court
Davood Razavi, a board member of the Tehran Bus Company, was tried for charges related to national security and participation in illegal gatherings. His case…
Gathering of About 600 Students Protesting the Confirmation of Hashem Aghajari's Death Sentence - 2004-05-11
Approximately 600 students protested at Tehran University against the death sentence of professor Hashem Aghajari, who was convicted of blasphemy for criticizing the political power…