Sattar Beheshti
ستار بهشتی
Victim of Islamic Republic
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View Timeline →Gohar Eshghi, Mother of Justice-Seeker: The Criminal Regime Has Arrested the Mourning Brother of the Justice-Seeking Lawyer
Gohar Eshghi has condemned the arrest of Javad Ali-Kordi, the brother of a deceased lawyer, highlighting the ongoing repression faced by families seeking justice in…
Gohar Eshghi's Residence Surrounded; Security Forces Prevent Her Sit-in at UN Office
Gohar Eshghi, a civil rights activist and mother of a deceased blogger, is under siege by Iranian security forces at her home, preventing her from…
Several Organizations Call for International Support for Gohar Eshghi and Families Seeking Justice
Several independent organizations have called for international support for Gohar Eshghi and other families seeking justice in Iran. This comes amid increasing security pressures and…
Gohar Eshghi's Reaction to 'Suspicious Death' of Sara Tabrizi: Complicity with Oppression Only Leads to Continued Crimes
Gohar Eshghi condemned the suspicious death of Sara Tabrizi, who was found dead after being summoned by the Ministry of Intelligence. Eshghi's statements reflect ongoing…
Gohar Eshghi's Reaction to 60-Year Sentences for Gilan Activists: This Reactionary Government is the Number One Enemy of Free Women
Gohar Eshghi condemned the sentencing of eleven women's rights activists in Gilan to over 60 years in prison, calling the Iranian government the primary enemy…
Informed Source to VOA: Rahman Zahmatkesh Tortured to Confess to Broadcasting the Lion and Sun Flag
Rahman Zahmatkesh, a civil activist, is reportedly being tortured in detention to confess to promoting the Lion and Sun flag. His arrest occurred shortly before…
Gohar Eshghi's Message on the Anniversary of Her Son's Death: Sattar Wanted a Free Iran
Gohar Eshghi commemorates the eleventh anniversary of her son Sattar Beheshti's death in police custody, detailing the circumstances of his arrest and subsequent death. She…
Remember - Episode Five: Gohar Eshghi; The Mother of Justice in Iran
The article features Gohar Eshghi, a grieving mother who has become a symbol of justice in Iran after her son Sattar Beheshti was killed by…
Remember - All Mothers Are Grieving, They Burn; Gohar Eshghi: The People Are a Fire Beneath the Ashes!
Gohar Eshghi, a mother whose son was killed by the Islamic Republic, continues her fight for justice for him and other victims of state violence.…
Gohar Eshghi Calls for an End to Oppression and Discrimination in Open Letter
Gohar Eshghi, mother of deceased blogger Sattar Beheshti, has written an open letter urging the Iranian authorities to end oppression and discrimination against ethnic and…
Security Forces Arrest the Sister of Sattar Beheshti
Sattar Beheshti's sister was arrested during a ceremony commemorating his birthday, alongside her husband and another participant. Security forces disrupted the event, highlighting ongoing repression…
Pursuit and Interrogation Due to the Publication of Torture News on Social Media
A young man named Nader Sharifi reportedly died after falling into a coma during police interrogation in Abadan, leading to denials of torture from police…
Hormozgan Police Arrested Their Critics on Social Media
The police in Hormozgan province arrested several social media critics for allegedly disturbing public opinion. This crackdown reflects ongoing tensions between authorities and citizens expressing…
Over Seven Hundred Arrested in 2015 on Charges of Internet Crimes
In the first eight months of 2015, Iranian police arrested 723 individuals for internet crimes, with a notable increase in cases compared to the previous…
The 2015 PEN America Award Granted to Sattar Beheshti
PEN America has awarded its 2015 prize to the late Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti, honoring his courage against censorship and repression. The award ceremony took…
Ten Unresolved National Cases
The article discusses ten unresolved cases in Iran over the past 36 years, highlighting issues of public crimes that have not been investigated or pursued…