Taher Naqvi
طه ناكوي
Lawyer and activist
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View Timeline →Taher Naqvi and Vadood Asadi, Two Political Prisoners, Enter the Twenty-Sixth Day of Hunger Strike
Taher Naqvi and Vadood Asadi, political prisoners in Evin Prison, are on a hunger strike for the twenty-sixth day, protesting against the denial of their…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Treatment of Civil Society and Ethnic Minorities in Iran
Human Rights Watch has criticized the Iranian government for issuing heavy prison sentences to Azerbaijani activists without evidence, highlighting systematic repression of civil society and…
Human Rights Watch: Iran Must Drop Charges Against Azerbaijani Activists and Release Them
Human Rights Watch has called on Iran to annul charges against Azerbaijani activists and release them, citing repression aimed at undermining civil society and ethnic…
Transfer of a Lawyer to Prison to Serve 5-Year Sentence
Mohammad Reza Faghihi, a human rights lawyer, was transferred to Evin Prison to serve a 5-year sentence for participating in a peaceful protest. This case…
Sentencing of Imprisonment and Other Punishments for Two Lawyers in Tehran and Mashhad
Two Iranian lawyers, Taher Naqvi and Khosrow Ali-Kordi, have been sentenced to prison for their legal activities, with Naqvi receiving six years and Ali-Kordi one…
Tehran Court of Appeals Confirms Prison Sentences for 10 Civil Activists
The Tehran Court of Appeals has upheld heavy prison sentences for 10 Azerbaijani civil activists, citing charges of espionage and actions against national security. The…
Assault, Medical Deprivation, and Uncertainty for Political Prisoners in Iran's Prisons
Azad Abbasi, a Kurdish language teacher and political prisoner, has been assaulted in Qorveh prison and denied medical care. Other political prisoners, including Taher Naqvi…
Taher Naqvi Refuses to Wear Prison Clothes and Use Handcuffs and Leg Irons; Authorities Prevent His Transfer to Hospital
Taher Naqvi, a lawyer imprisoned in Evin, was denied medical transfer due to his refusal to wear prison attire and restraints. He faces new charges…
Severe Stomach Bleeding of Taher Naqvi in Evin; Sina Yousefi: The Islamic Republic Creates 'Opportunities for Prisoners to Die'
Taher Naqvi, a human rights lawyer imprisoned in Evin, is suffering from severe stomach bleeding due to lack of medical treatment, raising concerns about the…
Mohammad Najafi, Imprisoned Lawyer, Denied Hospitalization Despite Poor Health
Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer imprisoned in Iran, is being denied necessary medical treatment despite serious health issues, raising alarm among his family. His case reflects…
Exclusive: 5-Day Medical Leave Granted for Shakila Monfared, Political Prisoner Held in Evin
Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, has been granted a 5-day medical leave but faces challenges in receiving regular leave due to prison authorities'…
One of the Azerbaijani Activists Imprisoned in Evin Prison Transferred to Hospital
Taher Naqvi, an Azerbaijani activist imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been transferred to the hospital due to a critical health condition resulting from a hunger…
Over 760 Demand Public Trials with Jury for Azerbaijani Political Activists
Over 760 activists have signed a letter demanding public trials with juries for Azerbaijani political activists in Iran, citing increased repression and unfounded charges against…
ADAP: Several Azerbaijani Civil Activists Remain in Evin Prison After 110 Days of Uncertainty
Several Azerbaijani civil activists have been detained for over 110 days in Evin Prison without resolution. They face serious charges, including conspiracy and espionage, which…
Continued Pressure on Lawyers in Iran; Taher Naqvi Arrested
Taher Naqvi, a lawyer in Iran, has been arrested amid increasing pressure on legal professionals following nationwide protests. This incident highlights the ongoing crackdown on…