October 2023
Continued Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Families of Protesters; Extension of Detention for Fatemeh Sepehri's Brothers
The Iranian judiciary has extended the detention of Mohammad Hossein and Hossein Sepehri, brothers of political prisoner Fatemeh Sepehri, who has been imprisoned for over…
Government Forces Attack Memorial Ceremony for Mehrshad Shahidinejad in Arak
Government forces attacked a memorial ceremony for Mehrshad Shahidinejad, a victim of protests in Arak, leading to the arrest of attendees and the use of…
Narges Mohammadi: Armita Was Sent to Her Death Because of 'Mandatory Hijab'
Narges Mohammadi condemned the death of Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old girl who died after being attacked for not wearing a hijab in Tehran's subway. Mohammadi…
Continued Solitary Confinement; 'Case Fabrication' Against Mashallah Karami and Amir Hossein Koohkan
Mashallah Karami, father of an executed protester, and his lawyer Amir Hossein Koohkan have been in solitary confinement for 43 days amid allegations of case…
The U.S. Recognizes Narges Mohammadi as 'a Hero for Many in Iran and Around the World'
Narges Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized by U.S. officials as a hero for her courage and activism for women's rights and…
Global Reactions to Nobel Peace Prize for Narges Mohammadi: A Reward for Resilience and Resistance
Narges Mohammadi has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, prompting global reactions from various leaders and organizations praising her courage and calling for her immediate…