September 2023
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…
Committee Monitoring the Status of Detainees: At Least 600 Women Were Arrested on September 25
On September 25, at least 600 women were arrested in Iran, with 130 currently detained in Qarchak prison. The Iranian government is intensifying its crackdown…
The Islamic Republic's Efforts to Prevent Commemoration Ceremonies for Victims of Protests
The Iranian government is intensifying efforts to prevent memorial ceremonies for victims of the 2022 protests, applying pressure on families and activists. Notable actions include…
UN Experts Condemn Intensified Crackdown on Protesters on Mahsa Amini Anniversary
UN experts condemned the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters marking the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. They called for accountability regarding her death and highlighted…
Three Civil Activists Arrested by IRGC Intelligence in Golestan
Three civil activists, including poet Nima Safar, were arrested by Iranian government forces in Golestan province, with the reason for their arrest still unclear. This…
Efforts to Prevent Commemoration of Mahsa Amini's Anniversary; Possibility of 'House Arrest' for Her Father and Restrictions on Access to the Cemetery
Security forces in Iran are attempting to prevent the commemoration of Mahsa Amini's death anniversary, including detaining her father, Amjad Amini, and blocking access to…
Protests Worldwide Marking Mahsa's Anniversary; Heavy Military Presence and 'Strike' in Kurdish Cities
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, protests erupted globally, with significant strikes in Kurdish cities in Iran. Military forces were heavily present around 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…
Increased Pressures Ahead of Mahsa Amini Anniversary; 5 Citizens Arrested in Tehran and Tabriz
Ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian authorities have intensified crackdowns on civil activists, resulting in the arrest of five individuals in Tehran…
Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Families Seeking Justice; Ayda Rostami's Brother Arrested
Armin Rostami, brother of Ayda Rostami who was killed during protests, was arrested amid increasing pressure on families seeking justice in Iran. This comes as…
Concerns of Islamic Republic Officials Over New Wave of Protests; Salami: 'The Enemy' Has Not Retreated
Iranian officials, particularly Hossein Salami of the IRGC, express concerns over a potential resurgence of protests on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, labeling the…
Amjad Amini Summoned to Intelligence Office in Saqqez; Severe Security Atmosphere in Kurdistan Province
Amjad Amini, father of Mahsa Amini, has been summoned by the authorities amid increasing pressure on the family as the anniversary of Mahsa's death approaches.…
Hamid Ismailioon: I know the Islamic Republic will fall into the hands of Iranians sooner or later
Hamid Ismailioon, a prominent Iranian activist, announced his participation in a Toronto demonstration, asserting that the Islamic Republic will eventually fall. He emphasized the impact…
Letter with over 300 signatures to the Judiciary: Free Saman Pashaei
Over 300 academics and activists have signed a letter demanding the release of Saman Pashaei, a prominent wrestler and academic detained by Iranian authorities. His…
Joint Statement by Mahsa Amini's Parents; We Will Hold a Ceremony, Inviting 'Everyone' to 'Avoid Any Violent Actions'
Mahsa Amini's parents announced a memorial ceremony for their daughter on the anniversary of her death, urging everyone to avoid violence. Reza Pahlavi emphasized the…
Exclusive; Kian Derakhshan: I am sure we will win and establish freedom and democracy
Kian Derakhshan, injured during protests following Mahsa Amini's death, expressed confidence in the Iranian people's eventual victory for freedom and democracy. He detailed his severe…
Continued Pressure on Families Seeking Justice; A Member of Reza Moazemi-Goodarzi's Family Arrested
Farzad Moazemi-Goodarzi, cousin of a victim from the November 2019 protests, was arrested amid increased pressure on families seeking justice in Iran. This comes as…
Increased Pressures Ahead of Mahsa's Anniversary; Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour Arrested
Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour were arrested in Iran as authorities increase pressure on human rights activists ahead of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…
Khamenei on the Eve of the Anniversary of Nationwide Protests: 'Divisions' Have Increased More Than Ever
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that divisions within Iran have intensified as the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches. This comes amid increased pressure on…
Attack by Plainclothes Agents on Two Civil Activists Ahead of Mahsa Amini's Death Anniversary
Two civil activists were attacked by plainclothes agents in Iran ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. Shahin Hamidi and Mohsen Khan Mohammadi reported…
Nazila Maroufian on the Seventh Day of Hunger Strike: I Was 'Assaulted' in the Worst Condition
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist arrested by Iranian authorities, claims she was assaulted while in detention and is currently on a hunger strike to protest her…
Exclusive; Amjad Amini: Mahsa is 'Daughter of Iran'; We Will Hold a Memorial for 'That Innocent Victim'
Amjad Amini, father of Mahsa Amini, announced plans for a memorial ceremony for his daughter, emphasizing her significance as a national symbol. He expressed concerns…
Two Family Members of Deceased Protester Mohammad Hassan-Zadeh Arrested in Boukan
Ahmad and Solmaz Hassan-Zadeh, family members of deceased protester Mohammad Hassan-Zadeh, were arrested in Boukan as pressure on families of victims intensifies ahead of the…