September 2023
End of Bahareh Hedayat's Hunger Strike; 'My Commitment is to Patriotic Freedom Until Overthrow'
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner, ended her hunger strike after two weeks following requests from families of victims. She emphasized her ongoing commitment to fight…
Transfer of Bahareh Hedayat to Prison; Request from Mahsa Amini's Mother and 21 Political Prisoners to End Hunger Strike
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner, is on her thirteenth day of hunger strike, protesting government repression and the death of fellow prisoner Javad Rouhi. Her…
A Journalist Photographer in Myanmar Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A journalist photographer in Myanmar, Sai Zaw Taik, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, marking the longest sentence for a media employee since…
Direct Flights Between Tehran and Cairo to Launch; 'No Agreement Signed Yet'
Iran and Egypt are in discussions to establish direct flights between Tehran and Cairo, but no formal agreement has been signed yet. This follows a…
The Islamic Republic Allocates 550 Billion Tomans for Arbaeen Infrastructure
The Iranian government has allocated 550 billion tomans for the infrastructure of this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage, amidst ongoing economic challenges and criticism regarding budget priorities.…
Continued Crackdown on Journalists; Elnaz Mohammadi and Negin Bagheri Sentenced to 3 Years of Suspended Imprisonment
Elnaz Mohammadi and Negin Bagheri have been sentenced to three years of suspended imprisonment for conspiracy and collusion against national security, while being acquitted of…
Hengaw: 264 People Arrested in Iran by Government Forces in One Month
Hengaw reports that at least 264 individuals were arrested in Iran last month, with significant numbers from minority groups and activists. The arrests coincide with…
Announcement of Hunger Strike by Bahareh Hedayat in Protest of the Death of Javad Rouhi in Prison
Bahareh Hedayat has announced a hunger strike in protest of the intensified repression by the Iranian government following the death of Javad Rouhi in prison.…