September 2023
Death of Jewish Prisoner in Iran; Tanaz Kolahchian: His Jewish Identity Increased Pressures and Hardships
Faramarz Javidzad, a Jewish prisoner in Iran, died in Evin Prison under controversial circumstances, with his lawyer claiming that his Jewish identity led to increased…
Continued Pressure on Media Activists; Ali Hadiyaloo and Hoshyar Babaei Summoned to Court
Ali Hadiyaloo and Hoshyar Babaei, two media activists in Iran, have been summoned and interrogated by government forces as pressure on journalists increases ahead of…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Fire Breaks Out in Women's Prison in Qarchak Varamin
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, a fire broke out in Qarchak Varamin women's prison, possibly linked to a prison riot. Human rights activists…
Narges Mohammadi: The Islamic Republic Faces 'Despair, Disgust, and Fearful Instability'
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist imprisoned in Iran, criticized the government's violent repression of protests and highlighted the ongoing struggles of women against…
Exclusive; Beating of Saman Yasin in 'Ghazal-Hesar'; Crime: 'Speaking Kurdish' with Family
Saman Yasin, a Kurdish singer and political prisoner, was beaten in Ghazal-Hesar prison after speaking Kurdish with his family. He has reported severe torture and…
Zahra Rahnavard's Message to Bahareh Hedayat: 'Religious Despotism' Will Not Last with 'National Cohesion'
Zahra Rahnavard urged Bahareh Hedayat to end her hunger strike, emphasizing national unity against religious despotism. Hedayat has been on hunger strike for over two…
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…
Bahareh Hedayat Transferred to Hospital on the Thirteenth Day of Hunger Strike
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner, has been hospitalized on the thirteenth day of her hunger strike due to severe health issues. She is protesting against…
Education International Calls for Immediate Release of All Imprisoned Teachers in the Islamic Republic
Education International has called for the immediate release of all imprisoned teachers in Iran, particularly highlighting the deteriorating health of Jafar Ebrahimi, who has been…
EU Expresses Serious Concern Over Detained Swedish Diplomat in Iran
The EU is demanding the release of Johan Flodros, a Swedish diplomat detained in Iran for over 500 days under harsh conditions. His family and…
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.…