January 2019
The Case of Ismail Bakhtiari: From 'We Cannot Intervene' to 'The System Has the Right to Complain'
Ismail Bakhtiari, a worker representative, was arrested during protests for unpaid wages and reported severe torture during his detention. The Iranian government has denied these…
Pressure on Ismail Bakhshi to Deny His Statements About Torture
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, is reportedly under pressure to deny his allegations of torture while in custody. His lawyer claims that security forces are…
Ejei: If Ismail Bakhti Complains, the Prosecutor Will Get Involved
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei stated that if Ismail Bakhti files a complaint regarding his alleged torture during detention, the prosecutor will get involved. Bakhti, a workers'…
Sister of Sam Rajabi Appeals to UN Special Rapporteur to Investigate Her Brother's Case
Katayoun Rajabi, sister of detained environmental activist Sam Rajabi, has appealed to the UN for intervention in her brother's case, which has seen delays in…
Revolutionary Court Pressures Environmental Activists to Change Defense Attorneys
The Revolutionary Court in Iran is pressuring environmental activists to change their defense attorneys, despite legal provisions allowing them to choose their own lawyers. This…