February 2024
Kimia Fathi Zadeh, Journalist, Sentenced to Imprisonment and Additional Penalties
Kimia Fathi Zadeh, a journalist in Iran, has been sentenced to six months in prison and additional penalties for allegedly spreading false information. This case…
Dena Lanjabadi, Civil Activist Arrested in Marivan
Dena Lanjabadi, a Kurdish civil activist and former political prisoner, was arrested in Marivan by Iranian security forces and charged with 'propaganda against the regime.'…
International Mother Language Day and Pressure on Teachers; A Human Rights Organization: 8 Kurdish Language Teachers Were Arrested Last Year
On International Mother Language Day, a human rights organization reported the arrest of 8 Kurdish language teachers and the sentencing of 5 to prison and…
65-Year-Old Protester Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for 'Insulting' Khomeini and Khamenei
Mohammad Ali Vahdati, a 65-year-old Kurdish protester, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for various charges including insulting Iranian leaders and participating in…
Letter from Dozens of Kurdish Clerics to Mohseni Ejei: Cancel the Death Sentence of Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad
Nearly 250 Kurdish clerics have urged the Iranian judiciary to revoke the death sentence of Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad, who has been accused of extremism despite…
Marzieh Farsi and Forough Taghipour, Political Prisoners, Each Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Marzieh Farsi and Forough Taghipour have been sentenced to 15 years in prison each by the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of 'Baghi' and suspected…
Human Rights Sources: A Woman Executed on Drug-Related Charges in Qazvin
Hajar Atabaki, a 41-year-old woman, was executed in Qazvin for drug-related charges, marking the second execution of a woman in 2024. The execution has not…
Three-Year Imprisonment Sentence Issued for Azad Amini, Civil Activist from Saqqez
Azad Amini, a civil activist from Saqqez, has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in gatherings against internal security. His case highlights…
Shirko Hajazi, Head of Saqqez Football Association, Sentenced to 73 Months in Prison
Shirko Hajazi, a civil activist and former head of the Saqqez Football Association, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for charges related…
Human Rights Media Reports Death Sentence for Sunni Cleric Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad
Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad, a Sunni cleric, has been sentenced to death for criticizing the Iranian government's treatment of protesters during the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.…
Continued Pressure on Lawyers in Iran; Taher Naqvi Arrested
Taher Naqvi, a lawyer in Iran, has been arrested amid increasing pressure on legal professionals following nationwide protests. This incident highlights the ongoing crackdown on…
Three Civil and Social Activists Sent to Prison in Tehran and Sanandaj
Three civil and social activists, Siamak Ebrahimi, Shahrokh Ahmadi, and Asad Mohammadi, have been sentenced to prison in Iran for charges related to national security…
Arrest of 152 Citizens in Iran by Security Forces in One Month
In January 2024, Iranian security forces arrested at least 152 citizens, including women and children, amidst rising tensions and potential protests. The arrests included religious…