August 2023
Risk of Deportation for 20 Political Refugees from Turkey to Iran
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network reports that 20 Iranian political refugees in Turkey are at risk of deportation back to Iran, with some already moved…
Gathering of Lawyers in Several Provinces; Protest Against New Parliamentary Resolution
Lawyers across several Iranian provinces protested against a new parliamentary resolution that transfers the authority to issue law licenses from Bar Associations to the Ministry…
Continued Controversies at Chavar Petrochemical in Ilam: Promises Unfulfilled, Workers Disciplined
Workers at Chavar Petrochemical in Ilam are facing unfulfilled promises regarding job classifications and contracts, leading to protests and disciplinary actions after a worker's suicide.…
Navid Mihandoost Before Going to Prison: They Do Not Distinguish Between Cultural and Security Issues
Navid Mihandoost, an Iranian filmmaker, has been sentenced to three years in prison for charges related to national security and propaganda against the state, stemming…
The Number of Detainees in Gilan Cities Increases to Thirteen
The number of detainees in Gilan province has risen to 13, with arrests primarily targeting civil and women's rights activists ahead of the anniversary of…
Claim by the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic: The detainees in Gilan intended to carry out 'subversive actions'
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence claims that recent detainees in Gilan were trained abroad to conduct subversive actions in Iran. The number of arrests, particularly…
Nazila Maroufian Released on Bail: 'Do Not Accept Slavery, You Deserve the Best'
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist arrested for interviewing Mahsa Amini's father, was released on bail and publicly defied Iran's hijab law by posting a picture without…
Arrest of Two Student Sisters in Sanandaj; Charges Unclear
Two student sisters were arrested in Sanandaj by government forces without a judicial warrant, and their charges and fate are currently unknown. This incident highlights…
Dozens of Job Seekers Arrested in Takab Transferred to Security Detention Centers in Urmia
Dozens of job seekers in Takab were arrested and transferred to security detention centers following protests against local unemployment related to the Agh Dareh gold…