July 2023
Three Kurdish Civil Activists Arrested in Sanandaj by Security Agencies
Three Kurdish civil activists were arrested in Sanandaj, Iran, without clear reasons or judicial warrants. The arrests come amid ongoing persecution of ethnic minorities in…
Hengaw: Shoja Hosseinzadeh Forced to Read a 'Repentance Letter'; He Faces Charges of 'Insulting the Prophet'
Shoja Hosseinzadeh, a media activist and manager of Baneh News, faces severe charges including potential execution for 'insulting the Prophet'. He has been detained for…
Hengaw: Government Forces Arrested 16 Residents of Dashti City in Two Months
Sixteen residents of Dashti city have been arrested by government forces in Iran over the past two months, with twelve of them remaining unaccounted for.…
Judiciary Claims: Bruises on 'Payman Golvani's' Body Resulted from Severe Psychological and Physical Distress
Payman Golvani, a young Kurdish political activist, reportedly died under suspicious circumstances after being arrested on fraud charges. His family alleges torture marks on his…
Hengaw Reports Another Kurdish Political Prisoner Dies Under Torture
Hengaw reports the death of Kurdish political activist Peyman Golvani under torture in an Iranian prison, following his arrest for alleged opposition party membership. This…
Hengaw: A Political Prisoner 'Killed Under Torture' by Islamic Republic Agents
Mousa Ismaili, a Kurdish political prisoner, was reportedly killed under torture by Iranian authorities, with his family being informed of his execution without explanation. This…
Hengaw: Nazila Maroufian, Journalist, Arrested Again
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist, was arrested again after being summoned to Evin Court following a raid on her home by security forces. Previously, she had…
Hengaw: At Least 168 People Arrested in Iran Last Month
At least 168 individuals were arrested in Iran last month, with a significant number being Kurdish and Baluch citizens. The report highlights ongoing human rights…