August 2024
Normalization of 'Death in Custody' by Law Enforcement
Mohammad Mir Mousavi died in police custody in Iran, leading to public outrage and claims from police that his death was due to their 'excitement'…
Hengaw Reports New Information on the Murder of Mohammad Mir Mousavi at the Nasrakiade Police Station in Lahijan
Mohammad Mir Mousavi, a 36-year-old man, was reportedly tortured and killed by police forces in Iran after resisting arrest. The incident has raised serious concerns…
Police Acknowledges Unprofessional Behavior and 'Loss of Control' in Death of Mir Mousavi
The Iranian police admitted that unprofessional behavior and loss of control led to the death of Mohammad Mir Mousavi while in custody. Several officers have…
Exclusive | U.S. Concern Over the Condition of Arzu Badri: The Islamic Republic Has Learned Nothing from the Killing of Mahsa Amini
The U.S. government expressed deep concern over the shooting of Arzu Badri by Iranian police for not adhering to the mandatory hijab law, which has…
Uncertainty Surrounds the Fate of 8 Environmental Activists in Gilan-e Gharb; IRGC Attempts to Fabricate Charges Against Them
Eight environmental activists from Gilan-e Gharb have been detained by the IRGC, with their families reporting a lack of information about their whereabouts. The IRGC…
Makhtar Asadi, Kurdish Teachers' Union Activist, Transferred to Evin Prison's Quarantine Ward
Makhtar Asadi, a Kurdish teachers' union activist, has been transferred to Evin Prison's quarantine ward and is on a hunger strike following his arrest. He…
Catalonia Parliament Representative Takes Political Guardianship of Pakhshan Azizi
Ruben Wagensberg, a representative from the Catalonia Parliament, has taken political guardianship of Pakhshan Azizi, an Iranian civil activist sentenced to death. He has requested…
Judiciary Spokesman Calls Reactions to Arzu Badri Case 'Media Manipulation'; Jahangir: 'The Issue is Not Related to Hijab'
Arzu Badri was shot by police in Iran for not adhering to mandatory hijab laws, leading to severe injuries and allegations of media manipulation by…
Continued Government Pressure on Labor Activists in Iran; Mokhtar Asadi, a Teacher from Kurdistan, Arrested
Mokhtar Asadi, a teacher and labor activist in Kurdistan, was arrested after being summoned by the Cyber Police, highlighting ongoing government repression of labor activists…
Interrogation and Threats Against at Least 20 Rural Children and Adolescents in Marivan by IRGC Intelligence
Agents of the IRGC have interrogated and threatened at least 20 children and adolescents in a Kurdish village in Iran, accusing them of opposition propaganda.…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: The Islamic Republic's Violence Against Women is a 'War' Against Them
Arzu Badri, a 31-year-old woman, was shot by Iranian police for not adhering to mandatory hijab laws, leading to severe health complications. The incident has…
Hengaw Reports Sentencing of Five Women Activists from Gilan to Over 20 Years in Prison
Five women activists from Gilan have been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for charges related to conspiracy and propaganda against the regime. This…
Hengaw Reports 347 Prisoners Executed in Iran Since Beginning of 2024
Since the start of 2024, 347 prisoners have been executed in Iran, with a significant rise in arrests of activists and reports of femicide. This…
Human Rights Sources: At Least 20 Prisoners Executed on Wednesday in Qazalhasar Prison, Karaj
At least 20 prisoners were executed in Qazalhasar Prison, Karaj, primarily for non-political crimes, including drug offenses and murder. The executions have sparked protests, particularly…
Amnesty International Condemns the 'Secret and Shocking' Execution of Reza Rasayi by the Islamic Republic
Amnesty International condemned the secret execution of Reza Rasayi, a young protester, by the Iranian government, highlighting human rights abuses and the use of the…
At least 92 Iranian citizens arrested by the Islamic Republic in one month; 22 of them are women
The Hengaw human rights organization reported that the Islamic Republic has arrested at least 92 protesters in one month, including 22 women, primarily in West…