February 2024
Strange Silence of Iranian Intelligence Agencies Regarding the Disappearance of 13-Year-Old Aida Moradbehrouzi, Daughter of Two Civil Activists
Aida Moradbehrouzi and Hasti Mohammadi, two 13-year-old girls, disappeared while walking to school in Iran a month ago, and their families have received no information…
Judiciary: Punishment for Violating Mandatory Hijab is 'Final and Non-Appealable'; Sina Yousefi: It's an Extralegal Interpretation of the Law
The Iranian Judiciary has declared that punishments for violating mandatory hijab are final and non-appealable, which legal expert Sina Yousefi argues is an extralegal interpretation…
Sina Yousefi, Lawyer, Analyzes the Advisory Opinion of the Legal Department of the Judiciary Regarding Cases Related to Mandatory Hijab
Sina Yousefi critiques the judiciary's use of extralegal interpretations to enforce mandatory hijab laws amid the absence of a finalized law. This raises concerns about…
The 'Koocha' Festival of Bushehr Residents Canceled Due to 'Governmental Pressure'; Closing Ceremony Abolished
The Koocha music festival in Bushehr was abruptly canceled, with organizers suggesting governmental pressure as a likely reason. The event had gained attention for its…
Release of Seized Vehicles During Government and Religious Occasions; A Lawyer in Iran: 'You Were Wrong' to Seize Them
As elections approach, Iranian officials have reportedly eased enforcement of compulsory hijab laws, including releasing seized vehicles. Lawyer Mohsen Barahani criticized this as a contradiction,…
Prominent Iranian Actress Pardis Afkari Passes Away Due to Cancer
Prominent Iranian actress Pardis Afkari has died at the age of 60 due to advanced liver cancer. Her husband confirmed her death and criticized the…
Opponents of the Afghan Regime to Doha Meeting: Do Not Negotiate with the Taliban in the Absence of the People
Opponents of the Taliban have issued a statement urging the UN not to negotiate with the group without the presence of the Afghan people. They…
Continued Wave of Widespread Arrests in Iran; Hassan Nayeb Hashem: A Sign of Government Fear
The Iranian government continues to arrest political and civil activists, particularly targeting women's rights advocates and opponents of mandatory hijab. Dr. Hassan Nayeb Hashem highlights…
Exclusive; Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Suri Babaei Ghegini Granted Leave After Signing a Commitment
Suri Babaei Ghegini, a political prisoner in Iran, was granted a 10-day leave after her daughter Aida Morad Behrouzi went missing for 13 days. Judicial…
Manijeh Hekmat: In this 'bitter and dark era,' I did not succumb to humiliation for the sake of daily life and I will not do so.
Manijeh Hekmat, an Iranian filmmaker, expressed her refusal to accept humiliation in a dark era for the arts in Iran, following the closing ceremony of…
Exclusive | Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Prosecutor's Pressure on Soori Babaei: 'Freedom with Ankle Brace' in Exchange for Regret
Aida Morad Behrouzi, the daughter of political prisoner Soori Babaei, has been missing for over a week after leaving for school. The prosecutor has pressured…
The 'Third Publishing' Branch in Tehran Unsealed
The 'Third Publishing' bookstore in Tehran was unsealed after a 48-hour closure due to alleged violations of mandatory hijab laws. This incident reflects ongoing tensions…
The U.S. is Considering Consular Presence in Afghanistan Without Recognizing the Taliban Government
The U.S. is considering a limited consular presence in Afghanistan without recognizing the Taliban government, reflecting a potential shift in policy aimed at achieving security…