February 2024
Continued Suicides of Prisoners in Urmia Prison; A Political Prisoner Ends His Life
A political prisoner named Shahin Goladari committed suicide in Urmia Prison, highlighting ongoing issues of harassment and mistreatment in Iranian prisons. Over 800 prisoners had…
Reza Aghdasi, imprisoned labor activist, deprived of medical care despite 'poor physical condition'
Reza Aghdasi, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran, is suffering from severe health issues and is being denied medical care. He was sentenced to over…
Tehran Appeals Court Confirms Sentences of 5 Political Defendants to Imprisonment and Fines
The Tehran Appeals Court has confirmed sentences for five political defendants, including three family members, totaling twelve years in prison and fines. This case highlights…
HRANA: Mohammad Hossein Sepehri Remains in Detention Without Clarity
Mohammad Hossein Sepehri has been detained for nearly 150 days without clarity on his status, raising concerns among his family. His brother, Asghar Sepehri, reported…
Journalist Fined; Hadi Kasai-Zadeh: 'I Was Imprisoned Next to the Toilet'
Hadi Kasai-Zadeh, a journalist in Iran, has been fined for revealing his inhumane prison conditions. His conviction highlights the ongoing repression of press freedom in…
Arrest of a Citizen Following Visit to Family of Executed Kurdish Prisoner Mohammad Faramarzi
Pedram Hosseinpanahi, a Kurdish citizen, was arrested by Iranian security forces while visiting the family of executed political prisoner Mohammad Faramarzi. His arrest raises concerns…
Increased Pressure on Independent Lawyers; Mohammad Reza Kargar Pishneh Moghaddam Arrested in Karaj
Mohammad Reza Kargar Pishneh Moghaddam, a lawyer known for defending protesters, was arrested in Karaj without clear charges. This incident reflects the increasing pressure on…
A Political Prisoner Sentenced to Two More Years in Prison for Publishing 'Joke with the Leader of the World's Ridiculous'
Abdolrasoul Mortazavi, a political prisoner and veteran, has been sentenced to two additional years in prison for insulting the leadership through an audio file. This…
HRANA: Shahram Namavar, detained Iranian-British citizen, remains in limbo
Shahram Namavar, an Iranian-British citizen, has been detained in Evin Prison for over six months without trial after traveling to Iran to visit his mother.…
A Citizen from Gilan-e Gharb Killed by Mine Explosion in Iran-Iraq Border Area
Iraj Mahmoudi, a citizen from Gilan-e Gharb, died from injuries sustained in a mine explosion from the Iran-Iraq war. This incident highlights the ongoing danger…
Human Rights Activists in Iran: Judiciary Issued 35 Death Sentences in One Month
The Iranian judiciary has issued 35 death sentences and executed 86 individuals in January 2024, marking a significant increase in executions. The European Parliament has…
Continued Uncertainty Regarding the Fate of Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi; Six Months Have Passed Since the Arrest of the Sunni Imam of Rask
Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, the Sunni Imam of Rask, has been detained for six months without contact with his family, raising concerns about his well-being. His…
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…