September 2023
Anniversary of 'Bloody Friday in Zahedan'; Merchants Strike in Sistan and Baluchestan
On the anniversary of 'Bloody Friday' in Zahedan, protests and strikes occurred in various cities of Sistan and Baluchestan, with citizens demanding justice and confronting…
Human Rights Sources: Increase in Number of Detainees on the Anniversary of 'Bloody Friday' in Zahedan
On the anniversary of the 'Bloody Friday' events in Zahedan, protests erupted leading to at least 51 arrests and numerous injuries, including children. Government forces…
Sister of Imprisoned Journalist Elahe Mohammadi: It Has Been Exactly One Year Since Our Hands Were Separated
Elahe Mohammadi's sister marked one year since her imprisonment, highlighting the ongoing detention of both Elahe and Niloufar Hamedi, who were arrested for covering Mahsa…
Hashim Khwastaar, Imprisoned Teacher, Re-Trialed
Hashim Khwastaar, a 70-year-old imprisoned teacher and civil activist, was tried again on charges of spreading falsehoods. He has been in prison for four years…
Teacher Abolfazl Adinehzadeh Released on 'One Billion Toman' Bail
Abolfazl Adinehzadeh's teacher, Mehdi Sheibani, was released on bail after being arrested for commemorating the teenager's birthday. Abolfazl was killed during protests last year, highlighting…
Spokesperson of Teachers' Union in Tehran Once Again 'Redeemed' and 'Dismissed'
Mohammad Habibi, spokesperson for the Teachers' Union of Tehran, has been dismissed for the third time, permanently losing his teaching position. He has been a…
Portering on the Death Line; 85 Porters Killed or Injured in Six Months
In the first half of 2023, 85 porters were reported killed or injured in Iran's border provinces, primarily due to military gunfire. The situation highlights…
Continued Detention of Protesters in Iran; Yaser Rahmani-Rad and Zeynab Kazemi Arrested Again
Yaser Rahmani-Rad and Zeynab Kazemi have been arrested again amid increasing government pressure on protesters and their families in Iran. This crackdown coincides with the…
Re-arrest of Khalid Pirzadeh, Political Activist, and His Transfer to an Unknown Location
Khalid Pirzadeh, a former political prisoner and bodybuilding champion, was re-arrested in Ahvaz and transferred to an unknown location. His previous imprisonment was marked by…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Exclusive; Javid Rahman: A Very 'Disastrous' Year for Human Rights Violations
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, UN Special Rapporteur Javid Rahman criticized Iran's human rights record, highlighting a year of severe violations. The US…
24 Social Media Activists Arrested in Gilan on Charges of 'Inciting Public Disorder'
24 social media activists were arrested in Gilan, Iran, on charges of inciting public disorder. The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on dissent, with…
Hrana: 292 Protesters and Civil Activists Arrested in Iran Over the Past 50 Days
In the past 50 days, Iranian authorities have arrested at least 292 protesters and civil activists as part of a strategy to prevent unrest on…
Preventing Another Baha'i from Studying in Iran; Organization for Educational Testing: 'Your File is Under Review'
Adib Vali, a Baha'i student in Iran, has been denied university registration despite passing the entrance exam, with officials citing his file is 'under review.'…
Iran Human Rights Organization: 200 Women Executed Since 2010
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that 200 women have been executed in Iran since 2010, with the latest execution of Mahboubeh Roshan Del occurring…
Younes Azadbar, Labor Activist in Gilan, Charged with 'Moharebeh'
Younes Azadbar, a labor activist in Gilan, has been charged with serious offenses including 'Moharebeh' without legal representation. His case highlights the increasing repression of…