September 2023
The Revolutionary Guard's Newspaper Defends Shooting at Protesters During 'Bloody Friday' in Zahedan
The IRGC's newspaper has defended the shooting of protesters during the Bloody Friday incident in Zahedan, claiming that police could have limited their actions if…
Release of Writings by Jawad Rouhi Who Recently Died; Account of His Abuse and Torture
Jawad Rouhi, a protester sentenced to death in Iran, died under suspicious circumstances after being tortured in custody. His writings detailing the abuse he suffered…
Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Protesters; Teacher Arrested for Celebrating the Birthday of Abolfazl Adinehzadeh
Mehdi Sheibani, a teacher, was arrested for celebrating the birthday of Abolfazl Adinehzadeh, a teenager killed in last year's protests. The Iranian government is intensifying…
Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Cyber Activists; 10 More Arrested in Gilan
Ten more individuals have been arrested in Gilan, Iran, on charges of disturbing public opinion as part of a broader crackdown on cyber activists ahead…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Increase in Arrests in Kurdistan and Ardabil
In the lead-up to the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian security forces have arrested several individuals in Kurdistan and Ardabil on charges related to…
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…
Human Rights Watch: The Islamic Republic has intensified the repression of civil society
Human Rights Watch reports that the Islamic Republic is intensifying its repression of civil society ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. The organization…
Human Rights Watch: Taliban Committed 'Crimes Against Humanity' in Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch has accused the Taliban of committing crimes against humanity through gender-based persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan since their takeover in…
Hengaw: 264 People Arrested in Iran by Government Forces in One Month
Hengaw reports that at least 264 individuals were arrested in Iran last month, with significant numbers from minority groups and activists. The arrests coincide with…
The U.S. Calls the Death of Javad Rouhi 'Horrific' and Describes the Islamic Republic's Efforts to 'Instill Fear' Among the People of Iran
Javad Rouhi, a prisoner and protester, died under suspicious circumstances in an Iranian prison, prompting outrage from human rights organizations and the U.S. government. The…
The Body of Javad Rouhi Buried in Kalikan Village of Amol with Security Forces Present
Javad Rouhi, a detainee from last year's protests, was buried in Kalikan village amid government presence, with his family reporting that his body was handed…