December 2023
Embassy of the Islamic Republic in Madrid: Spanish citizen detained in Iran has been released
Santiago Sánchez Cogedor, a Spanish tourist detained in Iran during protests following Mahsa Amini's death, has been released. His arrest coincided with significant unrest in…
Another Protester’s Case Sent to 'Execution Branch'; Mojahid Korkori at 'Risk of Execution'
Mojahid Korkori, a protester sentenced to death in Iran, has had his case sent to the execution branch, raising concerns about his imminent execution. His…
Hrana: Reza Aghdasi, imprisoned labor activist, has been denied medical care
Reza Aghdasi, a deaf labor activist and veteran, is being denied medical care in Evin prison despite suffering from multiple illnesses. He faces serious charges…
Exclusive: 10 Days of Uncertainty for Yekta Fahendaj Saadi After Arrest in Shiraz
Yekta Fahendaj Saadi, a Baha'i citizen, has been detained in Shiraz for 10 days without contact with her family, raising concerns about her health. Her…
Temporary Release on Bail; 'Spreading Falsehoods' Charge Against Maryam Shekarani Following Reposting of Armita Garavand News
Maryam Shekarani, a journalist, has been temporarily released on bail while facing charges of 'spreading falsehoods' related to her comments on Armita Garavand. The charge…
Concerns Over Zeynab Jalalian's Health in Yazd Prison; This Political Prisoner is Deprived of Medical Care
Zeynab Jalalian, a political prisoner in Yazd, is facing severe health issues and has been denied medical care, raising concerns about her vision and overall…
Amnesty International Warns: Ahmadreza Jalali at Risk of 'Retaliatory Execution'
Amnesty International has raised alarms about the imminent execution of Ahmadreza Jalali, a Swedish-Iranian physician, as a potential retaliatory act by Iranian authorities following the…
Amnesty International Warns of Imminent Execution of Five Detained Protesters in Iran
Amnesty International has warned of the imminent execution of five protesters detained during the 2022 protests in Iran, citing severe human rights violations including torture…
One-Year Sentence for Samaneh Asghari, Child Rights Activist
Samaneh Asghari, a child rights activist, has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. This follows her previous arrest during…
Sajad Imannejad, a detainee from the nationwide protests, sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay blood money
Sajad Imannejad, a detainee from the 2022 protests in Iran, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay over 2.7 billion…
Continued Opposition from Officials Against Medical Leave for Manoochehr Bakhtiari; The Health Condition of This Grieving Father is Critical
Manoochehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father of a protester killed in 2019, is being denied medical leave despite serious health issues. His wife reports…
Elnaaz Mohammadi Announces Her 'Forced Resignation' from Ham-Mihan Newspaper
Elnaaz Mohammadi, sister of imprisoned journalist Elahe Mohammadi, announced her forced resignation from Ham-Mihan newspaper, citing respect for her sister's imprisonment. Elahe and her colleague…
Exclusive | 17 Days of Hunger Strike by Zohreh Sarv; Sit-in by Several Political Prisoners in the Office of the Head of Women's Ward at Evin Prison
Zohreh Sarv, a political prisoner, has been on a hunger strike for 17 days protesting against her continued imprisonment and lack of medical treatment. Her…
Hadi Gholizadeh, Political Activist, Arrested
Hadi Gholizadeh, a political activist, was arrested during a funeral in Tabriz. His arrest follows a series of detentions of activists in Azerbaijan, raising concerns…
Exclusive | 13 Days of Hunger Strike and Deteriorating Health of Zohreh Sarv; Prison Officials Threaten to Cut Phone Access
Zohreh Sarv, a political prisoner in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for 13 days in protest against ongoing legal harassment and denial of…
The Endless Hostility of the Islamic Republic Towards People's Joy; Uncertain Status of 12 Detainees in Rasht
Twelve individuals were arrested in Rasht for expressing joy through dancing in public, leading to widespread condemnation on social media. The police justified the arrests…
"I Was Brutally Raped"; Amnesty International Report on "Sexual Assault" of Detainees by Islamic Republic Forces
Amnesty International's report reveals widespread sexual violence against detainees by Iranian government forces during the 2022 protests, including assaults on women, men, and children. The…
Zahra Sarv's Hunger Strike Enters Eleventh Day; Informed Source to VOA: Protests Against Ongoing Case Fabrication
Zahra Sarv has been on a hunger strike for eleven days to protest against ongoing case fabrication and neglect of her health by prison authorities.…
Knife Attack on Yasouji Nurse, Nurses Protest at Medical University Campus
A Yasouji nurse was severely injured in a knife attack by a patient's companion, prompting protests from healthcare staff over unsafe hospital conditions. The incident…
Hengaw: At Least 122 Prisoners Executed in Iranian Prisons Last Month
Hengaw reports that at least 122 prisoners were executed in Iran last month, a significant increase from October. The report highlights that many of those…