May 2024
Zohreh Dadras, Civil Activist Sentenced to Imprisonment, Reports Pressure and Torture During Detention
Zohreh Dadras, a civil rights activist in Iran, reported severe mistreatment during her detention, including solitary confinement and threats. She, along with several other activists,…
Over 60 Years of Prison Sentences for Gilan Activists Confirmed 'Without Court Proceedings'
The Appeals Court in Rasht confirmed over 60 years of prison sentences for women's rights and political activists in Gilan without proper court proceedings. The…
Mohammad Rasoulof in Germany: My Mission is to Describe the Situation Iranians are Trapped In
Mohammad Rasoulof, a prominent Iranian filmmaker, has secretly left Iran for Germany amid threats of imprisonment from the Islamic Republic. He aims to continue his…
International Coalition of Filmmakers at Risk Expresses Solidarity with Mohammad Rasoulof
The International Coalition of Filmmakers at Risk has expressed solidarity with Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, who was sentenced to eight years in prison by the…
Mohammad Rasoulof After Leaving Iran: From Today, I Am Residing in 'Cultural Iran' and I Am Alive to Tell the Story
Prominent Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has secretly left Iran after an eight-year prison sentence was upheld against him. He expressed gratitude to those who helped…
Minister of Culture Threatens to 'Confront' Underground Film Production and Distribution in Iran
The Iranian Minister of Culture has threatened legal action against underground film production, citing harm to the cinematic community, particularly in light of Mohammad Rasoulof's…
Iranian Activist Teachers React to Mohammad Rasoulof's Sentencing: Cancel This 'Medieval and Oppressive' Ruling
Activist teachers in Iran condemned the 8-year prison sentence and other penalties against filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, calling for the ruling's cancellation. They highlighted his contributions…
Iranian Writers Association Calls for 'Immediate and Unconditional' Cancellation of Mohammad Rasoulof's Sentencing
The Iranian Writers Association has condemned the eight-year prison sentence and other penalties imposed on filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, calling for their immediate cancellation. This case…
Hundreds of Activists Demand Unconditional Release of Anisha Asadollahi and Keyvan Mohtadi
Over 700 activists are demanding the unconditional release of Keyvan Mohtadi and Anisha Asadollahi, who were arrested after meeting with French citizens in Iran. They…