February 2018
Increase in Prison Population Due to Judges' Preference for Imprisonment and Temporary Detention
A parliamentary member reported a 4.5% increase in Iran's prison population and temporary detentions, attributing it to judges' preference for imprisonment despite directives aimed at…
Iran's Cabinet to Soon Review 'Comprehensive Election Bill'
Iran's Interior Ministry announced that a comprehensive election bill has been approved and will soon be reviewed by the cabinet. This bill aims to unify…
Nearly 15,000 Cases of Spousal Abuse Reported in the First Half of This Year
In the first half of this year, Iran reported nearly 15,000 cases of spousal abuse, highlighting a significant issue of domestic violence in the country.…
From Conflict with Dervishes to the Nightmare of a Fall
This week, clashes occurred between Gonabadi dervishes and security forces, leading to discussions about violence and its implications. Other topics included the Berlin Film Festival,…
Risk of Tehran Citizens Contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The Iranian Parliament's Environmental Protection Committee warns of a potential outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Tehran following the death of migratory birds. Officials…
Annual Report by Freedom House on the Status of Freedom in Iran
Freedom House's annual report reveals that Iran remains a non-free country with significant restrictions on political rights and civil liberties. The report highlights the lack…
Visitor Representative from Evin: There is No Video of Sina Ghanbari's Suicide
A visiting Iranian parliament representative stated that the video purportedly showing the suicide of Sina Ghanbari, a detained protester, does not actually depict a suicide.…