January 2019
Mahdi Come, Mahdi Come, Iran Should Not Become Venezuela
The article features a humorous and critical dialogue involving Iran's leader discussing various topics, including the current political situation in Venezuela, the national football team's…
Amnesty International: Ghalean and Bakhshi at Risk of Torture and Further Mistreatment
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the renewed arrests of activists Sepideh Ghalean and Ismail Bakhshi, who are at risk of torture following their detention…
Prosecutor of Dezful: Ismail Bakhshi Arrested by Court Order
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, was arrested by Iranian authorities under controversial circumstances, with conflicting reports about the nature of his arrest. The Haft Tappeh…
The Father of Sepideh Gholian: They Did Not Show the Arrest Warrant and They Beat Us
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, was re-arrested along with her brother after a controversial television program aired their confessions regarding labor protests. Their father claims…
Report of February 2019
In February 2019, Iranian labor organizations demanded a minimum wage of seven million tomans due to rising living costs and widespread poverty. Protests and gatherings…
Ismail Bakhshi Arrested Again After Broadcast of 'Confessions' on Television
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, was arrested again shortly after state television aired his and Sepideh Gholian's 'confessions,' which they claim were obtained under torture.…
Why Was the Report 'Burnt Design' Broadcast?
The Iranian television report 'Burnt Design' discusses the torture of labor activist Ismail Bakhshi, raising questions about the government's motives for reviving discussions on the…
Asal Mohammadi: I am willing to testify about the conditions of Sepideh Gholian and Ismail Bakhshi in prison
Asal Mohammadi, a student activist, is willing to testify about the torture of Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian in prison. Both activists have reported severe…
Pressure on Ismail Bakhshi to Deny His Statements About Torture
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, is reportedly under pressure to deny his allegations of torture while in custody. His lawyer claims that security forces are…
Ismail Bakhshi's Account of Torture and Detention; "The Minister of Intelligence Must Be Accountable"
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, has publicly detailed his torture and detention conditions, demanding accountability from the Minister of Intelligence. He reported severe physical and…