January 2019
January 9, 2019
The Case of Ismail Bakhtiari: From 'We Cannot Intervene' to 'The System Has the Right to Complain'
Ismail Bakhtiari, a worker representative, was arrested during protests for unpaid wages and reported severe torture during his detention. The Iranian government has denied these…
January 8, 2019
Rouhani's Order to Investigate 'Allegations of Violence Against' Bakhtiari; Judicial Delegation's Visit to Khuzestan
The Iranian judiciary has formed a special committee to investigate allegations of torture against Ismail Bakhtiari, a labor activist, following his public claims of abuse…
January 7, 2019
Iran's Judiciary Chief Orders Investigation into Ismail Bakhtiari's Alleged Torture
Iran's judiciary chief has ordered an investigation into the alleged torture of Ismail Bakhtiari, a labor activist, following his claims of abuse during detention. This…