January 2018
Iran's Interior Minister: Security Forces Acted Tolerantly During Recent Unrest
Iran's Interior Minister praised the security forces for their conduct during recent protests, despite reports of violence and deaths among detainees. Human rights organizations have…
Adverse Weather Conditions Prevent 10 MPs from Visiting Evin Prison
Ten Iranian MPs were scheduled to visit Evin Prison to investigate the conditions of detainees following reports of deaths in custody, but their visit was…
9 Male and 1 Female MP to Visit Evin Prison
Ten members of the Iranian parliament, including nine men and one woman, are scheduled to visit Evin Prison following reports of detainee deaths during recent…
Mahmoud Sadeghi: Saeed Tusi, the 'Quranic Child Abuser,' has been acquitted
Mahmoud Sadeghi announced that Saeed Tusi, a prominent Quran reciter, has been acquitted of child sexual abuse charges, raising concerns about judicial influence. This case…
Human Rights Campaign: Some Iranian Protesters Have Been Charged with 'Death Penalty Offenses'
The Human Rights Campaign in Iran reports that many detainees from January protests face serious charges that could lead to the death penalty. These charges…
Human Rights Campaign: Sepideh Farahan, a detainee from the protests, has no access to a lawyer
Sepideh Farahan, a civil activist and architecture graduate, has been detained without access to legal representation or family contact since her arrest during protests in…
Member of Parliament Reports on 'Case Fabrication' Against Lawyer Related to Deceased Protester from Arak
Mahmoud Sadeghi, an Iranian MP, accused security agencies of fabricating a case against a lawyer who defended Vahid Heydari, a teenager who died in custody,…
Iran's Deputy Interior Minister Identifies 'Three Factors' Behind Recent Protests
Iran's Deputy Interior Minister attributed the recent protests to foreign interference, declining public trust, and rising public expectations due to political competition. He noted that…
Teachers' Union in Tehran Protests Continued Detention of Protesters
The Teachers' Union of Tehran has protested the ongoing detention of protesters, calling for their release amidst a backdrop of widespread civil unrest in Iran.…
Prison Organization Denies 'Forcing' Inmates to Take 'Any Medication'
The Iranian prison organization has denied allegations of forcing inmates to take harmful medications following reports from a parliament member about the death of a…
Concerns Among Representatives About the Number of Deaths; 'The Prison Organization is Responsible for the Lives of Prisoners'
Parvaneh Salahshouri, a Tehran parliament member, expressed growing concerns over the rising number of deaths in Iranian prisons, demanding accountability from the Prison Organization. Despite…
Two Members of Parliament Report Unsuccessful Request to Visit Detention Centers
Two Iranian parliament members reported that their request to visit Evin Prison was unsuccessful, following concerns about the deaths of detainees from recent protests. They…
Latest Death Toll in Protests; Judiciary Spokesman: 25 Killed in the Streets
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the Judiciary spokesman, reported that 25 people were killed during the December 2017 protests, denying military involvement in their deaths. He also…
40 Members of Parliament Call for Investigation into Deaths of Detainees
Over 40 Iranian MPs have called for an independent investigation into the deaths of detainees, citing doubts over official claims of suicide. This follows reports…
The Family of Vahid Heydari Has Been Threatened
The Iranian government has confirmed the deaths of two detainees, Vahid Heydari and Sina Ghanbari, with claims of suicide, despite reports of abuse. Heydari's family…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of All Political Prisoners and Detainees from Recent Protests
The U.S. government has expressed deep concern over the detention of thousands of protesters in Iran and called for their immediate release, highlighting reports of…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Investigation into 'Suicide' Cases in Iranian Prisons
Amnesty International has called for immediate investigations into reported suicides in Iranian prisons following recent protests. The deaths of several detainees, including Sina Qanbari and…
Families of Prisoners Protest Outside Evin Prison Against Widespread Arrests
Families of prisoners protested outside Evin Prison in Tehran, demanding the release of political detainees following widespread arrests during recent protests. The protests were sparked…
3700 People Arrested in Recent Protests in Iran
A total of 3700 individuals have been arrested in recent protests across Iran, with a significant number being students and young people. The arrests have…
Increase in the Number of Protesters Reported to Have Committed Suicide in Prison
The Human Rights Campaign in Iran reports multiple deaths of detainees, including Sina Ghanbari and Vahid Heydari, attributed to suicide by authorities. Concerns are raised…
Simultaneous Coverage of Events Related to Nationwide Protests in Iran
Iranian expatriates in Austria held a gathering to support protests in Iran, while significant political figures in Iran and abroad are responding to the ongoing…
Member of Parliament: There has been no information on the situation of 10 detained students for several days
A member of the Iranian parliament reported that 90 students have been detained, with 10 of them having an unclear status. The detentions are surprising…