September 2023
September 17, 2023
Government Pressure on Artists Continues; Leila Naghdipari Arrested and Transferred to Unknown Location
Leila Naghdipari, a prominent Iranian artist, was arrested by government agents and taken to an unknown location, with no clear reason provided. This incident follows…
September 9, 2023
Nazila Maroufian, imprisoned journalist, temporarily released
Nazila Maroufian, an Iranian journalist, was temporarily released from Evin Prison after facing severe treatment and allegations of sexual assault during her detention. Her arrest…
September 1, 2023
US Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council: The Arrest of Mehdi Yarahee is a Violation of Freedom of Expression
Mehdi Yarahee, a critical singer in Iran, was arrested following the release of his song 'Take Off Your Headscarf,' prompting condemnation from US officials who…