August 2023
Human Rights Activist's Mother Claims She Will Sue Ministry of Intelligence for 'Torture of Her Son'
Zahra Taherkhani, the mother of detained activist Hooman Taheri, announced plans to sue the Ministry of Intelligence for alleged torture of her son during detention.…
Prediction by a Member of Parliament: The Hijab Law Will Be Implemented from October
A member of the Iranian Parliament announced that the controversial Hijab and Chastity law will be implemented starting in October, despite previous denials from other…
Hundreds of Civil Society and Women's Rights Activists Condemn Recent Arrests
Hundreds of civil society and women's rights activists condemned recent arrests in Gilan, calling for the release of detained activists and criticizing the regime's repression…
Ambiguity Surrounds the Status of the 'Chastity and Hijab' Bill; Guardian Council: It Seems the Committee's Review Has Not Yet Concluded
The status of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill remains unclear as the Guardian Council states that the parliamentary committee has not completed its review. Conflicting…
Prison, Exile, and Virtual Activity Ban; Majid Tavakoli's Sentence Confirmed by Appeals Court
Majid Tavakoli, a political activist in Iran, has had his prison sentence confirmed by an appeals court, which includes a total of 6 years in…
Israeli Archaeologists Discover 5,500-Year-Old City Gate
Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 5,500-year-old city gate near Kiryat Gat, believed to be the oldest in Israel, shedding light on early urbanization in the…
Nazila Maroufian, the protesting journalist, re-arrested; Rajanews declares her crime as 'clear norm-breaking'
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist recently released from prison, was re-arrested while trying to retrieve her phone. Rajanews claims her arrest is due to 'clear norm-breaking.'…
Arrest of a 'Baha'i Family'; Ministry of Intelligence Claims Involvement in 'Drug Smuggling and Hoarding'
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence claims to have arrested a Baha'i family involved in drug smuggling and hoarding, linking them to broader issues of drug…
Summoning Hanieh Daemi; "Agents of the Islamic Republic are struggling to prevent the start of protests"
As the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches, Iranian authorities are intensifying threats against families of victims and civil rights activists. Hanieh Daemi was summoned…
The Account of Hadith Najafi's Sister on Her Death; Medical Treatment Was Prevented
Afsoon Najafi, sister of Hadith Najafi, claims that security forces prevented medical treatment for Hadith, who was shot during protests, leading to her death. The…
Warning About Hossein Razagh's Health Status; Transfer Back to Security Hall
Hossein Razagh, a media activist imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been transferred back to a security hall after protesting against the interference of security agencies…
Iranian Writers Association: August 17 is an Important Page in the History of Censorship and Repression in Iran
The Iranian Writers Association commemorated August 17 as a significant date marking the history of censorship and repression in Iran, recalling a failed assassination attempt…
Teachers' Union Activist Summoned; Atakeh Rajabi: I Will Not Go Back on My Path
Atakeh Rajabi, a teachers' union activist, has been summoned to court after being expelled from the Ministry of Education for supporting protests. She remains defiant,…
Discovery of 508 Million-Year-Old Jellyfish Fossils in Western Canada
Paleontologists have discovered a 508 million-year-old jellyfish fossil in British Columbia, potentially the oldest of its kind. This find provides insights into the behavior of…