January 2018
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,…
New Report from the Detention Follow-up Committee on 'Severe Beatings' in Prisons
A new report from the Detention Follow-up Committee reveals severe beatings and mistreatment of detainees following the December protests in Iran, including the death of…
Motahari Calls for Investigation into 'Suicides' of Prisoners in Iranian Prisons
Ali Motahari, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has called for an investigation into the reported suicides of prisoners amid ongoing protests in Iran. He emphasized…
Mahmoud Sadqi: Instead of Threats, Allow Representatives to Visit Prisons
Mahmoud Sadqi, a Tehran parliament member, criticized the Prisons Organization for threatening legal action instead of allowing prison visits amid allegations of forced medication of…
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…