March 2018
Mohammad Thalath, Gonabadi Dervish Accused of Murder, Sentenced to Death
Mohammad Thalath, a Gonabadi dervish, has been sentenced to death for allegedly killing three police officers during clashes in Tehran. The case has drawn attention…
175 Indictments Issued for Detainees of December Protests
The Tehran prosecutor announced 175 indictments against detainees from the December protests, which resulted in significant casualties and unrest across 41 cities. The protests began…
Human Rights Defenders: End the Harassment of Families of the Deceased in Iranian Prisons
Four human rights organizations have called on Iranian authorities to stop harassing families of individuals who died under suspicious circumstances in prisons. They demand access…
Leader of Gonabadi Dervishes Confirms His 'House Arrest'
Nur Ali Tabandeh, leader of the Gonabadi Dervishes, confirmed his house arrest and expressed hope for its lifting by the Persian New Year. The situation…
U.S. State Department's Reaction to the Death of Mohammad Raji in Prison
The U.S. State Department expressed concern over the death of Mohammad Raji, a Gonabadi dervish, while in custody in Iran, calling for the release of…
Police Threaten to Bury Mohammad Raji at Night; Family Refuses
The family of Mohammad Raji, a Gonabadi dervish who died in custody, reported that police threatened them to bury his body at night, which they…
Tehran Prosecutor Denies Death of Mohammad Raji in Police Custody
Tehran prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi denied reports of Mohammad Raji's death in police custody, which his daughter confirmed was due to severe beatings during interrogation.…
Mohammad Raji, a Gonabadi Dervish, Dies During Detention
Mohammad Raji, a detained Gonabadi Dervish, died during his detention, allegedly due to severe beatings by law enforcement. His family was not informed of his…