March 2018
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of 11 Female Dervishes from Qarchak Prison
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of 11 female dervishes detained in Qarchak Prison, highlighting their lack of legal access and poor health…
The Velayat-e Faqih and Historical 'Retribution' Against the Dervishes
The Gonabadi dervishes are facing intensified repression from the Iranian government, which fears their civil disobedience and resistance to religious oppression. Despite the government's claims,…
Iran's Police Chief Describes Gonabadi Dervishes' Sit-in and Gathering as a 'Great Sedition'
Iran's police chief labeled the Gonabadi dervishes' protests as a significant sedition following violent clashes that resulted in deaths and numerous arrests. The protests were…
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…
Prosecution Accuses Mohammad Thalath of 'Organized Attack' by Law Enforcement Officers
Mohammad Thalath, a Gonabadi dervish, is on trial for the alleged murder of three police officers during a confrontation in Tehran. The prosecution claims the…
Mohammad Thalath Denies 'Intentional Killing of Law Enforcement Officers' on Pasdaran Street
Mohammad Thalath, a Gonabadi dervish, is on trial for allegedly killing three police officers by running them over with a bus. He denies the charges,…