August 2018
Legal Grounds for New Charges Against Nasrin Sotoudeh from a Lawyer's Perspective
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, faces new charges after starting a hunger strike in prison, including attempting to protest and advocating for…
New Charges Against Nasrin Sotoudeh: 'Assisting in the Formation of a Home Church'
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, faces new charges including assisting in the formation of a home church and attempting to hold a…
Nasrin Sotoudeh Goes on Hunger Strike in Protest of Her Detention
Nasrin Sotoudeh, an imprisoned lawyer, has begun a hunger strike to protest her detention and the judicial pressures on her family. Her husband revealed that…
News Digest for Saturday, September 3
On September 3, 2018, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed the nation about the difficult conditions facing Iran, while Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed expectations…
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Farhad Mithaemi and the Abolition of Mandatory Hijab
Amnesty International has called for the release of Farhad Mithaemi, who was arrested for protesting against mandatory hijab laws in Iran. His mother has reported…
60 European Parliament Members Call for Unconditional Release of Nasrin Sotoudeh
60 members of the European Parliament have called for the unconditional release of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, who has…
News Digest for Tuesday, August 30
On August 30, 2018, Iran's judiciary issued a directive for handling economic disruptors, while the US threatened increased economic pressure on Russia. Additionally, electricity exports…
Raid by Intelligence Ministry Agents on Nasrin Sotoudeh's Home
Agents from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence raided the home of human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh, searching for a specific badge and turning the house upside…
News Summary for Tuesday, August 23
The Basij Organization in Iran is set to disclose the names of economic offenders, while significant buyers of coins have been identified amid rising import…
From Prison and Whipping Sentences for Mohammad Najafi to Extension of Nasrin Sotoudeh's Detention
Mohammad Najafi and 10 civil activists have been sentenced to prison and lashes for participating in 2017 protests, while Nasrin Sotoudeh's detention has been extended…