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February 2024

February 29, 2024

US: Elections in Iran are not 'free and fair', the world knows that Iran's political system is 'undemocratic and opaque'

The US State Department has declared that the upcoming elections in Iran are not free or fair, reflecting a broader sentiment among the Iranian populace…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 29, 2024

Zeynab Jalalian, Political Prisoner: Stay Home for One Day and Do Not Participate in the Sham Elections

Zeynab Jalalian, a Kurdish political prisoner serving a life sentence in Iran, has called for a boycott of the upcoming elections, labeling them as sham.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 29, 2024

Female Political Prisoners Protest in Support of Narges Mohammadi

Female political prisoners in Evin Prison held a sit-in protest to support Narges Mohammadi, who was denied leave to attend her father's funeral. The protest…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 29, 2024
February 27, 2024

Two Years After Death in Prison; Lawyer of Sasan Niknaf: Court Found Two Doctors of Fashafouyeh Prison Responsible for My Client's Death

Sasan Niknaf, a political prisoner who died in Fashafouyeh Prison, was found to have had his death caused by negligence from prison doctors, who were…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 27, 2024

Kurdistan Human Rights Network: Three prisoners accused of 'spying for Israel' were tortured before execution

Three Kurdish prisoners accused of spying for Israel were tortured before their execution in Iran. Despite claims of potential pardon, they were executed without notice,…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 27, 2024
February 25, 2024

Political Guardian of Majid Khademi Calls for His Immediate Release; German MP: Torture and Execution Have Become Normalized in Iran

Helge Lind, a German MP, is advocating for the immediate release of Iranian political prisoner Majid Khademi, who is suffering from severe health issues and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 25, 2024
February 23, 2024

Ibrahim Firouzi, Christian convert and former political prisoner, dies of 'heart attack'

Ibrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert and former political prisoner in Iran, has died at 38, reportedly from a heart attack, though some consider his death…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 23, 2024

HRANA: Mohammad Hossein Sepehri Remains in Detention Without Clarity

Mohammad Hossein Sepehri has been detained for nearly 150 days without clarity on his status, raising concerns among his family. His brother, Asghar Sepehri, reported…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 23, 2024

Dena Lanjabadi, Civil Activist Arrested in Marivan

Dena Lanjabadi, a Kurdish civil activist and former political prisoner, was arrested in Marivan by Iranian security forces and charged with 'propaganda against the regime.'…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 23, 2024
February 22, 2024

Narges Mansouri, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to 3 Years in a New Case

Narges Mansouri, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 3 years in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime. Her lawyer claims…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 22, 2024
February 20, 2024

Atifeh Chaharmahalian's Case Closed

Atifeh Chaharmahalian, a poet and member of the Iranian Writers' Association, announced that her legal case has been closed after a review with her lawyer.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 20, 2024

Sepideh Gholian: International Communities Must Be the Voice of Civil Society; the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' Movement Will Not Sleep

Sepideh Gholian, a political prisoner, calls on international communities to support civil society in Iran and emphasizes the ongoing 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement. She highlights…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 20, 2024
February 18, 2024

Arrest of a Citizen Following Visit to Family of Executed Kurdish Prisoner Mohammad Faramarzi

Pedram Hosseinpanahi, a Kurdish citizen, was arrested by Iranian security forces while visiting the family of executed political prisoner Mohammad Faramarzi. His arrest raises concerns…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 18, 2024
February 15, 2024

Deteriorating Health of Manouchehr Bakhtiari in Prison Due to Urinary Obstruction and Severe Blood Pressure Drop

Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father of justice-seeker Pouya Bakhtiari, is reported to be in critical health in prison due to urinary obstruction and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 15, 2024

Exclusive | Majid Khademi Suffers from Skin Disease in Prison; Officials Prevent His 'Conditional Pardon'

Majid Khademi, a political prisoner in Behbahan prison, is suffering from a serious skin disease and has received minimal medical attention. Despite being eligible for…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 15, 2024
February 13, 2024

Exclusive; Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Suri Babaei Ghegini Granted Leave After Signing a Commitment

Suri Babaei Ghegini, a political prisoner in Iran, was granted a 10-day leave after her daughter Aida Morad Behrouzi went missing for 13 days. Judicial…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 13, 2024
February 9, 2024

Human Rights Activists in Iran: Judiciary Issued 35 Death Sentences in One Month

The Iranian judiciary has issued 35 death sentences and executed 86 individuals in January 2024, marking a significant increase in executions. The European Parliament has…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 9, 2024
February 8, 2024

Qasem Baadi: Armita Paveer’s Life is in 'Real Danger' Following Dry Hunger Strike

Qasem Baadi has raised concerns about the deteriorating health of Armita Paveer, a student activist on a hunger strike in Tabriz prison. This situation highlights…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 8, 2024

Exclusive | Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Prosecutor's Pressure on Soori Babaei: 'Freedom with Ankle Brace' in Exchange for Regret

Aida Morad Behrouzi, the daughter of political prisoner Soori Babaei, has been missing for over a week after leaving for school. The prosecutor has pressured…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 8, 2024
February 7, 2024

Lawyer of the Victims' Families Emphasizes Deficiencies in the Case: I Am Not Optimistic About the Court's Ruling

Manoush Manouchehri, the lawyer for the families of the victims of Dariush Mehrjui and Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, criticized the court's handling of the case, citing numerous…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 7, 2024
February 4, 2024

Exclusive; Nouri-Zad Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison and His Revelations about the 'Theft' by Mojtaba Khamenei, Qalibaf, and His Son

Mohammad Nouri-Zad, a political prisoner, has been sentenced to an additional 61 months in prison for speaking out against corruption among Iranian officials, specifically naming…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 4, 2024

Mohammad Nourizad from Prison: Mojtaba Khamenei is a Thief

Mohammad Nourizad, a political prisoner, has received a new 61-month prison sentence and refuses to appeal it. He accused prominent figures like Mojtaba Khamenei of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Feb 4, 2024
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