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June 2023

June 26, 2023

Fatemeh Sepehri: The Islamic Republic has exploited the 'blood of martyrs' for 45 years

Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner and activist, criticized the Iranian regime for exploiting the sacrifices of martyrs while she remains imprisoned for her efforts to…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 26, 2023
June 22, 2023

Research Report: Examination of Arrests and Imprisonment on Political Charges in Iran

A recent report by Open Data Iran reveals significant issues regarding political arrests in Iran, estimating that 47% of surveyed individuals have been detained for…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 22, 2023
June 10, 2023

PEN America Calls for Immediate Release of Iranian Cartoonist Atena Farghadani

PEN America has condemned the arrest of Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and called for her immediate release following her detention for a satirical cartoon. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 10, 2023
June 9, 2023

Athena Farghadani Refuses Bail and is Transferred to Prison; 'I Have Committed No Crime'

Athena Farghadani, a prominent Iranian artist and activist, refused bail and was transferred to prison, asserting her innocence and the illegality of her charges. Her…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 9, 2023
June 8, 2023

Threats of the Islamic Republic in Latin America; Marco Rubio: What is Biden's strategy?

Marco Rubio questions Biden's strategy against Iran's expanding influence in Latin America as President Ebrahim Raisi prepares for a trip to Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 8, 2023
June 7, 2023

Athena Farghadani, Painter, Cartoonist, and Former Political Prisoner Arrested

Athena Farghadani, a painter and cartoonist previously imprisoned for her activism, was arrested again without clear reasons. Her arrest comes amid a crackdown on dissent…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 7, 2023
June 6, 2023

Prison Official Prevents 10 Political Prisoners from Meeting Their Families

Colonel Mahmoudi, the head of Ward 4 in Evin Prison, has unlawfully prevented over ten political prisoners from meeting their families, leading to protests among…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jun 6, 2023
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