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July 2023

July 28, 2023

Qazvin Prosecutor Sentences Mother of a Journalist to 'Free Service'

The mother of journalist Mustafa Jafari was sentenced to six months of free service for allegedly disrupting court order while trying to secure her son's…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 28, 2023
July 24, 2023

Revolutionary Court of Mashhad Insists on Death Sentence for Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani Despite Supreme Court Arguments

The Revolutionary Court of Mashhad has reaffirmed the death sentence for Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani, an Iranian boxing champion, despite arguments from the Supreme Court…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 24, 2023

Worsening Illness of Fatemeh Sepahri; Prison Supervising Judge Prevents Timely Medical Transfer

Fatemeh Sepahri's health has deteriorated in prison, with her brother alleging that a supervising judge is preventing her from receiving timely medical treatment. He relayed…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 24, 2023
July 21, 2023

Risk of Execution for Mohammad Javad Vafaee; Dozens of Human Rights Activists Call for Immediate Halt to Executions in Iran

Human rights activists are calling for the immediate halt of executions in Iran, particularly concerning Mohammad Javad Vafaee, a political prisoner who faces execution after…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 21, 2023
July 19, 2023

The Court Hearing for Sepideh Gholian Canceled Due to Her 'Non-Compliance with the Law'

The court hearing for political activist Sepideh Gholian was canceled due to her alleged non-compliance with regulations, speculated to be related to her refusal to…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 19, 2023

Leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany: The German government must make more efforts to free 'Sharmhad'

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, calls for increased pressure on Iran to free Jamshid Sharmhad, a dual national sentenced to death. Sharmhad's…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 19, 2023
July 14, 2023

Statement by 100 Activists Condemning the Deaths of Kurdish Political Prisoners

One hundred activists condemned the deaths of two Kurdish political prisoners, Peyman Golvani and Moussa Esmaeili, calling for accountability from authorities. They allege that these…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 14, 2023

Silent March in Zahedan; Abdulhamid: Our Path is Moderation and Balance

In Zahedan, Molavi Abdulhamid condemned a recent police station attack and called for dialogue as a solution to national issues, emphasizing moderation and the importance…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 14, 2023

Internet Cut in Zahedan Ahead of 'Protest Friday'

Internet services were disrupted in Zahedan ahead of planned protests, with security forces intensifying arrests of relatives of the Sunni prayer leader Molavi Abdulhamid and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 14, 2023
July 13, 2023

Condemnation of an Activist to 16 Years in Prison and Summary Writing of Two Books on Azerbaijan

Mahmoud Ojaqlu, an Azerbaijani civil activist, was sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court, with five years enforceable. This case highlights…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 13, 2023

Judiciary Claims: Bruises on 'Payman Golvani's' Body Resulted from Severe Psychological and Physical Distress

Payman Golvani, a young Kurdish political activist, reportedly died under suspicious circumstances after being arrested on fraud charges. His family alleges torture marks on his…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 13, 2023
July 11, 2023

US State Department Calls for Immediate Release of 'All Political Prisoners' in Iran

The US State Department condemned the prison sentence of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, calling it unjust and a violation of human rights. They demand his…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 11, 2023

Sepideh Gholian Sentenced to Two Years in Prison and Additional Penalties

Sepideh Gholian, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to two years in prison and additional restrictions on her rights in Iran. This case highlights…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 11, 2023
July 7, 2023

Molavi Abdolhamid: French Police Did Not Blind Any Protester or Kill Anyone

Molavi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian government's treatment of protesters, emphasizing the right to protest and condemning the use of violence against them. He also highlighted…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 7, 2023
July 6, 2023

Fatemeh Sepehri's Brother Addresses UN Fact-Finding Committee: Ask the Iranian Government What the Charges Against My Sister Are

Fatemeh Sepehri's brother has called on the UN to investigate the charges against her, highlighting her severe health issues and lack of medical care in…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Jul 6, 2023
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