September 2024
At least 21 people executed in Adelabad prison in Shiraz in recent days
In recent days, at least 21 individuals were executed in Adelabad prison in Shiraz, including a child offender and Afghan nationals. This surge in executions…
Mehdi Mahmoudian Sentenced to Prison for Reporting Bedbug Infestation in Evin Prison
Mehdi Mahmoudian has been sentenced to prison for reporting on bedbugs in Evin Prison, which he claims has caused distress among inmates. His sentence follows…
Mahdi Mahmoudian Sentenced to Imprisonment for Reporting Bedbug Presence in Evin
Mahdi Mahmoudian has been sentenced to eight months in prison for reporting the presence of bedbugs in Evin prison, which he claims was a response…
UN Special Rapporteur: Repression in Russia has intensified since the attack on Ukraine
The UN Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova reports that repression in Russia has intensified since the invasion of Ukraine, with over 1,300 political prisoners facing severe…
Over 45 Women Prisoners in Evin Go on Hunger Strike Concurrent with Pezeshkian's Presence in New York
Over 45 women political prisoners in Evin Prison have gone on hunger strike demanding an end to the execution of political prisoners, coinciding with Iranian…
Faezeh Hashemi Released from Evin Prison on Conditional Terms
Faezeh Hashemi, a political activist and former MP, was released from Evin Prison on conditional terms after a court ruling. Her recent letter criticizing fellow…
10-Day Maternity Leave for Rezvaneh Ahmadkhanbeigi; Informed Source to VOA: Judiciary's Goal is to Avoid Hospital Costs
Rezvaneh Ahmadkhanbeigi, a political prisoner, has been granted a 10-day maternity leave for childbirth, but must return to prison shortly after. Her husband is also…
Gathering in the Women's Ward of Evin Prison with the Slogan 'Woman, Life, Freedom'
On September 24, female political prisoners in Evin Prison gathered to commemorate the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests, chanting slogans and burning their scarves in protest…
Planned Attack by 'Malicious Prisoners' on Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi in Front of Vakilabad Prison Officials in Mashhad
Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi, a political prisoner in Iran, was attacked by other inmates in a pre-planned assault while prison officials looked on. This incident follows…
Warning from Fatemeh Sepehri's Brother About Her Health Condition in Prison: Severe Pain in Chest and Arms
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner in Iran, is suffering from severe health issues, including chest pain and irregular heartbeats, while being denied proper medical care…
Abdollah Momeni Released from Prison Following Closure of His Case
Abdollah Momeni, a political activist, has been released from prison after the Supreme Court accepted a retrial and reduced his sentence. His imprisonment stemmed from…
Shakila Monfared, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison
Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to an additional seven years and seven months in prison along with lashes for charges…