August 2023
Prediction by a Member of Parliament: The Hijab Law Will Be Implemented from October
A member of the Iranian Parliament announced that the controversial Hijab and Chastity law will be implemented starting in October, despite previous denials from other…
Ambiguity Surrounds the Status of the 'Chastity and Hijab' Bill; Guardian Council: It Seems the Committee's Review Has Not Yet Concluded
The status of the 'Chastity and Hijab' bill remains unclear as the Guardian Council states that the parliamentary committee has not completed its review. Conflicting…
Prison, Exile, and Virtual Activity Ban; Majid Tavakoli's Sentence Confirmed by Appeals Court
Majid Tavakoli, a political activist in Iran, has had his prison sentence confirmed by an appeals court, which includes a total of 6 years in…
Pardon of Several Democracy Activists by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Egypt
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi pardoned Ahmed Douma and other political prisoners in Egypt, amidst ongoing human rights concerns and economic challenges. Douma, a key figure in…
Kareem Bagheri's Restaurant Closed for 'Not Observing Mandatory Hijab'
Kareem Bagheri's restaurant was shut down for not adhering to hijab regulations, reflecting a broader crackdown on athletes who supported protests against the Iranian government.…
Molavi Abdolhamid: The country's problems cannot be solved by issuing death sentences
Molavi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian government's approach to solving the country's problems, emphasizing the need for dialogue and proper planning rather than repression. He highlighted…
Masoumeh Soleimani, Wrestling Champion, Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Masoumeh Soleimani, a 36-year-old wrestling champion, has been sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly inciting violence online, following her public support for a…
The Death Toll from the Building Collapse in Tehran Reaches Four, Two Victims Were Police Officers
A building collapse in southern Tehran during a crackdown on illegal construction resulted in four deaths, including two police officers. The incident highlights the ongoing…
Dozens of Job Seekers Arrested in Takab Transferred to Security Detention Centers in Urmia
Dozens of job seekers in Takab were arrested and transferred to security detention centers following protests against local unemployment related to the Agh Dareh gold…