October 2023
Nasrin Sotoudeh Calls for Immediate Release of Tomaj Salehi and All Political Prisoners
Nasrin Sotoudeh has called for the immediate release of jailed rapper Tomaj Salehi and all political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the oppressive conditions faced by…
Continued Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Families of Protesters; Extension of Detention for Fatemeh Sepehri's Brothers
The Iranian judiciary has extended the detention of Mohammad Hossein and Hossein Sepehri, brothers of political prisoner Fatemeh Sepehri, who has been imprisoned for over…
Taraneh Alidoosti: I Will Not Wear the Cloth That Killed My Sisters for Your Films
Taraneh Alidoosti has publicly condemned the Iranian government's ban on actresses opposing mandatory hijab, stating she will not wear the hijab that symbolizes oppression. The…
Continued Security Clashes in Zahedan; One Teacher from Makki Mosque Arrested
Security forces in Zahedan arrested Akbar Bidel, a teacher at Makki Mosque, during a crackdown on protests following Friday prayers. This incident is part of…
A Human Rights Organization: At Least 5 Children and Adolescents Among the Detainees in Zahedan
On October 20, 2023, at least 24 people were detained during protests in Zahedan, including five minors. The arrests were carried out by security forces…
Tomaj Salehi, Imprisoned Singer, Wins Index on Censorship Award
Tomaj Salehi, an imprisoned rapper, has won the Index on Censorship's annual Freedom of Expression Award for his artistic support of Iranian protesters. His relative…
Continued Protest Fridays in Zahedan; Government Forces Attacked Protesters
Protests continue in Zahedan, Iran, as security forces violently confront demonstrators after Friday prayers at Makki Mosque. Protesters chant anti-regime slogans despite heavy military presence…
Zahra Rahnavard's Reaction to the Murder of Mehrjouei and Mohammadi-Far: I Hope This Time the Killer Does Not Escape Justice
Zahra Rahnavard condemned the murders of filmmaker Dariush Mehrjouei and his wife Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, linking them to a history of political violence against intellectuals in…
Continued Protests by Official Employees at the Aghajari Oil and Gas Exploitation Company
Official employees at the Aghajari Oil and Gas Exploitation Company protested against management's neglect of their demands, including salary caps and retirement benefits. This marks…
After the 'Contract Termination' Incident with Persepolis, Yahya Gol Mohammadi Left Iran
Yahya Gol Mohammadi, the head coach of Persepolis, has reportedly left Iran amid disputes over unpaid wages and contract termination. While club officials deny his…
Attila Pessiani, Renowned Iranian Actor, Passes Away
Attila Pessiani, a celebrated Iranian actor known for his work in cinema, theater, and television, died at 66 in France after battling cancer. His passing…
Shirin Ebadi Calls for Immediate Release of Imprisoned Lawyer Mohammad Najafi
Shirin Ebadi has called for the immediate release of imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi, criticizing the Iranian government's actions against him and other independent lawyers. Najafi…