February 2024
Two Years After Death in Prison; Lawyer of Sasan Niknaf: Court Found Two Doctors of Fashafouyeh Prison Responsible for My Client's Death
Sasan Niknaf, a political prisoner who died in Fashafouyeh Prison, was found to have had his death caused by negligence from prison doctors, who were…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate' Release of Abbas Vahidiyan and Provision of Medical Care
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Abbas Vahidiyan, a political activist imprisoned in Iran, who is suffering from serious health issues without…
Ibrahim Firouzi, Christian convert and former political prisoner, dies of 'heart attack'
Ibrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert and former political prisoner in Iran, has died at 38, reportedly from a heart attack, though some consider his death…
Tehran Appeals Court Confirms Sentences of 5 Political Defendants to Imprisonment and Fines
The Tehran Appeals Court has confirmed sentences for five political defendants, including three family members, totaling twelve years in prison and fines. This case highlights…
Dena Lanjabadi, Civil Activist Arrested in Marivan
Dena Lanjabadi, a Kurdish civil activist and former political prisoner, was arrested in Marivan by Iranian security forces and charged with 'propaganda against the regime.'…
Narges Mansouri, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to 3 Years in a New Case
Narges Mansouri, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 3 years in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime. Her lawyer claims…
Arrest of a Citizen Following Visit to Family of Executed Kurdish Prisoner Mohammad Faramarzi
Pedram Hosseinpanahi, a Kurdish citizen, was arrested by Iranian security forces while visiting the family of executed political prisoner Mohammad Faramarzi. His arrest raises concerns…
Pressure on Families Seeking Justice; Mehrdad Bakhtiari to be Tried in Karaj Revolutionary Court
Mehrdad Bakhtiari, uncle of Poya Bakhtiari who was killed during the 2019 protests, is set to face trial in Karaj. The Bakhtiari family has faced…
Exclusive; Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Suri Babaei Ghegini Granted Leave After Signing a Commitment
Suri Babaei Ghegini, a political prisoner in Iran, was granted a 10-day leave after her daughter Aida Morad Behrouzi went missing for 13 days. Judicial…
Three-Year Imprisonment Sentence Issued for Azad Amini, Civil Activist from Saqqez
Azad Amini, a civil activist from Saqqez, has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in gatherings against internal security. His case highlights…
Shirko Hajazi, Head of Saqqez Football Association, Sentenced to 73 Months in Prison
Shirko Hajazi, a civil activist and former head of the Saqqez Football Association, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for charges related…
Human Rights Media Reports Death Sentence for Sunni Cleric Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad
Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad, a Sunni cleric, has been sentenced to death for criticizing the Iranian government's treatment of protesters during the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.…
The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Condemns Ahmad Ali Khani, Environmental Activist, to Pay a Fine
Ahmad Ali Khani, an environmental activist, has been fined 240 million rials after being arrested for planting a tree on the grave of Nika Shakeri.…
Exclusive | Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Prosecutor's Pressure on Soori Babaei: 'Freedom with Ankle Brace' in Exchange for Regret
Aida Morad Behrouzi, the daughter of political prisoner Soori Babaei, has been missing for over a week after leaving for school. The prosecutor has pressured…
Warning from the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran's Bus Company: The Health Conditions of Three of Our Imprisoned Members are Critical
The Syndicate of Workers of Tehran's Bus Company has raised alarms about the critical health conditions of three imprisoned members, Reza Shahabi, Davood Razavi, and…
Tehran Appeals Court Confirms Prison Sentences for Asadollah Fakhimi and Houri Khanpour
The Tehran Appeals Court has confirmed prison sentences for human rights activists Asadollah Fakhimi and Houri Khanpour, totaling eight years. They were convicted on charges…