May 2024
Abbas Vahidian Hospitalized in Prison Due to 'Heart Disease'
Abbas Vahidian Shahroodi, a political prisoner in Iran, has been hospitalized due to heart disease, with his lawyer stating he requires specialized medical treatment. Amnesty…
Zhina Modarres-Gorji, journalist and women's rights activist, sentenced to 21 years in prison
Zhina Modarres-Gorji, a journalist and women's rights activist, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Sanandaj on various charges…
After Thirteen Years, an American Filmmaker Wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival
Sean Baker won the Palme d'Or for his film "Anora" at the Cannes Film Festival, marking the first win for an American filmmaker in thirteen…
Ali Moslehi, government-critical journalist, summoned to serve prison sentence
Ali Moslehi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence of over three years for charges including insulting…
Lawyer of Mashallah Karami Confirms Sentence of 'Prison and Asset Seizure' for His Client
Mashallah Karami, father of executed protester Mohammad Mehdi Karami, has been sentenced to six years in prison and asset seizure for charges related to assembly…
New Court Case for Narges Mohammadi on Charges of 'Propaganda Against the Regime' to be Held
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate imprisoned in Iran, faces new charges of 'propaganda against the regime' with a court hearing scheduled. This case…
Amnesty International Calls for the Abolition of Tomaj Salehi's Death Sentence and His 'Unconditional' Release
Amnesty International has called for the annulment of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi's death sentence and his unconditional release, citing unfair trial conditions and allegations of…
Yiwan Re, Political Guardian of Tomaj Salehi: The Intensification of Pressure on Him is 'Horrific'
Tomaj Salehi, a protesting rapper, faces intensified pressures in prison, including cut-off phone calls and restricted visits, coinciding with his recent death sentence. His lawyer…
Registration of Appeal Against the Death Sentence of Tomaj Salehi in the Supreme Court
The appeal against the death sentence of Tomaj Salehi, an imprisoned Iranian singer, has been registered in the Supreme Court. His lawyer expresses hope for…
Kamāl Lotfi, father of a victim of the nationwide protests, transferred to prison one month after his arrest
Kamāl Lotfi, the father of Reza Lotfi who died during the 2022 protests in Iran, has been transferred to prison after a month of detention…
Worsening Condition of Reza Aghdasi, Imprisoned Labor Activist; Dadban: His Access to Medical Services is Severely Limited
Reza Aghdasi, an imprisoned labor activist in Iran, is suffering from a severe ear infection and is being denied necessary medical treatment by prison authorities.…
Iranian Writers' Association Calls for Immediate Cancellation of Mohammad Rasoulof's Prison Sentence
The Iranian Writers' Association has demanded the immediate cancellation of the prison sentence against filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, who was sentenced to eight years in prison…
Bukan Criminal Court Summons Matin Hasani, Eye-Injured Protester
Matin Hasani, an eye-injured protester from Bukan, has been summoned by the local criminal court on serious charges following his previous summons by the Revolutionary…
The 8-Year Prison Sentence of Mohammad Rasoulof, Government-Critical Filmmaker, Confirmed by Appeals Court
Mohammad Rasoulof, a prominent Iranian filmmaker critical of the government, has had his 8-year prison sentence confirmed by an appeals court, primarily due to his…