January 2019
Prosecutor of Dezful: Ismail Bakhshi Arrested by Court Order
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, was arrested by Iranian authorities under controversial circumstances, with conflicting reports about the nature of his arrest. The Haft Tappeh…
The Father of Sepideh Gholian: They Did Not Show the Arrest Warrant and They Beat Us
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, was re-arrested along with her brother after a controversial television program aired their confessions regarding labor protests. Their father claims…
Ismail Bakhshi Arrested Again After Broadcast of 'Confessions' on Television
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, was arrested again shortly after state television aired his and Sepideh Gholian's 'confessions,' which they claim were obtained under torture.…
Sepideh Gholian Arrested Again Following Broadcast of TV Confessions
Sepideh Gholian was re-arrested after the broadcast of a documentary that included her confessions regarding labor protests. She claims to have been tortured and is…
Why Was the Report 'Burnt Design' Broadcast?
The Iranian television report 'Burnt Design' discusses the torture of labor activist Ismail Bakhshi, raising questions about the government's motives for reviving discussions on the…
Asal Mohammadi: I am willing to testify about the conditions of Sepideh Gholian and Ismail Bakhshi in prison
Asal Mohammadi, a student activist, is willing to testify about the torture of Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian in prison. Both activists have reported severe…
Dispatch of a Ministry of Intelligence Delegation to Khuzestan for 'Field Investigation of Torture' of Ismail Bakhti
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has sent a delegation to Khuzestan to investigate allegations of torture against Ismail Bakhti, a labor representative. Bakhti claims he…
Separate Meetings of the Hope Faction with the Minister of Intelligence and Ismail Bakshi
The Hope Faction of the Iranian parliament held separate meetings with the Minister of Intelligence and Ismail Bakshi, who claims to have been tortured while…
The Case of Ismail Bakhtiari: From 'We Cannot Intervene' to 'The System Has the Right to Complain'
Ismail Bakhtiari, a worker representative, was arrested during protests for unpaid wages and reported severe torture during his detention. The Iranian government has denied these…
Sepideh Gholian's Account of Torture in Detention with Esmail Bakhshi
Sepideh Gholian and Esmail Bakhshi, civil activists, reported severe torture during their detention in Iran. Gholian's tweets reveal brutal treatment and threats from intelligence agents,…
Ismail Bakhshi's Account of Torture and Detention; "The Minister of Intelligence Must Be Accountable"
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor activist, has publicly detailed his torture and detention conditions, demanding accountability from the Minister of Intelligence. He reported severe physical and…