July 2024
Political Prisoners in Qazalhessar Emphasize Continuation of 'No to Execution Tuesdays'; 8 Female Prisoners in Rasht Join Hunger Strike
Political prisoners in Qazalhessar prison continue their weekly hunger strike against the death penalty for the 27th week, with additional participation from female prisoners in…
Revolutionary Court Prevents Political Prisoner Pakhshan Azizi from Meeting with Her Lawyers
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has been barred from meeting her lawyers and contacting her family for weeks. The Revolutionary Court claims…
Narges Mohammadi: Political-Ideological Prisoners in Evin Prison Will Gather in the Yard Until Sunday Morning
Narges Mohammadi reported that political-ideological women prisoners in Evin Prison are protesting against the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi by gathering in the prison yard.…
Second Court Session for 8 Defendants Charged with 'Baqi'; Iran Human Rights Organization: The International Community Should Respond to the Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi
The second court session for eight defendants charged with 'baqi' is underway in Tehran, with international human rights organizations calling for a response to the…
International Confederation of Trade Unions: The Death Sentence Against Sharifeh Mohammadi Must Be Revoked
The International Confederation of Trade Unions condemned the death sentence against Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist in Iran, and called for her immediate release. This…
Political Prisoners in Qazalhessar Prison Join Protests Against 'Wave of Executions'
Political prisoners in Qazalhessar Prison have joined protests against a recent surge in executions in Iran, condemning the government's actions as vengeful and criminal. They…
Protests by Women Prisoners in Evin Against Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi: We Will Stay in the Prison Yard
Women prisoners in Evin prison protested against the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi, demanding its cancellation and refusing to return to their cells. This incident…
Two Labor Unions in Spain and France Join International Campaign Against the Death Sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi
Labor unions in Spain and France have joined an international campaign protesting the death sentence of Iranian labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned…
What We Know About Pakhshan Azizi's Life and Case, the Social Worker Sentenced to Death
Pakhshan Azizi, a social worker and women's rights activist, has been sentenced to death in Iran on charges of rebellion after her involvement in humanitarian…
Users' Reactions to Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi: They Take Revenge on Women Activists in the Most Brutal Way
Pakhshan Azizi, a civil activist, has been sentenced to death in Iran, leading to widespread protests and condemnation from human rights organizations. This marks the…
Second Female Political Prisoner Sentenced to Death; 'Pakhshan Azizi' Previously Accused of 'Baghi'
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to death for allegedly being involved with opposition groups. This follows a pattern of increased…
Renewed Warning About 'Life Threat' to Sharifeh Mohammadi; Head of Lakan Prison in Rasht Collaborates with Intelligence Agents
The Campaign to Defend Sharifeh Mohammadi warns of life threats to the imprisoned labor activist, alleging collaboration between prison officials and intelligence agents in her…
Sharifeh Mohammadi at Risk of 'Life Threat'; 'Professional Torture and Interrogation Team' Deployed to Lakan Prison
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, is reportedly facing severe torture and threats in Lakan Prison to force her to confess against herself.…
Kurdistan Human Rights Network: Pakhshan Azizi, political prisoner in Evin, deprived of contact and visitation rights with family
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner in Evin prison, has been denied contact and visitation rights with her family for two weeks without explanation. This deprivation…
Condemnation of Death Sentence Against Sharifeh Mohammadi Continues from Global Labor Unions
The global labor community continues to condemn the death sentence against Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran. Protests have erupted in Germany and…
Human Rights Watch Calls for 'Immediate Release' of Sharifeh Mohammadi
Human Rights Watch has called for the immediate release of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist sentenced to death, highlighting the Iranian government's ongoing repression of…
Human Rights Campaign in Iran: Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi Reflects Dire Situation of Labor Activists
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a jailed labor activist in Iran, has been sentenced to death, highlighting the severe repression faced by labor activists in the country. The…
Human Rights Watch: Masoud Bezgian Should Start Real Changes by Halting Death Sentences
Human Rights Watch condemned the death sentence for labor rights activist Sharifeh Mohammadi and urged Iran's elected president Masoud Bezgian to halt such sentences to…
Sentencing of 160 Years in Prison and Flogging for 34 Religious and Ethnic Minority Activists in the Past Six Months
In the first half of 2024, Iranian authorities sentenced 34 religious and ethnic minority activists to a total of 160 years in prison and 148…
Appeal Filed for Review of Sharifeh Mohammadi's Case, Imprisoned Labor Activist Sentenced to Death
An appeal has been filed for the case of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist sentenced to death in Iran. Human rights organizations and her family…
Condemnation of Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi; Dozens of Activists and Former Political Prisoners: The Government Wants to Escape from Crises
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to death by the Iranian government, prompting widespread condemnation from former political prisoners and human rights activists.…
Hunger Strike in 11 Prisons in Iran; Members of the 'Black Tuesdays' Campaign: No to Execution Should Become a National Demand
Political prisoners in 11 Iranian prisons are on a hunger strike to protest against the death penalty, which has been ongoing for 25 weeks. The…
Campaign to Defend Sharifeh Mohammadi: Complaint Filed Regarding Execution Case with UN Fact-Finding Committee
The Campaign to Defend Sharifeh Mohammadi has filed a complaint with the UN regarding her death sentence, citing numerous human rights violations. Mohammadi, a labor…
Condemnation of the Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi; Teachers' Guild: The Government is Trying to Prevent Collective Organization
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist in Iran, has been sentenced to death, prompting widespread condemnation from various human rights and labor organizations both domestically and…
Labor Unions in France and Denmark Demand Cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence and Her Immediate Release
Labor unions in France and Denmark have condemned the death sentence of Iranian labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, calling for its cancellation and her immediate release.…
Italian General Confederation of Labour: EU Must Mobilize to Abolish Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
The Italian General Confederation of Labour has called for the abolition of the death sentence for Iranian labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, urging EU institutions to…
Hunger Strike of 55 Political Prisoners in Evin Prison; 'Front Line Defenders' Calls for Cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
A hunger strike involving 55 political prisoners in Evin Prison has been initiated in protest against the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi. Human…
Three Imprisoned Labor Activists Demand Cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
Three imprisoned labor activists have called for the cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's death sentence, labeling it as unjust and politically motivated. The sentence has sparked…
Three Imprisoned Members of the Syndicate of the Tehran Bus Company: The Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi is 'Insane'
Three imprisoned members of a labor syndicate condemned the death sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi, calling it insane and baseless. They demand her immediate release, highlighting…
15 Religious Thinkers Protest Execution Sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi: Freedom Seekers and Justice Seekers Should Not Remain Silent Against This Injustice
Fifteen religious thinkers have protested the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, calling for its immediate revocation due to unfounded charges. The situation has…
Over 50 Political Prisoners in Evin to Go on Hunger Strike in Protest Against Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
Over 50 political prisoners in Evin prison are going on hunger strike to protest the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi. The sentence has…
16 Women Prisoners at Evin Demand Cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence
Sixteen female prisoners at Evin Prison have condemned the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, warning it could lead to harsher sentences for other…
Support from 16 Political Prisoners for Sharifeh Mohammadi, Labor Activist Sentenced to Death: The Government Wants to Silence Dissent
Sixteen political prisoners in Evin Prison have expressed their support for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist sentenced to death, demanding the cessation of her death…
Two Human Rights Organizations Condemn Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi and Call for Global Intervention
Two human rights organizations condemned the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, and called for international intervention. Mohammadi was sentenced to death by…
Condemnation of Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi Continues Among Organizations in Iran
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist in Iran, has been sentenced to death for alleged rebellion, sparking widespread condemnation from various labor and civil organizations. They…
Amnesty International Calls for Cancellation of Death Sentence and Immediate Release of Sharifeh Mohammadi
Amnesty International has called for the cancellation of Sharifeh Mohammadi's death sentence and her immediate release, citing severe injustices in her trial and reports of…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a Mother Sentenced to Death One Day Before Elections
Sharifeh Mohammadi was sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court in Iran just one day before the presidential elections, sparking outrage among civil and political…
Some political prisoners announce hunger strike in protest against death sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi
Political prisoners in Iran are staging a hunger strike to protest the death sentence issued for labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, condemning the regime's actions as…
Prisoners of the 'No to Execution' Campaign Warn of Potential Increase in Executions Following Elections
Prisoners involved in the 'No to Execution' campaign have raised concerns about a potential rise in executions following elections in Iran, particularly condemning the death…
Retirees' Livelihood Protests in Several Cities in Iran Emphasizing 'Double Oppression' of Women by the Government
Retirees across Iran protested on July 17 against poor living conditions and the government's treatment of women, specifically calling for the release of labor activist…
Continued Condemnation of Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi: The Aim is to Spread Fear in Social Movements
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist in Iran, has been sentenced to death on charges of rebellion after a trial deemed unfair by labor organizations. The…
Teachers' Union Council: Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence is to Suppress Activists
The Coordinating Council of Teachers' Trade Unions condemned the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, arguing it is aimed at suppressing dissent. They labeled…
No News on the Status of Jasim Haseli, Arrested Athlete in Marivan
Jasim Haseli, a kickboxing champion and head of the Muay Thai Association in Marivan, has been missing for over a week after his arrest by…
Continued Criticism of Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi: The Goal is to Suppress Labor, Civil, and Political Activists
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Rasht, leading to widespread condemnation from labor organizations and human…
Iran Human Rights Organization: At Least 249 Executions in the Past Six Months
The Iran Human Rights Organization reports at least 249 executions in the first half of 2023, warning of a potential increase in executions following government…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, Labor Activist, Sentenced to Death by Rasht Revolutionary Court
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to death by the Rasht Revolutionary Court on charges of armed rebellion, linked to her membership in…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, Labor Activist, Sentenced to Death by Rosh Revolutionary Court
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court in Rasht, sparking outrage and calls for her release from various…
The Syndicate of the Tehran Bus Company Condemns the Charge of 'Baqi' Against Sharifeh Mohammadi
The Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran Bus Company condemned the baseless charge of 'baqi' against labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, who has been tortured in…
Political Prisoners in Tabriz Prison Join the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' Campaign
Political prisoners in Tabriz Prison, including Armita Paveer and Maryam Bayramian, have joined the ongoing 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign, which opposes the death penalty.…