January 2018
Iran's Interior Minister: Security Forces Acted Tolerantly During Recent Unrest
Iran's Interior Minister praised the security forces for their conduct during recent protests, despite reports of violence and deaths among detainees. Human rights organizations have…
Member of Parliament Reports on 'Case Fabrication' Against Lawyer Related to Deceased Protester from Arak
Mahmoud Sadeghi, an Iranian MP, accused security agencies of fabricating a case against a lawyer who defended Vahid Heydari, a teenager who died in custody,…
Motahari Calls for Investigation into 'Suicides' of Prisoners in Iranian Prisons
Ali Motahari, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has called for an investigation into the reported suicides of prisoners amid ongoing protests in Iran. He emphasized…
40 Members of Parliament Call for Investigation into Deaths of Detainees
Over 40 Iranian MPs have called for an independent investigation into the deaths of detainees, citing doubts over official claims of suicide. This follows reports…
The Body of Saro Ghahramani Delivered to His Family
Saro Ghahramani's body was delivered to his family after he went missing during protests in Iran. His death, along with several others in custody, raises…
Latest News on Casualties and Detainees from Recent Protests in Iran
Recent protests in Iran resulted in 22 deaths and thousands of arrests, with officials labeling two prison deaths as suicides. International human rights organizations are…
The Family of Vahid Heydari Has Been Threatened
The Iranian government has confirmed the deaths of two detainees, Vahid Heydari and Sina Ghanbari, with claims of suicide, despite reports of abuse. Heydari's family…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of All Political Prisoners and Detainees from Recent Protests
The U.S. government has expressed deep concern over the detention of thousands of protesters in Iran and called for their immediate release, highlighting reports of…
Families of Prisoners Protest Outside Evin Prison Against Widespread Arrests
Families of prisoners protested outside Evin Prison in Tehran, demanding the release of political detainees following widespread arrests during recent protests. The protests were sparked…
Increase in the Number of Protesters Reported to Have Committed Suicide in Prison
The Human Rights Campaign in Iran reports multiple deaths of detainees, including Sina Ghanbari and Vahid Heydari, attributed to suicide by authorities. Concerns are raised…