Maryam Bani-Razi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging for Breaking Hijab Rules  

Maryam Bani-Razi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging for Breaking Hijab Rules  

Maryam Bani-Razi, a resident of Qom, was sentenced to over eight months, 148 lashes and additional punishments for not complying with the compulsory Hijab. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Persian BBC, Maryam Bani-Razi was sentenced to imprisonment. Bani-Razi was given two days in prison for removing her headscarf in […]

April 1, 2023
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Shilan Kurdistani Sentenced to Three Years and Four Months in Prison
Freedom of Expression

Shilan Kurdistani Sentenced to Three Years and Four Months in Prison

The Sanandaj Revolutionary Court sentenced Shilan Kurdistani to three years and four months in prison. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, Shilan Kurdistani, a resident of Sanandaj, was sentenced to imprisonment. She received seven months for “propaganda against the regime,” and two years and nine months for “membership in […]

March 27, 2023
Iran Protests: Samaneh Asghari Sentenced to over 18 Years
Freedom of Expression

Iran Protests: Samaneh Asghari Sentenced to over 18 Years

The Tehran Revolutionary Court recently sentenced jailed student Samaneh Asghari to 18 years and 3 months in prison. If the verdict is upheld on appeal, based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, six years and three months for one charge will be enforceable. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, […]

March 9, 2023
Baha'i Citizen Nahaleh Shahidi Yazdi Arrested
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Baha’i Citizen Nahaleh Shahidi Yazdi Arrested

On March 28, 2023, security forces arrested Baha’i citizen Nahaleh Shahidi Yazdi on her way from Karaj to Kerman and took her to an undisclosed location. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on March 28, 2023, Baha’i Nahaleh Shahidi Yazdi was arrested by security forces. An informed source told HRANA, “Shahidi […]

March 29, 2023
Prisoners in the Great Tehran Penitentiary Facing Delay and Difficulties in Receiving Medical Care
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Prisoners in the Great Tehran Penitentiary Facing Delay and Difficulties in Receiving Medical Care

The Great Tehran Penitentiary officials regularly delay the issuance of permits for medical treatment, putting prisoners’ health at risk. This report sheds light on the violation of prisoners’ health-related rights in this prison and the negative impacts on inmates’ health conditions. An inmate, recently freed from this prison, explained to HRANA the lengthy process of […]

March 28, 2023
Several Tour Members Arrested in Dezful
Freedom of Expression

Several Tour Members Arrested in Dezful

The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Dezful announced the arrest of several tour members in Dezful County. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting ILNA, several tour members were arrested in Dezful. Without disclosing the number of detainees and the allegations, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Dezful, Mehdi Amadeh, mentioned […]

March 30, 2023
Iran Protests: Non-binary Teenager Raha Ajodani Arrested
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Iran Protests: Non-binary Teenager Raha Ajodani Arrested

On December 17, 2022, Raha Ajodani, a non-binary teenager, was arrested by security forces in Tehran and reportedly transferred to a youth detention centre. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on December 17, 2022, Raha Ajodani was arrested in Tehran. An informed source told HRANA, Ajodani was arrested while leaving her […]

December 20, 2022
Eight Businesses Closed in Nowshahr and Rasht for Failing to Observe Hijab Rules
Freedom of Expression

Eight Businesses Closed in Nowshahr and Rasht for Failing to Observe Hijab Rules

The Police Chief of Nowshahr announced that three cafe restaurants were closed for playing live music and failing to observe Hijab rules. Similarly, five businesses were closed in Rasht for the same reason. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting IRNA, three cafe restaurants were closed for improper Hijab, playing live […]

March 29, 2023
Maryam Bani-Razi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging for Breaking Hijab Rules  
Freedom of Expression

Maryam Bani-Razi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging for Breaking Hijab Rules  

Maryam Bani-Razi, a resident of Qom, was sentenced to over eight months, 148 lashes and additional punishments for not complying with the compulsory Hijab. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Persian BBC, Maryam Bani-Razi was sentenced to imprisonment. Bani-Razi was given two days in prison for removing her headscarf in […]

April 1, 2023
Five Inmates Spared from Execution in Kerman and Karaj
Executions

Five Inmates Spared from Execution in Kerman and Karaj

In Kerman and Karaj provinces, five inmates convicted of murder in separate cases were spared from execution by receiving consent from the victims’ families. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Young Journalists Club, four death-row received consent from victims’ families in Kerman Prison. Similarly, the General Director of Alborz Prisons […]

March 28, 2023
Azerbaijani Turk activist Hadi Navazi Sentence to Nine Months
Ethnic Minorities

Azerbaijani Turk activist Hadi Navazi Sentence to Nine Months

The Revolutionary Court sentenced jailed Azerbaijani Turk activist Hadi Navazi to nine months in prison. In mid-September 2022, security forces arrested and jailed him at the Great Tehran Penitentiary. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Azerbaijani Turk activist Hadi Navazi was sentenced to nine months in prison on the charge of […]

December 5, 2022
At least Five Animal Rights Activists Arrested
Environment

At least Five Animal Rights Activists Arrested

Mehdi Fadaei, Hadi Behbahani, Mojtaba Rasouli, Mohammad Azizi and Milad Shaterani are among the animal rights activists arrested during the recent nationwide protests. These Animal rights activists were arrested earlier on 26th October, for unknown reasons in relation to the current nationwide protests. At the time of writing, there is no information on the charges […]

December 1, 2022
Rapper Emad Ghavidel Arrested
Cultural

Rapper Emad Ghavidel Arrested

On October 26, security forces arrested social rap singer Emad Ghavidel in Rasht, Gilan Province. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on October 26, rapper Emad Ghavidel was arrested at his workplace in Rasht. The reason for his arrest and whereabouts are still unknown. According to the latest available data gathered […]

October 28, 2022
Statistical Report on Recent Poison Attacks on Schools
Children

Statistical Report on Recent Poison Attacks on Schools

Over the past few months, there have been disturbing reports of serial poison attacks on schools with toxic gas across Iran, mainly targeting girls’ schools. Recent statistics reveal that between November 22, 2022, and March 8, 2023, at least 297 schools and educational institutions reported incidents of poisoning involving their students. These included 113 high […]

March 8, 2023

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