Tribute to Mahsa Amini

Iran sentences Sanandaj protesters family members to jail and lashes

Jul 13 2023

The Criminal Court Two of Bukan, West Azerbaijan province, has sentenced Abdolrahman Nasri and Arman Habibi, family members of the victims of the “Woman, Life, ...

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Iranian Poet’s Banned Works Remain a Symbol of Defiance Against Oppression of Women

Jul 11 2023

Forough Farrokhzad, a poet from the 20th century, was a real voice for the struggles and strength of Iranian women. She once wrote, “If you ...

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IRGC continues to detain three activists without legal representation

Jul 11 2023

The Intelligence Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been holding environmental activists Mohsen Dadgar, Saeid Dadgar, and Yasser Saberi in detention for ...

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Iran sentences rapper to more than 6 years in prison over protests

Jul 10 2023

Iran has sentenced a popular rapper to six years and three months in prison over his participation in protests that rocked the country last year, ...

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Iranian rapper facing possible death sentence also accused of colluding with Canada

Jul 10 2023

A popular Iranian rapper facing a possible death sentence in Iran has also been accused by Iranian authorities of colluding with a hostile foreign government ...

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Iran must stop executions of protesters

Jul 06 2023

A fact-finding mission mandated by the U.N. urged Iranian authorities on Wednesday to stop executing people who were sentenced to death for taking part in ...

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Iran protests has seen ‘darkest days’ on press freedom

Jul 06 2023

Iran has reinforced its position as one of the world’s most repressive countries in terms of press freedom following a huge wave of protests sparked ...

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Lawyer Denies Reports On Commuting Iranian Rapper Sentence

Jul 06 2023

The lawyer of Toomaj Salehi, the imprisoned rapper protesting against the Iranian regime, has denied reports about the commutation of his sentence. The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim ...

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Fate Of Iranian Rapper Lies With Court After Closed-Door Trial

Jul 05 2023

The fate of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was arrested during the recent nationwide protests, hangs in the balance as a court considers a verdict ...

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IRGC-Linked Website Demands Hijab Compliance By Foreign Diplomats

Jul 03 2023

Iran’s IRGC-affiliated Fars news agency slammed the outings of ambassadors and their families in public without mandatory hijab. The hardline website on Sunday demanded that ...

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Iranian Activist Held During Protests Given Five-Year Sentence

Jul 03 2023

An Iranian appeals court handed a five-year sentence to prominent activist and journalist Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee, who has been held since her arrest at the ...

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Mohammad Abedini of Tehran has been charged with conspiring to export sophisticated electronic components in violation of U.S. export control and sanctions laws and is also charged with supplying tech that resulted in the deaths of three U.S. service in Jordan. He was arrested in Malpensa, Italy. Cecilia Sala (born 26 July 1995) is an Italian journalist, who specializes in political and war journalism, both as author and war correspondent. She just happened to be there at the wrong time. She was arrested for free speech in Tehran and held in Evin prison in response to the arrest in Malpensa. What do you think will happen next?