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Here we are to enter THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,
and his placeman president, Ebrahim Raisi. The message of
the women when he visited a university is plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO
FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
Click here for a total list so far
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December 31,
2023 - Preface about the below 3 heroines of Iran by
Gino d'Artali : Beacons of hope and inspiration on the
road towards a long and free Iran . * Jina Amini,
our sister/daughter who martyred herself for freedom;
*Narges Mohammadi, our sister and as I call her 'mother
of a free Iran' and winner of the Nobel Prize of Freedom
2023 and sentenced five times to a total of 31 years in
prison and 154 lashes but who refuses to give in to the
mullahs' regime to wear a hijab or bow to their demands
and therefore is refused medical care although needing
it badly and bringing her live in danger but says "Victory
is not easy, but it is certain" * and Maryam
Akbari Monfared, our sister who's encarcerated since
15 years and refuses to bow down to the mullahs saying "Finally,
one day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit
of the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
Read all about them here and let them inspire you on
your road towards a long and free Iran or as we say in
the West: 'Three strikes and the mullahs' regime is out'
Be the finalizing strike dear and brave dissent
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A to VICTORY tribute to
NARGES MOHAMMADI
August 9, 2024
"My heart cries...
(For Narges Mohammadi and all suffering but fighting
back mothers/women)
Update August 5, 2024
"You are obligated to hold a
public trial with the presence of independent
journalists, women's rights activists, human rights
advocates, and my lawyers. I wish to be prosecuted in
court with the testimony of witnesses of the sexual
assaults committed by the Islamic Republic regime
against women,"
and
Narges-Mohammadi-Denied-Urgent-Medical-Treatment
and earlier heroic stories
May 6, 2024
"Tyranny will fall"
"Victory is not easy, but it is certain"
watch it here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LAMPz57Aqw
Click here for a news-overview
from January 15, 2024 'till October 31, 2023 |
JINA AMINI'S VOICE IS ALSO HEARD
And do read also the above linked incredible
December 2023 update!
despite the mullahs'
regime to force it down!
Her mother speaks
out loud and clear
Click here for the latest news of the
'Woman, Life, Freedom'
revolution
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July 23 - 22, 2024
Read here her full story:
PAKSHAN AZIZI, "Denying the Truth,
and Its Alternative"
and more in actual news below
MARJAM AKBARI
MONFARED
June 24, 2024:
The Iranian Regime
Judiciary Launches a New Case to Seize the Assets of
Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Family, in Revenge for
Seeking Justice for Her Siblings Executed in the 1980s
Dec 30, 2023: Not bowing for the mullahs' regime
she says:
"Finally, one
day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit of
the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
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August 19 - 16, 2024
<<Iranian Death-row
Political Prisoner Pakhsan Azizi Faces Fresh Charges...
and <<Severe Human Rights
Abuses in Evin Prison: Cases of Pakhshan Azizi, Varisha
Moradi, and Sarvnaz Ahmadi...
and Arizoo Badri, Iran's
Police Admit Shooting Woman After 3 Weeks, But Blame
Victim...
and <<Hopes dashed as
Iran's new president stays silent on morality police
arrest...
and <<No Medical Care in
Iran Prison, Reveals Jailed Women's Rights Activist...
and <<Iranian Official
Raises Alarm Over Exodus of Nurses...
and <<KJK: Jin, Jiyan,
Azadi has become a global slogan of women...
and <<Escalating Arrests of
Kurdish Women in Iran: A Concerning Trend...
and <<Mashallah Karami,
Father of Executed Kurdish Protestor, Sentenced to Over
Eight Years in Prison and Asset Seizure in A New Case...
and <<Iranian Authorities
Deny Medical Leave to Children's Rights Activist
Servanaz Ahmadi...
and more actual news |
May 10 - 3, 2024
'War against the No-hijabi
women'
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August 16 - 14, 2024
<<Report on the Latest
Situation of Arezoo Badri, a Young Woman, Victim of
Compulsory Hijab Enforcement in Iran...
and <<Armed Attack on
Iranian Police Outpost Kills Conscript...
and <<Mahabad: Two Kurdish
Brothers Arrested, One of Whom a 13-Year-Old Child...
and <<Female Political
Prisoners in Lakan Prison Hold a Sit-in Protest...
and <<Kurdish Woman
Arrested by Iranian Security Forces in Mahabad...
and <<Lakan Prison, Rasht:
The 25th Day of Manouchehr Fallah's Hunger Strike...
and <<Iran Acquits Rapper
Toomaj Salehi of Serious Charges...
and <<Sara Jahani: Denial
of Medical Treatment and Human Rights Violations...
and <<Iran Court Sentences
Two Singers for 'Propaganda'...
and <<Sorayya Qaytaran
Transferred to Urmia Prison to Serve Sentence
and more actual news
and it will also bring you through more news in
August and earlier in 2024 |
When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi
figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da
qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so
called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.
Dear reader, let us, apart from all the other news following please read
first a supportive fact about/for Pakhsa Azizi, a political prisoner
sentenced to hand and Arezoo Badri, a NO-hijabi and shot for it and now
fighting for her life -
In other words: Rise more for the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprisal. Gino
d'Artali
Pakhsan Azizi
Iranwire - August 19, 2024
<<Iranian Death-row Political Prisoner Faces Fresh Charges
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner currently held in Iran's Evin
Prison and already sentenced to death, is facing additional charges. The
new case, initiated by Branch 3 of the Evin Prosecutor's Office, accuses
Azizi of <rioting in prison.> The charge is reportedly connected to
events surrounding the second round of the presidential election,
according to the Kurdpa news website. The development comes in addition
to a death sentence handed down to Azizi last month by Branch 26 of the
Tehran Revolutionary Court. She was convicted of alleged <membership in
groups that waged an armed uprising against the Islamic government and
whose leaders are involved in rebellion.> Azizi, a resident of Mahabad,
was arrested by security forces in Tehran on August 4, 2023, and
subsequently transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. She was previously
detained by security forces on November 16, 2009, and released on bail
after four months.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/132999-iranian-death-row-political-prisoner-faces-fresh-charges/
Pakhshan Azizi, Varisha Moradi, and Sarvnaz Ahmadi
NCRI - Womens committee - 17 August 2024 - in Women's News
<<Severe Human Rights Abuses in Evin Prison: Cases of Pakhshan Azizi,
Varisha Moradi, and Sarvnaz Ahmadi
The Iranian regime continues to intensify its crackdown on political
dissent, as evidenced by the harrowing cases of Pakhshan Azizi, Varisha
Moradi, and Sarvnaz Ahmadi. These reports detail the severe human rights
abuses, including unjust sentencing, prolonged detention, and denial of
medical care, faced by these political prisoners within the notorious
Evin Prison in Tehran.
New Case Against Pakhshan Azizi for Alleged <Prison Riots>
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner sentenced to death in Evin Prison
in Tehran, has been charged with <rioting in prison> in a new case
opened by the Third Branch of the Evin Prison Prosecutor's Office. This
accusation is related to events surrounding the second round of the
Iranian presidential election held in June 2024. On July 25, 2024,
Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish political prisoner, journalist, and social
work graduate, was sentenced to death by the Tehran Revolutionary Court
after nearly a year in detention. The court found her guilty of <armed
insurgency> (known as <bagh-ye>) due to her alleged membership in a
Kurdish opposition party. Additionally, three members of her family were
sentenced to imprisonment.
The death sentence was issued by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary
Court, which accused her of <armed insurgency> through her involvement
with a Kurdish opposition party. Moreover, Azizi was sentenced to four
years in prison for <membership in groups opposing the regime.> This
sentence was handed down despite Azizi being denied access to a lawyer
and family visits during the eight months of her detention and
interrogation. Her trial took place in May 2024, and the verdict was
communicated to her lawyer on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Simultaneously,
three of her family members were each sentenced to one year in prison
for allegedly <assisting a criminal to evade prosecution and
conviction.>
Over a Year of Uncertainty: Varisha Moradi's Ongoing Detention in Evin
Prison
Varisha Moradi, another political detainee, has been denied phone calls
and family visits for over three months. Accused of <armed insurgency,>
Varisha Moradi has remained in a state of legal limbo in Evin Prison for
more than a year since her arrest. Moradi was arrested by security
forces on July 31, 2023, in the outskirts of Sanandaj, the capital of
Kurdistan Province in western Iran. After completing the interrogation
process, she was transferred on December 26, 2023, from the Ministry of
Intelligence detention center (known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison) to the
women's ward of Evin Prison.
Sarvnaz Ahmadi, a children’s rights activist imprisoned in Evin, is in
dire need of medical treatment, according to her doctor. However, the
case officers have denied her request for medical leave. On Tuesday,
August 13, 2024, Ahmadi was taken to a neurologist outside of Evin
Prison. The specialist, appointed by the judiciary, described her
condition as extremely critical and urgently requested medical leave in
a letter to prison officials. Sarvnaz Ahmadi, who has served one-third
of her three-and-a-half-year sentence, is legally eligible for medical
leave and conditional release. However, security authorities are
preventing her from accessing these rights. Ahmadi's severe neurological
condition, including seizures and intense muscle contractions, was
triggered by an attack by security forces on a hunger strike by female
prisoners in the women's ward. She was previously transferred to
Taleghani Hospital in Tehran following a seizure on Thursday. Sarvnaz
Ahmadi was arrested on April 27, 2023, just before International
Workers’ Day, along with several labor and union activists at the home
of Mohammad Habibi, a prominent teachers' union leader, and later
transferred to Evin Prison.
Ongoing and Severe Human Rights Abuses
These three reports highlight the ongoing and severe human rights abuses
faced by political prisoners in Iran, particularly activists challenging
the Iranian regime. The cases of Pakhshan Azizi, Varisha Moradi, and
Sarvnaz Ahmadi expose the regime's systematic denial of due process,
legal representation, and medical care, underscoring the brutal
conditions within Iran's prisons. The plight of these prisoners,
subjected to prolonged detention, harsh sentences, and life-threatening
neglect, reflects the broader repression faced by dissenters in Iran.
These incidents call for increased international attention and urgent
action to address the violations of fundamental rights within the
Iranian prison system.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/08/17/rights-abuses-in-evin/
Arezoo Badri
Iranwire - August 19, 2024 - by Solmaz Eikdar
Iran's Police Admit Shooting Woman After 3 Weeks, But Blame Victim
Three weeks after firing three bullets at Arezoo Badri, the Police
Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran finally took responsibility for
the attack in a video report. However, they placed the blame on Arezoo
Badri, a 31-year-old mother of two. She was shot in the back and
initially transferred to Noor and Sari medical centers on July 22. She
is now hospitalized under heavy security at Valiasr Hospital in Tehran.
According to the latest reports, her condition remains critical. Amid
contradicting state media reports and police reports on the shooting, it
should be noted that police officers directly firing at citizens is a
recurring issue. For days, the Islamic Republic's security apparatus
managed to suppress news of the shooting. However, once details emerged,
they released two contradictory reports within a short period, which is
being seen by many as an attempt to distort the truth.
Although the authorities eventually acknowledged that <during the chase,
the police fired three shots at the tire of this car,> they sought to
change the narrative.
Police's Account of the Night Badri Was Shot
On July 23, the police chief of Noor city in Mazandaran province
reported that a Pride 111 car was stopped at 11:00 PM the previous
night, citing the <law of using weapons.> In this account, the police
identified the primary <culprit>, who was injured and <fled> from the
cops. This police report quickly drew public attention and concerns from
human rights organizations. Multiple sources have identified Arezoo
Badri as the woman involved, revealing that her car was targeted due to
her hijab. In a report published by the BBC Persian service on August
10, new details emerged from an informed source, who disclosed that
Badri is currently hospitalized under <strict security measures> in the
ICU at Valiasr Hospital in Tehran. The report also revealed that she
<lost the ability to walk> after being shot in the back while driving.
According to the BBC source, doctors were able to remove the bullet from
Badri's back after about ten days, but her lungs and spinal cord
sustained severe damage. The BBC report did not specify why the police
shot at Badri's car but confirmed that "the windows of this young
woman's car were tinted." Following the publication of this report, the
Mazandaran Provincial Police Command issued a second statement,
acknowledging that a female passenger was injured after police in Noor
city opened fire. However, neither of these reports mentioned the name
of the woman injured by the police. The second police report confirmed
that <the female occupant of the car that was shot at has not fully
recovered after nearly three weeks.>
The IRGC's Contradictory Accounts
On August 15, Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), released a different account of the
shooting, this time accompanied by a video. The report begins with a
blurred CCTV image showing a car speeding away, which the narrator
claims is carrying Badri. The video then cuts to a close-up of a car
with no visible bullet marks, emphasizing that the vehicle had tinted
windows. Next, the video features a woman's "forced confession," where
she says, "I fled out of Park... I made a mistake... I fled... I fled...
I fled," with her face obscured and voice altered. However, she does not
mention any connection to Arezoo Badri or the police shooting. In the
final segment, the video shows an injured person being transported by
helicopter, with a caption explaining that the patient was sent to Sari
Hospital. Despite its brevity, this 56-second video raises several
contradictions and unanswered questions. For example, the first part of
the video shows another car, a Samand, traveling at a similar speed, yet
there is no mention of it being shot at. Additionally, no police
presence is visible in the footage. The only close-up of the car
allegedly carrying Arezoo Badri shows the vehicle's left side, where no
bullet marks are visible. Yet, the woman who <confesses> to fleeing
insists she was the driver. If her claim is accurate, Badri would have
been sitting on the passenger side, leaving it unclear how many bullets
were fired and where they struck. The video also shows the patient being
transported during daylight, while official reports state that the
shooting occurred late at night. Notably, the video report was edited
seven times. Fars News Agency further claims, quoting <a law enforcement
expert,> that <it is impossible that the police ordered the car to stop
because of improper clothing.> It argued it would be difficult to
identify such details in a speeding car with tinted windows at night.
The report states that <the driver tried to escape, ignoring police
orders and warning signals, including flashing lights and a police
siren.> It concludes that <following the law of using weapons, law
enforcement officers shot at the car to stop it.> Fars also writes,
without citing a source, that <information received indicates that
during this chase, the police fired three bullets at the car's tyre, and
one of the bullets struck one of the occupants (Ms. Aerzoo Badri),
causing her injury." If the details in the Fars report are accurate, the
officers violated Articles 6 and 7 of the Law on the Use of Weapons by
Officers. Article 6 states that officers may only shoot if there is
evidence or reliable information that the vehicle is stolen or carrying
fugitives, stolen items, drugs, or illegal weapons. Article 7 emphasizes
that officers should aim for the leg whenever possible and avoid actions
that could cause death or harm to uninvolved third parties. Both the
police reports and the Fars account claim that the shooting was part of
an anti-theft operation. However, other sources, including the BBC,
report that the officers fired at least once "from the driver's side."
Additionally, while independent media and the police initially reported
the shooting occurred at 11:00 PM on July 22, the IRGC-affiliated news
agency stated it happened on the evening of July 23.
Pressure on Badri's Family
Despite efforts by Fars News Agency and other media close to the IRGC to
claim that the shooting of Arzoo Badri was unrelated to the mandatory
hijab issue, none of these outlets have addressed the significant
pressure placed on her family. Reports have emerged indicating that
Badri's family has been subjected to coercion, including forced
confessions. The BBC highlighted that the family is only permitted to
visit Arezoo for a few minutes at a time, during which their mobile
phones are confiscated. Furthermore, no one is allowed to take photos or
videos of her. If Islamic Republic's official narrative about how Badri
was shot is accurate, it raises questions about why her family is under
such intense security pressure. Further, it is unclear why Arezoo,
despite her critical condition, remains under strict surveillance by
security agencies.
Badri is not the first woman to find herself in such a dire situation.
In the past, Armita Geravand, a 17-year-old girl who appeared without a
mandatory hijab at a Tehran metro station, was hospitalized under heavy
security due to a severe brain hemorrhage and later died. Similarly,
22-year-old Mahsa Amini was detained by the morality police and taken to
the hospital after just one hour, where she died.
The law enforcement, military, and security forces of the Islamic
Republic have a history of using direct fire against citizens, often
without oversight from judicial institutions. This has led to numerous
fatalities, both during protests and in incidents involving innocent
bystanders. The cases of Ghazaleh Chelabi, Danesh Rahnama, and Sasan
Ghorbani, among others, as well as the daily targeting of kolbars and
fuel carriers in border areas, illustrate the disregard for civilian
lives by the Islamic Republic and its armed forces. Several human rights
organizations have expressed concern over these issues.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/133002-irans-police-admit-shooting-woman-after-3-weeks-but-blame-victim/
Arezou Badri
NCRI - Womens committee - 16 August 2024 - in Women's News
<<Arezou Badri Undergoes Second Surgery as Condition Worsens Following
Police Shooting
Arezou Badri, a 31-year-old mother of two, was shot by Iranian security
forces due to non-compliance with mandatory hijab. She is currently in
critical condition at Valiasr Hospital in Tehran, where she recently
underwent a second surgery on Thursday, August 15, 2024, to address
pleural effusion.
Incident Details
On the night of July 22, Arezou Badri and her friend were traveling from
Nur to Babolsar when the police, using a loudspeaker, ordered them to
stop. The car was targeted for impoundment because of alleged hijab
violations. Ignoring the police's warnings, Arezou Badri continued
driving, prompting the officers to shoot at the car. Initially, they
fired at the tire, and then at the door, with a bullet striking Badri in
the back and causing severe injuries. Evidence suggests that she was
shot from the side, which indicates a possible violation of regulations
concerning the use of firearms by the police. Following the shooting,
Arezou Badri sustained critical injuries affecting her lower body and
respiratory system. During her initial surgery at Sari Hospital,
required due to the bullet wound, she lost the ability to move her lower
body. Her condition has since worsened. At the Valiasr Hospital in
Tehran, after removing the bullet from her lower back, which had caused
serious spinal injury, she required another surgery to drain fluid
accumulated in her lungs.
Medical professionals have indicated that it could take months to
determine if she will permanently lose her ability to walk.
Arezou Badri Undergoes Second Surgery
Arezou Badri's Family under Security Pressure
Badri’s family is under intense pressure from security agencies. They
are being forced to support the government-mandated narratives and are
barred from sharing details about her condition. Family visits are
restricted to a few minutes, and their mobile phones are confiscated
during these meetings.
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Armita Gevarnand
Last year, a similar pattern was observed in the case of Armita Geravand,
a 17-year-old who died after being injured by Hijab Patrols in a Tehran
Metro Station. The regime's efforts to control information and suppress
public outrage reflect its fear of another widespread uprising akin to
the protests in 2022.
International Response
Amnesty International has condemned the incident, calling for a thorough
investigation and accountability for Iranian officials. The organization
has highlighted the urgent need to abolish mandatory hijab laws and
address the impunity that protects responsible authorities in Iran.
Arezou Badri's case underscores the severe issues with the enforcement
of mandatory hijab regulations and the harsh methods used by security
forces. The stringent security measures imposed on her family and the
restrictions on information dissemination are deeply troubling.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/08/16/arezou-badri-surgery-lungs/
NO-hijab
France 25 - August 13, 2024 - by Alijani Ershad
<<Hopes dashed as Iran's new president stays silent on morality police
arrest
A video showing Iran's morality police violently arresting two teenage
girls has once again sparked widespread anger in Iran. The footage
surfaced at a time when many Iranians had hoped that the newly installed
centrist president, Masoud Pezeshkian, would fulfil his campaign promise
to end or at least mitigate the violence perpetrated by the dreaded <Gasht-e-Ershad>
patrols against women. But the president has not commented on the video,
and his appointment of an ultra-hardline interior minister has dashed
hopes of change on Iran's strict hijab rules.
Jina Amini
Two years after the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's
morality police ignited the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, tensions
over the compulsory hijab remain as fierce as ever. Although Iranian
police claimed to have dismantled the morality police in December 2022
after months of protests, the reality on the ground tells a different
story. Amateur videos and firsthand accounts by Iranian women indicate
that the morality patrols resumed in April 2024 after Iran's police
chief ordered a crackdown on hijab violations. Our Observers say the
same draconian regulations are
hijab patrols
imposed on women, enforced by the same female police officers in black
chadors, using the same methods. The only change, our Observers say, is
that their white vans no longer bear the inscription <Gasht-e-Ershad>.
This brings us to the new video. The video, filmed in Tehran on June 21
but released to the public on August 6, shows two teenage girls, their
hair uncovered, walking down a street. Spotting a police van, they
attempt to hide behind a utility box, but it's too late. Two white vans
appear. Three female officers clad in black chadors, along with a male
officer, leap out of the first van and forcefully arrest the girls, who
show no sign of resistance. Two other female officers join the melee and
help force the two girls into the
14-year-old Nafas Hajisharif beatened-up
van. The altercation, caught on a street surveillance camera, was made
public by the family of one of the girls, 14-year-old Nafas Hajisharif,
after a court permitted the release of the footage - a rare decision in
Iran. On August 6, her family provided the media with photos showing
injuries they said she sustained while being beaten by the female
officers, including bruising and a cut. The release of the video has
fueled public outrage. One Iranian wrote on X: "Dr Pezeshkian, you said
that you will defend people's children like your own children. Now is
the time to fulfil your promise! Before you choose a new interior
minister, fire the current minister. You do not beat a 14-year-old
girl." The video has even prompted criticism from some politicians
aligned with the new president. Azari Jahromi, a former minister and a
close ally of Pezeshkian during his campaign, posted on Telegram: "I
have just spoken to two police commanders and they also thought that the
treatment of these two girls was a mistake. [...] The police are the key
to our security, the ones who must avoid sparking a confrontation
between the police and the population." Iran's police chief, Gen.
Ahmad-Reza Radan, said the officers' actions were <not up to our
standards>, although he said their forceful response was prompted by
insults and physical resistance from the girls.
A hardliner IRGC general as an interior minister
The election of Pezeshkian had raised hopes among some Iranians that he
might, as promised during his campaign, put an end to the morality
police's actions or at least scale them back. <These [patrols] have only
led our society into darkness [...] these methods do not work and I will
stop these patrols,> he told an election campaign audience at Tehran
University on June 16, 2024. However, those hopes are rapidly
diminishing. While many politicians have publicly urged Pezeshkian to
address the incident, the president has remained silent. Moreover, his
decision to nominate Gen. Eskandar Momeni, a member of the Revolutionary
Guard Corps and a staunch hardliner, as interior minister, has only
further eroded these hopes.
Momeni, who has served in multiple leadership roles as the national
police chief over the past two decades, has been one of the most vocal
supporters of the morality police.>>
Source and video here:
https://observers.france24.com/en/middle-east/20240813-hopes-dashed-as-iran-s-new-president-stays-silent-on-new-morality-police-arrest
and other actual news:
Sara Jahani
Iranwire - August 19, 2024
<<No Medical Care in Iran Prison, Reveals Jailed Women's Rights Activist
Sara Jahani, a women's rights activist currently incarcerated in Lakan
Prison in Rasht, has revealed deteriorating conditions and the lack of
medical care for herself and fellow inmates. In a letter, written from
her prison cell, she highlighted urgent concerns about prisoner welfare
and healthcare access. Jahani reports that despite her need for medical
treatment, she was denied leave for over 20 days. She suffers from a
hand injury due to a fall and has a pre-existing condition requiring
medical attention. Additionally, Jahani, who has Multiple Sclerosis
(MS), was imprisoned to serve her sentence despite her chronic illness.
The activist's letter also shed light on the plight of other inmates.
She mentioned the presence of ill women with medical cases who are
awaiting permission for follow-up care. Jahani's current incarceration
stems from her arrest on August 15, 2023, in Gilan province. She was
tried alongside ten other women's rights activists in a joint case heard
by the third branch of the Rasht Revolutionary Court. The court
sentenced Jahani to six years, one month, and 17 days in prison on
charges of <membership in a group and collusion with the aim of
disrupting national security.> Initially, the execution of Jahani's
sentence was postponed due to her medical condition. However, she was
subsequently arrested from a street by agents of the Ministry of
Intelligence and taken to Lakan prison, where she has remained for the
past 20 days without adequate medical care.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/133000-no-medical-care-in-iran-prison-reveals-jailed-womens-rights-activist/
Iranwire - August 19, 2024
<<Iranian Official Raises Alarm Over Exodus of Nurses
<<Iran's head of the Ministry of Health Committee for cabinet members
selection, Ali Jafarian, has raised an alarm over the mass exodus of
healthcare professionals from Iran. In a recent statement, Jafarian
described the situation of nurses migrating or leaving their jobs as
<terrible> and emphasized the wave of nurses emigrating to Germany. <One
by one, nurses are learning German so that they can leave the country,>
Jafarian said. He noted that a German language certificate is often all
that is needed to facilitate their departure. The brain drain is having
a significant impact on Iran's healthcare system, with newly built
hospitals in Tehran unable to open due to staff shortages. The crisis
extends beyond nursing. Jafarian revealed that from some smaller
hospitals, as many as 30 members have emigrated in recent years. He
emphasized that the issue is not a lack of trained professionals, but
rather a lack of incentives for them to stay in Iran. <The most
important reason is hope, hope for the future,> he explained. Statistics
from the nursing system organization show that out of about 10,000
nursing students, around 3,000 nurses annually obtain good standing
certificates to emigrate. This exodus has reached what officials
describe as a <critical stage.>
The healthcare crisis is further compounded by severe medicine
shortages.
Jafarian highlighted serious problems with access to medications, noting
that such shortages directly increase mortality rates. For years, nurses
in Iran have voiced their frustrations about overwhelming workloads,
inadequate compensation, and a shortage of employment opportunities.
However, their demands have largely remained unanswered. The
misallocation of resources by the government and the recent hiring and
deployment of officers to crack down on women not wearing the mandatory
headscarf have created a system that undervalues the crucial role played
by nurses, contributing to their mass migration.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/132998-iranian-official-raises-alarm-over-exodus-of-nurses/
Abdollah Sharifzadeh
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 19 August 2024
<<Kurdish Man Sentenced to 10 Months Imprisonment by Iranian Judiciary
Abdollah Sharifzadeh, a Kurdish member of the 'Halo' (Eagle)
mountaineering group in Saqqez, has been sentenced in absentia to 10
months of imprisonment by the Iranian judiciary. According to a report
received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Abdollah
Sharifzadeh, a 30-year-old resident of Saqqez, was sentenced in absentia
by the First Branch of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Court in Saqqez,
presided over by Judge Javad Mostafaei. He was sentenced to 10 months of
imprisonment on charges of <propaganda against the government and in
favor of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan> through activities
on social media. Informed sources indicate that Sharifzadeh's appeal
against the verdict issued by the Revolutionary Court of Sanandaj has
been rejected. Since the issuance of the sentence, Iranian security
forces have repeatedly raided his home and workplace. It is worth noting
that Abdollah Sharifzadeh was previously arrested by Iranian security
forces in the winter of 2023 and was temporarily released after one day,
pending the completion of legal proceedings.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/08/article-75
Jin, Jiyan, Azadi is global slogan
Jinha - Womens News Agency - August 19 , 2024 - HESNA MIHEMED
<<KJK: Jin, Jiyan, Azadi has become a global slogan of women
The Kurdistan Women's Communities (KJK) has published a written
statement greeting the resistance of women in India and Afghanistan and
saying, "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi has become a global slogan of women."
News Center- The Kurdistan Women's Communities (KJK) has published a
written statement on women's protests all over the world against
executions. In the statement, the KJK recalled the protests that sparked
in India over the rape and killing of a student doctor at a state-run
hospital in Kolkata on August 9, the protests of Afghan women against
the Taliban and the "No to Executions" campaign launched against the
death sentences given to labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi and
journalist Pakhshan Azizi by the Iranian regime and said, "What has been
going on is an important process in the women's struggle. The system of
patriarchal modernity and capitalism is suffering from a deep crisis.
This system tries to maintain its power and overcome this crisis through
recolonization and war. The process we are going through is a period of
crisis and is known as the Third World War that is being waged based on
sexism and religious ideology. Countries, people, especially women, are
attacked by hegemonic powers.
We face the biggest threat we have ever faced
The war started against women thousands of years ago has recently
intensified especially in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa, where
women are killed every day. There is a need to end the war against
women, especially in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Kurdistan, Iraq, Turkiye,
Bangladesh, Libya and Latin America. We face the biggest threat we have
ever faced," the statement said.
"We are on a historical threshold
We are on a historical threshold", the statement added. "Women's
resistance has a historical role. Today, we see that the philosophy of
"Jin, Jiyan,Azadi" has become a global slogan of women resisting all
forms of gender-based violence and femicide. We greet the protests in
India, Afghanistan and Iran and call on all women's organizations and
movements to stand with them. We express our support to Indian, Afghan,
Persian, Arab, African, Eastern and Western women."
"It's time to make freedom the only option in the world"
Calling on women to build up a women's confederal system, the statement
said, "It's time to make freedom the only option in the world. It is
obvious that an unorganized resistance cannot break down the current
system. Therefore, it is time for women’s organizations and movements to
unite." >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kjk-jin-jiyan-azadi-has-become-a-global-slogan-of-women-35552?page=1
Omid Faraji
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 18 August 2024
<<Iranian Security Forces Lure and Arrest Kurdish Man in Marivan
In the ongoing wave of summoning and arresting residents from the
village of 'Ney' in Marivan, a Kurdish man named Omid Faraji was lured
by security agencies through a staged phone call from a local bank
branch. Upon his arrival, he was arrested by the security forces of the
Islamic Republic of Iran and taken to an unknown location. According to
a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on
Sunday, August 18, 2024, Omid Faraji, a resident of 'Ney' village in the
Marivan district, was summoned to a bank branch by the Iranian
intelligence department of the city. Upon his arrival at the bank, he
was arrested by intelligence agents who had arrived in three vehicles.
As of now, no information is available about his current condition. It
should be noted that, in recent days, security institutions have been
summoning and interrogating residents of Ney village, including children
and teenagers, creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. As of
the time of this report, there is no detailed information available
regarding the reasons for Faraji's arrest, the charges against him, or
his current whereabouts.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/08/article-73
Gelavizh Mohammadi-Arshad, Manijeh Khoshnoud, and Fermisk Babai
NCRI - Womens committee - 18 August 2024 - in Women's News
<<Escalating Arrests of Kurdish Women in Iran: A Concerning Trend
The recent arrests of Kurdish women by Iranian security forces highlight
an alarming pattern of repression against Kurdish activists in Iran.
These arrests have not only targeted women actively involved in civil
rights but also ordinary citizens, raising concerns about their safety
and the transparency of their detention. This report delves into three
recent cases, providing context and details for a broader understanding.
Arrest of Gelavizh Mohammadi-Arshad in Tehran
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, a 45-year-old Kurdish woman named
Gelavizh Mohammadi-Arshad was arrested by Iranian security forces in
Tehran, the capital of Iran. Gelavizh, a seamstress by profession, was
apprehended on her way home from work on Bagh-e Shayegan Street. The
security forces, arriving in four vehicles, surrounded and arrested her
without presenting any judicial warrant. Her current whereabouts remain
unknown, adding to her family's distress and public concern.
Re-Arrest of Activist Fermisk Babai in Paveh
Fermisk Babai, a well-known Kurdish female activist from Paveh, a city
in western Iran near the Iraqi border, was re-arrested by Iranian
security forces on Monday, August 12, 2024. Fermisk, who has a history
of previous arrests, was summoned to the Paveh Intelligence Department
along with her family for interrogation before being transferred to the
Naft Square Detention Center in Kermanshah, a major city in western
Iran. When her family protested her arrest, security forces responded
with violence, causing her mother to faint and requiring
hospitalization. Fermisk had been previously detained in a violent
manner last year, around the anniversary of Khomeini's fatwa against
Kurdistan. Given the history of brutal treatment by Iranian security
forces towards civil activists, there is growing concern for her safety
while in custody.
Ongoing Detention and Uncertainty Surrounding Manijeh Khoshnoud in Bukan
More than two weeks have passed since the arrest of 56-year-old Manijeh
Khoshnoud, a Kurdish woman from Bukan, a city in northwestern Iran.
Manijeh was detained by the Iranian regime's intelligence forces on
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 4 PM during a raid on her family home in
Bukan. During her arrest, her home was searched, and her mobile phone
was confiscated. Despite continuous efforts by her family to obtain
information about her whereabouts and condition, they have received no
response from the authorities. This lack of communication has heightened
the family's anxiety, especially considering that Manijeh's fate and the
location of her detention remain shrouded in secrecy.
The recent arrests of Kurdish women in Iran, particularly those of
Gelavizh Mohammadi-Arshad, Farmisk Babai, and Manijeh Khoshnoud, reflect
a disturbing trend of repression against Kurdish activists and ordinary
citizens by the Iranian regime. The international community must pay
closer attention to these human rights abuses, as the safety and lives
of these women remain in jeopardy.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/08/18/kurdish-women-in-iran/
Hamidreza Gharibi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 18 August 2024
<<Political Prisoner Hamidreza Gharibi Sentenced to Additional Two Years
While Serving Prison Term
Hamidreza Gharibi, a Turkish resident of Saveh city in Markazi Province,
who is currently serving a prison sentence, has been denied the right to
contact or meet with his family members. This political prisoner was
arrested approximately two months ago to begin serving his sentence.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, Hamidreza Gharibi, 34, has spent the last 56 days in prison
without any contact with the outside world. Recently, he was also
sentenced to an additional two years in prison. A source close to
Gharibi's family reported that he has been transferred to a cell
reserved for dangerous crimes, and the lack of information about his
condition has caused his family significant concern for his safety. In
June of this year, Hamidreza Gharibi was sentenced to six months and one
day of suspended imprisonment by the first branch of the Revolutionary
Court of Saveh city on charges of <insulting Khamenei.> This sentence
was subsequently increased to seven months and 16 days of penal
servitude following an objection from the Central Province Prosecutor's
Office. Hengaw has learned that in August of this year, the same
judicial branch sentenced Gharibi to an additional two years in prison
on charges of <insulting the sacred,> a sentence that will also be
enforced. Hamidreza Gharibi was arrested on Saturday, June 22, 2024, to
begin serving his initial prison sentence and was transferred to Saveh
Central Prison. Since his arrest, he has been deprived of contact with
his family, denied family visits, and his lawyer was not informed about
the additional charges brought against him.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/08/article-72
Mozhgan Kavousi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 18 August 2024
<<Mozhgan Kavousi, Kurdish Writer and Researcher, Sentenced to One Year
of Imprisonment
The prison sentence of Mozhgan Kavousi, a Kurdish writer and researcher,
and an activist for linguistic human rights to mother tongue from
Kelardasht, was reduced to one year of imprisonment after her request
for a retrial was accepted by Branch 39 of the Iranian Supreme Court,
and her case was referred to Branch 2 of the Sari Islamic Revolutionary
Court. Previously, she had been sentenced to 62 months of imprisonment
in connection with her alleged involvement in the "Women, Life, Freedom"
movement. According to a report received by Hengaw Organization for
Human Rights, on Sunday, August 11, 2024, the prison sentence of Mozhgan
Kavousi, a Kurdish writer and researcher, and a follower of the Yarsan
faith from Kelardasht, Mazandaran Province, was changed from 62 months
to one year of imprisonment after the acceptance of her retrial request
by Branch 39 of the Iranian Supreme Court and the referral of her case
to Branch 2 of the Sari Islamic Revolutionary Court. It is noteworthy
that in Esfand 2023, her request for release under electronic monitoring
was rejected by Branch 1 of the Sari Revolutionary Court, and since June
15, 2024, she has been serving her sentence outside the prison on an
open prison sentence. She was arrested on Monday, December 18, 2023,
after being summoned to the Kelardasht Criminal Execution Office, and
was transferred to Tonekabon Prison to serve her sentence. Previously,
Mozhgan Kavousi had been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Sari Revolutionary
Court to 39 months in prison on charges of <assembly and collusion
against national security,> 15 months and one day for <insulting
Khamenei,> and 8 months for <propaganda activities against the
government.> With the application of sentence aggregation laws, the
maximum enforceable sentence was determined to be 39 months, accounting
for her prior detention period. This Kurdish activist was released from
Qaemshahr Prison on Wednesday, January 3, 2023, after spending 104 days
in detention and being acquitted of the charge of <corruption on earth,>
upon posting a bail of three billion tomans, pending the completion of
legal proceedings. Mozhgan Kavousi was initially arrested on Thursday,
September 22, 2022, at her home in Kelardasht, coinciding with the early
days of the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement. After being transferred to
a security detention center, she was moved to Tonekabon Prison. This
researcher had previously been arrested by security forces in November
2019 due to her activities and was released from Kachooi Prison in Karaj
after completing her sentence.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/08/article-71
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Mashallah Karami, the father of Mohammad Mehdi (Komar) Karami
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 18 August 2024
<<Mashallah Karami, Father of Executed Kurdish Protestor, Sentenced to
Over Eight Years in Prison and Asset Seizure in A New Case
Mashallah Karami, the father of Mohammad Mehdi (Komar) Karami, one of
the executed victims of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, has been
sentenced by the Iranian judiciary to eight years and ten months of
imprisonment, asset seizure, and a monetary fine in a new case. He had
previously been sentenced to five years of imprisonment. According to a
report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Mashallah
Karami, father of executed protestor, has been sentenced by Branch 102
of the Nazarabad Criminal Court to eight years and ten months of
imprisonment, a fine of 1 billion and 900 million tomans, and the
seizure of his assets on charges of <money laundering and acquiring
illicit property.> Additionally, according to informed sources, this
grieving father has recently been subjected to a court order from the
Islamic Revolutionary Court for the seizure of his assets, including a
house in Takab and a Dena vehicle. It is noteworthy that Mashallah
Karami had previously been sentenced by the Karaj Iranian Revolutionary
Court to five years of imprisonment on charges of <assembly and
collusion> and one year of imprisonment on charges of <acting against
the government.> Ali Sharifzadeh Ardakani, his lawyer, commented on the
asset seizure, stating: "The aforementioned articles refer to the
acquisition of assets through the commission of a crime or the use of
assets in the commission of a crime, whereas these assets have no role
in the charges of assembly, collusion, or propaganda against the
government." He added, <These assets were purchased through public
donations, or as a gift. The people, wishing to help Mr. Karami, who
worked as a laborer, generously donated these assets to him with good
intentions." On August 22, 2023, Mashallah Karami was arrested by
security forces after his house was searched, his mobile phone and some
other personal belongings were confiscated, and he was eventually
transferred to the Karaj Central Prison.
Mohammad Mehdi Karami (Komar), a 21-year-old Kurdish youth from Bijar,
along with Mohammad Hosseini, another principal defendant in the case
known as the <murder> of Ruhollah Ajamian, a Basij member, was sentenced
to death. After severe torture, their death sentences were both carried
out at dawn on January 7, 2023. These two young men were arrested during
the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/08/article-70
Iranian Nurses Protest Nationwide
NCRI - Womens committee - 17 August 2024 - in Women's News
<<Iranian Nurses Protest Nationwide for Better Wages and Working
Conditions
Nurses Rally in Mashhad Amid Threats
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Iranian nurses at Imam Reza Hospital in
Mashhad, a major city in northeastern Iran, gathered in the hospital's
courtyard to voice their grievances. Chanting slogans such as "Inflation
is in dollars, our salaries are in rials," they protested against the
harsh economic conditions and low wages that have plagued their
profession.
Despite threats of repercussions the night before, Iranian nurses stood
firm.
Rather than addressing their demands, the Iranian regime dispatched
security forces to the site, further intensifying the standoff. The
nurses declared that their strike and protests would persist until their
demands were met.
Protests Erupt Across Iran
The wave of nurses' protests began on August 2, 2024, in the cities of
Shiraz and Karaj.
In Karaj, nurses went on strike at Kowsar, Imam Ali, and Shariati
hospitals. Meanwhile, in Shiraz, nurses from nine hospitals joined the
strike. The movement quickly spread to other cities, including Darab in
Fars province, Noorabad Mamasani, Tangan in Bushehr province, Kermanshah,
Fasa, Jahrom, Mazandaran, Eslamabad-e Gharb, Abadeh in Shiraz, Lamerd in
Fars, Tabriz, Zanjan, Arak, Yazd, Mashhad, and Yasuj.
Voices of Dissent
During these protest gatherings, nurses chanted various slogans
reflecting their frustrations and demands: "Enough with promises, our
baskets are empty."
"Where are our tariffs? In your pockets."
"Nurses, unite, unite."
"Nurse, shout out, cry out for your rights."
"Inflation is in dollars, our salaries are in rials."
"Without nurses, the hospital is closed."
"We don't want your 20 Toman charity."
"Incompetent official, resign, resign."
"We fought coronavirus, we saw no support."
Iranian Nurses Protest Nationwide for Better Wages and Working
Conditions
Intimidation and Retaliation
On August 11, the regime’s newspaper, Hammihan, reported that 90% of
Iranian nurses in Shiraz hospitals had stopped working. Instead of
hospital managers addressing their concerns, security agencies and head
nurses threatened them with dismissal, file creation, and summonses.
Mohammad Sharifi Moghaddam, Secretary of the House of Nurses,
highlighted the ongoing pressure nurses face from the Ministry of Health
due to protests about their working conditions, including incomplete
implementation of the tariff law and mandatory overtime. (The state-run
Sharq daily, August 15, 2024)
Annually, 12,000 nursing students graduate, but only a fraction is
employed in Iran, with many leaving for better opportunities in Europe,
America, and the Persian Gulf countries.
Economic Struggles and Calls for Fair Pay
A recent report by the Strategic Studies Center of the Iranian
Presidency revealed that 73% of doctors and nurses view the impact of
inflation on their desire to emigrate as "very high." Moghaddam also
emphasized the stark pay disparity, noting that some doctors earn up to
one billion tomans through performance-based pay, while nurses must
survive on monthly salaries of 13 to 15 million tomans ($249 to $288).
He argued that nurses should be earning three times their current wages.
Iranian nurses, pushed to their limits by mandatory overtime, difficult
working conditions, and low salaries, have resorted to strikes across
various cities. Nurses, interns, and other medical staff, who tirelessly
care for their fellow citizens, are raising their voices in protest
against the ruling clerical regime, joining other workers in the fight
for justice and fair treatment. The ongoing protests by Iranian nurses
underscore the dire conditions faced by healthcare workers in the
country. Despite threats and repression, their resolve to demand better
wages and working conditions remains unshaken. As the Iranian regime
continues to ignore their pleas, the nurses' struggle represents a
broader call for systemic change and justice in Iran.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/08/17/iranian-nurses-protest/
Servanaz Ahmadi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 16 August 2024
<<Iranian Authorities Deny Medical Leave to Children's Rights Activist
Servanaz Ahmadi
Servanaz Ahmadi, a children's rights activist imprisoned in Evin Prison,
has been denied medical leave despite the strong recommendation of
doctors and her urgent need for medical treatment. She has already
served a third of her prison sentence. According to a report received by
the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Servanaz Ahmadi's request for
medical leave has been obstructed by judicial officials, despite the
critical advice from her doctors. A source close to Ahmadi's family
revealed that she recently visited a neurologist, who prescribed
diagnostic medications, including ampoules and tablets, based on the
results of her tests. The doctor emphasized the necessity of at least
one month of emergency leave and advised that she stay away from the
prison environment, warning that continued exposure to the high-stress
conditions in prison could be extremely dangerous for her health. Prison
doctors, however, have only provided sedative injections to manage her
condition, despite her history of epilepsy, which requires long-term
special care. Servanaz Ahmadi was arrested by security forces on Friday,
May 8, 2023, and taken to Evin Prison. She was sentenced to five years
in prison by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of
<assembly and collusion> and an additional year for <propaganda against
the government.> Her sentence was later reduced to three years and six
months by Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeal.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/08/article-69
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