HAIL TO THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS FALLEN FOR FREDOM
against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khomeini,
and his placeman president. The message of
the women when the former president visited a university was plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023 and still is.
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
(Updates
December 25, 2024)
A to VICTORY tribute to
NARGES MOHAMMADI
Dec 5, 2024:
Narges Mohammadi chants 'Jin,
Jiyan, Azadi' after temporarily freed from prison
Nov. 18, 2024:
Joint letter: Nobel Peace Laureate Urgently Needs Essential Medical Care for
Serious Health Problems
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 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
UPDATED:
September 29 - 16, 2024
Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's
state-sanctioned murder
incl. Commemorating Bloody Friday
and earlier news about
a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen
|
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
Click the above for also earlier news
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Please do read
the above and following articles about heroines and
other brave people who risk live and
limb for the women-led revolution and no matter what
they'll never give in nor up!and other stories: click on
the underlined December '24
topics:

Alarming: Women Being Sent to the
Gallows
&
The gas chambers of Iran
&
Female Referee Reveals Threats and
Harassment when struggling for freedom
&
A Woman's Defiance Against
Oppression
&
Daughters, Wives, Sisters: Iran's
Silent Femicide Crisis
And
Commemoration
of the Fallen for Freedom
Part 6
and
Click here for previous inspiring
stories and articles
incl. Red Alerts |

'New' topic: a regimes' re-newed method of
torture: denial of medical care
Nov. 22 - Aug. 30, 2024:
Medical torture of women during
incarceration
November 4, 2024
"UN Expert Highlights Alarming
Violations Against Women and Fundamental Freedoms..."
October 19-18 2024 - July 18, 2016
Health taken hostage
And read here more about the
'Nurses 'strike' back':
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
"Nurses can neutralize security
forces' efforts with unity."
August 30, 2024
and updates:
August 28, 2024:
Nurses' demands - "A nurse will
die, but will not accept humiliation,":
 |
"NO to executions"
campaign

In support - reflection and
updates:
Sept. 7 - August 20, 2024
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'

Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
July 8 - 4, 2024:
The-death-sentence-against-Sharifeh-Mohammadi
June 15, 2024:
Prisoner Swap with Iran is
Shameful Reward
June 5 - May 23, 2024:
It |Iran| puts people to death in
order to terrorize the population into silence.
and other stories
*OHCHR - UN Office of
the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Click here for earlier reports
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December 24 - 16 December , 2024
<<Kurdish Political
Prisoner and Her Child Face Dire Conditions in Iranian
Prison...
& <<Latest report on Amanj
Kadkhoda, kurdish prisoner arrested during the "Woman,
Life, Freedom" movement...
& <<Number of Kurdish
detainees in Sarpol-e Zahab rises to 11...
& <<Iranian Athlete
Detained Over Instagram Video Faces Health Crisis in
Prison...
& <<Effat Hamedi, 35, and
Mother of a 9-Year-Old Boy Hanged in Sari Central Prison...
& <<Imprisoned Teacher
Massoumeh Asgari Denied Medical Care, Faces Uncertain
Future...
& <<Karaj: Azam Ahoqalander
sentenced to flogging and a fine...
& <<Care Facility Closed in
Iran After Resident Dies in Abuse Incident...
& <<Deportation and
unemployment haunt former Afghan military women in
Iran...
and more actual and fact-finding news |
December 20 - 19, 2024
<<Uncertainty surrounding
fate of Kurdish men...
and more arrests of Kurdish people...
& <<Care Facility Closed in Iran
After Resident Dies in Abuse Incident...
& <<Iranian Political Prisoner Facing Death Sentence
Moved to Solitary Confinement...
& <<Kurdish woman Nazanin Eliasi arrested by security
forces in Mahabad...
and more actual and fact-finding news |
Dec. 20, 2024:
Iranian Women Rise Against the New
Hijab Law with the Slogan "Woman, Resistance, Freedom"
|
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 the most inspiring but alas also most disturbing news.
In other words: Rise more for the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprisal. Gino
d'Artali

Ghazal Marzban
NCRI - December 20, 2024
<<Kurdish Political Prisoner and Her Child Face Dire Conditions in
Iranian Prison
The deteriorating health of a toddler in Iran's Urmia Central Prison has
raised serious concerns about the treatment of political prisoners and
their families under the Iranian regime. Two-year-old Ala (Solina)
Khadirzadeh, the daughter of Kurdish political prisoner Soada
Khadirzadeh, has been ill for more than 10 days. Despite her worsening
condition, prison authorities have refused to provide medical treatment
for the child, exacerbating the psychological strain on her mother.
Health Neglect in Urmia Central Prison
Ala has been suffering from an untreated illness for more than 10 days,
which has significantly affected her mother's mental state. Urmia
Central Prison, located in West Azerbaijan Province in northwestern
Iran, has come under scrutiny for its neglect of inmates and their
families. A source familiar with the situation revealed that neither
mother nor child has received medical care, even within the prison.
Soada Khadirzadeh has been incarcerated for more than three years and
two months, serving over a quarter of her 12-year sentence. Reports
indicate that her daughter has faced health challenges in the past due
to poor sanitary conditions, lack of ventilation, and extreme heat in
the women's ward. In September 2023, Ala developed a skin condition
under these conditions, but prison officials prevented her from being
taken to an outside medical facility.
Saada Khadirzadeh's Background
Soada Khadirzadeh was sentenced to 12 years and six months by the First
Criminal Court of Mahabad for alleged involvement in the killing of a
member of the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and membership in the
Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan. The verdict was officially
conveyed to her family on September 6, 2022. Her arrest occurred on
October 14, 2021, in Piranshahr, a city in West Azerbaijan Province near
the Iraqi border. Following her arrest, she was transferred to Urmia
Central Prison on November 8, 2021. Soada, who gave birth via cesarean
section while in custody on June 21, 2022, was returned to prison with
her newborn after just one day in the hospital, without completing her
postpartum recovery. In her only instance of temporary release, on May
18, 2023, Soada traveled to a relative’s house in Piranshahr. She was
rearrested the next day by Iranian intelligence forces and returned to
prison within 48 hours.
Broader Implications
This case highlights the dire conditions faced by female political
prisoners and their families in Iran. Soada Khadirzadeh has reportedly
attempted suicide at least once during her incarceration. The lack of
medical care and basic human rights underscores systemic issues within
the Iranian regime's prison system, which has been widely criticized by
human rights organizations. The international community-including human
rights groups and advocacy organizations-must continue to pressure the
Iranian regime to ensure humane treatment and adequate healthcare for
all prisoners, particularly vulnerable children like Ala.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/20/soada-khadirzadeh-ala-solina/
and other news

Amanj Kadkhoda
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 24, 2024
<<Latest report on Amanj Kadkhoda, kurdish prisoner arrested during the
"Woman, Life, Freedom" movement
Amanj Kadkhoda, a Kurdish individual from Bukan and arrested during the
"Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in the city, has been imprisoned in
Bukan Central Prison for the past eight months to serve a three-year
prison sentence. According to a report received by the Hengaw
Organization for Human Rights, Amanj Kadkhoda, a 22-year-old from Bukan,
was arrested in May this year to serve his three-year prison sentence
and has spent the past eight months in this central prison. This
individual was sentenced by Branch 103 of the Revolutionary Court of
Bukan, presided over by Judge Panahi, to three years of imprisonment and
a fine of 450 million tomans. The verdict was upheld without any changes
by the Urmia Court of Appeals.
It is worth noting that Amanj Kadkhoda was arrested by security forces
of the Islamic Republic of Iran on November 15, 2022, during the "Jin,
Jiyan, Azadi" (Woman, Life, Freedom) movement. Initially, he was taken
to the police station, and a few hours later, after being tortured, he
was transferred to the Public Places Office in this city. According to
informed sources, this individual was subjected to continuous torture
and interrogation for about a week at the Public Places Office. As a
result of the torture, he sustained fractures to his nose, a finger, and
three ribs. After some time, he was transferred to Bukan Central Prison.
This individual had been temporarily released from prison after a month
of detention by posting bail of 10 billion tomans until the completion
of his legal proceedings.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-14

Landmine explosion
Landmine explosion in Saravan claims the lives of two Afghan nationals
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 23, 2024
<<At least two Afghan nationals, identified as Motiullah and Mohammad
Akbar, lost their lives due to severe injuries caused by the explosion
of landmines planted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
along the Kalgan border in Saravan County, Sistan and Baluchestan
Province.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, on Friday, December 20, 2024, landmines planted by the IRGC in
the border region of 'Kalgan' in Saravan County detonated, killing at
least two Afghan nationals, Motiullah and Mohammad Akbar, who were
residents of the village of 'Boriya Baf Qabchaq' in the Pashtun Zarghun
District of Herat. The Haalvsh news network reported that several Afghan
nationals attempting to cross into Iran through the Kalgan border
stepped on freshly planted mines by the IRGC, resulting in the deaths of
these two individuals.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-9
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 23, 2024
<<Number of Kurdish detainees in Sarpol-e Zahab rises to 11
Three more Kurdish individuals, identified as Dana Ahmadi, Pouya Deljou,
and Yousef Ranjbar, were arrested by security forces in Sarpol-e Zahab,
Kermanshah Province, bringing the total number of detainees in the city
to 11. These three, along with eight others, were detained for posting
content on Instagram following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, on December 15, 2024, Dana Ahmadi, Pouya Deljou, and Yousef
Ranjbar were arrested by IRGC intelligence forces in Sarpol-e Zahab. On
the same day, Kaveh Sohrabi, Omid Salehi (17), Ayman Safaei (21), Komar
Salehi (23), Hêmin Palani (25), Erfan Moradi (25), Khaled Kamari (27),
and Payam Ranjbar (27) were also violently arrested during raids on
their family homes by IRGC intelligence agents. These individuals were
detained for <posting content on social media celebrating the fall of
Bashar al-Assad's government and expressing support for Julani.>
Meanwhile, the state-run Fars News Agency, without disclosing the
identities of these individuals, cited the Sarpol-e Zahab prosecutor,
reporting the arrest of members of a <radical Takfiri network> by IRGC
intelligence forces.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-10
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 23, 2024
<<Kurdish man, Ahad Mahmoud Hassan arrested to serve prison sentence
Ahad Mahmoud Hassan, also known as Hawtewaneh, a Kurdish resident of
Kileh Sipan village in the Piranshahr region, has been arrested and
transferred to Naqadeh Central Prison to serve a two-year prison
sentence. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for
Human Rights, Mr. Hassan was arrested on Saturday, December 21, 2024,
and taken to Naqadeh Central Prison to begin his sentence. The two-year
prison term was recently handed down by Branch One of the Mahabad
Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Mahmoudi, on charges of
<membership in the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan.> This is not
Mr. Hassan's first conviction. Three years ago, the Criminal Court of
Piranshahr sentenced him to six months in prison on similar charges. Mr.
Hassan was initially arrested on May 4, 2020, by agents of the Ministry
of Intelligence. He spent 40 days in detention, 30 of which were in
solitary confinement without access to legal counsel or family visits.
He was later released on bail of 400 million tomans.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-11

Zeinab Haj Hashemi
NCRI - December 23, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Iranian Athlete Detained Over Instagram Video Faces Health Crisis in
Prison
Zeinab Haj Hashemi, a 43-year-old Iranian athlete from Kohgiluyeh and
Boyer-Ahmad province, is currently jailed in Isfahan Prison, central
Iran, under severe conditions. Her detention stems from charges related
to a sports video she posted on her Instagram account, which authorities
have labeled as <corruption and promoting indecency,> <insulting
religious sanctities,> and <propaganda against the regime.> Since her
arrest over two months ago, Zeinab Haj Hashemi has endured harsh
solitary confinement without a formal court hearing, having only
appeared before the prosecutor's office. Reports indicate that she is
under intense pressure, and her health has deteriorated significantly.
There are suspicions that she may be suffering from cancer,
necessitating urgent medical attention. Despite this, officials have
reportedly frozen her bank accounts and blocked her social media
profiles, further isolating her. Zeinab Haj Hashemi holds a master's
degree in midwifery and a bachelor's degree in information technology.
She is currently unmarried. Her case highlights the Iranian regime’s
ongoing crackdown on women's rights and freedom of expression,
particularly concerning the enforcement of strict dress codes and the
suppression of dissenting voices.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/23/zeinab-haj-hashemi-athlete-cancer/
NCRI - December 22, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Effat Hamedi, 35, and Mother of a 9-Year-Old Boy Hanged in Sari
Central Prison
A 35-year-old woman named Effat Hamedi, the mother of a 9-year-old boy,
was hanged at dawn on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, alongside three men in
Sari Central Prison. Effat Hamedi was arrested four years ago on charges
of murdering her husband and subsequently sentenced to death. This news
was reported by independent media outlets on December 22, but it has not
yet been announced by state-run media or official authorities.
Many women executed by the mullahs' regime are themselves victims of
domestic violence against women and have acted in self-defense.
Effat Hamedi is the sixth woman executed in Iran during December,
doubling the number of female executions compared to November 2024.
Including Effat Hamedi, at least 34 women have been executed in Iran
since the beginning of 2024.
34 women executed in 2024
The Iranian regime is the world's top record holder of executions of
women.
According to the data recorded by the NCRI Women's Committee, at least
263 women have been executed in Iran since 2007.
The number of women executed in Iran has sharply increased over the past
year, with 33 executions of women recorded between October 2023 and
October 2024. This marks a troubling rise from previous years, up from
19 women executed in 2022-2023 and 21 in 2021-2022. The current year's
figure is particularly alarming, surpassing the average rate of 21
executions under Ebrahim Raisi by 12 and more than double the annual
average of 15 under former president Hassan Rouhani. Given the
clandestine nature of executions and the lack of public announcement by
the judiciary, it is evident that the actual number is higher than
reported. This surge underscores the Iranian regime's growing use of
capital punishment, including against women-an escalation in human
rights abuses now seen under the administration of Masoud Pezeshkian.
The total number of executions in Iran in 2024 is at least 950, so far,
with more than 650 prisoners including 23 women executed since
Pezeshkian took office. It further proves that regardless of who holds
the presidency, the rights of the Iranian people, especially women,
continue to be trampled.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/22/effat-hamedi-sari-central-prison/

Massoumeh Asgari
NCRI - December 22, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Imprisoned Teacher Massoumeh Asgari Denied Medical Care, Faces
Uncertain Future
Massoumeh Asgari, a teacher and political prisoner, has been subjected
to prolonged detention under the Iranian regime, facing a combination of
serious health issues and ongoing legal uncertainty. Despite her
deteriorating health, she is being denied medical treatment by the
authorities.
Ongoing Detention and Legal Uncertainty
Massoumeh Asgari, a teacher from Iran, was arrested in July 2024 by
intelligence agents on charges of <propaganda against the regime> and
alleged collaboration with opposition groups. Her case has been
transferred to Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran. However,
as of now, no clear date has been set for her trial. Asgari’s case is
one of many where political dissenters face indefinite detention without
a timely legal resolution, highlighting the Iranian regime's crackdown
on critics. Asgari, who is the sole breadwinner for her family, has been
enduring a series of health issues. She suffers from chronic conditions
such as diabetes, kidney and liver problems, and neurological disorders.
These health concerns have been exacerbated by previous injuries,
including multiple fractures in her legs, for which she required
surgery. Despite the severity of her condition, she has been denied
access to necessary medical treatment while imprisoned in Tehran's
infamous Evin Prison, one of the most notorious facilities for political
detainees.
Previous Arrests and Harsh Treatment
This is not the first time Massoumeh Asgari has faced persecution by the
Iranian regime. In 2018, during protests by teachers across Iran, she
was arrested by security forces and briefly detained in Qarchak Prison
in Varamin, located southeast of Tehran. After spending a few days in
custody, she was released. However, in December 2018, Asgari was
arrested again, this time spending a month in solitary confinement in
Evin Prison's Section 209, which is known for housing political
prisoners and activists. On February 18, 2020, Massoumeh Asgari was
sentenced to five years in prison by Branch 26 of the Revolutionary
Court of Tehran. She was convicted of <assembly and collusion against
national security,> following her participation in peaceful protests and
activism within teacher’s rights groups. The Iranian regime often uses
these charges to silence critics and activists who challenge the
government's policies.
Denial of Medical Care and Transfer to Prison in Karaj
The denial of medical care to Massoumeh Asgari has been a significant
issue in her ongoing imprisonment. Despite her grave health conditions,
she has been subjected to neglect and mistreatment. On December 18,
2024, it was reported that Asgari, who has been languishing in Evin
Prison, continues to be denied access to essential medical treatment.
This is a stark example of how the Iranian regime uses its prison system
not only to punish political opponents but also to harm them further
physically and psychologically. In a particularly troubling development,
on December 21, 2021, Massoumeh Asgari was summoned by the prison
authorities to meet with the head of Evin Prison's prosecutor's office.
However, instead of being granted the meeting, she was unexpectedly
transferred to a prison facility in Karaj, a city located west of
Tehran, which is known for its harsh conditions and is often used to
isolate political prisoners from their families and the media. This move
is part of a broader strategy by the Iranian regime to further isolate
political prisoners and make it more difficult for human rights
organizations to monitor their treatment. The case of Massoumeh Asgari
is a powerful example of the Iranian regime's ongoing repression of
activists, teachers, and political dissidents. Her continued detention,
the denial of medical treatment, and the uncertain legal proceedings
against her underscore the broader pattern of human rights abuses under
the clerical regime. International attention and pressure are crucial to
ensure that such prisoners are not forgotten and that their rights are
protected.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/22/imprisoned-teacher-massoumeh-asgari/

Mohammad Karimi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 22, 2024
<<Report on the current situation of Kurdish political prisoner Mohammad
Karimi in Sanandaj Central Prison
Mohammad Karimi, a 34-year-old Kurdish political prisoner and father of
two from Baneh, has spent the past 4 years, 7 months, and 24 days in
Sanandaj Central Prison and the Sanandaj Intelligence Office detention
center, serving a 25-year prison sentence. Despite the prolonged
incarceration, he has been denied furlough and subjected to severe
physical and psychological torture. His case has been marred by
violations of his fundamental rights. According to a report received by
the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Karimi was charged with
<assisting in rebellion> and has now spent over 1,700 days in detention,
during which he has been systematically deprived of his most basic
rights.
Mohammad Karimi, along with two other residents of Baneh, Mohammad Feizi
and Baset Karimi, was violently arrested on Saturday, April 25, 2020, by
government forces. Another individual, Yousef Ahmadi, was arrested the
following day, on Sunday, April 26, 2020. After prolonged interrogations
at the Sanandaj Intelligence Office, they were transferred to Sanandaj
Central Prison. On September 3, 2023, the First Branch of the Sanandaj
Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Saeedi, sentenced Mohammad
Karimi to 25 years imprisonment for <assisting in rebellion,> Baset
Karimi and Mohammad Feizi to 20 years imprisonment each for the same
charge. Additionally Yousef Ahmadi received Death sentence for
<rebellion> through <membership in the Democratic Party of Iranian
Kurdistan.> The cases against these individuals were fabricated under
intense physical and psychological torture. They were systematically
denied access to legal counsel and basic defense rights throughout their
detention and trial. The sentences were based solely on recommendations
by security agencies, with no regard for due process or fair trial
standards. Karimi was arrested on the night his child was born. During
his detention and interrogation at the Sanandaj Intelligence Office,
officials offered promises of release and visitation with his newborn if
he confessed to charges dictated by interrogators. These confessions,
extracted under duress, formed the basis for his conviction. Karimi
remains incarcerated in Sanandaj Central Prison, with no access to
furlough or other basic rights.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-5

Azam Ahoqalander
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 21, 2024
<<Karaj: Azam Ahoqalander sentenced to flogging and a fine
Azam Ahoqalander, a political detainee, has been sentenced by the
judiciary to a fine and the inhumane punishment of 30 lashes, as an
alternative to three months of imprisonment. She had previously been
sentenced to six years and two months of imprisonment. According to a
report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Ahoqalander
was recently convicted by Branch 103 of the Ferdows Criminal Court,
presided over by Judge Amir Hajipour Shushtari. She was sentenced to a
fine of 1.5 million tomans in lieu of three months of imprisonment, as
well as 30 lashes, on charges of <manufacturing tools for committing a
crime.> Earlier, in early December 2024, she had been sentenced to six
years and two months in prison by the Revolutionary Court for <forming a
group with the intent of leading efforts to disrupt security.> She was
also handed supplementary punishments, including a two-year ban on
leaving the country and restrictions on social media activity. Azam
Ahoqalander was arrested on Saturday, September 16, 2023, coinciding
with the anniversary of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, and was
later temporarily released on bail.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-4

Leila Hosseinzadeh
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 21, 2024
<<Leila Hosseinzadeh sentenced to imprisonment
Leila Hosseinzadeh, a former political prisoner and expelled student
activist, has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment and fined by
the Islamic Republic of Iran's judicial system. According to reports
received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Hosseinzadeh was
recently convicted by Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court, presided
over by Judge Iman Afshari. She was sentenced to one year in prison on
charges of <propaganda against the state> and fined 3,300,000 tomans for
<public unveiling.> The court ruling stated that Hosseinzadeh did not
appear at her trial in person, despite being offered the opportunity,
and shared secretly recorded footage of the session on her social media
accounts. On September 3, 2024, Hosseinzadeh was ordered to pay a 100
million toman fine after the Forensic Medicine Commission confirmed her
permanent inability to endure incarceration due to her health condition.
This ruling followed a five-year prison sentence issued for her
participation in a memorial event for a fellow inmate. Hosseinzadeh, a
32-year-old former student of Tehran University, has long been an
advocate for student rights and has previously served time in prison.
She suffers from Crohn’s disease, a chronic and debilitating intestinal
condition. In 2021, she was sentenced to five years in prison by Branch
28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of <assembly and
collusion to act against national security.> Hosseinzadeh has publicly
stated that the Forensic Medicine Commission has twice certified her
inability to endure incarceration due to her chronic illness.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-10-article-3

Chia Nasrollahi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 20, 2024
<<Chia Nasrollahi's arrest brings the number of recent Kurdish detainees
in Mahabad to 15
The identification of another Kurdish individual arrested in Mahabad,
named Chia Nasrollahi, brings the total number of people arrested in
this city over the past week by the security agencies of the Islamic
Republic of Iran to 15. According to a report received by the Hengaw
Organization for Human Rights, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, a
38-year-old resident of Mahabad, Chia Nasrollahi, was arrested at his
workplace by intelligence officers without having a search warrant. A
knowledgeable source reported that several vehicles carrying
intelligence agents surrounded Chia Nasrollahi’s shop in the 'Beri
Shilan' area of Mahabad and violently arrested him, subsequently
transferring him to an undisclosed location. As of the time of
reporting, no detailed information is available regarding the reasons
for the arrest, the charges against him, his fate, or his place of
detention. According to statistics documented by the Hengaw Organization
for Human Rights, at least 15 Kurdish individuals have been detained in
the city of Mahabad by Iran security agencies over the past week.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-09-article-121

Uncertainty surrounding fate of Kurdish men
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - December 20, 2024
<<Uncertainty surrounding fate of Seven Kurdish men, including a child,
following their arrest by security forces
At least seven Kurds from Sarpol-e Zahab, including a child, have been
arrested by Iran's Intelligence Office, with their current whereabouts
and conditions remaining unknown. The detainees have been identified as:
Khalid Kamari (27 years old), Hêmin Palani (25 years old), Omid Salehi
(17 years old), Ayman Safayi (21 years old), Erfan Moradi (25 years
old), Payam Ranjbar (27 years old), Komar Salehi (23 years old).
According to reports received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights,
these individuals were arrested in coordinated raids conducted by
intelligence forces on Sunday, December 15, 2024, during which violent
methods were reportedly used. Six days after the arrests, the families
of the detainees have been unable to obtain any information regarding
their status or charges. Despite repeated efforts, no updates about
their condition or reasons for their detention have been provided by
authorities. Hengaw has learned that the detainees were transferred to a
security detention center in Kermanshah. However, no specific details
about the charges against them or the circumstances of their detention
have been disclosed.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-09-article-120

Aram Baleki
Iranwire - December 20, 2024
<<Kurdish Artist Arrested in Iran Amid Growing Crackdown
The Islamic Republic's Ministry of Intelligence forces arrested a
Kurdish artist on Thursday in western Marivan, according to local
sources. Aram Baleki's current whereabouts remain unknown. No official
statement has been released regarding the reasons for his arrest or
those of others recently detained. The arrest is part of a broader
crackdown that has seen multiple detentions across Kurdish cities. Human
rights organizations report these arrests being carried out without
judicial warrants. Family members and local activists have expressed
growing concern over the increasing frequency of such arrests and the
lack of information about the conditions of those detained. Currently,
there is no information about Baleki's condition or the circumstances
surrounding his detention.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/137348-kurdish-artist-arrested-in-iran-amid-growing-crackdown/
Iranwire - December 20, 2024
<<Care Facility Closed in Iran After Resident Dies in Abuse Incident
A resident at a disability care facility in Iran's Hamedan has died
after being reportedly beaten by a staff member, prompting authorities
to temporarily close the center and launch a criminal investigation.
Hamedan Prosecutor General Abbas Najafi confirmed that preliminary
forensic examinations showed signs of physical assault on the victim's
body. However, he added that investigators have not yet definitively
linked these injuries to the cause of death. "The final determination
will depend on autopsy results and additional testing," Najafi said.
Initially detained for one night, the suspects have since been released
on bail under judicial supervision. They are now prohibited from working
in healthcare-related professions while the investigation continues. As
part of the broader investigation, the provincial welfare organization's
oversight of facilities serving vulnerable populations, including those
with disabilities, children, and the elderly, is being reviewed.
Authorities are also examining potential negligence by the facility's
management and supervisory staff. According to the IRNA news agency, the
facility will remain closed by judicial order until the investigation
concludes. The identities of the victim and the accused staff members
have not been released by the prosecutor's office.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/137349-care-facility-closed-in-iran-after-resident-dies-in-abuse-incident/
Zan Times - December 16, 2024 - By: Karima Muradi
<<Deportation and unemployment haunt former Afghan military women in
Iran
Maryam fled to Iran in February 2022 due to security threats from the
Taliban. Since then, the 30-year-old former employee of Afghanistan's
security forces has endured numerous hardships as a refugee. Maryam says
she has yet to find a job and faces severe financial difficulties. Her
living conditions worsen by the day. Her brother works as a street
vendor, and the family relies on his meager income to survive. "In
Afghanistan, I was deprived of work and under threat. My brothers were
in school there, but in Iran, they’ve been forced to work on the
streets," she explains.
She left Afghanistan because of her fear of Taliban reprisals. Maryam
recounts that in January 2022, while still in Afghanistan, Taliban
intelligence repeatedly summoned her to their headquarters. She refused
to surrender herself. Within a week of those phone calls, Taliban forces
raided her home in a northern province. "It was evening when four armed
men arrived in a vehicle. We were all home. They knocked on the door,
and my brother opened it. Without permission, they entered the yard.
They demanded that I go with them. They tried to take me by force and
assaulted me," she recounts to Zan Times. That night, after much
pleading, the Taliban agreed to take her brother instead. "My brother is
still in prison, but I managed to escape," says Maryam. Now, the threat
of forced deportation from Iran makes her life unbearable. Reports
indicate that the Taliban have interrogated, imprisoned, or even killed
former Afghan military personnel who returned to Afghanistan from Iran.
Zan Times has previously reported on the dire conditions faced by female
military personnel in Afghanistan. According to Human Rights Watch, the
Taliban have threatened the lives of women who served as police officers
in the previous government. A 26-page report, "Double betrayal: Abuse of
Afghan women in police forces, past and present," highlights how Taliban
threats have forced many of these women into hiding. The report also
notes that many of these women fled to neighbouring countries, where
their problems persist due to issues such as lack of legal residency,
unemployment, and the fear of deportation.
Maryam and her brothers live in Iran without official residency
documents and fear for their lives every day they leave home. She says
that Iranian authorities have recently increased pressure on Afghan
migrants, and she dreads the possibility of being sent back to
Afghanistan. In addition to government actions, Maryam describes the
hostile social environment in Iran: "They don't see us as migrants or
grant us the rights of refugees. Our psychological and financial
problems increase every day. I don't know how much longer we can live
with all these difficulties."
Another former defence official who lives in fear in Iran is Zahra, a
25-year-old officer who worked for four years in Afghanistan's Ministry
of Defence. Now, Zahra and her husband live in Iran where they both work
in a jewellery box-making workshop. Their combined income barely covers
their monthly expenses. "We are not in a good economic situation. Life
in Iran gets harder every day. The future is uncertain, and rent is very
expensive. To rent a house, we must pay a large deposit in advance.
Without it, finding a home is impossible," she explains.
In the past year, 1.6 million Afghans have been deported from Iran.
According to a BBC Persian report published on November 14, 2024, the
Taliban's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation stated that nearly
150,000 Afghans returned to Afghanistan last month alone. Most were
either deported from Iran or voluntarily returned. Thousands of former
security personnel and other vulnerable individuals at risk of Taliban
persecution are believed to be among those expelled from Iran in the
past year. Previously, the Committee for the Protection of Former Afghan
Military Personnel reported that Iran's government has been registering
former Afghan military members who sought refuge in the country. Given
the improving relations between Iran and the Taliban, there is concern
that some of these individuals may be deported and handed over to the
Taliban. Even Afghans with residency permits have been deported in
recent months, Zahra states, noting that the treatment of Afghans in
Iran has worsened: "Iranians say, 'You've come to Iran, taken jobs from
our youth, and driven up housing rents. Go back to your country.'"
Somaya, 39, a former employee of Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense, fled
to Iran in the fall of 2023 due to Taliban threats. Having served for
seven years in various roles at the Defence Ministry in Kabul, including
as a service officer in Khost province, Somaya entered Iran legally by
air with her parents and younger sister but lacks residency documents
and is unemployed. Now married, she lives with her husband in Qom
province. "Administrative jobs are not given to Afghan migrants here. My
visa expired, and they won't renew it," Somaya explains. "We can't
return to Afghanistan because of Taliban retaliation, and here we have
no opportunities for work or living. Afghan refugees face a very hard
life - no residency permits, no jobs, only harassment and deportation,"
she laments. Somaya finds some solace in the fact that her husband has
legal residency and can work. Many Afghan families, including Maryam's,
have no family members with legal documentation. However, Somaya says
her husband's income as a plasterer is insufficient to meet their
family’s needs. She dreams of obtaining a residency permit and the right
to work herself. She says she sought refuge in Iran hoping for work and
legal residency but has received no meaningful support from either the
Iranian government or international organizations assisting migrants.
"We have not been supported by anyone - not financially or in any other
way," she says.
Names have been changed to protect the identity of the interviewees and
writer. Karima Muradi is the pseudonym of a journalist from
Afghanistan.>>
Source:
https://zantimes.com/2024/12/16/deportation-and-unemployment-haunt-former-afghan-military-women-in-iran/
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