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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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Life, Freedom' pages menu will look a bit different and this
to avoid too many pop-ups ,meaning the underlined period
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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
Update May 27, 2024
Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned
Nobel Peace Prize laureate criticizes the United
Nations' planned memorial ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi,
calling it "a commemoration of the executions and mass
killings."
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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MARJAM AKBARI
MONFARED
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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June 5 - May 31,
2024
<<Arrested for a Dot, Iranian
Author Accused of Disrespecting the Leader...
and <<Iran Arrests
Instagram Page Admins for Promoting 'Western
Lifestyles'...
and <<Iran Upholds 2022
Protester's 5-Year Sentence...
and <<Qezel Hesar Prison:
Egregious Assault on Political Prisoner’s Wife...
and <<Iranian Prisoners'
Anti-Death Penalty Campaign Expands...
and <<Baloch Man Killed by
Direct Fire from Iranian Military Forces...
and <<IRGC Forces Arrest
Woman in Armed Raid...
and <<Fardis Prison in
Karaj: Intensifying Pressure on Female Political
Prisoners...
and <<Arrests Over Social
Media Posts on Ebrahim Raisi’s Death Continue by Iranian
Authorities...
and <<KJAR member Varisheh
Moradi imprisoned in Evin prison without trial...
and more news but most with a 'give way or go away'
yell!
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May 31 - 28, 2024
<<Indictment prepared
against Aida Shakarami...
and <<Over 60 years of
imprisonment upheld for eleven women's rights activists
in Gilan...
and <<UN Faces Backlash for
Tribute to Late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi...
and <<Continued Detention
and Lack of Information on the Status of Maryam Mahmoudabadi...
and <<Sweden Accuses Iran
of Using Criminal Networks for Violent Acts...
and <<Political Prisoner
with Health Issues Denied Medical Care in Iran Jail...
and <<Gilan Court Confirms
60-Year Sentence for 11 Activists...
and <<US Concerned Over
Attacks on Protesters by 'Iranian Regime Supporters'...
and <<Jailed Iranian Man's
Health Declines After Torture...
and <<Iranian Professor and
Editor Convicted for Reporting on Child's Death...
and <<The Arrest of Sudabeh
Vahabi in Chalus in Relation to Ebrahim Raisi's Death...
and more news but most with a 'give way or go away'
yell!
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May 27 - 13, 2024
<<Kurdish Asylum Seeker Detained
in Italy Begins Hunger Strike...
and <<Artist Kamyar Bamdad
Arrested by Iranian Security Forces After Posting About
Ebrahim Raisi's Death...
and <<Narges Mohammadi
Criticizes UN's Memorial for Raisi...
and <<Jailed Iranian
Activist's Family Summoned After Public Criticism...
and <<Overcrowding in
Iran's Evin Prison After Shifitng Inmates...
and <<Political Prisoners
Moved to Solitary After Protesting Others' Transfers...
and <<Detention of Two More
Kurdish Individuals in Relation to Ebrahim Raisi's
Death...
and <<Kurdish Journalist,
Iraj Mohammadzadeh, Sentenced to Two Years in Prison by
Iranian Judiciary...
and more news but most with a 'give way or go
away' yell!
and it will also bring you through more news in
May 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.
Iranwire - 5 June 2024
<<Arrested for a Dot, Iranian Author Accused of Disrespecting the Leader
Hossein Shanbehzadeh, a prominent social media activist, editor, and
translator, was arrested in Iran's Ardabil on Tuesday.Hossein confirmed
his arrest during a brief phone call with his family. His brother, Abbas
Shanbehzadeh, had previously expressed concerns on social media about
failed attempts to contact Hossein and his unknown whereabouts. The
arrest came shortly after Hossein's account on social media platform X,
previously Twitter, was disabled. Abbas noted, <He clearly did not
publish the last tweet,> suggesting potential interference with his
brother's account.
Authorities have not officially disclosed the reason for Hossein's
arrest, but many point to a recent interaction on X as the catalyst
behind it. The incident involves Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's
account posting his photo with the national student volleyball team.
Shanbezadeh replied to Khamenei's tweet with a single character: a
period. This minimalist critique quickly went viral, with thousands of
users reposting the exchange.
Many saw his punctuation as a bold statement, suggesting that even the
slightest criticism as <a mere dot> could rattle the government. As news
of Hossein's arrest spread, supporters flooded social media platforms,
using the term <kidnapping> to describe his detention.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/130240-arrested-for-a-dot-iranian-author-accused-of-disrespecting-the-leader/
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 5 June 2024
<<Young Kurdish Kolbar fatally shot by Iranian Border Guards
Hazhir Mahmoudpour, a young Kolbar from Javanrud, was fatally shot by
Iranian Border Guards at the Nowsud border in Kermanshah province.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, on the morning of Wednesday, June 5, 2024, a young Kolbar from
the village of Powineh in Javanrud succumbed to his injuries at Quds
Hospital in Paveh. An informed source stated that Hazhir Mahmoudpour
sustained serious injuries from direct fire by Iranian Border Guards in
the Nowsud border heights last evening and was subsequently transported
to medical centers for treatment. Yesterday, a Kolbar identified as
Salah (surname unknown) was seriously injured by direct fire from
Iranian Border Guards at a border point in Marivan. He is a resident of
the village of Halozhan, Sarvabad. Based on the statistics registered in
the statistics and documents center of Hengaw, in May 2024, at least
eight Kurdish Kolbars and local traders were killed by direct fire from
Iranian Border Guards.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-10
Parviz Qaderi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 5 June 2024
<<Kurdish Kolbar Severely Injured by Iranian Government Forces
A young Kurdish Kolbar from Saqqez, identified as Parviz Qaderi, was
critically injured by direct gunfire from the Iranian border forces at
the borders of Baneh, Kurdistan (Sanandaj) Province. According to a
report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Tuesday,
June 4, 2024, Parviz Qaderi, 29 years old from Saqqez, was injured by
gunfire from the border forces at the 'Nirvan' border of Baneh. Informed
sources revealed that Qaderi sustained a severe leg injury from the
gunfire. Due to the gravity of his condition, he was immediately
transferred to medical centers in Sanandaj for urgent treatment. His
health status remains critical.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-9
Iranwire - 4 June 2024
<<Iran Arrests Instagram Page Admins for Promoting 'Western Lifestyles'
Iranian authorities in central Isfahan have blocked 35 Instagram pages
and arrested their administrators for promoting <Western lifestyles.>Isfahan's
cyber police chief announced the page administrators are also accused of
disseminating <inappropriate, vulgar modeling content.> <Our cyber
experts identified and apprehended the administrators behind these
pages,> stated cyber police chief Mostafa Mortazavi. He added that the
content deemed objectionable was removed, and the individuals were
handed over to the judicial system for further investigation. Mortazavi
did not provide details on the detainees' identities, locations, or
charges they might face.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/130196-iran-arrests-instagram-page-admins-for-promoting-western-lifestyles/
Iranwire - 4 June 2024
<<Iran Upholds 2022 Protester's 5-Year Sentence
The Islamic Republic's judiciary has upheld a five-year prison sentence
for a protester detained during the 2022 nationwide protests in
northeastern Mashhad. The Khorasan Razavi Court of Appeals has fully
confirmed the prison sentence initially handed down to protester
Mohammad Hassan Sadeghian. He is currently serving his sentence in the
Central Prison of Mashhad, according to the Hengaw human rights
organization. Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced Mohammad Hassan
Sadeghian to five years in prison in May on charges of <propaganda
against the government> and <disturbing public order.> Sadeghian was
arrested for the first time on September 25, 2022. The nationwide
protests began in September 2022 after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in
police custody.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/130198-iran-upholds-2022-protesters-5-year-sentence/
Qezel Hesar Prison
NCRI - Womens committee - 4 June 2024 - in Women's News
<<Qezel Hesar Prison: Egregious Assault on Political Prisoner’s Wife
The 13th week of hunger strike by prisoners in Qezel Hesar and elsewhere
In a shocking incident at Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, female guards
humiliated and assaulted the wife of a political prisoner under the
guise of a body search. This incident highlights the ongoing abuse and
mistreatment of political prisoners and their families within the
facility. The brutality of this incident was so severe that the victim
experienced bleeding and psychological trauma. The guards involved,
identified as Fatemeh Sadat Rasoul and Zahra Sadat Rasoul, are relatives
of the prison's head of security, Sadat Rasoul. This assault sparked
outrage among the inmates. Reports from within the prison indicate that
in response, guards led by Sadat Rasoul prepared to attack inmates in
Unit 1, Hall 7. In the meantime, prisoners in Qezel Hesar and other
prisons, including the women's ward of Evin, held their hunger strike
today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for the 13th consecutive week in protest
of the spree of executions taking place in this prison and others across
the country.
Who is Sadat Rasoul?
Sadat Rasoul has been the head of security at Qezel Hesar Prison for
over nine years, using his position to inflict both physical and
psychological torture on prisoners and their families. Alongside Fatemeh
and Zahra, another relative, Asadollah Sadat Rasoul, is involved in
harassing prisoners' families during visits. Sadat Rasoul is also
implicated in orchestrating the smuggling of drugs into the prison.
Reports suggest that over 90% of the drugs consumed in the prison are
brought in by his network.
Prisoners leak video on weekly executions in Qezel Hesar
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, inmates from Unit 1, Hall 7 released a video
revealing that 10 to 20 prisoners are executed weekly in Qezel Hesar
Prison. They voiced their opposition to the oppressive measures enforced
by the prison’s security, highlighting the severe conditions they
endure. On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, guards were once again preparing to
assault inmates in Unit 1, Hall 7. Inmates continue to report that
guards, under the direction of Sadat Rasoul, are equipped with clubs and
weapons, positioning themselves on the prison roof in anticipation of an
attack.
All forms of communication and recreation for inmates in Unit 1 have
been suspended.
Need for investigation of abuses in Qezel Hesar
The ongoing abuses in Qezel Hesar Prison, particularly under the
direction of Sadat Rasoul, represent severe human rights violations. The
mistreatment of political prisoners and their families, coupled with the
alleged drug trafficking facilitated by prison officials, demands
immediate attention and intervention from human rights organizations and
international bodies.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/06/04/qezel-hesar-prison/
Iranwire - 4 June 2024
<<Iran Detains Baha'i Citizen for Over 3 Weeks Without Explanation
A Baha'i citizen living in Iran's northwestern Bukan has been detained
for over three weeks without any official explanation or charges being
presented. According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency HRANA,
Agah Sadeghi was arrested by security forces in Bukan three weeks ago.
Despite repeated attempts to inquire about his whereabouts and
condition, the family received no information from authorities.
Following the arrest, security agents also raided Sadeghi's home,
conducting a search and confiscating their personal belongings. The
Baha'i faith is not recognized by the Iranian government, and its
followers have faced systematic discrimination for decades. For more
than four decades, Baha'is have been systematically persecuted in Iran
because of their faith and are often accused of being spies or opposed
to the Iranian government. The Baha'i International Community states
that no evidence has ever been provided to substantiate these charges.
The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on members of the
Baha'i faith, imprisoning dozens of them on spurious charges over the
past year, denying them access to higher education and livelihoods, and
confiscating or destroying their personal properties.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/bahais-of-iran/130212-iran-detains-bahai-citizen-for-over-3-weeks-without-explanation/
Iranwire - 4 June 2024
<<Tehran University Head's Run for Presidency Sparks Backlash
Mohammad Moghimi, the President of Tehran University and known for
violating students' rights, registered as a presidential candidate on
Monday.
His bid comes amid widespread reports of ongoing repression against
students across Iranian universities, including Tehran University, with
many barred from campuses over hijab rules. Moghimi's name gained
prominence, especially after the Woman, Life, Freedom protests and the
suppression of professors and students supporting the movement at Tehran
University.
The announcement of Moghimi's candidacy led to significant reactions on
social media.
<Mohammad Moghimi is known at Tehran University for plagiarized
articles,> a former student of Tehran University told IranWire. <He
awarded an honorary doctorate to Bashar al-Assad and stated that the
development and progress of Syria is the development and progress of
Iran. Although it is unlikely that he will pass electoral monitoring, it
is unfortunate that someone with such a black history of suppressing
students is allowed to participate in the show elections in the
country,> the student said.
In other Iranian universities, the suppression of students continues
even as the June 28 snap election approaches.
In the past, the Islamic Republic has tried to create minimal openings
in society to encourage participation, especially from the young and
educated generation. However, after significant opposition from the
students of the University of Arts and others, the government seems less
inclined to do so this time. The Telegram channel of United Students
reported that in recent weeks, security officers have been preventing
female students from entering colleges under the pretext of not
observing the hijab rules. There have also been reports of female
dormitory students being banned from leaving their accommodations for
not wearing a headscarf. Documents published by student sources reveal
that several members of the security forces, whose names are mentioned,
have been recording and reporting the movement of female students in
full detail.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/130209-tehran-university-heads-run-for-presidency-sparks-backlash/
Iranwire - 4 June 2024
<<Iranian Prisoners' Anti-Death Penalty Campaign Expands
For the past 19 weeks, prisoners across various Iranian prisons have
been actively participating in a civil campaign against the death
penalty. In the campaign's 19th week, eight political and religious
prisoners from Ward 3 of Ghezelhesar Prison joined their ranks. A letter
received by IranWire from the campaign members outlines the reasons
behind this movement.
The campaign was launched in response to a surge in executions.
In February, a group of ordinary prisoners from Ghezelhesar highlighted
their dire conditions and called for support from all prisoners
nationwide.
Political prisoners quickly recognized the execution of ordinary
prisoners as a precursor to their own, intended to suppress and
intimidate society while diverting attention from political executions.
This solidarity led to widespread support from political prisoners in
Ghezelhesar and beyond. The campaign members referenced a recent video
showing the harsh realities faced by ordinary prisoners in Ward 1 of
Ghezelhesar, which reported numerous executions. In the 19th week of the
<No to Execution Tuesdays> campaign, eight Sunni ideological and
political prisoners from Unit Ward of Ghezelhesar joined the campaign by
sending a supportive message. Prisoners in Ghezelhesar, Evin, Central
Karaj, Khorramabad, Khoy, and Naqdeh prisons have been on a hunger
strike for 19 weeks each Tuesday.
The striking prisoners demand attention to their plight and support from
the broader community.
According to a report by Amnesty International, Iran has reached its
highest level of death sentence execution in the last eight years, with
the judiciary of the Islamic Republic executing 853 people in 2023
alone. The report indicates that 481 executions, more than half of the
total, were related to drug crimes. This marks an 89 percent increase in
the death penalty compared to 2022, when 255 people were executed for
drug-related offenses. The latest numbers also show a 264 percent
increase compared to 2021, when 132 individuals faced execution for
similar charges.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/prisoners/130205-iranian-prisoners-anti-death-penalty-campaign-expands/
Kurdish Kolbars
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 4 June 2024
<<Kurdish Kolbar Wounded by Direct Fire from Iranian Border Guards
Yesterday, a Kurdish kolbar from Marivan, identified as Mozaffar
Asadrokh, was severely injured by direct fire from Iranian border guards
while carrying goods at the borders of this city. He is currently
receiving medical care at Fajr Hospital in Marivan, Kurdistan (Sanandaj)
Province.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, on Monday, June 3, 2024, due to the shooting by the border
guards stationed at the Savoj border of Marivan towards the kolbars, a
44-year-old kolbar named Mozaffar Asadrokh was severely injured.
Informed sources have stated that Mozaffar Asadrokh was severely injured
in the leg and has been transferred to Fajr Hospital in Marivan, where
he is currently under medical care. Mozaffar Asadrokh, a resident of 'Chawg'
village in the suburbs of Marivan, is married and father to two
children.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-8
Mohammad Hassan Sadeghian
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 3 June 2024
<<Iranian Judiciary Upholds Five-Year Sentence for Political Prisoner
The Iranian judiciary has upheld a five-year prison sentence for
Mohammad Hassan Sadeghian, a detainee from the 'Women, Life, Freedom'
(Jin, Jiyan, Azadi) movement in Mashhad. According to a report received
by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the Khorasan Razavi Court
of Appeals has fully confirmed the prison sentence initially handed down
to Sadeghian. This political prisoner is currently serving his sentence
in the Central Prison of Mshhad. In May 2024, the Mashhad Revolutionary
Court sentenced Mohammad Hassan Sadeghian to five years in prison on
charges of <propaganda against the government> and <disturbing public
order.> Sadeghian was arrested on September 25, 2022, during the 'Women,
Life, Freedom' movement. He was temporarily released from Mashhad prison
after a period of detention and posting bail. Additionally, he had been
detained for three days on September 18 of the same year.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-7
Parviz Parki
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 3 June 2024
<<Baloch Man Killed by Direct Fire from Iranian Military Forces A Baloch
man, identified as Parviz Parki, was fatally injured by direct fire from
the governmental forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mehrestan, a
district in Sistan and Baluchestan province. According to a report
received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on the evening of
Saturday, June 1, 2024, Parviz Parki, a 26-year-old resident of
Kornahout village in the Heydoch district of Sib and Suran county, lost
his life due to indiscriminate shooting by military forces. As reported
by the Haal Vsh news outlet, while Parviz Parki was leaving Mehrestan in
his personal vehicle, two police cars pursued him and then, without
prior warning, opened fire on him in the village of Kohan Molla,
resulting in severe injuries and his subsequent death.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-6
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 3 June 2024
<<Arrest of Mamosta Seyed Ahmad Ahmadian by Iranian Security Forces
Mamosta Seyed Ahmad Ahmadian, a Kurdish religious activist and prayer
leader of one of the villages in Takab, West Azerbaijan (Urmia)
Province, was arrested by the security forces of the Islamic Republic of
Iran and transferred to an unknown location. According to a report
received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, in recent days,
Seyed Ahmad Ahmadian, a religious activist from Salas-e Babajani,
Kermanshah Province, and the prayer leader of Ahmadabad village, a
suburb of Takab, was arrested at the Takab intersection by the
intelligence forces without any judicial warrant and transferred to an
unknown location. According to informed sources, one day after the
arrest of this religious activist, around 15 cars of the intelligence
forces raided his private residence. After searching and inspecting the
house and seizing his personal belongings, his family was threatened to
leave the village at the earliest opportunity. As of the time of this
report, there is no precise information available regarding the reasons
for the arrest, the charges brought, the place of detention, or the fate
of this religious activist.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-5
Iranwire - 3 June 2024
<<Hardliner Female MP Registers for Iran's Presidential Race
Zohreh Elahian, a radical member of the Iranian Parliament, has
registered to run in the upcoming presidential election. Her
registration comes in the wake of the death of Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's
former president, who died in a helicopter crash last month.
The snap elections are scheduled to take place on June 28.
A supporter of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, she could potentially become
the first woman ever allowed to stand for president if approved by the
Guardian Council, which vets all potential candidates. A known
hardliner, she was sanctioned by Canada in March for endorsing the death
penalty for protesters involved in the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. By
law, women cannot run for president in the Islamic Republic. However,
her candidacy depends on the interpretation of the Arabic term for <a
men> whether it means <a figure> or <people>. Azam Taleghani, a veteran
reformist politician and journalist, registered to run in every
presidential election from 1997 until she died in 2019.
She was rejected each time by the Guardian Council.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/130160-hardliner-female-mp-registers-for-irans-presidential-race/
Iranwire - 3 June 2024
<<IRGC Forces Arrest Woman in Armed Raid
Intelligence forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have
violently arrested Afsaneh Shahi, a 32-year-old woman in Bukan. The
arrest, which took place on May 30, was reported by the Hengaw
Organization for Human Rights. According to Hengaw, Afsaneh Shahi was
apprehended during an armed raid at her private residence. Eyewitnesses
confirmed that IRGC forces entered Shahi's home without presenting a
legal warrant.
The armed officers reportedly pointed weapons at her family and their
guests, creating an atmosphere of terror and intimidation. Following the
arrest, Shahi was transferred to an undisclosed location. No information
has been made available regarding her physical well-being, the charges
against her, or her current status.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/130159-irgc-forces-arrest-woman-in-armed-raid/
Fardis Prison
NCRI - Womens committee - 3 June 2024 - in Women's News
<<Fardis Prison in Karaj: Intensifying Pressure on Female Political
Prisoners
The situation at Fardis prison in Karaj has taken a concerning turn,
particularly for female political prisoners. Authorities have recently
transferred non-political inmates to the ward designated for female
political prisoners. Unfortunately, this move has exacerbated existing
problems, leaving these women in dire conditions.
Challenges Faced by Female Political Prisoners
Overcrowding and Lack of Resting Places: The influx of non-political
prisoners has strained the available space, leaving female political
detainees with inadequate resting areas. The lack of proper facilities
affects their physical and mental well-being.
Hygiene and Sanitation Issues: The prison's hygiene materials are
insufficient, and lice infestations are rampant. Female prisoners
struggle to maintain basic cleanliness due to overcrowding and limited
resources.
Medical Neglect: Mothers with children, who are among the transferred
prisoners, face additional hardships. The prison clinic fails to provide
adequate medical care, offering only painkillers to sick women. The
overall health of these children suffers due to the harsh conditions.
About Fardis Prison in Karaj
Located in Alborz province, Hossein Abad Fardis, Fardis prison (also
known as Kachouii prison or Fardis penitentiary) primarily houses
financial offenders. The prison comprises four wards, each accommodating
approximately 150 to 200 inmates, totaling nearly 1000 prisoners.
Hygiene materials are scarce, and families can only bring clothes for
their incarcerated relatives every three months. Prison guards do not
accept other items from outside.
Drug Availability and Medical Care
Narcotics, methadone, and B2 are administered under the supervision of
the prison doctor. Shockingly, drugs like crystal meth and heroin are
more accessible inside the prison than outside. Sick women visiting the
prison clinic receive minimal medical attention, emphasizing the neglect
they face.
Torture and Inhumane Conditions
Inadequate food, hunger, lack of safe drinking water, absence of hot
water for bathing, and insufficient heating equipment contribute to the
torture endured by prisoners.
Mothers who bring their children to prison suffer greatly. The mental
and physical health of these innocent children becomes collateral damage
in the face of prison authorities' cruelty.
The situation at Fardis prison in Karaj demands urgent attention and
intervention to alleviate the suffering of female prisoners and their
children.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/06/03/fardis-prison/
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 3 June 2024
<<Kurdish Religious Prisoner Kamran Shekha Transferred to Mahabad Prison
Amid Imminent Execution Threat
Kamran Shekha, a Kurdish religious prisoner sentenced to death, has been
transferred from Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj to Mahabad Central Prison.
He faces imminent execution, following the execution of six of his
co-defendants. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization
for Human Rights, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, Kamran Shekha was
transferred from Ghezelhesar Prison to Mahabad Central Prison for
undisclosed reasons and without prior notice. The sudden and unannounced
transfer has raised serious concerns about the execution of his death
sentence and his overall fate. On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Kamran Shekha
was placed in solitary confinement in preparation for his execution but
was subsequently returned to the general prison. Shekha's transfer to
Mahabad Central Prison follows the execution of his co-defendant, Khsraw
Basharat, in Ghezelhesar Prison on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, during his
15th year of imprisonment. It should also be noted that on Wednesday,
May 1, 2024, the death sentence of Anwar Khezri, another defendant in
the same case, was carried out in Ghezelhesar Prison without public
notification. Previously, the death sentences of four other defendants
in the same case-Davud Abdullahi, Farhad Salimi, Ayoub Karimi, and Qasim
Abesteh-were executed in Ghezelhesar Prison.
Khsraw Besharat, Farhad Salimi, Anwar Khezri, Qasim Abeste, Davoud
Abdullahi, Kamran Shekha, and Ayoub Karimi were apprehended on December
7, 2009, by security forces and were subsequently transferred to the
intelligence agency detention center in Urmia City. Branch 28 of the
Tehran Revolutionary Court, under the leadership of Judge Moqiseh,
handed down the death sentences for these prisoners. The charges against
them in the alleged murder case of <Abdul Rahim Tina> included <action
against national security,> <propaganda against the government,>
<membership in Salafi groups,> and <corruption on earth.> It's
noteworthy that the verdict was overturned by the 41st branch of the
Iranian Supreme Court, headed by Judge Razini, in 2017. An appeal was
made to the 15th branch of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Court in
Tehran, where, in June 2017, Kamran Shekha and six other co-defendants
were again sentenced to death by Judge Abolqasem Salvati.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-4
Hamidreza Arovaneh
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 2 June 2024
<<Arrests Over Social Media Posts on Ebrahim Raisi’s Death Continue by
Iranian Authorities
Hamidreza Arovaneh was arrested by the security forces of the Islamic
Republic of Iran in Dehloran, a suburb of Ilam province, and
subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location. According to a
report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Friday,
May 31, 2024, Hamidreza Arovaneh, aged 27 and a resident of Dehloran,
was arrested by the intelligence forces of the Islamic Revolutionary
Guard Corps at his private residence without a judicial warrant. He was
then transferred to an undisclosed location. Hengaw has learned that
this arrest is connected to the death of Ebrahim Raisi and the posting
of a video on the social network Instagram. Informed sources report that
the efforts by Arovaneh's family to ascertain his whereabouts and
condition have so far been unsuccessful. As of the time of this report,
no precise information is available regarding the reasons for the
arrest, the charges brought against Arovaneh, his current location, or
his status.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-3
Houshmand Moradi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 2 June 2024
<<Houshmand Moradi, Kurdish Resident of Tehran Violently Arrested by
Iranian Security Forces
Houshmand Moradi, a Kurdish individual from Takab who has been arrested
at least twice before, has once again been violently detained by the
security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran and
transferred to an unknown location. According to a report received by
the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024,
Houshmand Moradi, 29 years old, from Takab and residing in Tehran, was
arrested by security forces. According to informed sources, security
forces entered Houshmand Moradi's family home in Tehran without a
warrant and arrested him with severe violence. The source added that the
security forces confiscated Houshmand Moradi's mobile phone and
simultaneously searched and inspected his family home. In the past three
years, including this recent incident, Houshmand Moradi has been
arrested three times by security forces and subjected to torture and
assault, with none of his arrests being publicized. It is noteworthy
that this Kurdish individual fell ill during his prolonged detention
last year. After his release, he was hospitalized in one of Tehran's
hospitals for a month.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-2
Afsaneh Shahi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 1 June 2024
<<Female Kurdish Mountaineer Violently Arrested by IRGC Intelligence
Forces
The intelligence forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of the
Islamic Republic of Iran violently arrested Afsaneh Shahi in Bukan, West
Azerbaijan Province (Urmia). Her whereabouts are unknown. According to a
report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on May 30,
2024, Afsaneh Shahi, a 32-year-old mountaineer from Bukan, was arrested
during an armed raid by Revolutionary Guard intelligence forces at her
private residence. As per a trusted source, the IRGC forces entered
Afsaneh Shahi's house without a legal warrant and violently drew weapons
on her family and their guests. This individual was transferred to an
unknown location after her arrest, and as of the release time of this
news, no information is available regarding her physical well-being, the
charges against her, or her current status.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/06/article-1
Varisheh Moradi
Jinha - Womens News Agency - May 31 , 2024
<<KJAR member Varisheh Moradi imprisoned in Evin prison without trial
Varisheh Moradi, a women's rights defender and member of the East
Kurdistan Free Women Society (KJAR), has been imprisoned in Evin prison
without trial.
News Center- Varisheh Moradi, a women's rights defender and member of
the East Kurdistan Free Women Society (KJAR), has been imprisoned in
Ward 209 of Evin Prison without trial although she was arrested on
August 1, 2023. Since she was transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison on
May 14, she has been banned from family visits and phone calls by
Abolqasem Salavati an Iranian judge and former head of the 15th branch
of the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran, Iran The Kurdistan Human
Rights Network reported on May 16 that Varisheh Moradi started a hunger
strike to protest having been transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. On
August 1, 2023, Verishe Moradi was arrested and taken to an unknown
location by the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
in Sanandaj. After a four-month interrogation period, she was
transferred to Evin Prison in Tehran. Even though more than 300 days
have passed since her arrest, she has not stood trial yet.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kjar-member-varisheh-moradi-imprisoned-in-evin-prison-without-trial-35147?page=1
Hetaw Akrami
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 31 may 2024
<<Hetaw Akrami, a relative of the slain Kurdish protester Mehran Akrami,
violently arrested by Iranian Authorities
The security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran arrested a Kurdish
individual from Takab, a resident of Bukan, named Hataw Akrami in Bukan
with intimidation and resorting to violence. They later transferred her
to an undisclosed location. She is Mehran Akrami's cousin, one of the
detainees of the Women, Life, Freedom movement, who died under torture.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, on the evening of Thursday, 30 May 2024, Hataw Akrami, a
42-year-old Kurdish individual from Takab, was arrested in the village
of 'Ingijeh' in Bukan during a raid of the IRGC intelligence forces on
her parents' home. She is also the manager of a sewing workshop in Bukan
city. An informed source close to Akrami's family states that nearly 20
members of the IRGC intelligence stormed the house of her parents in
Bukan and violently arrested her.
Also, after her arrest, the IRGC forces searched and inspected her
parents' house. Hataw Akrami is Mehran Akrami's cousin, who died under
torture. Mehran was arrested in Saqqez during the Women, Life, Freedom
movement in November 2022, and died on Tuesday, March 13, 2023, under
the torture of Iranian Intelligence officers in Saqqez. So far, there is
no information available about the location and conditions of Hataw
Akrami's detention as well as the charges against her.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/05/article-102
NCRI - Womens committee - 31 may 2024 - in Women's News
<<Elaheh Fouladi Endures Severe Conditions in Evin Prison
Political prisoner Elaheh Fouladi is suffering from heart complications
and a high heart rate. The prison conditions have aggravated her
illness, making it physically unbearable for her to remain incarcerated.
Despite her acute physical condition, the prison authorities and
judiciary have kept her in prison. Elaheh Fouladi, born in 1978 in
Khalkhal, Ardabil Province, is married with two children. She was a
final-year university student when she was arrested at the airport on
January 23, 2020, along with her husband, Mr. Sattar Babaei, and taken
to Evin Prison. After the interrogation period ended in July 2020,
Elaheh Fouladi was released on bail. However, the Revolutionary Court of
Tehran later sentenced her to eight years in prison for <propaganda
against the state> and <assembly and collusion against national
security> due to her association with the Iranian opposition, the
People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). On December 12,
2023, Elaheh Fouladi was re-arrested and transferred to the women's ward
of Evin Prison to serve her sentence. Her husband, Mr. Sattar Babaei,
completed a two-year sentence in Evin Prison from 2020 to 2022 on
similar charges of <assembly and collusion with the intention of acting
against national security> and <propaganda against the state in favor of
the PMOI.> >>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/05/31/elaheh-fouladi/
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