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
November 27, 2024)
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 |
Please do read
the above and following articles about heroines 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
November '24
topics:
November 26, 2024:
Corruption, Black Market, and
Shortages
November 25, 2024:
Iranian Journalist's Death Exposes
Flawed Healthcare System
24 Nov 2024:
Femicide: Unpunished Crimes in
Mullahs' Iran
November 22, 2024:
Iran Faces New Fuel Price Dilemma
November 21, 2024:
Inside Baluchistan's Educational
Nightmare
And other Actual stories:

November 23, 2024: Leila
Hossein Zadeh
says NO-hijab
and
Commemoration of the Fallen for Freedom
Part 5
And more commemorational stories
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
|
November 27 - 26, 2024
<<Nobel Laureate
Mohammadi's Medical Denial Sparks Hunger Strike in Evin
Prison...
& <<Houra Nikbakht,
Political Prisoner: "The Middle East Needs "Women, Life,
Freedom""...
& <<Women's rights activist
Atefeh Rangriz sentenced to 7 years and 7 months in
prison...
& <<Mass Poisoning Sickens
Students and Residents in Western Iran...
& <<Iranian Sunni Cleric
Sentenced to Five Years in Prison...
& <<Uncertainty Surrounding
17-Year-Old Negar Dabbaghi's case in Tabriz Prison...
and more actual and revealing news
|
November 26 - 25,
2024
Preface by Gino d'Artali:
Yesterday, GMT time, was the
so-called 'International Day against violence
against Women'
Now, since the women-led "Woman, Life,
Freedom" revolutions
are getting a growing stronger hold in the Middle East
it is always wise to face the Fact-Finding reality
and so let's read two reports of 2
trustworthy outlets
who does excactly that: |
November 22 -20, 2024
<<Rights groups demand
medical release of jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges
Mohammadi...
& <<Jiyan Hisen of Kongra
Star: We will reinforce the fight against executions...
& <<Dozens of grieving
families demand reversal of death sentences for Varisheh
Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi...
& <<Kongra Star: We
wholeheartedly salute every woman who stands up against
injustice...
& <<Iranian Woman Appears
in Court After Confronting Harasser...
& <<Iran Jails Young
Protest Supporter Arrested at Memorial Ceremony...
& <<IRGC Rejects
Conditional Release Request for Political Prisoner
Mahnaz Tarah...
and more actual and revealing news |
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.

Narges Mohammadi
Iranwire - Nov 27, 2024
<<Nobel Laureate Mohammadi’s Medical Denial Sparks Hunger Strike in Evin
Prison
Two political prisoners in the women’s ward of Evin Prison have started
a hunger strike to protest the denial of medical care for fellow
prisoners Narges Mohammadi and Varisheh Moradi.
Vida Rabani and Motahareh Goonehi have been on strike since November 18.
Rabani said that Mohammadi's health is deteriorating, with a severe
surgical wound, bedsores, and a lack of necessary medical care. She
described their hunger strike as an "act of desperation in the face of
oppression." Human rights lawyer Mustafa Nili previously reported that
Mohammadi underwent surgery for a bone tumor but was returned to prison
despite medical advice recommending three months of specialized care.
Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, suffers from heart
disease, a breast tumor, and chronic back pain. She has repeatedly been
denied transfers for necessary medical procedures, including an
angiography and other medical evaluations. Goonehi, in a letter to the
Minister of Health, highlighted the dire health conditions of elderly
prisoners, noting that four inmates are over 70 years old and more than
18 are over 60, suffering from serious medical issues. A group of
writers and activists has appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron
to take action regarding Mohammadi, who is an honorary French citizen.
Rabani, known for her work with various publications, including Shargh
and Mordam Salar, has a long history of activism.
She was arrested in September 2022 following protests sparked by the
death in custody of Mahsa Amini.
Jina Amini
In January 2023, Rabani was sentenced to seven and a half years in
prison for <assembly and collusion against national security> and
<propaganda against the Islamic Republic.> The court's justification for
her imprisonment highlights the Iranian government's harsh treatment of
journalists reporting on critical issues. A Revolutionary Court in
Tehran sentenced Goonehi, a suspended student from Tehran University of
Medical Sciences, to one year in prison. She has been in prison since
October 4. Goonehi was charged with <propaganda activities against the
Islamic Republic in favor of enemy media,> a charge stemming from her
protest against the death sentence of rapper Toomaj Salehi.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/136510-nobel-laureate-mohammadis-medical-denial-sparks-hunger-strike-in-evin-prison/

Houra Nikbakht
Jinha - Womens News Agency - Nov 27, 2024
<<Houra Nikbakht, Political Prisoner: "The Middle East Needs "Women,
Life, Freedom""
Houra Nikbakht, a female political prisoner serving her sentence in
Tehran's Evin Prison, has penned a letter stating, "The Middle East
needs "Women, Life, Freedom."" In this letter, which Hengaw has received,
she reflects on the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Verisheh Moradi, two
Kurdish political prisoners sentenced to death. She asks, "Where can two
Kurdish Sunni women take their pleas for justice?" The full text of her
letter follows:
From the northern end of "Yadgar-e-Imam" Highway, I write from Evin
Prison.
From one of the grim legacies of Khomeini and from within the women's
ward of Evin.
Last year, after visiting a doctor for symptoms that revealed no clear
physical issues, I was prescribed travel, yoga, desert walks, and
surrounding myself with joyful people to improve my health. Now, I find
myself here-where none of those remedies are possible-but alongside
courageous, resilient, and hopeful women of Evin. Evin is neither a
utopia nor the dystopia some portray for political leverage. It is a
prison, but within its confines are extraordinary women whose strength
defies the despair around them. Among these women, Pakhshan Azizi and
Verisheh Moradi stand out-two individuals condemned to death (state
murder). I first met Pakhshan Azizi in the courtyard of the ward. It
wasn't the prematurely white hair-whitened by the harshness of her
experiences-that made me think she was years older than me. It was her
unique composure and maturity that gave that impression. When I asked
her, "What are you accused of?" she gave a bitter smile and replied, "Being
a woman and a Kurd." Until the day the news of her death sentence spread
through the ward, I continued to believe she was much older than me.
Strangely, even now, I feel as though I’m standing before a woman who
has lived twice the life I have. You have to be incredibly strong to
ensure no one speaks ill of someone who shows no regard for your
well-being. You have to possess immense greatness to care for everyone
around you, even while living under the shadow of a death sentence,
never letting your role as a social worker falter for even a moment. And
it takes extraordinary courage to repeatedly urge your fellow inmates
not to mention your name in their #NoToExecution slogans, and to insist
that anyone writing about you must also highlight the plight of others
condemned to death. Pakhshan deeply believes that only her body is
imprisoned-her mind, thoughts, and emotions remain free, extending
across the Middle East. She is a woman who, from childhood, has borne
the stigmas of being labeled a separatist, a non-citizen, and a
second-class individual. Arrested in 2009 under similar accusations,
Pakhshan has always fought for a dignified and free life. Through her
conduct in prison, she has shown that she fears not death, but a life
without honor. The announcement of her death sentence did not alter her
daily routine in the slightest. Her schedule for meals, hygiene,
exercise, and study remained completely unchanged. She demonstrated that
her resolve and dignity were unshaken, even in the face of the gravest
of threats. A woman who endured months in solitary confinement-without
books, without contact, without visitation-yet still finds the strength
to cook dinner in large quantities for the #NoToExecutionTuesday
campaign. What Pakhshan has experienced in her confrontations with ISIS
is beyond what most can imagine. She is a woman destined to be a social
worker, bound by an unwavering sense of duty that transcends borders she
never considered valid in the first place. The first time I saw Verisheh,
whome we call Ciwana at her request, was in the hallway of the ward. Her
calm demeanor, impeccably tidy appearance, and the careful coordination
of colors in her outfit, right down to the small clips in her
always-braided hair, immediately caught my attention. For a mind
accustomed to stereotypes, she presented the image of a woman so
composed and unshaken that nothing, as the saying goes, could ruffle
her. Spending more time with her, without fully understanding the
struggles she has endured, only deepens this naive impression: she has a
passion for writing and editing, striving to write in flawless Persian,
her second language. She frequently orders books and reads avidly. With
meticulous care and patience, she makes kafi golilvank (a traditional
handicraft). Even during her twenty-day hunger strike, no sign of
distress was visible in her speech or demeanor-only her emaciated face
and body revealed the toll it had taken on her spirit. You must make an
effort to understand why and how she ended up here. Her tears, which
flow when recounting the interrogations and execution of Farzad Kamangar,
shatter any naive assumptions you may have, reducing them to ashes. The
fact that, after all these years, the same interrogator who questioned
Farzad also interrogated her brings a proud, defiant smile to her face.
At approximately 39 years old, she believes that resistance is not
something that begins in one place and ends in another; rather, life
itself is an ongoing struggle. For her, resistance is not about picking
up a weapon or confronting individuals-it is about fighting against the
vicious cycle of life. When Verisheh speaks of the days she spent in
Rojava and Kobani, you can't help but think that if advocating for
women's rights involves what she has done, the title of "women's rights
activist" seems almost superficial for many others. For her, Rojava was
a turning point in understanding the essence of womanhood, and the scars
she carries from her time there are a badge of honor. She still yearns
to explore the depths of what it means to be a woman and continues to
fight for a revolution of thought. Though fragments from her injuries
remain lodged in her body and cause her discomfort, she chooses to
preserve them as a memento of Kobani. Verisheh boldly declares, "I will
continue to fight until every form of oppression against women, from
Kurdistan to Balochistan, from Iran to Afghanistan, is eradicated, and
until the ideals of 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' (Woman, Life, Freedom) are
realized."
She stands accused of rebellion, merely for being a woman, a Kurd, and
seeking a free life. Verisheh is condemned because she chose a way of
life that rejects rigid political boundaries-those defined by a singular
language, a uniform culture, a monolithic religion, and a
one-dimensional interpretation of history. The intricate puzzle of my
life was missing the piece of living in Evin. I had to come here to
witness the beauty and grandeur of these extraordinary women. I had to
come to understand that the struggle is far broader than I had ever
imagined. I had to stand alongside these women and shout in the
courtyard of Evin, "The Women's Ward of Evin / United and steadfast /
Until the death penalty is abolished / We stand firm to the end."
These are women who fear nothing, who refuse to remain silent, even
within the confines of prison.
The puzzle of life for every inhabitant of the Middle East needs the
piece of abolishing the death sentences of Pakhshan, Verisheh, and every
woman and man fighting for freedom. It yearns for the liberation of
figures like Pakhshan and Verisheh and is deeply dependent on Jin, Jiyan,
Azadi-Woman, Life, Freedom.
Now, let the Middle East answer: Where should two Kurdish women, raised
in Sunni-majority regions, take their cries for justice?
"To whom does the grain of wheat complain when the judge is a chicken?"
To a place where men from the central authorities, carrying
identification defined by the dominant religion, sit in judgment.
Women who are deemed insignificant for central power but bear the
heaviest weight of accusations when verdicts are handed down.
Women whose crime is binding woman, life, and freedom together.
"O life, I shall not live with you,
unless I adorn you with freedom.”
Houra Nikbakht
December 2024
Evin Women's Ward >>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/11/article-76-1

Atefeh Rangriz
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 27 Nov 2024
<<Women's rights activist Atefeh Rangriz sentenced to 7 years and 7
months in prison
Atefeh Rangriz, a women's rights activist from Damghan currently on
medical leave from Shahrud Central Prison, has been sentenced by Iran's
judiciary to a total of seven years and seven months in prison, along
with a two-year ban on social media activities. According to a report
received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Atefeh Rangriz was
recently convicted by the Damghan Revolutionary Court on two charges:
seven years of imprisonment for <forming a Telegram group (Gago
Translation)> and seven months of imprisonment, coupled with a two-year
ban on social media activities, for <engaging in propaganda against the
state.> Additionally, the court denied her request for an extension of
medical leave required for a critical CT angiography procedure. Rangriz,
who had been temporarily released from Shahrud Prison on November 6,
2024, due to her deteriorating health, was initially arrested on June
29, 2024, and transferred to Shahrud Central Prison. Her lawyer, Hosein
Taj, stated: "While her request for an extension of medical leave for a
CT angiography procedure was denied, the Damghan Revolutionary Court
issued its ruling. Atefeh Rangriz has been sentenced to seven years for
forming a Telegram group and seven months for propaganda against the
state, in addition to a two-year social media ban." Previously, Rangriz
was arrested on September 10, 2023, by Intelligence Department forces in
Damghan and held at a detention center in Semnan before being
transferred to Shahrud Central Prison. She was released on October 20,
2023, after posting bail. In an earlier case, she was sentenced by the
Damghan Revolutionary Court to, two years, seven months, and 16 days for
<collaboration and membership in anti-state groups.> Seven months and 16
days for <propaganda against the state.> >>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/11/article-75
NCRI - November 27, 2024 - in Statements
<<November 2019 Uprising and Protesting Executions
Deprivation of Visits for 21 Female Political Prisoners in Evin Prison
for Commemorating the November 2019 Uprising and Protesting Executions
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Hedayat Farzadi, the head of Evin Prison,
informed 21 female political prisoners that they would be barred from
receiving visits for three weeks. The prison’s disciplinary committee
justified this oppressive measure by claiming it was due to <disruption
of prison order,> which was a result of the prisoners participating in a
ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the November 2019 uprising and
chanting slogans in protest of executions. The Women's Committee of the
National Council of Resistance of Iran strongly condemns the repressive
actions of the misogynistic clerical regime against female political
prisoners. It calls on the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against
women, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran,
the UN fact-finding mission, relevant reporters, and all human rights
and women's rights organizations to take immediate action to overturn
these inhumane restrictions and pressure tactics against political
prisoners, especially women.
National Council of Resistance of Iran - Women's Committee>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/11/27/deprivation-of-visits-21-political-prisoners/

Serveh Pourmohammadi
Jinha - Womens News Agency 27 Nov 2024
<<Iran reduces prison sentence of Kurdish teacher to 5 years
An Iranian court of appeal has reduced by half the jail time for Serveh
Pourmohammadi, a woman human rights defender and Kurdish teacher.
News Center- The Revolutionary Court of Appeals in Sanandaj reduced by
half the jail time for Serveh Pourmohammadi, a woman human rights
defender and Kurdish teacher, on Tuesday. On January 29, 2023, Serveh
Pourmohammadi was arrested by security forces while seeking information
about the detained members of the Nozhin Cultural-Social Association,
including her sister Soma Pourmohammadi, at the Sanandaj Revolutionary
Court. On February 13, 2023, she was released on bail pending the trial.
On October 26, 2023, Branch 1 of the Sanandaj Revolutionary Court
sentenced Serveh Pourmohammadi to ten years in prison on the charge of <forming
groups and association with the intention of disturbing the national
security>, based on her peaceful human rights activities to promote
socio-cultural rights via the Nozhin association. On Tuesday, the
Revolutionary Court of Appeals in Sanandaj reduced her prison sentence
to five years.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/iran-reduces-prison-sentence-of-kurdish-teacher-to-5-years-36066?page=1

Zeinab Hamrang
Jinha - Womens News Agency 27 Nov 2024
<<Zeinab Hamrang released from Evin prison
Zeinab Hamrang, a prominent Iranian teachers’ rights activist and
retired teacher, was released from Evin prison after completing her
prison sentence.
News Center- Zeinab Hamrang, a prominent Iranian teachers' rights
activist and retired teacher, was released from Evin prison on Monday
after completing her prison sentence. On March 12, 2023, Zeinab Hamrang
was arrested in Tehran while leaving home. After 25 days of solitary
confinement, she was transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. On May 29,
2023, she was sentenced to five years in prison by Branch 26 of the
Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of <assembly and collusion against
national security>. >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/zeinab-hamrang-released-from-evin-prison-36062
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 27 Nov 2024
<<Idris Haji Rasoulpour, brother of torture victim, and Hemn Ibrahim
Hamzeh sentenced to prison in Bukan
Idris Haji Rasoulpour, a member of the "Justice-Seeking Families" and
brother of Mohammad Haji Rasoulpour, killed under torture during the "Women,
Life, Freedom" movement, along with Hemn Ebrahim Hamzeh, both residents
of Bukan, have been sentenced to three months of imprisonment.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human
Rights, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Bukan Criminal Court, Branch
101, convicted Idris Haji Rasoulpour and Hemn Ebrahim Hamzeh, 38, each
to three months of imprisonment on charges of <propaganda against the
state.> Hemn Ebrahim Hamzeh, from the village of Qara Gol, and Idris
Haji Rasoulpour, from the village of Alikand, were arrested on May 9,
2024, following a raid by security forces on their family homes. The
arrests were reportedly linked to their participation in Kurdish New
Year (Newroz) celebrations. Both were later released on bail pending
trial. Idris Haji Rasoulpour is the brother of Mohammad Haji Rasoulpour,
a 57-year-old former political prisoner who passed away on December 19,
2022, after five days in a coma caused by severe torture at a security
detention facility in Bukan. Hengaw previously reported that security
forces had subjected him to intense physical abuse and deprived him of
water for three weeks, which ultimately led to his death.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/1403-09-article-23-1
Iranwire - Nov 26, 2024
<<Mountaineering Chief and Brother Arrested in Iran
The Islamic Republic's security forces have arrested Hamid Enayati, the
head of the Paveh Mountaineering Federation, along with his brother,
Farid.
The brothers were detained on November 14 during an Intelligence Office
raid on their home in western Kermanshah. Hamid Enayati, 45, and Farid
Enayati, 37, were transferred to an undisclosed location following their
arrest. Twelve days after their detention, no official information has
been released about their condition or the reasons for their arrest.
Farid Enayati had previously been arrested during the "Woman, Life,
Freedom" movement and was temporarily released on bail, according to the
Hengaw Organization for Human Rights. No official charges or
explanations have been provided for the arrests.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136476-mountaineering-chief-and-brother-arrested-in-iran/
Iranwire - Nov 26, 2024
<<Iran Arrests 12 Over Alleged <Vulgar Videos> on Instagram
The Islamic Republic's internet police have arrested at least 12 people
for their social media posts in southern Bushehr. The detainees,
including ten men and two women, were arrested for allegedly producing
and sharing inappropriate content on Instagram, local authorities
reported on Tuesday.
Mehdi Ghasemi, head of the Internet Police (FATA) in Bushehr, said the
group, led by two sisters, was apprehended for creating and distributing
what authorities described as <vulgar videos> on social media. The
arrested individuals are accused of <producing semi-nude, mixed-gender
dancing clips published across multiple Instagram pages.> The arrests
were conducted with judicial authorization, according to local
authorities. Ghasemi confirmed that all Instagram accounts associated
with the group have been blocked and that the individuals have been
transferred to judicial authorities. No further details about the
identities or current locations of those arrested were provided.
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136474-iran-arrests-12-over-alleged-vulgar-videos-on-instagram/

Mass Poisoning
Iranwire - Nov 26, 2024
<<Mass Poisoning Sickens Students and Residents in Western Iran
At least 30 students and 70 residents from three villages in western
Kermanshah province reportedly experienced symptoms of poisoning on
Saturday. Alireza Nazari, the district governor of Gilan-e-Gharb,
reported that all the affected students, who were from the same school,
were transferred to a medical clinic with symptoms including
gastrointestinal distress, diarrhea, and vomiting. According to local
authorities, the district's health network conducted water sample tests,
which confirmed the water supply was safe. The school was temporarily
closed for a day as investigations into the cause of the incident
continued. Nazari said that while some residents treated themselves at
home and recovered, others sought medical attention and have since been
discharged from the hospital. The source of the poisoning remains
unidentified, and local health officials are investigating to uncover
the circumstances surrounding the mass health incident.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136460-mass-poisoning-sickens-students-and-residents-in-western-iran/

Molavi Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi
Iranwire - Nov 26, 2024
<<Iranian Sunni Cleric Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
The Islamic Republic's authorities have sentenced a prominent Sunni
cleric to five years in prison. The Special Clerical Court in Mashhad
handed down the sentence to Molavi Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, the Sunni
Friday prayer leader of southeastern Rask. On Monday, Molavi Abdulghafar
Naqshbandi, the son of Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, announced that the
court had sentenced his father to five years in prison, a verdict that
the Supreme Court has upheld. Molavi Naqshbandi, known for his support
of the 2022 nationwide anti-government protests, was arrested on August
20, 2023. He faces charges of <disseminating false information through
speeches, defaming the Islamic Republic, and acting against national
security.>
Previously, his son reported that the elderly cleric was tortured using
a <stunt gun and an ironing machine> while detained at the Intelligence
Department in Zahedan, the provincial capital>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136461-iranian-sunni-cleric-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison/
Iranwire - Nov 26, 2024
<<Azeri Activist Arrested in Iran to Serve Six-Month Sentence
The Islamic Republic's authorities arrested an Azeri activist at his
home in Karaj and transferred him to prison to serve a six-month
sentence.
Sayyad Mohammadian's family was informed that he would begin serving his
prison term. Originally from Miandoab and currently living in a village
near Karaj, Mohammadian was first arrested on May 15 and released on
bail on June 15 from Karaj Central Prison. The Karaj Revolutionary Court
convicted him of <propaganda against the Islamic Republic> and sentenced
him to six months in prison. According to the HRANA human rights
organization, the Alborz Province Court of Appeals upheld the six-month
prison sentence. He was previously subjected to arrest and interrogation
due to his activism. The arrest comes amid a growing crackdown on Azeri
activists, particularly since September last year, coinciding with the
first anniversary of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests. Most of these
arrests were carried out by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence, and
many detainees are still being held in detention centers in Tabriz and
Meshginshahr's prisons. According to the Human Rights Activists in Iran
(HRA), security forces arrested 324 ethnic rights advocates last year.
Ethnic minorities in Iran continue to face discrimination, including
restricted access to education, employment, and political office, as
well as arbitrary detention, unjust prosecution, torture, and other
forms of ill-treatment.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136464-azeri-activist-arrested-in-iran-to-serve-six-month-sentence/

Iranian Retirees Stage Protest
Iranwire - Nov 26, 2024
<<Iranian Retirees Stage Protest Over Unpaid Pensions
Iranian retirees staged a protest outside the presidential office on
Monday, demanding the payment of 60 percent of their retirement bonuses,
which have been withheld for 15 months. During the demonstration,
protesters voiced their frustrations with slogans like "Such injustice,
no nation has ever seen" and "End empty promises - our tables are
empty." A retired teacher directly addressed President Masoud Pezeshkian,
criticizing the government's broken election promises and current lack
of support for retirees. "How many promises did you make to get us to
the ballot box? Where are you now?" In addition to the unpaid bonuses,
retirees face ongoing issues with their supplemental insurance. Since
November 21, the supplemental insurance contract for social security
retirees has expired, leaving them without hospital and medical center
visits coverage. The National Association of Retirees has warned that no
new contract has been signed with insurance companies, primarily due to
disagreements over proposed premium increases.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136465-iranian-retirees-stage-protest-over-unpaid-pensions/

Negar Dabbaghi
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 26 Nov 2024
<<Uncertainty Surrounding 17-Year-Old Negar Dabbaghi's case in Tabriz
Prison
Negar Dabbaghi, a 17-year-old from Tabriz, has been arrested by the
security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and transferred to
Tabriz Central Prison. She has spent the past two weeks in detention
without resolution of her case. According to a report received by the
Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Negar Dabbaghi was arrested on
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, and subsequently transferred to Tabriz
Central Prison. Based on documents provided to Hengaw, her arrest
followed a summons to court initiated by Branch 10 of the Tabriz Public
and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office. The charges against this teenager
include <inciting the public to commit acts against internal and
external security, insulting Islam, propaganda against the state, and
insulting Khamenei and Khomeini.> It is noteworthy that these
accusations are reportedly based on coerced confessions obtained by
interrogators and content retrieved from her mobile phone.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/11/article-74
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