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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 January 24, 2025) z

UPDATES OF THE UPRISING  AND REVOLUTION AROUND THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF JINA AMINI IN CUSTODY OF THE REGIME'S ATTEMPT AND CRUELTY TO TRY AND CRUSH IT.

This links to a page that is in full dedicated and a tribute to Jina Amini who, with stilll 'till today too many other sisters gave their life for freedom. Long live a long and free Iran 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

We all grief for the loss of our sister / daughter of Iran Armita Gevarnand:   Read her updated story here

'War against the No-hijabi women' Update Dec. 20, 2024: Iranian Women Rise Against the New Hijab Law with the Slogan "Woman, Resistance, Freedom" Nov. 13, 2024: hijab-torture clinics

Earlier Stories and more

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

January 8, 2025 - December 28 - 4, 2024
Sisters 4 each other, Sisters 4 All
in continuation of the below resistence of the 3 sisters

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 alas also most disturbing news
about the ongoing arrests of Kurdish citizens in Iran. This might be related to the fall of assad in Syria and the yet
unknown secure position of the Syranian Kurds who are in probable clashing situations , supported by the Kurdish women-led military forces YPJ, with the new military leader under HTS.
In other words: Rise more for the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprisal. Gino d'Artali


In commemoration of Jina Amini - Kurdish-Iranian murdered by the Iranian basij

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 23, 2025
<<Crackdown on Kurdistan strike intensifies: Detentions in Sanandaj rise to Six
Amjad Garmakhizi and Naeim Dosti, two Kurds from Sanandaj (Sine), labor activists, and members of the anti-execution campaign, were arrested by security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran for participating in the widespread strikes across Kurdistan on January 22, protesting the death sentences of Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi. They were transferred to an unknown location. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Amjad Garmakhizi and Naeim Dosti, both labor activists and members of the anti-execution campaign from Sanandaj, were arrested by security forces in the city without a judicial warrant and taken to an undisclosed location.
Sources indicate that security forces arrested the two individuals, who work in a pastry workshop, due to their participation in the widespread strikes in Sanandaj protesting the issuance and confirmation of the death sentences for Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi. Previously, Hengaw had reported the arrest of four other people in the city: Mohammad Seif Panahi and Sina Rezai, from the shoe sellers sector, who were arrested in front of their shops, and Mohammad Atlasi and Omid Mohammadi, 33, both merchants in the city. All were arrested for participating in the January 22 strikes across Kurdistan. So far, no detailed information has been made available regarding the reasons for their arrest, the charges against them, their whereabouts, or their fate.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article/52

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 23, 2025
<<Kurdish civil activist, Hersh Zandi Navgaran arrested by security forces in Sanandaj
Hersh Zandi Navgaran, a Kurdish civil activist and former political prisoner from Sanandaj (Sine), was arrested by security forces during a raid on his home. He was subsequently transferred to the Intelligence Office in the city. According to reports received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, despite the passage of four days since his detention, no information has been disclosed about Zandi’s condition, whereabouts, or the reasons for his arrest. Zandi, a 40-year-old resident of Sanandaj, has a history of political imprisonment, having served time in the 2000s for his affiliation with the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan. The security forces carried out the arrest on Monday, January 20, 2025, without providing an arrest warrant. Efforts by his family to obtain updates about his situation have been met with silence from the authorities. As of the time of this report, officials have not provided any details regarding the charges, circumstances of his detention, or his current condition.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article-53


Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 23, 2025
<<Four Kurdish shopkeepers in Sanandaj arrested for participating in Kurdistan Strike
Four Kurds from Sanandaj (Sine) have been arrested by security forces for their participation in widespread strike held on January 22, protesting the death sentences of Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi. The detainees—identified as Mohammad Seyfpanahi, Sina Rezaei, Mohammad Atlasi, and Omid Mohammadi—have been transferred to an undisclosed location. According to reports received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Mohammad Seyfpanahi and Sina Rezaei, both shoe shopkeepers, were arrested in front of their shops. Meanwhile, Mohammad Atlasi and Omid Mohammadi, a 33-year-old Bazaar merchant, were also apprehended by security forces. Witnesses report that the arrests were carried out with significant violence and physical assault by the authorities. The arrests are linked to the detainees’ involvement in the widespread market strike across Sanandaj. These strikes were organized in protest against the upholding of death sentences for Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi. Families of the detainees have made unsuccessful attempts to obtain information about their loved ones’ whereabouts and current conditions. As of the publication of this report, no details regarding the charges against the detainees, their locations, or their treatment in custody have been disclosed by authorities.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article/40


Pakhshan Azizi: A symbol of resistance
Medyanews - January 23, 2025
<<Pakhshan Azizi: A symbol of resistance in ongoing struggle for Kurdish and Iranian women’s freedom
Zilan Vejin, the former co-chair of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) and a prominent political figure, recently authored an article for the Firat News Agency, shedding light on the extraordinary resistance of Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish civil activist sentenced to death by the Iranian regime. Vajin emphasised the critical need to amplify support for Azizi, whose unwavering defiance stands as a testament to the relentless fight for justice.
In her article, published a day before the general strike in Iranian Kurdistan (Rojhilat) on Firat News Agency, Zilan Vejin, the former co-chair of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) and a prominent women political figure, examines the broader resistance of Kurdish and Iranian women against the oppressive Islamic Republic of Iran. She underscores Pakhshan Azizi’s unwavering defiance, portraying her as a symbol of women’s resistance and a leading figure in the women’s scouting movement. Vejin further highlights the critical role of civil society organisations, particularly the “Mothers of Peace” in Sanandaj (Sine), Iranian Kurdistan, in mobilising and sustaining resistance.
In this context, Vejin writes: “The steadfast stance of the ‘Mothers of Peace’ in Sanandaj proves that no amount of state oppression can suppress the voices and demands of women and civil society in Iranian Kurdistan. Society has reached a level of awareness that defies injustice and refuses to bow to tyranny. These values have become the bedrock of the collective democratic struggle of the Iranian people, especially women.” Zilan Vejin highlights the unwavering defiance of women like Pakhshan Azizi, Warisheh Moradi, and Golrokh Iraei within the oppressive confines of Iranian prisons. She argues that their resistance against patriarchal and religious oppression has simultaneously struck fear into the Iranian regime and ignited a wave of inspiration among women. According to Vejin, their courage has radicalised the struggle for equality and justice, further energising the movement for liberation and change.
The uprising of Jin, Jiyan, Azadi
Reflecting on the impacts of the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” (Woman, Life, Freedom) uprising, Vejin contends that this movement has transformed collective anger and grief into an unyielding struggle against the Iranian regime. She argues that the core values embedded in this slogan, championed by women, have left an indelible mark on the Iranian political landscape. These values, Vejin believes, will serve as guiding principles for the region’s future, etched permanently into the collective consciousness of society.
A vision for the future
In the context of rising tensions between Iran and Western nations, coupled with fears of a potential “Syrianisation” of Iran, Vejin underscores the critical role of women in shaping the future of Iran and Kurdistan’s political future. She asserts that a democratic Iran cannot be built upon patriarchal, nationalist, or religious ideologies. Instead, the progressive vision of women like Zeyneb Jalalian, Warisheh Moradi, and Pakhshan Azizi—anchored in the philosophy of “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi”—presents a pathway toward a more equitable and inclusive future.
Solidarity and collective action
Vejin draws attention to the arrest of Ahou Daryaei, a Persian women student at Tehran’s Islamic Azad University, whose defiance against patriarchal norms exemplifies the growing resistance among women. However, she cautions that individual acts of bravery must evolve into collective movements to achieve lasting change. Vejin urges for greater solidarity and widespread organisation among women to dismantle the regime’s oppressive structures.
Pakhshan Azizi: A beacon of resistance
Vejin reflects on Azizi’s personal struggle and her writings from prison, describing them as a manifesto of the shared identity and resistance of Kurdish and Iranian women. Azizi’s words, Vojin argues, encapsulate the unspoken pain and resilience of countless women—those silenced during interrogations, executed without trial, or killed and forgotten. In conclusion, Vejin asserts that figures such as Zeynab Jalalian, Warisheh Moradi, and especially Pakhshan Azizi, embody not only the struggles of Kurdish women but also the collective suffering and defiance of women across the Middle East. Their legacies, she argues, illuminate the path toward solidarity, democracy, and the abolition of executions. For Vejin, Azizi stands as a symbol of Kurdish women’s enduring resistance and a trailblazer in the fight for freedom—a cultural icon whose influence transcends borders.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/pakhshan-azizi-a-symbol-of-resistance-in-ongoing-struggle-for-kurdish-and-iranian-womens-freedom/

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 22, 2025
<<Ongoing arrest of Kurds: Four arrested in Sardasht and Piranshahr
Four Kurds, including a father and son, have been arrested by security forces in Sardasht and Piranshahr. The detainees have been identified as Hassan Hassannejad, Mohammad Amin Hassannejad (known as Mina), Rahim Alizadeh, and Keyvan Asaseh. According to reports received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Rahim Alizadeh, a 27-year-old machinist from the village of Korbnav in Sardasht, was arrested at his workplace and transferred to a security detention center in Urmia. Simultaneously, Mohammad Amin Hassannejad, a 31-year-old shop owner from the village of Sisir in Rabet District, Sardasht, was arrested at his shop. Security forces subsequently raided the home of Mohammad Amin’s sister, where they arrested his father, Hassan Hassannejad, aged 55. During the raid, the family’s home was thoroughly searched, and numerous personal belongings were confiscated by Intelligence forces. Additionally, on Monday, January 20, 2025, Keyvan Asaseh, a young resident of Piranshahr, was also detained by security forces in the city. As of now, no information has been provided about the reasons for these arrests, the charges against the detainees, or their current whereabouts.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article/48

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 21, 2025
<<Kurdish father and son arrested by security forces in Piranshahr
Osman Peleh, a 57-year-old Kurdish man from Piranshahr, and his 26-year-old son, Farhad Peleh, were arrested by security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and transferred to an undisclosed location. According to a report received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the arrests took place early Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, at their residence in Piranshahr. The day before, seven other Kurdish individuals from Piranshahr, identified as Fardin Mahmoudi, Nemat Ahmadnejad, Murad Ostovar, Mohammad Sohrabi, Hiwa Shojaei, Anwar Ebrahimi, and Jegir Mojahidi, were also arrested. As of the time of this report, no precise information is available regarding the reasons for the arrests, the charges brought against them, their current whereabouts, or their fate.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article/45

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 21, 2025
<<Security forces arrest kurdish man in Marivan
A Kurdish man from Marivan, identified as Ramyar Kaveh, was arrested and transferred to an undisclosed location after being summoned to the Intelligence Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the city. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Monday, January 20, 2025, Ramyar Kaveh, a 21-year-old resident of the village of "Ney," a suburb of Marivan, was arrested after being summoned to the Intelligence Office in this city and subsequently taken to an unknown location. A source familiar with the situation stated that the security forces arrested him without presenting an arrest warrant and informed his family in a brief phone call that he would remain in custody for the time being.
As of the time of this report, no detailed information is available regarding the reasons for the arrest, the charges brought against him, or his current status.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article/39

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 21, 2025
<<Arrest of another man brings total Kurdish detainees to four
With the arrest of Mohammad Sohrabi, the number of Kurds arrested in Piranshahr today has risen to four. Hengaw previously reported the arrests of three other individuals: Fardin Mahmoudi, Nemat Ahmadnejad, and Morad Estewar. According to reports received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Monday, January 20, 2025, intelligence forces raided the workplace of Mohammad Sohrabi, a 31-year-old cabinet maker. Sohrabi, who had been previously detained during Woman, Life, Freedom movement, was arrested without an arrest warrant. He had earlier been sentenced to 16 months of imprisonment and one year of exile by the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Intelligence forces also arrested Fardin Mahmoudi, a 30-year-old civil and environmental activist, during a raid on his workplace. Following the arrests, intelligence agents searched the homes of both people, seizing personal belongings. Earlier in the day, intelligence forces stormed the homes of Nemat Ahmadnejad, 37, and Morad Estewar, 45, violently arresting them in the presence of their families. As of now, no details have been provided regarding the reasons for these arrests, the charges against them, or the current whereabouts and conditions of the four detainees, all of whom are married.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article/38

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 20, 2025
<<Kurdish man Abdolvahab Pirouti arrested by security forces, whereabouts remain unknown
Abdolvahab Pirouti, a 25-year-old Kurdish man from Mahabad, was arrested by Islamic Republic of Iran security forces in the city. five days after his detention, no information is available regarding his whereabouts. According to a report received by Hengaw, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Abdolvahab Pirouti was arrested by agents of the Intelligence Department in Mahabad while at his fabric shop. He was arrested without the presentation of an arrest warrant, and his mobile phone was confiscated. Despite five days passing since his arrest and continuous inquiries by his family, no precise details regarding his fate or place of detention have been disclosed. Security and judicial authorities have provided no clear response to the family’s efforts. At the time of this report, no accurate information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, or the charges brought against him.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article-34

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 19, 2025
Kurdish man Hamed Rezai arrested after violent assault over Instagram post
Hamed Rezai, a 29-year-old resident of the village of Bani Sakan in Salasi-e Babajani, has been violently assaulted and arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence unit following an Instagram story he posted about the deaths of two Supreme Court judges.
According to reports obtained by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the arrest occurred on Saturday, January 18, 2025, as Rezai was traveling to Javanrud. Eyewitnesses report that IRGC agents severely beat him in front of his mother and sister at the exit of Salasi-e Babajani. The assault left him unconscious, after which he was taken to a hospital and later transferred to the IRGC Intelligence detention center in the city.
Rezai’s Instagram post referenced the deaths of two controversial Supreme Court judges, Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini, speculating that the government would attribute the incident to foreign agents. In his post, he wrote: "By tonight, the perpetrator will likely be labeled as an agent of Israel." In the aftermath of his arrest, Rezai’s family has been unable to obtain any information about his health or condition, heightening concerns about his safety. Additionally, his brother was involved in a car accident while seeking information about Rezai and is currently hospitalized.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article-31

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - January 19, 2025
<<Mashhad: Khosrow Alikordi, Kurdish lawyer, sentenced to one year in prison
Khosrow Alikordi, a Kurdish lawyer currently imprisoned in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment by the Islamic Republic of Iran judiciary. According to a report received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Khosrow Alikordi, detained in Vakilabad Prison, was recently sentenced by Branch 5 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Yazdankhah, to one year of imprisonment for “propaganda against the state.” Sharing content on social media was cited as an example of the charges against him. The trial for Mr. Alikordi was held in October 2024 in the aforementioned branch. Hengaw has learned that Khosrow Alikordi, who was serving his previous sentence on an open-prison basis, was rearrested on the morning of Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in front of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. He was later detained on Saturday, February 17, 2024, after being summoned by the Enforcement Office of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office of Mashhad to serve the one-year prison sentence and was transferred to Vakilabad Prison. Earlier, in late November 2023, Khosrow Alikordi was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Mashhad Islamic Revolutionary Court to one year of imprisonment, two years of exile, two years of prohibition from leaving the country, two years of disqualification from practicing law, and two years of a ban from online presence. It is worth noting that on August 1, 2023, Khosrow Alikordi was arrested after being summoned to Branch 901 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Mashhad and transferred to Vakilabad Prison. On August 5, 2023, he was temporarily released on bail until the conclusion of legal proceedings. In a separate part of his case, Alikordi had previously been convicted by Branch 3 of Mashhad’s Criminal Court Two for “spreading falsehoods” and fined 21 million tomans. This lawyer has represented numerous political prisoners and families seeking justice in various legal cases.>>
Source: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/01/article-30

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