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Tribute to KIAN PIRFALA, 9 years old and victim of the Islamic Republic's savagery 10 years ago

 HEAR JINA AMINI'S VOICE
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
a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen

Overview of news about the Second aniversary of Jina Amini's state-sactioned murder September 2024


JINA AMINI
The face of Iran's protests. Her life, her dreams and her death.

Read also: Armita's Story: Iran's Generation Z Rebellion Against the Ayatollahs

Ongoing since Oct. 3, 2024:
Commemoration of the Fallen for
Freedom Part6
 Click here for previous Commemorations  
And more commemorational stories
Tortured to Death: The Story of Atefeh Na'ami
Violence During Woman, Life, Freedom Protests

'Women's Arab Spring 1.2'
April 9, 2025
Incl. Syria: YPJ The Women’s Protection Units fighters

  
 About the Afghanistan Women Revolt
April 10 - 7, 2025

PALESTINE
April 9, 2025

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 April 11, 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   & Actual news:  Generation Z Leads Hijab Rebellion on Tehran’s Streets and Earlier Stories and more

UPDATE April 8, 2025 Actual news of the
continues resistance of the

Sisters 4 each other, Sisters 4 All
Narges Mohammadi: "Tyranny will fall"
Pakhshan Azizi: "You dictator, I am Arash, fire responds to fire,"
Sharifeh Mohammadi: "Finally, one day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit of the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
Varisha Moradi: "Resistance is life"
 in continuation of the resistance of the 4 sisters and others
Earlier reports
and
read all their previous fights

When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
 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.

Symbol of restance of Iranian women


Narges Mohammadpour
NCRI - 10 April, 2025 - in Articles, Women's News
<<The Tragic Suicide of a Young Iranian Medical Resident and the Growing Crisis Among Interns
The suicide of Narges Mohammadpour, a fourth-year medical resident of obstetrics and gynecology a hospital in Tabriz, Iran, has highlighted the dire conditions faced by medical interns and the growing mental health crisis in Iran’s healthcare system.
Narges Mohammadpour’s tragic death, which occurred after a high-pressure shift involving the emergency cesarean section of a baby, has sent shockwaves through the Iranian medical community, sparking concerns about the escalating burden on medical interns and the lack of adequate support from the Iranian regime.
A Desperate Situation: The Case of Narges Mohammadpour
Nargis Mohammadpour had been working at a hospital in Tabriz, located in northwestern Iran, when she encountered a pregnant woman with a brain tumor who went into a seizure. Despite the critical situation, Mohammadpour was able to save the baby through an emergency cesarean. However, the case took a dark turn when Narges Mohammadpour was held fully accountable for the incident, facing a heavy financial penalty that far exceeded her personal and insurance coverage. This was reportedly the final straw for the young doctor, leading her to take her own life. The Iranian regime has yet to offer a clear response to the growing number of suicides among medical residents. Despite calls for reforms, the state’s healthcare policies continue to exacerbate the pressures on medical interns. Kamran Bagheri-Lankarani, a former Minister of Health, responded to the issue by noting that suicides among medical residents often result from prolonged burnout, depression, and the extreme psychological pressures that come with the job. Bagheri-Lankarani emphasized that the lack of proper support and the unfair allocation of responsibility for medical errors weigh heavily on young doctors, leaving them vulnerable to mental health crises.
The Unbearable Burden on Medical Interns
The situation is not isolated to the case of Narges Mohammadpour. In recent months, other medical interns in cities like Shiraz, located in the south of Iran, have also been reported to have taken their own lives, with several citing overwhelming work pressure and lack of emotional and financial support as factors contributing to their decision. One such intern, whose case was investigated in a Shiraz medical center, reportedly faced harsh punishments, and was left to bear the full brunt of responsibility for a medical error, leading to emotional collapse. The Iranian regime’s response has been lackluster, despite vocal concerns from within the medical community. Mohammadreza Zafarghandi, the current Iranian Minister of Health, had previously acknowledged the immense pressure on young doctors and the significant risks to their mental health. However, Zafarghandi’s response to Mohammadpour’s suicide was less than adequate, offering only superficial condolences and no concrete action to address the root causes. One significant issue contributing to the increasing number of suicides among medical interns is the widespread exploitation of these young professionals. Interns in Iran’s healthcare system are often forced to work grueling hours under extremely stressful conditions, with minimal pay and no clear protection from malpractice lawsuits. Furthermore, there are significant delays in payment, inadequate facilities, and a lack of support for interns dealing with emotional and psychological distress.
\Medical resident Suicide of young medical interns - excessive workload and exploitative laws
The Iranian Regime’s Indifference to Medical Professionals’ Mental Health
In the wake of these suicides, the Iranian regime has done little to address the mental health crisis among its medical professionals. Despite the growing alarm within the medical community, the state has failed to provide adequate resources or institutional support to alleviate the pressures faced by young doctors. Rather than providing a safety net for those in the medical field, the regime continues to impose harsh conditions on healthcare workers, further contributing to their emotional and mental decline. Dr. Mohammadreza Zafarghandi, the head of the Iranian Medical Council, had previously acknowledged the immense pressure that young doctors and interns face. Yet, his public statements have been hollow, failing to lead to tangible change. This lack of meaningful response highlights the regime’s indifference to the well-being of its citizens, especially those on the front lines of the healthcare system. Furthermore, the healthcare system remains one of the most exploitative sectors in Iran. Interns and medical residents often find themselves working long hours without adequate compensation, facing constant pressure to perform in high-stress situations with little room for error. When mistakes do happen, the weight of the consequences often falls disproportionately on the young doctors, with minimal institutional support or understanding of the toll these pressures take on their mental health.
The Alarming Rise in Suicides Among Medical Interns
The tragic events surrounding Narges Mohammadpour’s death serve as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by medical interns in Iran. As the country grapples with an ongoing healthcare crisis, the rising suicide rate among medical professionals is an alarming indicator of the system’s failure to provide adequate support and protection for those tasked with caring for the nation’s health. The Iranian regime’s inaction and lack of accountability only exacerbate the problem, leaving young doctors to suffer under unbearable stress and pressure. Recent statistics indicate that suicide rates among medical professionals have been steadily increasing, with medical interns being particularly vulnerable. This trend reflects the harsh realities of life in Iran’s healthcare system, where young doctors are expected to work around the clock in difficult conditions with little support. These professionals are not only burdened by their responsibility to save lives, but also by the crushing financial and emotional toll imposed on them by the regime’s policies. In conclusion, the Iranian regime’s failure to address the dire conditions of medical interns and the mental health crisis they face is deeply troubling. The rising suicide rate reflects the immense pressures placed on these young professionals and a warning of the catastrophic consequences of the regime’s neglect. Without proper support and protections, more lives will be lost to this tragedy, and the future of Iran’s healthcare system will remain in jeopardy.>>
Source: https://wncri.org/2025/04/10/suicide-of-a-young-iranian-medical-resident/

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Iranwire - April 10, 2025 - by Aida Ghajar
<<France to Sue Iran at International Court Over Detained Citizens
France will take Iran to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the detention of two French citizens held for more than 1,000 days, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced last week. The case is about Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have been imprisoned in Tehran's Evin Prison since May 2022. France claims the Islamic Republic has violated the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations by denying proper access to the detainees. This is not the first time a country has taken Iran to the ICJ. The United States was the first to file a complaint against the Islamic Republic for the hostage-taking of its embassy personnel in Iran. Filing a complaint with the ICJ shows two things: first, that this legal route has been used before and can be used again, and second, that diplomatic efforts have failed, requiring an international judge to step in between the two governments. Now, under President Emmanuel Macron's decision, the French Foreign Ministry is tasked with filing its complaint against Iran at the ICJ. At this court, only governments can file complaints, and a judge resolves the dispute between the two states. The first complaint against the Islamic Republic at the ICJ was registered after the 1979 revolution when clerics took power in Iran. At that time, forces loyal to Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, occupied the U.S. Embassy in Iran and took American diplomats hostage. The United States demanded an immediate end to the embassy occupation and the release of its staff. Iran not only refused to participate in the court proceedings but also declined to accept the ruling of the court, the world's most important judicial authority. At that time, the Islamic Republic secured a commitment from the U.S. to withdraw its case against Iran and avoid filing future legal complaints regarding the Tehran hostage crisis and embassy occupation, which led to the release of the American hostages. Now, France is set to file a complaint against the Islamic Republic for violating the "right to consular protection" of its two detained citizens, demanding their immediate release. The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) is a key international treaty in diplomacy that defines the rights and duties of consular missions and their officials. This treaty is vital for the "right to consular protection." Article 36 ensures that detained nationals have the right to contact their consulate, notify them, and receive legal assistance and advice. The treaty protects foreign detainees from mistreatment or lack of awareness of their rights, prevents arbitrary detention, and serves as an important tool in international relations. While the "right to consular protection" for Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris has been violated, their lawyer argues that the detention of these two French citizens is "arbitrary" and that their fundamental rights have been violated. Chirinne Ardakani, their French-Iranian lawyer, said during nearly three years of detention, the two French citizens met with the French ambassador to Iran only three times, and these meetings were held under the supervision of security and judicial officials. French diplomats believe that keeping Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris in detention for nearly three years amounts to hostage-taking. Although it is not yet clear what demands the Islamic Republic has for the release of these two French citizens, some speculate that the Iranian government is using them as leverage against France and as a bargaining chip for the future. In recent years, they have not been the only French citizens taken hostage in Iranian prisons, with various negotiations and prisoner exchanges taking place between the two countries. In the most recent case, Olivier Grandeau, another French citizen who had been in an Islamic Republic prison for more than two years, was released last month. But it now seems that the measures taken so far to free Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris and diplomatic efforts are no longer effective, and France is turning to the ICJ to free its citizens. Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris were arrested on May 7, 2022, while on their way to the airport to return to France after visiting Iran. Speaking to IranWire, Kohler's lawyer also discussed Paris's condition, saying that the human dignity of these two French citizens has been trampled in Iran. According to Chirinne Ardakani, her client's family is pleased with the French Foreign Ministry's action in requesting the ICJ to address this "serious violation of international law" and the "fundamental rights" of Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris. The lawyer said, "Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are innocent of all the false charges that Iran has brought against them. They have committed no crime and have violated no law." Ardakani considers the detention of these two French citizens, which is approaching three years, as "arbitrary" and "contrary to international law." She said, "They are deprived of the right to a fair trial, they have been deprived of the right to defend themselves, and their detention is even contrary to Iranian laws. The accused's fundamental rights are not being respected in their case." According to her, the Iranian lawyers these two citizens introduced to the Islamic Republic's judiciary for their defense were rejected by the judge handling their case. The families of the two imprisoned French citizens disapprove of the court-appointed lawyers. Ardakani said the two French citizens were not allowed free and regular telephone contact with their families. "Throughout this detention period, my client has had only 24 phone calls with family members, all under the supervision of Islamic Republic officials. On the other hand, we have no access to their case files." "Although the judiciary spokesperson had announced that Cécile's trial would be held in November 2024, we have no information on whether this session was held. Were these two citizens present in court?" The Islamic Republic's judiciary had said that Cécile Kohler was to be tried on November 24, 2024, but no further updates regarding the court hearing have been reported. In 2022, Iranian state television and government-affiliated media published a video report labeling the two French nationals as "spies." Ardakani expressed concern for Jacques Paris, a man over 70 years old who is in poor physical and mental condition in the Islamic Republic's prison. According to the lawyer, the two French citizens were subjected to "psychological torture." She said, "They are kept in prison under inhumane and degrading conditions. For nearly three years, Cécile has been allowed to go outdoors three times a week for half an hour." "She is not allowed to talk to other prisoners. Books sent to her by her family are not given to her. She doesn't even have her glasses. Their lives are in danger, and their mental health, particularly Jacques Paris's physical condition, is worrying. The detention conditions have put 70-year-old Jacques Paris at risk." She added, "Their detention is a form of governmental hostage-taking to pressure the French government - their lives have become the instrument of this extortion.">>
Source: https://iranwire.com/en/features/140220-france-to-sue-iran-at-international-court-over-detained-citizens/

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NO to excecutions
Iran Human Rights Watch - April 9, 2025
<<Executions Follow Sham Trials and "Confessions" Extracted Under Torture
At Least 50 Political Prisoners Now Facing Execution in Iran, Including Three Women
At dawn on Tuesday, April 8, the Islamic Republic executed five more political prisoners without any notice to their families or granting them a final visit. The five men were executed after sham trials tainted by severe due process violations, lack of evidence, and the systematic use of torture.
This gruesome act marks yet another escalation in Iran's increasing use of the death penalty to crush dissent. At least 50 political prisoners are known to now be facing execution in Iran, and this number includes three women. (See list below.) "Five more men are dead, with many more being lined up for the gallows behind them, after sham trials that lacked any semblance of legality or fairness," said Behnam Daraeizadeh, senior researcher and legal expert at the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI). "These executions highlight the urgent need to keep human rights violations—and the regime's systematic and increasing use of the death penalty to terrorize society—at the forefront of all diplomatic engagement, dialogue, and negotiations with the Iranian authorities," said Daraeizadeh. The five political prisoners—Farhad Shakri, Abdolhakim Azim Gorgij, Abdolrahman Gorgij, Taj Mohammad Khermali, and Malik Ali Fadaei Nasab—were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Four of those executed were minority Sunni Muslims, and one—Fadaei Nasab—was Shia. Family members of the executed prisoners told the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) that they were informed of the executions only by phone and were still awaiting the release of the bodies. An informed source told CHRI that the families of the executed prisoners had gathered outside Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, demanding the return of their loved ones' bodies, but the security atmosphere around the prison was extremely tense.
CHRI calls on the UN and governments worldwide to summon Iranian diplomats and demand:
An immediate halt to all pending executions, given the serious violations of law in these judicial proceedings;
A moratorium on the use of the death penalty in Iran, given the systematic violations of due process and fair trial rights in Iran;
An end to the targeting of minorities with state violence, which includes hugely disproportionate executions;
An end to the use of vague political and religious charges in political cases that are impermissible under international law and can carry the death penalty;
Warn that officials involved in these unlawful executions, including judges, will be sanctioned.
Background
The executed individuals were part of a group of 12 defendants arrested in 2015 by Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and later charged with "baghi" (armed rebellion), a vaguely defined charge often used to suppress dissent. All were convicted in connection with alleged membership in Sunni Salafi and other opposition groups, a charge the defendants and their families consistently denied. According to a source close to the families who spoke with HRANA, the case was marred by severe irregularities, including the use of torture. One prisoner was reportedly tortured with pepper spray applied to his rectum, causing injuries that lasted for years. In January 2025, Farhad Shakri, Abdolhakim Azim Gorgij, and Abdolrahman Gorgij were among three other Sunni prisoners who smuggled a letter out of prison revealing systematic violence, inhumane treatment, and the deliberate destruction of evidence by prison authorities in Iran. "They brazenly beat political and religious prisoners using their loyalists in the prison service. They erase footage from the prison's surveillance cameras and claim these are lies told by prisoners about regime officials," the letter states. In 2019, nine of the defendants in the case were sentenced to death by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad. Three of them were executed in 2020. Following a partial review by Iran's Supreme Court, the case was sent back for retrial. In August 2022, six more individuals, including the five executed today, were re-sentenced to death. Their sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court in 2023.
Alarming Escalation of Death Sentences for Political Prisoners
The executions of these five political prisoners are part of an alarming surge in political executions in Iran. The Islamic Republic is increasingly using the death penalty as a tool of repression against protesters, dissidents, and oppressed minority communities after sham trials and forced "confessions" that have been extracted under torture. Currently, at least 50 political prisoners are facing executions, including three women, Pakhshan Azizi, Sharifeh Mohammadi, and Varisheh Moradi, and six protesters from the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising.
Iran's Hangings Violate Every International Standard on Capital Punishment
In 2024 alone, executions in Iran surged to nearly 1,000 known hangings (there were likely many more, as many executions go unreported), making the country the world's leading executioner per capita. According to Amnesty International, 64% of all known executions worldwide in 2024 were in Iran. These executions violated every international standard on the application of the death penalty. For example: Those executed for political "crimes" were typically prosecuted under vague, catch-all political or religious charges that are not permissible under international law.
Many of those hanged were convicted of drug-related offenses, which do not meet international thresholds of the "most serious crimes" required for capital punishment. In 2024, more than half of all executions were for drug offenses. The death penalty is disproportionally used against members of minority communities; in 2024, more than 20% of those sent to the gallows were members of minority groups.
Iran is also one of the very few countries that execute children and juvenile offenders. Iran's executions routinely follow prosecutions marred by denial of counsel and other due process violations, and "confessions" that have been extracted under torture.
"Silence in the face of these state-sanctioned killings only fuels further deaths and brutality by the Islamic Republic's killing machine," said Daraeizadeh. "Governments engaging with the Islamic Republic on every front, including the nuclear file, must urgently speak for those unjustly facing the gallows in Iran and demand an end to the use of the death penalty to silence dissent," Daraeizadeh added.
The following is a list of known political prisoners currently facing the death penalty in Iran-read it here:>>
Source: https://iranhumanrights.org/2025/04/five-more-political-prisoners-hanged-in-iran-as-use-of-death-penalty-to-crush-dissent-surges/

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