Arrest

Iranian government confirms arrest of American citizen

The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic confirmed the arrest of an American citizen in Iran, named Michael White. Iran…

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Harsh treatment by officers during arrest of environmental activists in Kurdistan

The process of arresting civil and environmental activists continues in various cities in Kurdistan. According to reports, the number of activists arrested has…

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Nearly a year has passed since the arrest of environmental activists; request from the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran

Katayoun Rajabi, the sister of Sam Rajabi, one of the eight environmental activists arrested by the Islamic Republic, tweeted…

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"More than 20" Ahvaz steel workers remain in detention

A member of the labor faction in the Islamic Consultative Assembly announced on Thursday that "more than" 20 workers were among the protesting workers...

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Two new charges against Ali Nejati, retired Haft Tappeh worker

The defense lawyer for Ali Nejati, one of the retired workers arrested on the sidelines of the Haft Tappeh workers' rally, has been informed of two charges...

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Efforts by Iran's judicial and intelligence agencies to direct news about cases and defendants

A review of several news stories in Iranian news agencies related to judicial defendants and regional issues in just one day shows that…

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At least 15 steel workers arrested; Ahvaz city reported to be in a state of security

Following the continuation of the strike and protest rally of workers at the Ahvaz National Steel Group, news sources close to the workers have been arrested…

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Another arrest and two more prison sentences in continuing security clashes with Baha'i citizens

Some reports indicate that, in the continuation of the wave of attacks on Baha'is in Iran, a Baha'i citizen in Tehran...

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