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middle-east1 month ago•19 min saved

Iranian Guards Stage Massive Military Parade Amid Economic Crisis and Anniversary of 2022 Uprising

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards organized a massive military parade in Tehran on September 18, 2026, two days after the fourth anniversary of the 2022 protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death. The event, named Janfadayan-e Iran, featured hundreds of thousands of volunteers, paramilitaries, and children, alongside displays of weapons and symbolic coffins of US and Israeli leaders. While state media claimed over 300,000 participants, independent verification is lacking. The parade occurred amid a severe economic crisis, with the rial falling past 2.3 million to the dollar, and followed a week of increased security patrols. Amnesty International recently reported that Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture, and sexual abuse during the 2022 crackdown, highlighting the ongoing repression of dissent.

via Iran International|

#human-rights #iran #mahsa-amini

human-rights1 month ago•4 min saved

Four Years After Amini’s Death, Iran Faces Renewed Crackdowns and Amnesty Accountability Demands

Marking the fourth anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, Iran sees renewed enforcement of hijab laws and arrests in Isfahan, Rasht, and Mashhad. While cultural shifts have reduced public enforcement in some areas, authorities maintain strict controls. Amnesty International released a report naming 87 officials for crimes against humanity during the 2022 protests, citing coordinated torture and sexual abuse. President Pezeshkian has suspended a harsh hijab bill due to unrest, but security forces continue to target women in public spaces.

via Al Jazeera|

#amnesty-international #hijab-laws #human-rights

global-development1 month ago•0 min saved

Amnesty names 87 officials in Iran’s 2022 protest crackdown as anniversary strikes erupt

Amnesty International has released a report detailing coordinated state violence during the 2022 Iranian protests, naming 87 officials for potential crimes against humanity. The findings coincide with the fourth anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, marked by widespread strikes and security deployments in western Iran.

via The Guardian|

#amnesty-international #global-development #human-rights

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Iran Releases Journalists Jailed for Reporting on Mahsa Amini's Death

Iran has released journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi on bail after more than a year in jail for covering the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in custody after being detained by Iran's morality police. The journalists are appealing against their jail sentences and will remain out of prison until a court decision is made. Their coverage of Amini's death sparked nationwide protests, leading to their arrest and sentencing.

via BBC.com|

#human-rights #iran #journalists

human-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

EU Recognizes Mahsa Amini as Symbol of Freedom and Human Rights

The European parliament has posthumously awarded the Sakharov prize to Mahsa Amini, whose death in Iranian custody sparked widespread protests. Amini's mother referred to her daughter's name as a "secret code for freedom" and criticized Iran for confiscating their passports and preventing them from attending the ceremony. Amini's death led to global demonstrations against the repression of women in Iran and calls for an end to the religious government's strict dress code. Iranian security forces have cracked down on protests, resulting in hundreds of deaths and executions. The refusal to allow Amini's family to attend the ceremony has drawn outrage from EU lawmakers. Two activists living in exile accepted the award on behalf of the broader movement, emphasizing the need for international support in challenging the Iranian regime's treatment of protesters.

via The Guardian|

#human-rights #iran #mahsa-amini

human-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

Iran Blocks Mahsa Amini's Family from Receiving Prestigious Human Rights Prize

Iran has prevented Mahsa Amini's family from traveling to France to receive the EU's top human rights prize on her behalf, while imprisoned Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi has begun a new hunger strike before her award ceremony in Oslo. Amini's family, including her father and brother, were stopped and had their passports confiscated despite having valid visas. The protests in Iran following Amini's death in police custody were met with a heavy crackdown, resulting in numerous deaths and arrests. Mohammadi's 17-year-old twin children collected her award in her absence, reading a speech she smuggled out of her cell.

via The Guardian|

#human-rights #human-rights-prize #hunger-strike

human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Iran Blocks Mahsa Amini's Family from Collecting EU Human Rights Prize

The family of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian Kurdish woman who died in custody, has been banned from traveling to France to accept the Sakharov human rights prize awarded posthumously to Amini. Despite having valid visas, Amini's parents and brother were prohibited from boarding their flight, and their passports were confiscated by Iranian authorities. Amini's death sparked mass protests in Iran and a global movement calling for an end to the mandatory headscarf for women and the current government in Tehran. The Sakharov Prize, accompanied by a 50,000-euro endowment, was scheduled to be presented on December 13.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#human-rights #iran #mahsa-amini

human-rights3 years ago•3 min saved

Iran Sentences Female Journalists for Collaborating with US in Amini Death Coverage

Two female journalists in Iran have been sentenced to seven and six years in prison, respectively, on charges of collaborating with the United States. Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi were arrested over a year ago while covering the in-custody death of Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly fatally beaten by the country's morality police for improperly wearing the hijab. The journalists' reporting played a crucial role in spreading awareness of the protests that followed Amini's death. The sentencing has drawn international condemnation, with calls for their immediate release.

via Yahoo News|

#human-rights #iran #journalists

human-rights3 years ago•3 min saved

Iran Sentences Female Journalists for Collaborating with US in Amini Death Coverage

Two female journalists in Iran have been sentenced to seven and six years in prison, respectively, on charges of collaborating with the United States. Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were arrested while covering the in-custody death of Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly fatally beaten by the country's morality police over improperly wearing the hijab. The journalists' reporting played a crucial role in spreading awareness of the protests that followed Amini's death. The decision to sentence them has been condemned by international organizations, including the United Nations and the Committee to Protect Journalists.

via Fox News|

#human-rights #iran #journalists

human-rights3 years ago•1 min saved

Iranian Women Journalists Convicted for Reporting on Amini Protests

Two women journalists in Iran have been sentenced to 13 and 12 years in prison respectively for their coverage of the death of Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa Amini, who died in custody last year. The charges against them include collaboration with the U.S. government and acting against national security. The death of Amini sparked widespread protests across Iran, posing a significant challenge to the country's clerical leaders. Lawyers for the journalists have rejected the charges, and the verdicts are subject to appeal.

via Reuters|

#human-rights #iran #mahsa-amini

human-rights3 years ago•2 min saved

Mahsa Amini: A Kurdish-Iranian Woman Honored with EU's Sakharov Human Rights Prize

The European Union has awarded the prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Mahsa Amini and the Iranian "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement that her death sparked. Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman, died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict hijab rule for women. Her death led to widespread protests and a global movement calling for an end to the mandatory headscarf and other discriminatory laws in Iran. The award sends a strong message of solidarity and recognition for those fighting for equality, dignity, and freedom in Iran.

via BBC.com|

#european-union #human-rights #iran

protests3 years ago•2 min saved

"Protests and Progress: Reflecting on Mahsa Amini's Legacy in Iran and Beyond"

Protests erupted in multiple cities in Iran on the one-year anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, a 22-year-old woman who died in the custody of Iran's morality police for allegedly not wearing her headscarf properly. Demonstrators chanted slogans for women's rights and against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while authorities deployed armed guards and chased protesters. Rallies were also held in other cities worldwide. Amini's father and uncle were reportedly detained by authorities, with claims of an "assassination attempt" being used to deny the reports.

via CNN|

#human-rights #iran #mahsa-amini

human-rights3 years ago•5 min saved

Iran's Crackdown on Protests Continues: Detention of Mahsa Amini's Father Raises Concerns

Iranian authorities have detained Mahsa Amini's father and prevented her family from holding a vigil to commemorate her death, according to rights groups. The arrest comes amid reports of sporadic protests across the country, despite a heavy security presence. Mahsa Amini's death last year sparked widespread protests against clerical rule in Iran, resulting in hundreds of deaths and arrests. Human rights groups have reported confrontations and strikes in various cities, while Iranian state media has dismissed these reports. Demonstrations and vigils were also held outside Iran, with protesters gathering in several cities worldwide. The US and UK have imposed sanctions on Iranian officials connected to the suppression of protests. Iranian authorities have been accused of arbitrary arrests, restrictions on peaceful gatherings at grave sites, and destroying victims' gravestones.

via Al Jazeera English|

#arrests #crackdown #human-rights

human-rights3 years ago•3 min saved

Iranian Authorities Arrest Mahsa Amini's Father on Anniversary, Sparking Global Protests

On the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, her father, Amjad Amini, was arrested in Iran. Mahsa's death in police custody last year sparked nationwide protests against the Iranian regime. The protests have been met with repression and internet blackouts, with at least 500 people killed or executed, including 69 children. The Iranian diaspora has also protested worldwide. President Joe Biden expressed solidarity with the Iranian people's movement and announced new sanctions against entities involved in repression in Iran. However, some activists claim that the US government is not doing enough, particularly in light of a prisoner exchange deal with Iran.

via POLITICO|

#arrest #human-rights #iran

human-rights3 years ago•2 min saved

"Mahsa Amini's Death Anniversary: Iranian Authorities Detain Father, Sparking Protests"

Iranian authorities have detained the father of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died in police custody last year, as he was leaving to visit her grave on the first anniversary of her death. Mahsa Amini's death sparked nationwide protests and a brutal crackdown by the regime, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests. The government claimed she died from a previous medical condition, but her family and critics believe she was beaten by police. Human rights observers accuse the regime of pressuring families of victims and activists ahead of the anniversary.

via ABC News|

#detention #human-rights #iran