JINA MAHSA AMINI
The face of Iran's protests. Her life, her dreams and her death.
In memory of Jina 'Mahsa' Amini, the cornerstone of the 'Zan. Zendegi. Azadi revolution.
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Iranwire - 21 Feb 2024
<<Dozens of Basij Forces Resign in Southeast Iran
Twenty-eight veteran members of the paramilitary Basij force stationed in two key Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases in southeastern Iran have reportedly resigned due to disagreements over deployment orders and the suppression of Baluch citizens. The mass resignation, reported by the Baluch news website Haalvsh on February 21, involved two IRGC bases located in the city of Nikshar in Sistan and Baluchistan province.
The report quoted informed sources as saying that the resignations stemmed from disputes regarding the deployment of Basij forces to the city of Saravan. IRGC officials reportedly sought to use these Basijis to crack down on protests in the city. The provincial capital, Zahedan, was the scene of weekly protests that erupted in September 2022.>>
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https://iranwire.com/en/news/125589-dozens-of-basij-forces-resign-in-southeast-iran/
Opinion by G. d'A: Hurrah, the mullahs' regime military ranks are falling apart. Long live a long and free Iran.

Iranwire - 21 Feb 2024
<<Suspect in Iran-backed Murder Plot Extradited from Czech Republic to US
The Czech Republic says it has extradited a man indicted in the United States for plotting the murder of a prominent critic of the Islamic Republic.
Polad Omarov was handed to representatives of US authorities at Prague’s international airport on February 21 after the suspect had exhausted all options of appeal, according to the Czech Justice Ministry.
Omarov was arrested in the Czech Republic in January 2023.
US prosecutors have said he was a resident of the Czech Republic and Slovenia. The Czech Justice Ministry said he was a citizen of Georgia. Omarov, along with two other suspects named Rafat Amirov and Khalid Mehdiyev, were charged with murder-for-hire and money laundering for their roles in the Tehran-backed assassination attempt of a US citizen of Iranian origin who lived in Brooklyn, New York. US prosecutors did not name the alleged victim, but Mehdiyev was arrested in New York in 2022 for having a rifle outside the Brooklyn home of journalist Masih Alinejad, a US-Iranian outspoken critic of the Islamic Republic. US prosecutors in 2021 also charged four Iranians alleged to be intelligence operatives for Tehran with plotting to kidnap Alinejad.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125583-suspect-in-iran-backed-murder-plot-extradited-from-czech-republic-to-us/

Iranwire - 21 Feb 2024
<<Tehran Protesters Go on Trial Over Basiji’s Death
Eight protesters from Tehran's Ekbatan Town went on trial before the Revolutionary Court on February 20 in connection with the death of a member of the paramilitary Basij force. The defendants face charges of <waging war against God,> <collusion,> <insulting the leadership,> <propaganda> and <membership in an anti-Islamic Republic group.> Lawyer Payam Derfashan said the case has <fundamental flaws> and that torture was used to extract confessions from the accused. The eight defendants are among more than 50 young residents of Ekbatan Town who were arrested in November 2022 following the death of a Basiji during nationwide protests.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125574-tehran-protesters-go-on-trial-over-basijis-death/


The mother tongue
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 21 Feb 2024
<<Education in the mother tongue is a fundamental right for all human beings!
The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, along with five other organizations, issued a statement on February 21st, International Mother Language Day, addressing the Kurdish people and other ethnicities in Iran. The statement calls upon them to assertively demand their linguistic rights, which are fundamental human rights. In part of the statement, we emphasize our commitment to safeguarding the fundamental rights of all individuals, communities, and nations. We assert the inherent right of every person to receive education in their mother tongue. Therefore, we direct this call to action to the Kurdish people and other ethnic groups and nations in Iran, urging them to actively advocate for their linguistic rights, which are integral to their cultural identity and basic human rights.
The statement provided is as follows:
Education in the mother tongue is a fundamental right for all human beings!
Linguistic diversity is an essential element of the cultural identity and spiritual heritage of humanity. Unfortunately, in many countries, including Iran, this diversity is threatened, and the fundamental rights of minorities, including the rights of the Kurdish people, are often ignored. According to alarming data, nearly half of the living languages in the world are at risk of extinction, resulting in the irreparable loss of knowledge, traditions, and unique perspectives. We are committed to the fundamental rights of human beings, and we support that every individual, every community, and every nation has the right to learn and study in their mother tongue. Therefore, we address this statement to the Kurdish people and other Iranian nations and ethnicities, inviting them to actively claim their linguistic rights as one of the fundamental human rights. Education in the mother tongue is not only a fundamental right, but it also leads to more effective learning outcomes, enhances self-confidence, and contributes to the preservation of culture and heritage. We call on the international community to support the Kurds and other national and ethnic groups in Iran in their struggle to ensure their right to education in their mother tongue. It is essential that linguistic diversity be recognized and respected as a cultural asset in Iran and worldwide. We urge the Iranian authorities to fully respect the linguistic rights of all communities, in accordance with the principles of the Constitution and Iran's international commitments on human rights and cultural diversity. On this International Mother Language Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promote and protect the diversity and linguistic rights of people worldwide, including Kurds in Iran. We will continue to work together to create a world where every language is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive in their own language and culture.
February 21, 2024
Kurdistan Human Rights Reporters Center
Hengaw Organization for Human Rights
Zagros Human Rights Center
Hana Human Rights Organization
World Kurdish Organization
Kurdistan Tribunal
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Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/02/education-in-the-mother-tongue-is-a-fundamental-right-for-all-human-beings

Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 21 Feb 2024
<<Arrest of Member of Kurdish Justice-Seeking Family by Iranian Security Forces
Zana Menbari, a Kurdish individual from Sanandaj, has been detained by the security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He is the nephew of Peyman Menbari, one of the individuals killed during the Woman, Life, Freedom (Jin, Jiyan, Azadi) movement in Sanandaj. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Zana Menbari, 24 years old, was arrested by the intelligence forces in Sanandaj. A trusted source revealed that the security forces conducted a raid on Menbari's workplace in the Haji Abad neighborhood of Sanandaj and detained him. Zana Menbari's relation to Peyman Menbari, a victim of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, adds poignancy to his arrest. As of the release of this news, no information has been disclosed regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges against him, his whereabouts, or his current situation.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/02/arrest-of-member-of-kurdish-justice-seeking-family-by-iranian-security-forces


Mohammad Ali Vahdati
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 20 Feb 2024
<<Iranian Judiciary Sentences 65-Year-Old Kurdish Protester to 15 Years in Prison
Mohammad Ali Vahdati, a 65-year-old Kurdish resident of Quchan, Razavi Khorasan, has received a 15-year prison sentence for <opposing killing> during the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi movement. Following the sentencing, he was promptly arrested to begin serving his term. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Saturday, February 17, 2024, Mohammad Ali Vahdati, a 65-year-old Kurdish individual from Quchan, Razavi Khorasan province, was arrested and transferred to Mashhad Central Prison to begin his 15-year term. Sources indicate that Mohammad Ali Vahdati was apprehended while he is currently in precarious physical health due to illness and advanced age. The Revolutionary Court of Mashhad convicted this protester on various charges, including <propaganda activity against the Islamic Republic of Iran,> <insulting Khamenei,> <membership in anti-government groups,> <insulting Khomeini,> and <insulting religious sanctities,> totaling a 15-year prison term. It's worth noting that Mohammad Ali Vahdati had previously been detained by the security forces of the Islamic Republic during the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi movement and was later released on bail pending the conclusion of legal proceedings. Born in 1958 in Quchan city, Mohammad Ali Vahdati is self-employed, holds an associate's degree (high school diploma), and is married with children.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/02/iranian-judiciary-sentences-65-year-old-kurdish-protester-to-15-years-in-prison

Iranwire - 20 Feb 2024
<<Report: Iranian Man Killed Relatives to Avenge Sister's Death
An Iranian man gunned down 12 family members at the weekend to avenge the murder of his sister by their father a decade ago, Iranian media reported. Etemad newspaper reported on February 20 that the man, identified as 22-year-old Bahram, witnessed his sister's death at the hands of their father, an event that <sparked deep-seated anger and resentment in him.> It said the gunman shot his parents, three brothers, two sisters, a brother-in-law, and four nephews in the city of Faryab. Initial reports, including statements from the head of the justice department of the province of Kerman, differed in key details. They said the gunman was aged 30 and that the shooting took place in the village of Mazraeh Imam, near Faryab.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125555-report-iranian-man-killed-relatives-to-avenge-sisters-death/

Iranwire - 20 Feb 2024
<<Killing of Tehran Park Sweeper Sparks Outrage
After news broke of the killing of a park sweeper accused of disrespecting flags erected for a government ceremony, Iranian social media users called for accountability and transparency. The incident, reported by Hamshahri Online on February 18, occurred in Tehran two days before the government ceremony marking the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. According to the report, the man was killed during an altercation with a cardriver who claimed the public sweeper intended to insult the flags. Hamshahri Online deleted its report hours after its publication, without providing any explanation. The man's colleagues said that he was cleaning Niyayesh Park in Tehran when a Peugeot driver struck him and threw him down a bridge, resulting in his death. <We tried to stop the driver from escaping, but he threatened us and fled the scene,> one colleague stated. Social media users have rallied behind a hashtag demanding justice and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125551-killing-of-tehran-park-sweeper-sparks-outrage/

Iranwire - 20 Feb 2024
<<Iranian Authorities Escalate Crackdown on VPNs
The Iranian Supreme Council of Cyberspace has criminalized the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) without a legal license, marking a significant escalation in restrictions on online access within the country, where internet filtering is already prevalent.
The purchase and sale of VPNs were previously made illegal in Iran.
The new resolution expands the ban to encompass their actual use, requiring individuals to obtain a special license for accessing filtered websites and social media networks. A seven-person working group has been established to monitor the status of VPN usage and report its findings to the Supreme Council of Cyberspace. Legal experts like Ali Mojtahedzadeh have challenged the Supreme Council of Cyberspace's authority to enact such legislation. Mojtahedzadeh argued that the council oversteps its mandate and <criminalizes 80 million Iranians,> including <top officials> who may rely on VPNs to access the internet.> >>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/technology/125541-iranian-authorities-escalate-crackdown-on-vpns/

Iranwire - 20 Feb 2024
<<Iranian Teenager Died While in Custody
An 18-year-old Iranian teenager died in November under suspicious circumstances after being transferred to Shahr Reza prison in Isfahan province, the Dadban legal group said on February 20. Arian Ghorbanishenas was arrested on November 20, 2023, following an altercation with friends and accusations of alcohol consumption. Ghorbanishenas appeared in court the next day <in good physical condition and without any visible injuries.>
On November 22, he was found unconscious and rushed to Amir al-Momenin Hospital. His family was informed of his hospitalization nine hours later.
Ghorbanishenas died on November 23.
The cause of death was <brain death due to alcohol poisoning,> according to the medical examiner.
However, Dadban highlighted that Ghorbanishenas was in good health before entering the prison, as confirmed by his parents during a visit. Additionally, the delay in notifying his family about the teenager's hospitalization raises concerns about potential neglect or mistreatment. The family filed a complaint regarding the suspicious circumstances surrounding Ghorbanishenas' death. However, judicial authorities accepted the forensic report and closed the case.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125540-iranian-teenager-died-while-in-custody/

Iranwire - 20 Feb 2024
<<Jailed Iranian Activists Punished for Announcing Election Boycott
Iranian authorities have taken punitive measures against three prominent political prisoners who had intensified their criticisms of the Islamic Republic ahead of parliamentary elections. Sociologist Saeed Madani, activist Hossein Razzaq and Mostafa Tajzadeh, a former deputy interior minister under reformist President Mohammad Khatami, have said they would boycott the parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections on March 1. In retribution the authorities transferred Madani and Razzaq to a different ward of Tehran's Evin prison, while Tajzadeh was placed in solitary confinement. All three were also deprived of their right to make phone calls outside the prison. In a letter published on his Telegram channel on February 18, Tajzadeh accused Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of being responsible for the current <flawed structure of the political system in Iran.>
Khamenei, who has the last say on all matters in Iran, has withheld <the contributions of capable individuals> and hindered <essential structural reform,> said Tajzadeh, a reformist political activist who has been repeatedly arrested since 2009 and subjected to harsh sentences. In September 2022, the activist was sentenced to five years in prison on charges including <collusion against national security,> <spreading falsehoods> and <propaganda against the Islamic Republic.> Madani and Razzaq have a history of supporting reformist candidates.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125534-jailed-iranian-activists-punished-for-announcing-election-boycott/


Diako Behroojeh
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 19 Feb 2024
<<Third Minor Identified in Detention for Celebrating Iranian Football Team's Loss
The identification of Diako Behroojeh as a detained minor brings the total number of recognized detainees in Javanroud to four, all apprehended for celebrating Iran's football team's loss to Qatar, with three of them being minors under 18. According to reports received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, 17-year-old Diako Behroojeh from Javanroud was arrested by Iranian security forces. Hengaw had previously reported the detention of 17-year-old Mohammad Yousfi and 21-year-old Hamza Barzgar on the same evening, as well as the arrest of 16-year-old Mohammad Mahmoudi on Wednesday, February 14th. Based on earlier reports from Hengaw, at least 10 minors and teenagers were detained for celebrating and expressing joy over the defeat of Iran's football team by the Qatar national team. The minors under 18 were transferred to the Kermanshah Correction and Development Center, while the others were relocated to Dieselabad Prison in Javanroud. Iran's national football team was defeated by the Qatar national team with a score of 3-2 on Wednesday, February 14th, in the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup, leading to their elimination. It is noteworthy that during the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi movement in several cities in Kurdistan, including Javanroud, Sanandaj, and Divandareh, several protesters were directly shot and killed by government forces while celebrating the defeat of Iran's football team in the Football World Cup.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/02/third-minor-identified-in-detention-for-celebrating-iranian-football-teams-loss


Raoufeh MirBagheri
NCRI - Womens committee -19 Feb 2024 - in Women's News
<<Raoufeh MirBagheri to serve eight months in the Prison of Shahsavar
Raoufeh MirBagheri, a women's rights advocate, was transferred to jail to serve her sentence.
Raoufeh MirBagheri reported to the Office of the Implementation of Verdicts of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Tonekabon on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was promptly arrested and taken to Shahsavar Prison. Tonekabon, formerly known as Shahsavar, is located in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran. On February 26, 2023, the Revolutionary Court of Sari, the capital of Mazandaran, sentenced her to eight months of imprisonment, a two-year ban on leaving the country, joining political and social groups, and forming a group on charges of <propaganda against the state.> The court also ordered some of her belonging to be confiscated. Ms. MirBagheri was arrested in Tonekabon on October 26, 2022, by agents of the IRGC Intelligence of Mazandaran province. After enduring 32 days of detention, she was temporarily released until the end of the proceedings.>>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/02/19/raoufeh-mirbagheri-prison/

Iranwire - 19 Feb 2024 - by SAMANEH GHADARKHAN
<<Iranian Judge Threatens Political Prisoner with Rape
Sori Babaei, a political prisoner who was granted temporary release last week to search for her missing daughter, has been threatened with rape by a judge while in custody, IranWire has learned. Aida Moradbehrouzi, the 14-year-old daughter of Babaei and Mohammed Reza Moradbehrouzi, a former political detainee, has been missing for more than two weeks now, along with her classmate Hasti Mohammad Hossei, aged 13. Babaei, who had been incarcerated since last year over her involvement in a campaign against mandatory hijab, was granted a 10-day leave on bail. During her incarceration, Babaei was subjected to severe beatings on multiple occasions. She was arrested after authorities forcefully entered her home without a warrant, breaking down the entrance door, and brutally assaulted the activist, who sustained severe injuries to her hands. A police officer named Yazdan Porgohar, instructed officers to arrest this opponent of mandatory hijab, stating, <I want to crush Sori. Bring her down and handcuff her.>
Encountering resistance from Babaei in the presence of female agents, Porgohar resorted to physical violence, forcibly handcuffing the detainee.
She was coerced under duress into wearing the hijab and agreeing not to voice any objections. <Against her inner wishes, she complied, solely motivated by the need to locate her daughter, Aida,> says a relative. Babaei was informed that if she refrained from protesting and avoided talking to the media during her release from prison, the case against her might be dropped or she could be amnestied. Permission to communicate with her family was granted after 10 months, on the condition that <no sound from her would be broadcast in the media> and <she would refrain from making any statements of significance.> The injuries inflicted to this political prisoner while in custody were verified by the prison doctor and forensic experts. Despite Babaei filing a complaint regarding the assault, she was informed that it would not be processed due to her refusal to wear a headscarf. During court proceedings, Judge Ghodrat Bigdeli described himself as Babaei's <death angel.> The individual close to the family recounts, <This political prisoner detailed the assault she endured on the way to prison before Judge Bigdeli commended the officers' actions.> According to this reliable source, Judge Bigdeli's threatened Babaei with rape in the presence of other judicial officials if she refused to comply with his orders regarding her attire in court.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/125512-iranian-judge-threatens-political-prisoner-with-rape/

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