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Hamid Akh
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 22 Feb 2024
<<The passing of Hamid Akh, a Civil Activist and Dedicated Colleague of Hengaw
Hamid Akh, a civil activist from Sanandaj and a dedicated colleague of Hengaw in covering human rights events, has passed away. He suffered a heart attack at his residence in Germany after leaving Iran due to pressure from security institutions, where he had been residing for several months. Alongside his family, he has diligently advocated for the civil rights of citizens over the past years with responsibility and unwavering commitment.
According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, on the evening of Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Hamid Akh, a well-known civil activist from Sanandaj, suffered a heart attack at his residence in Germany and passed away in the early hours of today. Hamid Akh has been active in advocating for the civil and cultural rights of the Kurdish people for many years. Due to his activism, he was repeatedly summoned by security institutions in Sanandaj and faced pressure and threats. In early spring last year, this civil activist and his family fled Iran to Germany out of necessity after facing increased pressure from security institutions. Their departure was prompted by their active participation in burial ceremonies for protesters killed during the Women, Life, Freedom (Jin, Jiyan, Azadi) movement in Dehgolan, Sanandaj, Saqqez, and Bukan. Furthermore, two days after the mass arrest of nearly 30 family members of killed protesters in Kurdistan on the road from Saqqez to Bukan, Hamid Akh, along with his wife and two children, left Iran to save their lives. The family played a significant role in the Women, Life, Freedom movement as well as in the protests and strikes of Sanandaj cultural workers. Their activities led to prosecution by the security institutions of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In his last Instagram post, Hamid Akh urged people to boycott parliamentary elections by reposting a video depicting the crimes committed by the IRGC in November 2022 in Javanroud. The members and colleagues of the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights express deep regret and condolences to the family and friends of Hamid Akh on his passing.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/02/the-passing-of-hamid-akh-a-civil-activist-and-dedicated-colleague-of-hengaw

Iranwire - 23 Feb 2024 - by SOLMAZ EIKDAR
<<The Costs of Iran's Massive Brain Drain
The pattern of emigration from Iran has dramatically changed in recent years to become a mass phenomenon not only affecting the most elite and wealthy groups. While media and factions aligned with the Islamic Republic's government often downplay the scale of emigration, athletes, artists, scholars, healthcare workers, educators, technocrats, farmers are now leaving the country in significant numbers. The emigration surge has sounded alarm bells from the director of the Iranian Migration Observatory, who characterizes it as a <genocide> of the nation's human capital. And sociologist Taghi Azadaramki suggested that an alternate Iran is now taking shape beyond its borders. At a recent gathering convened by the social science group House of Humanities Thinkers to launch the book <Elite Migration,> attendees cited a survey conducted in 2022-23 showing that 60 percent of respondents harbored a strong inclination to leave Iran. The participants underscored the profound financial implications of the ongoing wave of elite emigration, saying that the departure of each elite individual results in a capital loss of $5 million for the country. It was disclosed that the cumulative financial toll attributed to elite emigration in 2013 surpassed $38 billion. The participants also revealed that seven out of every 10 Iranian Olympiad medalists pursue their studies in the United States.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125680-the-costs-of-irans-massive-brain-drain/

Iranwire - 23 Feb 2024
<<Iranian Sunni Cleric Says Executions Are <Unjustifiable>
Iran's most prominent Sunni cleric used his Friday sermon to criticize the increased use of capital punishment by the country's Shia establishment.
<Our interpretation of Islam advocates moderation, and according to our beliefs executions are unjustifiable,> Molavi Abdulhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of the southeastern city of Zahedan, said on February 23. The cleric also said that coerced confessions of prisoners are in direct violation of Sharia law and the Islamic Republic's constitution. Local sources reported a heavy security presence around Zahedan's Makki Mosque during Friday prayers, with the authorities scrutinizing worshippers. Zahedan is the capital of Sistan and Baluchistan province, which is home to Iran's Sunni Baluch minority of up to 2 million people. Ethnic minorities in Iran face discrimination which curtails their access to education, employment and political office, and are also disproportionately affected by death sentences imposed for vague charges, according to Amnesty International.
Authorities also subject members of religious minorities such as Sunnis to discrimination in law and practice, arbitrary detention, unjust prosecutions, torture and other ill-treatment for professing or practising their faith.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125687-iranian-sunni-cleric-says-executions-are-unjustifiable/

Iranwire - 23 Feb 2024
<<Iran's <Hijab and Chastity Bill> Goes Back to Guardian Council
The Islamic Republic's parliament has once again forwarded the contentious <Hijab and Chastity Bill> to the Guardian Council, after President Ebrahim Raisi's administration committed to allocate the necessary budget for its implementation. The review of the proposed legislation in parliament has been marked by controversy and delays. The bill, aimed at enforcing stricter adherence to mandatory hijab rules, has faced repeated rejections from the Guardian Council due to inconsistencies, ambiguities and over 142 errors. Hassan Nowrozi, a member of the parliament's legal and judicial commission, deemed the bill not to be the handiwork of the chamber and said: <Some people and movements have manipulated this bill.> Morteza Agha Tehrani, head of the parliament's cultural commission, told ILNA news agency that <concerning the ‘Hijab and Chastity Bill,' we have imposed a budget on the government.> <Finally, Mr. Raisi accepted, signed and delivered it, making it possible to proceed to the final stage,> he added. The bill, which was presented to parliament on May 24 last year by Raisi's government, outlines severe penalties for women who violate mandatory headscarf rules. Non-compliance with the Islamic Republic's strict dress code is deemed as <nudity.> Offenders could face fines of up to 8 million tomans ($150), with the fines being doubled if not paid within a month. They could also lose their jobs and be banned from social media activities for up to one year. Repeat offenders would face imprisonment to up to three years. The <Chastity and Hijab> bill has gained support from some officials of the Islamic Republic who consider the hijab a <red line.> The controversial bill was drafted following months-long nationwide protests demanding more freedoms and women's rights. All women in Iran must conceal their hair with a headscarf and wear loose fitting trousers under their coats while in public, but a growing number of Iranian women have appeared in public without head coverings. The Ministry of Interior has intensified pressure to enforce the hijab law, deploying enforcers on the streets, imposing fines on women who refuse to wear a headscarf, confiscating their cars and denying them government services.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125670-irans-hijab-and-chastity-bill-goes-back-to-guardian-council/

Iranwire - 23 Feb 2024
<<15 Iranian Baha'is Tried on Propaganda Charges
Fifteen Baha'i citizens went on trial in the northern province of Mazandaran on charges of <deviant educational and propaganda activities> deemed contrary to Islamic Sharia law, IranWire reports. During the trial held between February 6 to 18, the prosecutor accused the defendants of using <mind control methods and psychological inductions> to promote the Baha'i faith. The Baha'is were reportedly denied legal representation of their choice. The 15 Baha'is were arrested on October 16 last year, when intelligence agents raided two homes where they had gathered. They were eventually released on bail.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/bahais-of-iran/125678-15-iranian-bahais-tried-on-propaganda-charges/


Nahid Khodajoo and Sara Siahpour
NCRI - Womens committee -22 Feb 2024 - in Women's News
<<Nahid Khodajoo Jailed to Serve 5 years; Sara Siahpour Fired
Labor activist Nahid Khodajoo was transferred to Evin prison to serve her five-year sentence. Nahid Khodajoo lives in Tehran and is a retired worker. On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, she was arrested by security forces at the house of one of her friends in Fardis Karaj and taken to Evin Prison in Tehran. Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Nahid Khodajoo to six years in prison and 74 lashes on charges of <assembly and collusion to act against national security> and <disturbing public order and peace> on October 10, 2019. The sentence was upheld by the Revision Court and the longest duration of imprisonment, i.e. 5 years in this case, is enforceable. Nahid Khodajoo was arrested on May 1, 2019, on the International Labor Day, during a protest gathering outside the mullahs' parliament. On June 3, 2019, she was temporarily released on bail until the final determination of her case. In another development, the order for the expulsion of a Teachers' Union Activist, Sara Siahpour, was upheld. On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Coordination Council of the Union of Iranian Educators announced that the Appeals Department of the Violations Board of the Ministry of Education has approved the dismissal of Sara Siahpour, one of the teachers active in Tehran and Alborz provinces. In July 2023, a Judiciary Revision Court upheld the sentence of 6 years in prison for Mrs. Siahpour. She was sentenced to 5 years in prison on the charge of <assembly and collusion against national security> and to one year on the charge of <propaganda against the state.> In addition, she has been banned from leaving the country for two years and from being a member of political parties, groups and organizations, and from using the cyberspace for two years. Sara Siahpour, with 17 years of teaching experience, was arrested by IRGC intelligence agents on August 24, 2022, and was temporarily released on bail sometime later. The charges included in the dismissal order of Mrs. Siahpour include <participating in teachers' rallies and sit-ins.> >>
Source:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/02/22/nahid-khodajoo-jailed/

Iranwire - 23 Feb 2024 - by SOLMAZ EIKDAR
<<The Costs of Iran's Massive Brain Drain
The pattern of emigration from Iran has dramatically changed in recent years to become a mass phenomenon not only affecting the most elite and wealthy groups. While media and factions aligned with the Islamic Republic's government often downplay the scale of emigration, athletes, artists, scholars, healthcare workers, educators, technocrats, farmers are now leaving the country in significant numbers. The emigration surge has sounded alarm bells from the director of the Iranian Migration Observatory, who characterizes it as a <genocide> of the nation's human capital. And sociologist Taghi Azadaramki suggested that an alternate Iran is now taking shape beyond its borders. At a recent gathering convened by the social science group House of Humanities Thinkers to launch the book <Elite Migration,> attendees cited a survey conducted in 2022-23 showing that 60 percent of respondents harbored a strong inclination to leave Iran. The participants underscored the profound financial implications of the ongoing wave of elite emigration, saying that the departure of each elite individual results in a capital loss of $5 million for the country. It was disclosed that the cumulative financial toll attributed to elite emigration in 2013 surpassed $38 billion. The participants also revealed that seven out of every 10 Iranian Olympiad medalists pursue their studies in the United States.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125680-the-costs-of-irans-massive-brain-drain/

Iranwire - 22 Feb 2024
<<Iranian Protester Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison, 74 Lashes
An Iranian court has sentenced a young man arrested during nationwide protests in 2019 to a total of 37 years in prison and 74 lashes. According to the BBC's Persian service, Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court handed down the harsh sentences against Saeed Tamjidi after convicting him of <assembly and collusion with the intention of acting against national security,> <participation in incitement and destruction of public property,> <confronting the Islamic system and government,> <illegal departure from the country> and <theft accompanied by harassment.> Tamjidi was arrested after the eruption of widespread protests triggered by a government's sudden decision to raise gas prices in November 2019.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/prisoners/125626-iranian-protester-sentenced-to-37-years-in-prison-74-lashes/


Sarina Esmailzadeh
Rising number of executions-of women in Iran
NCRI - Womens committee -20 Feb 2024 - in Podcast
<<A Story of Courage and Resistance: Iranian Girls at the Forefront of Protests
Courage and Resistance of Iranian Girls Dates Back to the Struggle for the Overthrow of the Shah
In recent years, the world has increasingly turned its attention to the struggles faced by girls globally, yet investments in addressing these challenges often fall short. Despite this, girls around the world continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, resourcefulness, and creativity, proving themselves to be formidable agents of change. Nowhere is this more evident than in Iran, where young women and girls are taking to the streets, demanding change and shaping the future of their country. Described by the NCRI Women’s Committee as some of the most innocent victims of the Iranian regime's brutal gender discrimination, Iranian girls face a myriad of challenges, including violence, forced marriages, school dropouts, and lack of access to medical care. Despite these obstacles, however, Iranian girls are showing extraordinary courage and determination, actively participating in protests against the regime. The roots of this defiance can be traced back to the 1979 Revolution, when thousands of teenagers rose up against the Shah, seeking freedom and an end to dictatorship. Many of these young activists paid the ultimate price, executed by the newly established clerical regime. Yet, their spirit of rebellion lives on in today’s generation of Iranian youth. In recent uprisings, young girls have once again taken to the streets, bravely confronting the regime's security forces and demanding change. Tragically, some have paid with their lives, such as Nika Shakarami and Sarina Esmailzadeh. Nika's story, in particular, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by Iranian girls who dare to speak out against the regime. Her disappearance, torture, and suspicious death at the hands of security forces underscore the risks involved in challenging authority. Despite such tragedies, Iranian girls remain undeterred, their determination only strengthened by adversity. Sarina's vibrant personality and activism, as seen through her YouTube channel, highlight the resilience and determination of Iranian youth to bring about change.
Despite the risks, Iranian girls continue to defy expectations and challenge the oppressive regime, demonstrating the power of youth in driving social and political change. As the world bears witness to the courage and resilience of Iranian girls, it is essential to offer support and solidarity in their struggle for freedom and equality. By raising awareness and supporting initiatives that promote the rights and well-being of girls and women in Iran, we can stand with them in their fight for a better future. In conclusion, Iranian girls stand at the forefront of protests, embodying courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Their determination to challenge the status quo and demand change serves as an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the power of youth in shaping the course of history.>>
Source incl. audio:
https://women.ncr-iran.org/2024/02/21/a-story-of-courage-and-resistance/

Iranwire - 21 Feb 2024
<<ranian Journalist Nakhaei Starts Serving Prison Term
Iranian journalist Ruhollah Nakhaei has begun serving a two-year prison sentence despite being included in an <amnesty> directive, his lawyer reported. Nakhaei was arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests and was later released on bail. Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced him to two years and seven months in prison on charges of <assembly and collusion against national security> and <propaganda against the Islamic Republic.>
The verdict was upheld on appeal.
Nakhaei will have to serve the highest sentence against him, which is two years' imprisonment. He was among dozens of journalists detained during the Woman, Life, Freedom protests. Edalat Ali, a hacktivist group, recently released judiciary documents revealing the extent of the crackdown on journalists. In the first four months alone, 57 of them were arrested, including 38 in Tehran.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/journalism-is-not-a-crime/125576-iranian-journalist-nakhaei-starts-serving-prison-term/


Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 21 Feb 2024
<<Woman, Life, Freedom Movement: Kurdish Individual Shahin Wasaf Sentenced to Death
Shahin Wasaf, a Kurdish resident of Selmas, West Azerbaijan province, who was arrested during the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Woman, Life, Freedom) movement by security forces in Urmia, has been sentenced to death on charges of espionage for Israel. According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Shahin Wasaf, a 27-year-old Kurdish individual from Selmas, was sentenced to death by the third branch of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia. On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the verdict was officially notified to him in Urmia Central Prison. Shahin Wasaf was arrested on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, during the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi movement, along with another individual named Nasser Wasaf, by forces of the Intelligence Department in Urmia. They were subsequently transferred to the detention center of this security institution in Urmia and later to Urmia Central Prison. Hengaw has learned that the court session for these two individuals was conducted without the presence of a lawyer. Naser Wasaf was recently released from Urmia Central Prison. It's important to note that during their detention, both individuals were deprived of the right to access a lawyer and to meet with their families. They were also subjected to severe torture in the detention center of the Urmia Intelligence Department in order to obtain forced confessions and to accept the charge of espionage for Israel.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/02/woman-life-freedom-movement-kurdish-individual-shahin-wasaf-sentenced-to-death

Iranwire - 21 Feb 2024
<<Two Iranian Baha'i Women Face New Charges After Release
Two Iranian Baha'is, Roha Imani and Firoozeh Sultan Mohammadi, were summoned to face new charges following their release from custody in December 2023. Reports say the Fifth Investigation Branch of Kerman informed both women on February 20 that they are accused of <promotion of the Baha'i faith> and activities deemed inconsistent with the Islamic Sharia law. Imani and Mohammadi were initially arrested at their homes in Kerman on December 4, 2023, and held in solitary confinement for 17 days before being released on bail. In the past year, many Baha'is, predominantly women, have been subjected to arrests and imprisonment.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/bahais-of-iran/125591-two-iranian-bahai-women-face-new-charges-after-release/

Iranwire - 21 Feb 2024
<<Iranian Elite Student Sentenced to Imprisonment
An Iranian court has sentenced Ali Ramezani, a member of Iran's Microelectronics Olympiad national team and an international Olympiad medalist, to three years and seven months in prison over his involvement in the 2022-23 nationwide protests. Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court handed down the sentence against Ramezani after convicting him of charges of <propaganda activities against the Islamic Republic> and <assembly and collusion against national and foreign security.> Ramezani was arrested on October 16, 2023, during an overnight raid on his home by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence. Over 2,500 students were expelled from universities, suspended from their studies and imprisoned following protests at Iranian universities. Two other International Olympiad medalists, Ali Younesi and Amir Hossein Moradi, were sentenced to 16 years in prison after participating in demonstrations.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/news/125594-iranian-elite-student-sentenced-to-imprisonment/


Repression of Kurdish Language Lecturers
Hengaw Organisation for Human Right - 21 Feb 2024
<<Repression of Kurdish Language Lecturers: A Grim Reality in Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran's security forces escalated pressure on civil institutions and Kurdish language lecturers throughout 2023, leading to the arrest of eight instructors, according to statistics recorded by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights. Additionally, five other Kurdish educators faced severe penalties, receiving a combined sentence of 36 years in prison and 80 lashes. The right to one's mother tongue is a fundamental human right, especially in a multi-ethnic and linguistic country. Unfortunately, the Kurdish language, among other linguistic minorities, has been a victim of the Iranian regime's language unity policies and denial since its inception. Despite guaranteed linguistic rights under Article 15 of the Constitution, the regime has systematically denied these rights, leading to the detention and harsh sentencing of those voluntarily teaching Kurdish. Over the past year, Kurdish language activists and lecturers have faced intimidation, the fabrication of scenarios, and severe judicial penalties. Several have been arbitrarily detained, stripped of citizenship rights, and imprisoned with heavy sentences imposed by Iranian revolutionary courts. On the occasion of International Mother Language Day on February 21, Hengaw condemns the Iranian authorities' language unity policies and calls for fair trials based on international standards for the detained activists.
List of Kurdish Language Lecturers Arrested in 2023:
1. Seyvan Ebrahimi from Kamyaran: Arrested on January 3rd and again in December 2023.
2. Soma Purmohammadi from Sanandaj: Arrested on January 18th.
3. Sirwe Purmohammadi from Sanandaj: Arrested on January 29th.
4. Omid Mashirpanahi from Sanandaj: Arrested on February 23rd.
5. Azad Abbasi from Dehgolan: Arrested on September 9th.
6. Azad Amini from Saqqez: Arrested on September 15th.
7. Mojgan Kavousi from Kelardasht: Arrested on December 18th.
8. Ahmed Gholami from Baneh: Arrested on May 1st.
List of Kurdish Language Lecturers Sentenced to Imprisonment:
1. Seyvan Ebrahimi from Kamyaran: sentenced to 1 year of imprisonment and 40 lashes.
2. Varan Mohammadnejad from Sanandaj received a suspended sentence of 1 year of imprisonment.
3. Idris Manbari from Sanandaj: sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment.
4. Sirwe Purmohammadi from Sanandaj: sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment.
5. Seyvan Ebrahimi from Kamyaran: sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment.
6. Idris Manbari from Sanandaj: sentenced to 1 year of imprisonment and 40 lashes.
7. Azad Amini from Saqqez: sentenced to 3 years of suspended imprisonment.
It is worth noting that the aforementioned Kurdish language lecturers are associated with the <Nojin> social-cultural association.>>
Source:
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2024/02/repression-of-kurdish-language-lecturers-a-grim-reality-in-iran

Iranwire - 21 Feb 2024
<<Two Iranian Baha'i Women Face New Charges After Release
Two Iranian Baha'is, Roha Imani and Firoozeh Sultan Mohammadi, were summoned to face new charges following their release from custody in December 2023. Reports say the Fifth Investigation Branch of Kerman informed both women on February 20 that they are accused of <promotion of the Baha'i faith> and activities deemed inconsistent with the Islamic Sharia law. Imani and Mohammadi were initially arrested at their homes in Kerman on December 4, 2023, and held in solitary confinement for 17 days before being released on bail. In the past year, many Baha'is, predominantly women, have been subjected to arrests and imprisonment.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/bahais-of-iran/125591-two-iranian-bahai-women-face-new-charges-after-release/

Jinha - Womens News Agency 21 Feb 2024 - by YARA AHMEDI
<<No Kurdish in multi-language tourism ad in Urmia
The multi-language tourism ad prepared by the Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department of Urmia spark anger among people because the Kurdish language is not among these languages.
Urmia- The Kurdish language is spoken by the majority population in Eastern Kurdistan (Iranian Kurdistan). Several days ago, the General Director of the Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department of Urmia launched a tourism advertising campaign to promote the city as a tourist attraction. The tourism department prepared a multi-language tourism ad: Persian, Turkish, Azerbaijani, English, Chinese, Hindi and Arabic. The multi-language ad sparks anger among the people of Urmia because the Kurdish language is not among these seven languages. <Many tourists visiting Urmia are from Bashur Kurdistan (Southern Kurdistan) and Basur Kurdistan (Northern Kurdistan),> said Roya M., who works as a translator at a hotel in Urmia. <Most of them travel to Urmia for medical care or business and look for translators who are fluent in Kurdish. The Kurdish language should have been used in the ad campaign.>
'Many medical tourists are Kurdish'
<Urmia is one of the most tourist destinations,> said Samira Sharif, who works for a private hospital in Urmia. <Most of hospital staff are Kurdish and many medical tourists are Kurdish.> Kosar Rahimi exports food products from Urmia to other parts of Kurdistan. <Speaking Kurdish is important for our business. If you are Kurdish or speak Kurdish, you always find more buyers.>
'The Kurdish language is one of the most effective languages in the tourism industry'
Leila M. is an activist in Eastern Kurdistan. Pointing out that many people come from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for medical care, she said, <They speak Kurdish. Most people in Urmia speak Kurdish and middle-aged Kurdish people cannot speak Persian so they face many problems at hospitals. The Kurdish language is not among the seven languages in the ad. The Kurdish language has been targeted by assimilation policies for years. The Kurdish language is one of the most effective languages in the tourism industry of Urmia. It should be used in the ad campaign.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/no-kurdish-in-multi-language-tourism-ad-in-urmia-34633?page=1

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