Breathing in Confinement

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April 28th, 2026

Confirmation of Death Sentence and Long-Term Imprisonment for Political Prisoners Mohammad Abbasi and His Daughter Fatemeh Abbasi

27 April 2026News Category: Prisoners  Breathing in Confinement: Branch 39 of the Supreme Court has rejected the appeal request in the case of Mohammad Abbasi, a political prisoner held in Ghezel Hesar Prison, and has upheld his death sentence. In addition, the 25-year discretionary prison sentence issued for his daughter, Fatemeh Abbasi, who is detained […]

April 28th, 2026

Issuance of death sentences for four citizens, including one woman, among those arrested during the January 2026 protests

  26 April 2026 News Group: Prisoners – Breathing in Confinement: Four individuals arrested during the January 2026 protests have been sentenced to death by the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges including “participation in murder” and “arson.” According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, Maryam Hadavand, Ehsan […]

April 21st, 2026

Arrest of Sara Shahbazi, University Lecturer, in Sabzevar; Continued Lack of Information on Reasons and Charges After 45 Days

20 April 2026News Category: Arrests Breathing in Confinement: Sara Shahbazi, a university lecturer, has been arrested by security forces in Sabzevar. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, Sara Shahbazi, a university lecturer and a Bakhtiari citizen from Khuzestan, was arrested on 16 March 2026 in the […]

April 21st, 2026

Execution of Political Prisoners Hamed Validi and Mohammad Masoum (Nima) Shahi

20 April 2026 News Category: Executions Breathing in Confinement: The death sentences of Hamed Validi and Mohammad Masoum (Nima) Shahi, who had been prosecuted on charges including “enmity against God” (moharebeh) and “membership in the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organisation of Iran,” were carried out in the early hours of 20 April. According to Breathing in Confinement, […]

April 18th, 2026

Arrest of Arash Amiri Farsani by Security Forces in Isfahan

18 April 2026 News category: Arrest Breathing in Confinement: Mr Arash Amiri Farsani has been arrested by security forces in the city of Isfahan. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, officers from the Isfahan Intelligence Department raided the private residence of Arash Amiri Farsani on 13 […]

April 18th, 2026

Report of Abbas Yavari’s Death Under Torture; Imminent Risk of Execution of Two Prisoners in Shiraz

16 April 2026News category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement: Abbas Yavari, one of those detained during the January 2026 protests, has died in custody as a result of torture. Additionally, two other prisoners in a joint case have been sentenced to death on charges of killing two Basij members. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news […]

April 16th, 2026

Death Sentences and Prison Terms Issued for Four Political Prisoners in Case Related to the January 2026 Protests

14 April 2026News category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement: Four political prisoners, including one woman, who were detained during the January 2026 protests, have been sentenced by the Islamic Republic’s judiciary to severe punishments including death, imprisonment, and confiscation of property. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, […]

April 16th, 2026

Arrest of Mohammad Parsa Golchin, Student and Gold Medalist in the Literary Olympiad, in Mashhad

15 April 2026 News category: Arrest Breathing in Confinement: Mohammad Parsa Golchin, a literature student at the University of Tehran and a gold medalist in the Literary Olympiad, has been arrested in Mashhad. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, Mohammad Parsa Golchin, a 2024-entry student in […]

April 12th, 2026

Annual Report on Human Rights Violations in Iran – 2025 (1404)

12/04/2026 Breathing in Confinement:The statistical centre of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran publishes its annual report on human rights violations for 2025 (20 March 2025 to 20 March 2026). Summary Death Penalty At least 2,616 executions were carried out, including 35 political and ideological prisoners. Death sentences were issued for 107 prisoners. Death sentences […]

April 9th, 2026

Release of Maryam Akbari Monfared After 17 Years of Imprisonment Without Leave

  8 April 2026 News Group: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement: On Wednesday, 8 April 2026, Ms Maryam Akbari Monfared, after 17 years of imprisonment without even a single day of leave, was released from Qarchak Prison. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, Maryam Akbari Monfared, a […]