Breathing in Confinement

Labor and guilds
June 15th, 2016

The Names of 19 Detained Municipal Workers in Ahwaz

Breathing in Confinement – Dozens of Ahwaz municipal workers protested against the 6-month-delay in paying their salaries and were arrested. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, municipal workers of 4th district of Ahwaz were arrested and sent to prison, following their protest against delays in paying their salaries on Monday June 13.

May 26th, 2016

4 Activists in Kamyaran Released on the Bail

Breathing in Confinement – Four labor activists who had been detained in Kamyaran, were released on the bail on May 25. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, Shahu Sadeghi, Aram Mohammadi, Mehrdad Sabouri and Omid Ahmadi who had been arrested by intelligence office in Kamyaran, on May 19, were released on the bail […]

May 23rd, 2016

3 Activists Summoned and Interrogated in Kamyaran

Breathing in Confinement – After detention and interrogation of trade unionists in the city of Kamyaran, Rojin Ebrahim, Sholeh Goudarzi, and Delnia Sabouri were summoned to the Intelligence Office of this city. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, the 3 people were interrogated after showing up in the intelligence office, on May 23.

May 22nd, 2016

6 Activists Arrested and Summoned in Kamyaran

Breathing in Confinement – Intelligence agents have arrested four people in Kamyaran and at least 2 people have been summoned by this office for interrogation. According to the report of “Breathing in Confinement”, after arresting Shahu Sadeghi on May 19, three others were also arrested in Kamyaran.

May 1st, 2016

The 2 Detained Activists Released from Evin Prison

Breathing in Confinement – The 2 activists, who had been arrested in protests in Tehran, were released from Evin prison. According to the report of “Breathing in a Confinement”, Hossein Azargashsb, children’s rights activist and workers activist, and Reza Hajian, student activist were released from Evin prison, in Tehran in the morning of May 1, […]

April 30th, 2016

At Least 2 Activists Arrested in May Day Demonstration in Tehran

Breathing in Confinement – At least two students and labor activists were arrested in May Day protests in Tehran. According to the report of “Breathing in a Confinement”, in the May Day demonstration in Taleghani Avenue in Tehran, Hossein Azargashsb, children’s rights activist and labor activist, and Reza Hajian, student activist were arrested by security […]

January 3rd, 2016

Ali Faezpour Sentenced To 8 Months Imprisonment

Breathing in Confinement – Ali Faezpour, labor activist, was sentenced to 8 months imprisonment by Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court in Tabriz. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, this labor activist, who had been arrested after the funeral ceremony of Shahrokh Zamani, at his home in Tabriz, was charged with “propaganda against […]

October 15th, 2015

Ali Faezpour Transferred To Ward 11 Of Tabriz Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Ali Faezpour, labor activist who had been arrested in Tabriz, on 3rd October, was transferred to ward 11 of Tabriz Central Prison, on 13th October. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, after his interrogation at the detention center of the Ministry of Intelligence in Tabriz, he was transferred to […]

September 28th, 2015

Valeh Zamani Released On The Bail From Evin Prison

Breathing in Confinement – Valeh Zamani, Shahrokh Zamani’s cousin, was released on the bail, after 9 days of detention. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, Valeh Zamani was arrested at his home after a street inspection on 20th September at night, by the security forces and had been transferred to ward 209 of […]

September 15th, 2015

Several Activists Arrested At Shahrokh Zamani’s Funeral + Video Footage

Breathing in Confinement – Shahrokh Zamani’s funeral led to the detention of several participants with the security forces’ interference. According to the reporters of “Breathing in Confinement”, the ceremony was held this morning at the cemetery of Wadi Rahmat in Tabriz, a statement was read from the 7 workers’ organizations and the participants began chanting. […]