Breathing in Confinement

Prisoners
August 7th, 2025

80th Week of the “Tuesdays Against Executions” Campaign Marked by Nationwide Hunger Strike

6 August 2025News category: Protests – Prisoners – Labour and Civil Movements Breathing in Confinement – On the 80th week of the “Tuesdays Against Executions” campaign, political prisoners in 48 prisons across Iran went on hunger strike. At the same time, families of death row political prisoners held gatherings demanding a halt to executions and […]

August 5th, 2025

Rushed Confirmation of Babak Shahbazi’s Death Sentence Without Observing Legal Standards

5 August 2025News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Babak Shahbazi, previously issued by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of “espionage.” According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, Babak Shahbazi had been sentenced to […]

August 4th, 2025

Prisoner Transferred to Solitary Confinement in Saveh Prison Ahead of Execution

  4 August 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – At least one prisoner sentenced to death on murder charges has been transferred to solitary confinement in Saveh Prison in preparation for the implementation of his sentence. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, on Monday, […]

August 4th, 2025

Transfer of Three Prisoners to Solitary Confinement in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, Ahead of Execution

  4 August 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – At least three prisoners sentenced to death on drug-related charges have been transferred to solitary confinement in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, in preparation for the implementation of their sentences. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, on […]

August 2nd, 2025

Public Execution Sentence Upheld Without Accountability for Official Supporters

1 August 2025 News Category: Prisoners – Breathing in Confinement – The Supreme Court has upheld the public execution sentence of Mohammad Ghaffari, convicted of major and large-scale disruption of the national economic system. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, the Supreme Court confirmed the public […]

July 31st, 2025

Blatant Injustice and Gross Human Rights Violations: Amputation Sentences Carried Out Against Three Prisoners in Urmia

31 July 2025News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – The amputation sentence of four fingers from the right hand of three prisoners — Hadi Rostami, Mehdi Sharafian, and Mehdi Shahivand — was carried out in the Central Prison of Urmia. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, […]

July 31st, 2025

Two Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Cells in Karaj Central Penitentiary for Execution

30 July 2025News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – At least two prisoners sentenced to death on charges related to drug offences have been transferred to solitary confinement in Karaj Central Penitentiary in preparation for execution. According to reporters at Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, the two […]

July 30th, 2025

The 79th Week of the “Tuesdays Against Executions” Campaign Continues in 48 Prisons Across the Country

29 July 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – The 79th week of the “Tuesdays Against Executions” campaign by political prisoners: Continued resistance amidst repression. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, the “Tuesdays Against Executions” campaign continues to stand firm and unwavering in the face […]

July 30th, 2025

Mounting Pressure and Ongoing Rights Violations Against Political Prisoners: Ali Younesi Faces New Charges in Court

29 July 2025News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – In the continuation of mounting pressure and repression against political prisoners, a court session to address a new charge against Ali Younesi, a political prisoner and award-winning student, was held on Monday, 28 July 2025. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ […]

July 29th, 2025

Prisoner Transferred to Solitary Confinement in Sari Prison for Execution

  28 July 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – At least one prisoner sentenced to death for “murder” has been transferred to solitary confinement in Sari Prison in preparation for the execution. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, on Monday, 28 July 2025, a […]