Breathing in Confinement

Prisoners
June 24th, 2025

Forced Transfer of Prisoners Without Observance of Human Rights

  24 June 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – The forced and illegal transfer of political prisoners from Evin Prison to the Greater Tehran Penitentiary and other prisons around the capital has raised alarm. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, on Monday afternoon, following […]

June 21st, 2025

Despite Review Request Being Accepted, Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution

21 June 2025News category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – A prisoner previously sentenced to death on charges of “espionage for Israel” and “blasphemy” has been transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for the execution of his sentence. His identity has been confirmed as Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh. Mahdavi Shayesteh, aged 21, was arrested in autumn […]

June 20th, 2025

Evin Political Prisoners Protest Ali Younesi’s Transfer Amid Escalating Crackdown Tied to Iran-Israel Tensions

20 June 2025 News Category: Prisoners – Breathing in Confinement – A group of political prisoners at Evin Prison held a protest against the sudden and unexplained transfer of Ali Younesi to an undisclosed location. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, on the morning of 20 […]

June 18th, 2025

Death Sentences Issued for Nationwide Protest Detainees Amid Rising Tensions Between Iranian Regime and Israel

18 June 2025News category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – On Monday, 16 June 2025, two young protesters, Yasin Kabdani (aged 20) and Mohammad Darvish Narouei (aged 21), were sentenced to death by a branch of the Revolutionary Court in Zahedan on charges of “moharebeh” (enmity against God) and “efsad-e fel-arz” (corruption on earth). Both are […]

June 17th, 2025

Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah Witnesses Bloody Crackdown Following Riot After Israeli Strike

#16 June 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – On Monday, 16 June 2025, a violent riot broke out in Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah following an Israeli airstrike on a missile production facility affiliated with the Ministry of Defence near the prison. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights […]

June 11th, 2025

Amputation of Two Prisoners’ Hands in Isfahan: A Gross Violation of Human Rights and International Obligations

11 June 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – Tuesday, 11 June 2025: The inhumane and medieval punishment of hand amputation was carried out against two prisoners accused of theft in Isfahan. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, and citing the Public Relations Office of […]

June 10th, 2025

Transfer of Five Prisoners to Solitary Confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison for Execution

  9 June 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – At least five prisoners sentenced to death on charges related to drug offences and murder have been transferred to solitary confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj in preparation for the implementation of their sentences. According to reporters from Breathing in Confinement, the news […]

June 8th, 2025

Workers, Pensioners, Defrauded Investors, and Other Groups Stage Sixteen Protests Across Iran

8 June 2025 News Categories: Protests – Pensioners – Workers and Trades – Teachers Breathing in Confinement – On Sunday, 8 June 2025, at least 16 protest gatherings and demonstrations took place across various parts of Iran. According to Breathing in Confinement, Statistics Centre of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, groups from different sectors […]

June 7th, 2025

Rise in the Number of Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution in Karaj Central Prison

7 June 2025News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – On Saturday, 7 June 2025, at least three prisoners sentenced to death on drug-related charges were transferred to solitary confinement in Karaj Central Prison in preparation for the implementation of their death sentences. According to reporters from Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ […]

June 7th, 2025

Transfer of Two Prisoners to Solitary Confinement in Karaj Central Prison for Execution

  7 June 2025 News category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – At least two prisoners sentenced to death on drug-related charges have been transferred to solitary confinement in Karaj Central Prison in preparation for their execution. According to reporters from Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, two prisoners […]