The faction supporting the imposition of compulsory hijab on women and therefore on society has intensified its repressive measures since the beginning of March-April. These defeated traditionalists are attempting to boost the morale of their remaining forces by sending hijab-related text messages, installing surveillance cameras, and using drones for filming. […]
Kurdistan
Vahid Chavaran, Naser Rezaei, and Mohammad Hossein Haseli three political prisoners from Abdanan have been exiled from Ilam Central Prison to prisons in Zahedan, Kerman, and Mashhad to serve their sentences. According to Kolbarnews, on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, the three individuals were transferred from Ilam Central Prison to different […]
Mohammad Daniali, a political prisoner held in Ilam Central Prison, has gone on a hunger strike in protest of the dire psychological conditions and inhumane circumstances within the prison. According to Kolbarnews, on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, Mohammad Daniali, a 24-year-old cultural and civil activist and a member of the […]
Ebrahim Mardani, a resident of Bukan, has been temporarily released from prison on a bail of 300 million tomans, pending the completion of judicial proceedings. According to Kolbarnews, on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, Ebrahim Mardani, a citizen of Bukan, was released from the city’s prison after two days in detention, […]
Musa Yadiar and Hamzeh Yadiar, two brothers from the city of Bukan, were arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location. According to Kolbarnews, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Musa Yadiar and Hamzeh Yadiar, residents of Bukan, were detained by local security forces. The report states that security […]
On Saturday, May 3rd 2025, the world observed World Press Freedom Day. This day was established by the UN General Assembly in December 1993 following a recommendation by UNESCO’s General Conference. The 2025 theme centers on press freedom, the free flow of information, media independence, and the universal goal of […]
A citizen in the city of Bukan, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location. According to Kolbarnews, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, a citizen was detained by security forces in Bukan.His identity has been confirmed as Ebrahim Mardani, a local resident. The report states that Mr. […]
Branch 31 of the Court of Administrative Justice upheld the dismissal of Somayeh Akhtarshemar, a labor union activist and teacher from Marivan, rejecting her appeal and confirming the initial ruling. According to Kolbarnews, citing the Telegram channel of the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations, the dismissal of Somayeh […]
Payam Fathi, a labor activist from Sanandaj, was summoned to the city’s Intelligence Office just ahead of International Workers’ Day. According to Kolbarnews, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Payam Fathi received a phone call from security forces instructing him to appear at the Intelligence Office at 10 a.m. that same […]
Mahmoud Salehi, a prominent leader of the labor movement, was assaulted by plainclothes agents in Saqqez on International Workers’ Day. According to Kolbarnews, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Mahmoud Salehi an influential activist and leader of the Kurdish and Iranian labor movement was attacked and beaten in Saqqez. The report […]