Shabtabnews In this dark night, I have lost my way – Arise from a corner, oh you the star of guidance.

Shabtabnews – In a twitter statement USCIRF expressed concern by reports that protesters detained for speaking out against mandatory hijab laws are being mistreated and denied medical care in prison. USCIRF Cmmr @RealEU4U: "USCIRF is gravely concerned by reports that protesters detained for speaking out against mandatory hijab laws are being mistreated and denied medical care in prison." https://t.co/pl3pmBJ7P7— USCIRF …

Shabtabnews – In a twitter a statement USCIRF Commissioner commended the @USTreasury and @StateDept for today’s sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for the violent repression of religious freedom in Iran, a step USCIRF recommended in its 2022 Annual Report.” USCIRF Commissioner @Skleinbaum: "We commend @USTreasury and @StateDept for today's sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for the violent repression of religious …

Iranwire – Iranian security agents have abducted the body of well-known journalist Reza Haghighatnejad, preventing his planned funeral in the southern city of Shiraz following his death in Germany. Haghighatnejad, a former editor at IranWire, died in Berlin on October 17 at the age of 45. His body was repatriated to Iran for burial on October 25. “I have not …

Iranwire – “I am nervous and loath to do anything.” You hear this from many Iranians these days. It seems people’s minds are lost somewhere between hope and fear — hope for the future and fear for the loved ones who are losing their lives or are being thrown into jail. Take a walk through uptown and downtown streets of …

Iranwire – As nationwide protests in Iran over last month’s death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody remained unabated, the authorities announced this week that “at least” five French citizens had been arrested in “the case of French spies.” Judiciary spokesman Masoud Setayeshi said on Tuesday, 25 October, that the suspects are accused of “conspiracy and collusion” with the …