Mohammad Najafi, a 49-year-old human rights lawyer from Shazand, has been subjected to relentless judicial persecution, fabricated national security charges, and heavy sentences since 2016. Known for his defense of freedom of expression, exposure of torture, and representation of the families of killed protesters, he is currently serving a lengthy sentence in Evin Prison. His case exemplifies the collapse of judicial independence and the dismantling of the legal profession in Iran.
read more
