Awyar Shekhi
Awyar Shekhi is a representative of the human rights organization Hemgaw, based in Norway, who has been actively speaking out against the Iranian regime's intensified persecution of dissenters. He provides critical insight into the actions of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the regular army in their efforts to suppress dissent, highlighting the dangers faced by ordinary citizens who express opposition or share information online amidst a climate of fear and surveillance.
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Awyar Shekhi is associated with Hengaw and reported on the brutal treatment of Soran Feyzizadeh's body after his death.
Teenager among Iranian protesters sexually assaulted in custody, rights group says | Global development
United Kingdom· 2026-01-19
Awyar Shekhi, a representative of Hengaw, said that the case demonstrated that the Iranian government is 'using every tactic they know to suppress people and spread fear'.
Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protestersUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Awyar Shekhi of Hengaw commented on the rapid legal process leading to the death sentence of Erfan Soltani.
More than 2,000 people reported killed as Trump says 'help is on its way'United Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Awyar Shekhi, from Hengaw Organisation for Human Rights, told the BBC about the government's tactics to suppress people.
Trump tells Iranian protesters: Help is on the way
New Zealand· 2026-01-13Awyar Shekhi is associated with the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights and commented on the rapid advancement of the case against Erfan Soltani.
Irã marca primeira execução de manifestante detido em meio à onda de protestos antigovernamentais
Brazil· 2026-01-13
Awyar Shekhi from Hemgaw warns about the intensified hunt for dissenters in Iran.
Jakten på oppositionella hårdnar i Iran
Sweden· 2025-06-30
