Forty-one cases have been reported so far in 2023.

and it called for congressional intervention to fix systemic problems in the criminal pretrial process.An Army spokesperson declined to comment on the civil complaints.

The recent filing of [civil] claims on behalf of five additional survivors emphasizes the ongoing bravery of those who share their stories and pursue justice.The report concluded that Article 32 hearings have not provided a meaningful screening mechanism for preferred charges and are failing to effectively inform the referral decision.and given changes to the process in the last decade.

And Capovilla said he believes the government intended to ambush his client with information about more accusers at the hearing.the case is referred to the commander who determines whether the case will go to court martial.

disputed the defenses claim that the alleged victims had refused to testify at the hearing.

they testify during the court martial.showed police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse demonstrators.

but the effects have yet to trickle down to ordinary Iranians.fewer than 50 people protested at a public square.

A rally is also planned for Saturday in Tehran to mark the anniversary of massive government-sponsored demonstrations in December of 2009 that followed a crackdown and months of unrest after the contentious presidential elections in June of that year.Such mass protests without police permission are unusual in Iran and those taking part face arrest.