Human Rights

Protest Gathering of 'Yellow Vests' in Front of the Organization for Employment Affairs

A coordinated protest by 'Yellow Vests' took place in front of the Organization for Employment Affairs, demanding the approval of a job classification plan that…

VOA Persian Dec 23, 2023

Turkey Arrests Over 300 Suspected ISIS Affiliates in Nationwide Operation

Turkey's security forces arrested 304 individuals suspected of being connected to ISIS in a nationwide operation. The majority of arrests took place in Istanbul, Ankara,…

A Baha'i Citizen Transferred to Prison for Sentence Execution, Another Baha'i Sentenced to Imprisonment

Shiva Khalili, a Baha'i citizen, has been transferred to prison to serve a one-year sentence for 'propaganda against the regime,' while another Baha'i, Nafiseh Saadat…

Amnesty International Warns: Ahmadreza Jalali at Risk of 'Retaliatory Execution'

Amnesty International has raised alarms about the imminent execution of Ahmadreza Jalali, a Swedish-Iranian physician, as a potential retaliatory act by Iranian authorities following the…

Contradictions Among Officials Regarding the 'Spontaneous' Nature of Hijab Enforcers; Enforcement of 'Mandatory Hijab' Regulations Continues

Iranian officials are contradicting each other regarding the enforcement of mandatory hijab laws, with some claiming that the actions of hijab enforcers are spontaneous while…

Continued Hunger Strike of Javad Sudbar in Tabriz Intelligence Detention Center; Family Members Are Uninformed About His Condition

Javad Sudbar, a civil activist in Tabriz, has been on hunger strike for 13 days, with his family unaware of his condition. Reports indicate that…

Israeli Police Investigate 19 Guards in Connection with Death of Palestinian Prisoner

Israeli police are investigating 19 guards related to the death of Palestinian prisoner Thaer Abu Aasb, who reportedly showed signs of severe violence. This incident…

Amnesty International Warns of Imminent Execution of Five Detained Protesters in Iran

Amnesty International has warned of the imminent execution of five protesters detained during the 2022 protests in Iran, citing severe human rights violations including torture…

The First Yalda After the 2022 Protests; Families of the Victims: A Celebration of Victory 'Light Over Darkness'

On the first Yalda night after the 2022 protests, families of deceased protesters commemorated their loved ones on social media, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for…

Solidarity Network for Human Rights in Iran: Democracy Will Be Established with the End of the Islamic Republic

The Solidarity Network for Human Rights in Iran welcomed the Swedish appeals court's confirmation of Hamid Nouri's life sentence for his role in the mass…

US and Venezuela Reach Prisoner Exchange Agreement; 10 Americans Exchanged with Maduro's Close Ally

The U.S. has facilitated the release of 10 American citizens from Venezuela in exchange for Alex Saab, a close ally of President Maduro, who faces…

VOA Persian Dec 20, 2023

Armita Paveer, Imprisoned Student Activist, Sentenced to Imprisonment

Armita Paveer, a 29-year-old student activist, has been sentenced to over 22 months in prison for charges including 'insulting the leadership' and 'propaganda against the…

VOA Persian Dec 20, 2023

Five Charges Filed Against Mashallah Karami, Father of a Deceased Protester, in Court

Mashallah Karami, father of executed protester Mohammad Mehdi Karami, has been charged with five counts including membership in groups acting against national security. His arrest…

VOA Persian Dec 20, 2023

Prison Sentences for Two Political Activists Participating in Virtual Meeting 'Dialogue for the Rescue of Iran' Confirmed

The Tehran Court of Appeals confirmed one-year prison sentences for political activists Ghorban Behzadian Nejad and Abdollah Momeni for participating in a virtual conference aimed…

UN General Assembly Condemns Widespread Human Rights Violations by the Islamic Republic

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran for widespread human rights violations, including the treatment of women and…

Confession of Arrested Gaza Hospital Director: I Was a Member of Hamas

The director of a Gaza hospital, Ahmad al-Kahlout, confessed to being a member of Hamas and claimed that his hospital was used as a military…

Pressure on Journalists in Iran; Hadi Kasai-Zadeh Arrested

Hadi Kasai-Zadeh, an Iranian journalist, was arrested on charges including spreading falsehoods after visiting a judicial complex. His arrest is part of a broader crackdown…

Uncertainty Surrounds Jawad Soodbar's Condition on the Eleventh Day of His Hunger Strike in Tabriz Intelligence Detention Center

Jawad Soodbar, a civil activist, has been on hunger strike for 11 days in Tabriz Intelligence detention center, with no contact allowed with his family,…

Exclusive: Interview with Yekta Fahandej Saadi's Sister Following the Arrest of This Baha'i Citizen in Shiraz

Yekta Fahandej Saadi, a Baha'i citizen, was arrested again in Shiraz, facing accusations of promoting Baha'ism and acting against the regime. Her sister, Mona, highlighted…

VOA Persian Dec 18, 2023

Reza Shahabi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, Transferred to Hospital Due to Illness

Reza Shahabi, a labor activist and board member of the Tehran Bus Workers Syndicate, has been transferred to the hospital due to high blood pressure…

VOA Persian Dec 17, 2023

One-Year Sentence for Samaneh Asghari, Child Rights Activist

Samaneh Asghari, a child rights activist, has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. This follows her previous arrest during…

VOA Persian Dec 17, 2023

Continued Uncertainty Surrounding Ali Mohammad Parisaei, Detained Protester in Yasuj

Ali Mohammad Parisaei, a protester detained for over three months, remains without clarity on his charges or temporary release. His situation highlights ongoing human rights…

VOA Persian Dec 16, 2023

Sajad Imannejad, a detainee from the nationwide protests, sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay blood money

Sajad Imannejad, a detainee from the 2022 protests in Iran, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay over 2.7 billion…

VOA Persian Dec 16, 2023