Human Rights

Following the Arrest of Several Hamas Members, Denmark Expanded Terrorism Investigations

Denmark has arrested two individuals and initiated terrorism investigations against four others suspected of planning attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe, coinciding with similar arrests…

VOA Persian Dec 15, 2023

Continued Crackdown on Students; Suspension and Exile Sentences for Four Students from Tehran University and Tehran University of Medical Sciences

The Islamic Students Association reported disciplinary actions against four students from Tehran University, resulting in suspensions and relocations amid increased repression of students following recent…

VOA Persian Dec 15, 2023

Foad Fathi, Labor Activist, Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison

Foad Fathi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to 4 years in prison along with additional restrictions by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran. This…

VOA Persian Dec 15, 2023

Minister of Labor Optimistic About 'Breakthrough' in Next Year's Wages; Labor Activist: Government is on the Side of Employers

The Iranian Minister of Labor expressed optimism about potential wage increases for workers in the upcoming year, while labor activist Foad Kikhisravi criticized the government's…

Update: Seven Arrested in Three European Countries on Suspicion of Planning Terrorist Attacks

Seven individuals, including four Hamas members, were arrested in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands on suspicion of planning attacks against Jewish institutions in Europe. The…

Putin Reiterates False Claims Against Detained Americans in Russia

Vladimir Putin has reiterated false claims about two detained Americans, Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, during his annual press conference. Both men are accused of…

Four Hamas Members Arrested on Suspicion of Planning Attacks on Jews in Europe

Four members of Hamas were arrested in Germany and the Netherlands on suspicion of planning attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe. This incident highlights the…

Masoumeh Yavari, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison

Masoumeh Yavari, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges related to her activism against the regime. Her…

Reports of Beating of Tomaj Salehi, Protest Rapper, in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

Tomaj Salehi, a protest rapper, has been reportedly beaten while held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, raising concerns for his safety. He was arrested on…

Abbas Daris, a detainee from the November 2019 protests, sentenced to 14 years in prison

Abbas Daris, a detainee from the November 2019 protests in Iran, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for alleged murder and weapon possession.…

The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Executed at Least Eight Prisoners in Five Cities in Iran

The Iranian Judiciary executed at least eight prisoners across five cities, including individuals convicted of drug offenses and murder. Human rights organizations have raised concerns…

Exclusive: A Political Prisoner Attempts Suicide After Rejecting IRGC's 'Cooperation Offer'; Zahra Sarv: I Will Stand Against Them with My Life

Zahra Sarv, a political prisoner in Iran, attempted suicide after rejecting an IRGC cooperation offer and facing threats from officials. She has been on a…

The Assailant of a Member of the Assembly of Experts in Babol Executed

Abbasali Soleimani, a member of the Assembly of Experts, was shot dead in a bank earlier this year, and the assailant has now been executed.…

Exclusive; Delay in the Execution of Samira Sabzian, Child Bride Accused of Killing Her Husband

Samira Sabzian, a child bride sentenced to death for killing her husband, has had her execution delayed and is now in a wheelchair due to…

Exclusive: Details of 'Torture' of Civil Activists in the 'Unofficial' Detention Center of Tabriz Intelligence

A lawyer has revealed details of torture experienced by civil activists detained for protesting the drying of Lake Urmia in Tabriz's unofficial detention centers. Reports…

Charges of 'Baghi' Against Three Women in Iran; Concerns Over Possible Death Sentences for These Political Prisoners

Three women political prisoners in Iran have been charged with 'Baghi,' facing potential death sentences due to alleged collaboration with a banned organization. This situation…

Protest Gathering in Front of the Presidential Office; No Money for SMA Patients' Medication

SMA patients protested outside the Presidential Office due to the cessation of medication distribution for children under 11, attributed to budget constraints. The Ministry of…

VOA Persian Dec 11, 2023

Five-Year Prison Sentence for Mohammad Sadeghi, Actor Opposing Mandatory Hijab, Confirmed

Mohammad Sadeghi, an actor opposing mandatory hijab in Iran, has been sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly encouraging violence against state security. His…

VOA Persian Dec 11, 2023

Sediqe Vosoughi: I Protest the Numerous Oppressions Faced by Baha'i Fellow Citizens

Sediqe Vosoughi, an Islamic scholar, has publicly supported Baha'i prisoners Fariba Kamalabadi and Mahvash Sabet, who are on hunger strike protesting the oppression of Baha'is…

VOA Persian Dec 10, 2023

Return of the 'Immoral Film' Case from Gilan to the Top of the News; Seqati and the 'Second Person' Arrested

Reza Seqati, the former director of the Culture and Islamic Guidance Department of Gilan, was arrested along with another individual due to a controversial film…

VOA Persian Dec 10, 2023

Corruption in the Islamic Republic; Tehran Prosecutor Reports Arrest of Several Managers from the Natural Resources Organization

Tehran prosecutors have arrested several managers from the Natural Resources Organization for bribery related to the illegal declaration of national lands as exceptions. This incident…

VOA Persian Dec 9, 2023

Protests Against Human Rights Violations in Iran; Narges Mohammadi Joins Hunger Strike of Two Baha'i Prisoners

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, announced her hunger strike in solidarity with two imprisoned Baha'i women protesting human rights violations in Iran. This…

VOA Persian Dec 9, 2023

Niloufar Hamedi's Complaint Against Judge Salavati; Preventing Release After 'Temporary Detention'

Niloufar Hamedi's husband has filed a complaint against Judge Salavati for not releasing her after a year of temporary detention. Hamedi, a journalist arrested during…

VOA Persian Dec 9, 2023