Human Rights

Anniversary of Mahsa; Reactions from World Leaders on the Anniversary of the Start of 'Women, Life, Freedom' Protests

World leaders commemorated the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, reaffirming support for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests. Key figures like Joe Biden and Kamala…

Anniversary of Mahsa; British Entrepreneur: The 'Mullahs' Know Well That the 'Protest Movement' Will Not Retreat

Richard Branson argues that the killing of Mahsa Amini sparked significant protests against the Islamic Republic, which will not retreat. He emphasizes that the regime…

Efforts to Prevent Commemoration of Mahsa Amini's Anniversary; Possibility of 'House Arrest' for Her Father and Restrictions on Access to the Cemetery

Security forces in Iran are attempting to prevent the commemoration of Mahsa Amini's death anniversary, including detaining her father, Amjad Amini, and blocking access to…

Protests Worldwide Marking Mahsa's Anniversary; Heavy Military Presence and 'Strike' in Kurdish Cities

On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, protests erupted globally, with significant strikes in Kurdish cities in Iran. Military forces were heavily present around Amini's…

Anniversary of Mahsa; US Deputy Secretary of State: The Islamic Republic has not learned from the protests

On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, US Deputy Secretary of State Azra Zia criticized the Iranian regime for failing to learn from protests, highlighting…

Anniversary of Mahsa: American PEN Association Calls for Human Rights Experts to Examine the Suppression of Writers and Artists in Iran

The American PEN Association has called for a UN investigation into the suppression of writers and artists in Iran, marking the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…

Anniversary of Mahsa: Reporters Without Borders: 79 Iranian Journalists Arrested During 'Widespread Repression' of Protests

Reporters Without Borders reported that 79 Iranian journalists have been arrested amid widespread repression of protests, with many facing baseless charges. The situation highlights the…

Anniversary of Mahsa; Exclusive; Javid Rahman: A Very 'Disastrous' Year for Human Rights Violations

On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, UN Special Rapporteur Javid Rahman criticized Iran's human rights record, highlighting a year of severe violations. The US…

Anniversary of Mahsa; the US sanctions dozens of officials and institutions responsible for the violent suppression of protesters

On the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the US imposed sanctions on 29 Iranian officials and institutions involved in the violent suppression of protests.…

24 Social Media Activists Arrested in Gilan on Charges of 'Inciting Public Disorder'

24 social media activists were arrested in Gilan, Iran, on charges of inciting public disorder. The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on dissent, with…

Human Rights Watch: The Islamic Republic has intensified the repression of civil society

Human Rights Watch reports that the Islamic Republic is intensifying its repression of civil society ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. The organization…

Hrana: 292 Protesters and Civil Activists Arrested in Iran Over the Past 50 Days

In the past 50 days, Iranian authorities have arrested at least 292 protesters and civil activists as part of a strategy to prevent unrest on…

Arrest of Two Members of Sarina Saeedi's Family in Sanandaj; US: 'Regime' Cannot Intimidate the People of Iran

Sarina Saeedi's brother and aunt were arrested in Sanandaj as part of the Iranian government's ongoing crackdown on families of victims ahead of the anniversary…

Witnesses Report Protests in Saqez: People Chanted in Persian and Kurdish: 'Don't Cry Mother, We Will Avenge Your Daughter's Death'

Protests erupted in Saqez following the death of Mahsa Amini, with thousands participating in a funeral that turned into a demonstration against the Iranian regime.…

US Protests to Iraq Over Fraud, Money Laundering, and Evasion of Sanctions Against the Islamic Republic

The US Treasury has raised concerns about Iraqi banks' involvement in fraud and money laundering related to evading sanctions on Iran, urging Iraq to enhance…

Arash Sadeghi's Appeal Rejected; Court of Appeals Confirms 4-Year Sentence for Civil Activist

Arash Sadeghi's appeal against a four-year prison sentence has been rejected by the Court of Appeals in Iran. He faces multiple charges related to his…

Hunger Strike of Five Political Prisoners on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death

Five political prisoners are going on hunger strike to protest the Iranian government's oppressive policies on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. They express solidarity…

Yashar Tabrizi, Constitutional Rights Activist, Arrested

Yashar Tabrizi, a civil rights activist, was arrested in Tabriz just before the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. His arrest is part of a broader…

Arrest of a Woman in Tabriz After Photographing the Grave of Aylahr Haghi, Deceased Protester

A woman was arrested in Tabriz for photographing the grave of Aylahr Haghi, a protester killed during last year's demonstrations. Authorities accused her of planning…

Associated Press Report on University Crackdowns and Security Climate in Iran on the First Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death

As the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches, the Iranian government is intensifying repression against protests and dissent, particularly targeting universities and professors. Despite…

Iran Human Rights Organization: The Islamic Republic Executed 'At Least 697' People in the Past Year

The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that the Islamic Republic executed at least 697 people in the past year, with a significant increase in executions…

VOA Persian Sep 13, 2023

Perspective | Prisoner Exchange 'for Money' and Revealing the Familiar Limitations of Diplomacy

The Associated Press reports on a potential prisoner exchange agreement between Iran and the U.S. involving the unblocking of $6 billion in Iranian assets. Critics…

VOA Persian Sep 13, 2023

Concerns of Islamic Republic Officials Over New Wave of Protests; Salami: 'The Enemy' Has Not Retreated

Iranian officials, particularly Hossein Salami of the IRGC, express concerns over a potential resurgence of protests on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, labeling the…

VOA Persian Sep 13, 2023