Human Rights

The European Union Strongly Condemns the Execution of 'Isfahan House' Defendants

The European Union condemned the execution of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case and urged the Iranian government to end the death penalty and…

Artists' Reactions to the Execution of the 'Isfahan House' Defendants; Ebi: One Day You Will Pay for This Crime

The execution of three young men accused of murder in Iran has led to widespread outrage among artists and activists, who condemned the actions of…

Global Reactions to the Execution of the 'Isfahan House' Defendants; The Islamic Republic is a 'Threat to Humanity'

The Islamic Republic of Iran executed three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, prompting widespread international condemnation. Global political figures, including Agnes Callamard and Hannah…

Mowlavi Abdolhamid: These Executions are 'Painful'

Mowlavi Abdolhamid condemned the recent executions of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, calling them painful and urging for a halt to executions in…

Death to Khamenei slogans in Tehran; protesters in Zahedan: I will take back your blood, my dear brother

Protests erupted in Tehran and Zahedan following the execution of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, with demonstrators chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Ali…

Iran Human Rights Organization Calls for Global Community Action Against the Islamic Republic

The Iran Human Rights Organization condemned the execution of three protesters and called for global action against the Islamic Republic, citing flaws in their cases…

Execution of 'Isfahan House' Defendants; German Representative in European Parliament: The World Must Wake Up

Three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case were executed in Iran, accused of killing two Basij members and a police officer, despite their claims of…

250 Political and Civil Activists Demand Immediate Abolition of Death Penalty in Iran

250 political and civil activists in Iran have called for the immediate abolition of the death penalty amid rising executions and arrests following recent protests.…

The U.S. Says Executions Following Sham Trials Are an Insult to Human Rights and Human Dignity in Iran and Worldwide

The U.S. State Department condemned the imminent execution of three Iranian protesters, calling it an insult to human rights. The executions are seen as a…

Arrest of 8 Labor and Civil Activists in Sanandaj

Eight labor and civil activists were violently arrested in Sanandaj, Iran, during a gathering at the home of a victim of recent protests. The arrests…

Hamid Rasai Calls for the Execution of Taraneh Alidoosti

Hamid Rasai, a radical former parliament member, has called for the execution of actress Taraneh Alidoosti after she criticized the Iranian government's plans for executing…

The Accused in the 'Isfahan House' Case Call on 'The People of Iran' and Protests Erupt

Three protesters facing execution in Iran have called on the public to prevent their deaths, leading to protests both inside and outside the country. Authorities…

VOA Persian May 17, 2023

Two Human Rights Organizations Call for Immediate Global Action to Halt Executions of Three Imprisoned Protesters in Iran

Amnesty International and the Iran Human Rights Organization are urging the global community to intervene and prevent the imminent executions of three protesters in Iran.…

VOA Persian May 17, 2023

Hosseini Mohammadi, Imprisoned Protester, Acquitted of Serious Charges

Hosseini Mohammadi, a 26-year-old imprisoned protester, has been acquitted of serious charges that previously led to a death sentence, now receiving a 10-year prison term…

VOA Persian May 17, 2023

Three Death Row Protesters from the 'Isfahan House' Case Appeal to the Public: Don't Let Them Kill Us

Three protesters facing execution in Iran have appealed to the public for help, urging them to prevent their execution. Their families have also expressed concern…

Azerbaijani Authorities Arrest at Least 9 Individuals on Suspicion of Ties to the Islamic Republic

Azerbaijan has arrested at least 9 citizens suspected of having ties to Iran's intelligence services and planning violent actions against the government. This incident adds…

Head of Ukraine's Supreme Court Arrested on Corruption Charges

The head of Ukraine's Supreme Court has been arrested for corruption and bribery, with a major case involving three million dollars uncovered. This incident highlights…

Tomaaj and Yasin: The Echo of Imprisonment; The Lives of Two Iranian Protest Rappers Remain at Risk

Tomaaj Salehi and Saman Saidi (Yasin), two Iranian rappers, face severe charges and have been subjected to torture while imprisoned. Their cases have sparked international…

Amnesty International: 70% of Executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022 Took Place in Iran

Amnesty International reported that Iran accounted for 70% of executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022, with a significant increase in executions…

Continued Protest Gatherings Amid Rising Execution Risks for Many Convicts

Protests erupted in Iran as families of death row prisoners gathered to demand a halt to executions amid rising death sentences. The protests occurred in…

Islamic Revolutionary Court Sentences Anisha Asadollahi, Labor Activist, to Five Years in Prison

Anisha Asadollahi, a labor rights activist, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran for…

One Year Imprisonment for Two Human Rights Lawyers; Saifzadeh: The Act Committed is Seeking Justice

Two human rights lawyers, Mohammad Saifzadeh and Marzieh Nik-Ara, have been sentenced to one year in prison for charges related to seeking justice and spreading…

Protest Held in Paris Demanding Freedom for French Citizens Imprisoned in Iran

A protest was held in Paris demanding the release of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges. Their…