Human Rights

Continued Strike of Truck Drivers; About 40 Arrested

Truck drivers in Iran continue their strike across several provinces, demanding better wages and working conditions. Approximately 40 individuals have been arrested for obstructing truck…

Radio Farda Sep 25, 2018

Six Detained Teachers in Iran Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging

Six teachers in Iran have been sentenced to imprisonment and flogging for participating in a protest demanding better wages and opposing education privatization. The sentences…

Radio Farda Sep 24, 2018

Rouhani's Speech at the UN; Protests in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly, criticizing the U.S. for its withdrawal from the JCPOA and calling for a…

Radio Farda Sep 24, 2018

Iran's Ministry of Intelligence Reports Arrest of 22 Individuals Linked to Ahvaz Attack

Iran's Ministry of Intelligence has arrested 22 individuals linked to the recent attack on an armed forces parade in Ahvaz, which resulted in at least…

Radio Farda Sep 23, 2018

Human Rights Developments in Iran - October 2018

In October 2018, multiple human rights violations in Iran were reported, including the detention of lawyers and activists, ongoing hunger strikes, and the alteration of…

Radio Farda Sep 21, 2018

Human Rights Campaign for Iran During Rouhani's Presence in New York

The Human Rights Campaign in Iran is urging the international community to confront President Hassan Rouhani about the country's human rights violations during his visit…

Radio Farda Sep 20, 2018

Dozens of Civil Activists Request Nasrin Sotoudeh to End Hunger Strike

Dozens of Iranian civil and political activists have urged imprisoned lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh to end her hunger strike, which she began in protest against the…

Radio Farda Sep 20, 2018

Kiumars Marzban, Iranian Satirist, Arrested

Kiumars Marzban, an Iranian satirist and cultural activist, has been arrested by the IRGC, with his electronic devices confiscated. He returned to Iran to visit…

Arrest of One of the Perpetrators of the 2013 Attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut

Bahaa Hajir, a member of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades, has been arrested in connection with the 2013 suicide attack on the Iranian embassy in Beirut…

Amnesty International Condemns the Trial of Bahá'ís by Yemen's Houthis

Amnesty International condemned the trial of 24 Bahá'ís in Yemen by the Houthi rebels on espionage charges, warning they could face the death penalty. This…

Eleven Human Rights Recommendations by Guterres to Iran in New UN Report

The UN Secretary-General presented a report on human rights in Iran, highlighting severe crackdowns on protests and ongoing human rights violations. Antonio Guterres made eleven…

Families of Imprisoned Environmental Activists Appeal to Khamenei

Families of eight detained environmental activists in Iran have appealed to Supreme Leader Khamenei for their access to legal representation and fair trial conditions, asserting…

Radio Farda Sep 17, 2018

A Student Sentenced to Six Years in Prison; Poor Conditions of Several Political Prisoners

Soha Mortazavi, a student activist, has been sentenced to six years in prison following her arrest during protests last December. Reports indicate ongoing hunger strikes…

Radio Farda Sep 17, 2018

Continued Protests by Far-Right Extremists Against Immigration Policies in Germany

Protests by far-right extremists against immigration policies in Germany are ongoing, particularly in Cottbus, where over a thousand demonstrators gathered. They blame Angela Merkel's policies…

Radio Farda Sep 15, 2018

Arrest of Three Government Officials Due to 'Violations' in Currency and Goods Import

Three government officials in Iran have been arrested due to violations related to currency and goods imports, alongside the arrest of 18 others linked to…

Radio Farda Sep 15, 2018

The U.S. Calls for the Release of Political Prisoners in Iran

The U.S. has called for the immediate release of political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the arbitrary detention of several human rights lawyers. This statement comes…

Radio Farda Sep 15, 2018

Arrest of Several Attackers on the Iranian Embassy Building in Paris

On September 23, a group of approximately 15 individuals attacked the Iranian embassy in Paris, allegedly linked to the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan. The…

Radio Farda Sep 14, 2018

Moulavardi: The Government is Ineffective in Influencing the Cases of Foreign Prisoners in Iran

Shahindokht Moulavardi, assistant to the Iranian President, stated that the government has failed to influence the case of Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese-American imprisoned in Iran.…

Radio Farda Sep 12, 2018

Strike in Kurdish Regions of Iran in Protest Against Executions of Kurdish Youth

A nationwide strike has been called in Kurdish regions of Iran in response to the execution of three Kurdish political prisoners and a missile attack…

Radio Farda Sep 11, 2018

Nasrin Sotoudeh Protests 'Unjust and Illegal' Sentences and Execution of Three Kurdish Prisoners

Nasrin Sotoudeh condemned the execution of three Kurdish prisoners, calling it an unjust act by Iran's judiciary, especially on the anniversary of a historical massacre.…

Egypt Court Upholds Death Sentences for 75 in Connection with 2013 Protests

An Egyptian court has upheld death sentences for 75 individuals linked to the 2013 protests against the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi, while sentencing over…

Tehran Prosecutor Confirms Arrest of Secretary of Automotive Importers Association

Meysam Rezaei, secretary of the Automotive Importers Association, was arrested while attempting to leave Iran, accused of illegal car imports and having multiple private complainants.…

Three Kurdish Prisoners Executed

Three Kurdish political prisoners were executed in Iran, prompting condemnation from human rights advocates and UN officials. Their trials were criticized for lacking fairness and…