Human Rights

Member of Parliament: Five Years in Prison for Teen Protester Who Lowered the Flag

A 15-year-old boy in Iran was sentenced to five years in prison for lowering the national flag during protests. This incident highlights the severe penalties…

Radio Farda Feb 18, 2018

Israeli Police Arrest Several Officials Close to Netanyahu

Israeli police have arrested several senior officials linked to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a new investigation into alleged corruption. This follows previous…

Radio Farda Feb 18, 2018

27 Arrested in Connection with Recent Currency Market Fluctuations

The Iranian government has arrested 27 individuals in connection with the recent surge in currency prices, as members of parliament demand accountability for those profiting…

Extra Imprisonment of a Starred Student Activist

Zia Nabavi, a starred student activist, was imprisoned for nearly 9 years under harsh conditions due to politically motivated charges, including alleged ties to a…

Judiciary's Protest Against UN Official's Reaction to Seyed Emami's Death in Prison

Iran's judiciary has protested a UN official's statement on the death of environmental activist Kavous Seyed Emami, accusing the U.S. of using environmental issues as…

Two Female Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Released from Prison

Narges Hosseini and Azam Jangrooi, known as the 'Girls of Revolution Street,' were released from prison after protesting against Iran's mandatory hijab laws. Their release…

Iranian Security and Judicial Officials Promise to Lift House Arrest by Year-End

Iranian officials have promised to lift the house arrest of Green Movement leaders by the end of the year, with potential protests looming if this…

Iran: Politics, Human Rights, and U.S. Policy – Report to the U.S. Congress

The Congressional Research Service report discusses U.S. policy towards Iran, focusing on its political structure, human rights issues, and the implications of the nuclear agreement.…

Radio Farda Feb 16, 2018

Lawyer Investigating Deceased Protester Charged with '9 Counts'

Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer investigating the death of protester Vahid Heydari, has been charged with nine counts by the Iranian judiciary. The charges appear to…

Radio Farda Feb 16, 2018

UN Calls for Immediate Halt to Executions of Juvenile Offenders

The UN has called for an immediate halt to the execution of juvenile offenders in Iran, citing a troubling increase in such executions. Three juvenile…

Radio Farda Feb 15, 2018

UN Officials Urge Iran to Respect Environmental Activists

UN officials have urged Iran to respect environmental activists following the death of Kavous Seyed Emami in custody. The Iranian government has faced criticism over…

Radio Farda Feb 15, 2018

Note; The Accusation of Addiction Against Protesters and Critics in the Islamic Republic's Propaganda Apparatus

The article discusses the use of addiction accusations by the Iranian government against protesters and critics as a means of discrediting them and justifying repression.…

Rouhani Appoints Four-Member Committee to Address 'Unpleasant Incidents' in Detention Centers

President Hassan Rouhani has appointed a committee to investigate the death of Kavous Seyed Emami, an environmental activist who died in custody under suspicious circumstances.…

Zia Nabavi, student activist, released from prison after eight years

Zia Nabavi, a prominent student activist, has been released from prison after serving nearly nine years for his involvement in protests following the disputed 2009…

Tehran Police Raid Currency Exchange Centers; '90 Currency Brokers' Arrested

Tehran police conducted a raid on currency exchange centers, arresting 90 brokers and blocking 755 accounts in response to the rial's significant devaluation. The operation…

A Former Director of IRIB Executed on Charges of Corruption on Earth

Karim Zargar, a former director of IRIB, was executed in Iran for charges including corruption on earth related to promoting the spiritual movement Ekankar and…

Radio Farda Feb 13, 2018

Tehran Prosecutor Raises Multiple Charges Against Detained Environmental Activists

The Tehran prosecutor has accused detained environmental activists of espionage for foreign intelligence agencies, claiming their activities were a cover for gathering sensitive information. The…

Radio Farda Feb 13, 2018

Arrest of a Christian Convert in Tabriz

Ali Amini, a Christian convert in Tabriz, was arrested by security forces and remains imprisoned, highlighting ongoing persecution of Christians in Iran. Nasser Nord Gol-Tappeh,…

Radio Farda Feb 13, 2018

Amnesty International: Evidence of Possible Murder of Seyed Emami is Being Concealed

Amnesty International has raised concerns over the suspicious death of Kavous Seyed Emami, an environmental activist, citing a lack of independent investigation and signs of…

Radio Farda Feb 11, 2018

Human Rights Campaign Calls for International Investigation into Suspicious Deaths of Prisoners in Iran

The Human Rights Campaign in Iran has called for an international investigation into the suspicious death of Kavous Seyed Emami, an Iranian-Canadian environmentalist who allegedly…

Radio Farda Feb 11, 2018

Mahmoud Sadeghi: Deputy of the Environmental Protection Organization has been arrested

Mahmoud Sadeghi confirmed the arrest of Kaveh Madani, deputy of the Environmental Protection Organization, amid ongoing concerns over the death of environmental activist Kavous Seyed…

Radio Farda Feb 10, 2018

Arrest of 48 ISIS Suspects in Ankara and Istanbul

Turkish police arrested 48 ISIS suspects preparing for a terrorist attack, with 31 detained in Istanbul and 17 in Ankara. This operation highlights ongoing security…

Radio Farda Feb 10, 2018

Kavous Seyed Emami, University Professor, Died in Prison Two Weeks After Arrest

Kavous Seyed Emami, an environmental activist and university professor, died in prison two weeks after his arrest on espionage charges. His family claims he was…

Radio Farda Feb 10, 2018