Human Rights

IRGC: Attacker on Presidential Institution was a Protester

An individual attempted to enter the Iranian Presidential Institution with a dagger, which the IRGC claims was not a terrorist act but a protest. The…

Radio Farda Feb 9, 2018

UN Experts Urge Iran to Revoke Ahmadreza Jalali's Death Sentence

UN experts have called for the revocation of Ahmadreza Jalali's death sentence, which was issued on charges of spying for Israel. Jalali's case has raised…

Radio Farda Feb 9, 2018

The Case of One of the Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Has Been Sent to Court

The case of a protester against mandatory hijab, part of the 'Girls of Revolution Street,' has been sent to court, with charges including 'encouraging corruption'…

Radio Farda Feb 8, 2018

Latest Status of Dual-National Prisoners and Ongoing Hunger Strike of Prisoners

The article discusses the ongoing hunger strikes of political prisoners in Iran, including Atena Daemi and Golrokh Iraei, amidst a backdrop of recent arrests and…

Radio Farda Feb 8, 2018

Confirmation of the Arrest of an Iranian Citizen Residing in Britain

Mohammad Reza Hashemi Nabi, an Iranian citizen living in Britain, was arrested by the IRGC upon his return to Iran. His mother claims he is…

Radio Farda Feb 7, 2018

Execution of Three Teenagers in Iran; Human Rights Watch Calls for Halt to Executions of Juvenile Offenders

Human Rights Watch has condemned Iran for executing three individuals who were under 18 at the time of their crimes, calling for an immediate halt…

Radio Farda Feb 7, 2018

Member of Parliament: Suicide of Two Protesters in Prison Confirmed

Two protesters' suicides in prison have been confirmed by forensic authorities, raising concerns over their treatment while detained. The Iranian government maintains that these deaths…

Radio Farda Feb 6, 2018

A Group of Religious Intellectuals Calls for a Review of the 'Mandatory Hijab' Policy

A group of 12 religious intellectuals in Iran has called for a review of the mandatory hijab policy, arguing it leads to significant social and…

Radio Farda Feb 5, 2018

Tehran Prosecutor Announces Issuance of 150 Indictments for December Protesters

Tehran's prosecutor announced that 150 indictments have been issued against individuals involved in the December protests, with four still in custody. Reports indicate that many…

Athena Daemi and Golrokh Iraee, Two Political Prisoners, Have Gone on Hunger Strike

Athena Daemi and Golrokh Iraee, political prisoners in Iran, have initiated a hunger strike protesting their illegal transfer to Qarchak prison. They demand to be…

34 Workers Detained at Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company Released

All 34 workers detained at Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company have been released after submitting a commitment, with no details on the charges or content of…

Judiciary Spokesman: Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Have Used Industrial Substances

Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the judiciary spokesman, stated that women protesting against mandatory hijab are either unaware or influenced by substances, warning of severe consequences for…

Strike at Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company; At Least 34 Workers Arrested

Workers at Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company are on strike demanding overdue wages, while at least 34 workers have been arrested by special police forces. The…

Window; Arrest of Five Civil Activists and 29 Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab in Iran

Five civil activists and 29 protesters against mandatory hijab have been arrested in Iran amid ongoing detentions following recent protests. The arrests highlight the ongoing…

Amnesty International to Iranian Officials: Immediately Release Human Rights Activists

Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of six human rights activists arrested in Iran, citing concerns over their safety and the suppression of…

Younesi: Ahmadinejad's faction played a significant role in the recent protests

Ali Younesi claims that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's faction significantly contributed to the recent protests in Iran, which aimed to overthrow President Hassan Rouhani. He suggests that…

Mehrangiz Kar: The Mandatory Hijab Policy in the Iranian Government is Based on 'Stubbornness'

Recent protests against the mandatory hijab in Iran have spread from Tehran to other major cities, sparked by a viral video of a woman known…

Radio Farda Feb 2, 2018

Member of Parliament: Nearly 500 Protesters from January Protests Still Detained

A member of the Iranian Parliament reported that nearly 500 protesters from the January protests remain detained, with a total of 4,972 individuals arrested. The…

Radio Farda Feb 2, 2018

Simultaneous Arrest of at Least Five Civil Activists in Various Cities of Iran

At least five civil activists were arrested across Iran on February 1, including Behnam Mousivand and Daryoush Zend, amid ongoing crackdowns on dissent. The arrests…

Tehran Police Arrests 29 Citizens Protesting Mandatory Hijab

Tehran police arrested 29 individuals protesting against mandatory hijab laws, linked to the 'White Wednesdays' campaign. The arrests followed a viral video of a young…

Hangameh Shahidi's Protest Letter to the Head of the Judiciary: I Was Imprisoned for Six Months Without Evidence

Hangameh Shahidi, a journalist and political activist, protested her six-month imprisonment without evidence in a letter to the head of Iran's judiciary, citing personal vendetta…

Families of Executed and Politically Murdered Condemn Mansoureh Behkish's Prison Sentence

Seventy-five families of executed political prisoners condemned the prison sentence of Mansoureh Behkish, a member of the Mothers of Khavaran, and demanded its annulment. The…

Iranian Teachers' Union Protests 'Suppression of Teachers' by Government Security Agencies

The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions has protested against the government's ongoing suppression of teachers, citing illegal arrests and violence against educators. This…