Human Rights

News Sources: Arash Sadeghi's Wife and One of His Friends Arrested

Golrokh Ebrahimi, the wife of political prisoner Arash Sadeghi, and their friend Saeed Eghbali were arrested while heading to the hospital. This incident follows Sadeghi's…

Radio Farda Jan 21, 2017

Dozens Arrested in Qazvin on Charges of Virtual Activities in Modeling

Dozens of individuals were arrested in Qazvin for allegedly spreading vulgar content related to modeling on social media. The prosecutor emphasized the need for increased…

Radio Farda Jan 21, 2017

Amnesty International Warns About Saeed Shirzad's Health Condition in Prison

Amnesty International has raised concerns about the health of Saeed Shirzad, an Iranian political prisoner who ended a 39-day hunger strike after prison officials promised…

Radio Farda Jan 19, 2017

MP Expresses Ignorance About Arrests of Protesters Against Jamming in Shiraz

Ali Akbari, a representative from Shiraz, expressed ignorance about the arrests of protesters against jamming in the city, while announcing the formation of a committee…

Radio Farda Jan 18, 2017

New Arrest Warrants Issued for 243 Turkish Military Personnel

Turkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 243 military personnel related to the failed coup attempt of July 2016, linking them to Fethullah Gülen's network.…

Radio Farda Jan 18, 2017

US Criticism of Execution of Three Shia Citizens in Bahrain

The US has expressed concern over the execution of three Shia citizens in Bahrain, who were reportedly tortured and forced to confess. This execution has…

UN Experts Call for Halt to Execution of Sajjad Sanjari

UN human rights officials have called on Iran to halt the imminent execution of Sajjad Sanjari, a teenager convicted of murder, citing concerns over the…

Arrest of Two Female Motorcyclists in Dezful

Two female motorcyclists were arrested in Dezful for allegedly violating societal norms, with accusations of moral misconduct and possession of alcohol. This incident has sparked…

Denial of Arrests of Several IRGC Members Due to 'Economic Corruption'

Hosseini Najat, deputy of the IRGC Intelligence Organization, denied rumors of arrests of IRGC members involved in economic corruption, labeling them as enemy propaganda. The…

Arrest of Main Suspect in Deadly Reina Nightclub Attack in Istanbul

The main suspect in the Reina nightclub attack in Istanbul, which killed 39 people, has been arrested in a police operation. The Islamic State claimed…

Radio Farda Jan 16, 2017

Arrest of a 'Major Bank Debtor'

Alireza Zibahalat Monfared, a key associate of Babak Zanjani, has been arrested and handed over to Iranian authorities, potentially shedding light on the corruption case…

Radio Farda Jan 15, 2017

Iran's Reaction to Bahrain Executions: 'Bahrain Government is Not Seeking a Way Out of the Crisis'

Iran condemned the recent execution of three Bahraini citizens, asserting that the Bahraini government is not seeking to resolve the ongoing crisis and is instead…

Radio Farda Jan 13, 2017

Leila Haghighatjou is detained by the IRGC

Leila Haghighatjou, sister of former MP Fatemeh Haghighatjou, has been detained by the IRGC for 25 days without contact with her family or a clear…

Radio Farda Jan 13, 2017

Two Human Rights Organizations: Iran Must Halt the Execution of 12 Drug Offenders

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International are urging Iran to stop the execution of 12 drug offenders, highlighting ongoing issues with the judicial process and…

Radio Farda Jan 11, 2017

Motahari: The slogans indicate that officials must resolve the house arrest issue sooner

Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, stated that the slogans during Rafsanjani's funeral indicate a demand for the resolution of the house arrest of opposition…

Radio Farda Jan 9, 2017

UN Rapporteur Warns of Critical Condition of Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike

UN Special Rapporteur Asma Jahangir has raised alarms about the critical health of political prisoners in Iran on hunger strike, highlighting the unlawful detentions and…

Radio Farda Jan 9, 2017

Death Sentence of the Killer of Setayesh Qureshi Confirmed

The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of a 17-year-old Iranian neighbor convicted of murdering and raping six-year-old Afghan girl Setayesh Qureshi.…

Radio Farda Jan 8, 2017

Recent German Media Report on Arrested Individual Suspected of Spying for Iran

A Pakistani individual named Mustafa has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Iran, potentially preparing an assassination plot against a former German…

Radio Farda Jan 6, 2017

Reactions to Live Video of Torture of Mentally Disabled Man in Chicago

A live video showing the torture of an 18-year-old mentally disabled man in Chicago has drawn widespread condemnation, including from Barack Obama. Four suspects have…

Amnesty International: US and European Weapons Used for War Crimes in Iraq

Amnesty International reported that Shia militias in Iraq, supported by various nations, are committing war crimes using weapons supplied to the Iraqi army. The recognition…

Human Rights Defenders Call for the Dismissal of Sadegh Larijani

The Iran Human Rights Defenders Association has called for the dismissal of Sadegh Larijani, the head of the judiciary, citing his direct responsibility for widespread…

Amnesty International: Weapons from 16 Countries in the Hands of Mainly Shia Militias in Iraq

Amnesty International reports that Shia militias in Iraq are using weapons from 16 countries, including the US and Iran, amid accusations of war crimes. The…

German Police Arrest Individual Linked to Berlin Attack Perpetrator

German police have arrested a Tunisian man linked to Anis Amri, the main suspect in the 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack that killed 12 people.…

Radio Farda Jan 4, 2017