Human Rights

Kirby: The U.S. Delayed Payment to Iran Until the Release of Prisoners

John Kirby confirmed that the U.S. delayed a $400 million payment to Iran until the release of Iranian-American prisoners. This payment has been framed as…

Are You the Grandson of Taleghani? Execution!

Masoud Khesto, the grandson of the prominent Iranian cleric Mahmoud Taleghani, was executed in 1988 after being imprisoned for his political beliefs and alleged membership…

22 Human Rights Organizations Call for Immediate Abolition of Executions in Iran

22 human rights organizations have called for an immediate halt to executions in Iran, citing concerns over torture and unfair trials. They report that at…

Amnesty International: Over 17,700 Deaths in Assad's Government Prisons

Amnesty International's report reveals that over 17,700 individuals have died in Syrian government prisons since the civil war began in 2011, primarily due to systematic…

Radio Farda Aug 17, 2016

Three Accused in Hamidiyeh Police Station Attack Executed

Three individuals accused of participating in a terrorist attack on a police station in Hamidiyeh, Khuzestan Province, have been executed. They were linked to several…

Arrest of 60 Boys and Girls at a 'Night Party' in Sarakheh Hasar, Tehran

Sixty individuals were arrested in Tehran for participating in a night party where significant amounts of alcohol and drugs were found. The organizer had previously…

Accusations Against Reza Shahini; 2009 Protests, Collaboration with Voice of America, and Insulting Sacred Values

Reza Shahini, an Iranian-American citizen, has been detained in Iran since July 2016 on charges including national security violations and collaboration with foreign media. His…

Arrest of a Dual National Citizen on Charges of 'Connection with British Intelligence Service'

A dual national citizen was arrested in Tehran on charges of espionage for British intelligence. The identity of the individual remains undisclosed, and the case…

Suspect Arrested for Shooting Imam in New York

A suspect named Oscar Morel has been arrested for the shooting and murder of Imam Aladdin Akounji and his assistant in New York. The police…

Radio Farda Aug 15, 2016

Implicit Defense by Iran's Judiciary Chief of the Executions of Summer 67

Iran's judiciary chief, Sadegh Larijani, implicitly defended the mass executions of 1988 in response to Ayatollah Montazeri's criticisms that resurfaced in a recently released audio…

Radio Farda Aug 15, 2016

Summoning and Interrogation of Protesters Against the Execution of 20 Prisoners in Iran

Several protesters, including Hassan Amini, against the recent execution of 20 prisoners in Iran have been summoned and interrogated by the Intelligence Office in Sanandaj.…

Radio Farda Aug 14, 2016

Tajzadeh's Call for the Government to Apologize to the Nation for the 1988 Executions

Mostafa Tajzadeh, a reformist politician, has called for the Iranian government to apologize for the mass executions of 1988, emphasizing the need for judicial reform…

Radio Farda Aug 13, 2016

Three Days After Denial, News of Executions in Urmia Confirmed

The Iranian judiciary confirmed the execution of one security prisoner and four drug offenders in Urmia, just days after initially denying the reports. This has…

Radio Farda Aug 13, 2016

Defense of the 1988 Executions Continues in Response to Montazeri's Audio File

The article discusses the continued defense of the 1988 executions of political prisoners in Iran by figures close to Ayatollah Khomeini in response to the…

Radio Farda Aug 11, 2016

Amnesty International: New Attacks Against Women's Rights Activists in Iran

Amnesty International has reported a crackdown on women's rights activists in Iran, with over 10 women summoned and interrogated by the IRGC. The activists face…

Radio Farda Aug 10, 2016

Audio File of Ayatollah Montazeri's Remarks on 1988 Executions Removed from His Website by Ministry of Intelligence Order

An audio file of Ayatollah Montazeri's remarks on the 1988 executions was removed from his website following a directive from the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence.…

Radio Farda Aug 10, 2016

Judicial Authority Denies Execution of 'Six Prisoners' in Urmia

West Azerbaijan officials denied reports of six prisoners being executed in Urmia, including Kurdish activist Mohammad Abdollahi. Human rights groups have raised concerns over the…

Ahmad Montazeri: The Audio File is Evidence of Ayatollah Montazeri's Opposition to the 1988 Executions

Ahmad Montazeri released an audio file of his father, Ayatollah Montazeri, opposing the 1988 executions in Iran, which is being discussed widely online. The audio…

Release of Audio File of Ayatollah Montazeri's Statements on the 1988 Executions in Meeting with Judicial Officials

An audio file has been released of Ayatollah Montazeri criticizing the 1988 executions in Iran, calling them the 'greatest crime of the Islamic Republic.' He…

Human Rights Watch Criticizes Execution of Offenders Under 18 in Iran

Human Rights Watch has condemned Iran for executing individuals who were under 18 at the time of their crimes, citing violations of international law. The…

British Prime Minister Calls for Resolution of Detained British Citizens' Cases in Iran

British Prime Minister Theresa May expressed concern over the detention of dual nationals in Iran, particularly Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, during a call with President Hassan Rouhani.…

Deputy of 'Imam Ali' Battalions Arrested on Charges of Extortion in Mashhad

Abu Har, the deputy of the 'Imam Ali' battalions, was arrested in Mashhad for fraud and extortion related to a fake recruitment scheme for military…

Human Rights Watch Calls Recent Mass Executions in Iran 'Shameful'

Human Rights Watch condemned the recent execution of 20 prisoners in Iran as a significant human rights violation, highlighting concerns over the fairness of their…