Human Rights

Inspectors Urge South Korea's Acting President Not to Prevent Arrest of Yoon

South Korean inspectors are urging the acting president not to obstruct the arrest of impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol, who declared martial law, leading to widespread…

Arrests in Milan, Retaliation in Tehran; Tensions in Iran-Italy Relations

The Islamic Republic of Iran has warned Italy about potential damage to bilateral relations following the arrest of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini in Milan and…

Iran Human Rights Organization: At Least 10 Executions in 24 Hours

The Iranian judiciary executed at least 10 individuals in a 24-hour period, including two Afghan nationals, as part of a continuing trend of increasing death…

South Korean Presidential Guard Prevents Arrest of Yoon Suk-yeol

The South Korean Presidential Guard intervened to prevent the arrest of ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol, who faces charges of rebellion and abuse of power. His…

An Italian Newspaper: Cecilia Sala, a Prisoner of the Ayatollahs

Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in Iran, has made alarming phone calls to her family requesting urgent assistance. She is being held in solitary…

Former South Korean President on the Brink of Arrest

Yoon Suk-yeol, the ousted President of South Korea, faces arrest after refusing to cooperate with investigations into his alleged rebellion and abuse of power. His…

Protesters in Syria Demand Clarity on the Fate of 4 Missing Activists

Protesters in Douma, Syria, demanded justice for four human rights activists who were forcibly disappeared in 2013. The activists' fate remains unknown, highlighting ongoing issues…

58 Individuals Summoned to Piranshahr Revolutionary Court; 20 Arrested in 5 Cities

At least 58 citizens from Kurdish cities in Iran have been summoned to court, with 20 individuals arrested in connection to their participation in a…

Radio Farda Jan 2, 2025

Israel: The Number of Arrests for Spying for Iran Has Quadrupled

In 2024, Israel's internal security agency reported a significant increase in arrests related to espionage for Iran, with 27 citizens detained compared to the previous…

Global Pressure for the Release of Italian Journalist Detained in Iran

Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, has been detained in Iran since December 19, prompting international calls for her immediate release. The Iranian government claims her…

Letter from Saeed Masouri, a Death Row Prisoner; We Witness an Execution Every Four Hours

Saeed Masouri, a long-term political prisoner in Iran, highlights the alarming frequency of executions in the country, stating that they occur every four hours on…

Radio Farda Jan 1, 2025

Saudi Arabia Executes Six Iranians for Drug Trafficking; Iran Protests 'Strongly'

Saudi Arabia executed six Iranian citizens for drug trafficking, prompting a strong protest from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between…

Execution of at least four individuals on the first day of the New Year in Iran

On January 1, 2025, at least four prisoners, including an Afghan citizen, were executed in Iran's Qazalhasar and Yasouj prisons. The executions are part of…

Campaign for Sharifeh Mohammadi Calls for the Release of This Labor Activist

The campaign for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran, has called for her immediate release after she was transferred to a hospital due…

Venezuelan Opposition Calls for Renewed Protests

Venezuelan opposition leaders are calling for protests against Nicolás Maduro's upcoming presidential term, claiming electoral fraud. María Corina Machado and Edmundo González are key figures…

Former Political Prisoner Files Complaint Against Guard for 'Beating' in Tabriz

Armita Paveer, a former political prisoner, has filed a complaint against a prison guard for assaulting her with intent to kill. This incident highlights ongoing…

Temporary Detention of Ahvaz Teacher Continues Despite 'Completion of Investigations'

Aman Jalalinezad, a teacher in Ahvaz, remains in detention despite the completion of investigations and an indictment against him. His lawyer argues that the charges…

Whispers of Merging Pension Funds; A Labor Activist: 'It's a Calamity'

There are discussions in Iran about merging empty pension funds, which a labor activist has called a calamity that will worsen conditions for retirees. The…

Protests Over Living Conditions by Retired Educators and Oil and Gas Workers

Protests erupted in Iran on January 1, with retired educators and oil and gas workers demonstrating against poor living conditions and demanding fair wages. The…

Campaign of 'No to Execution Tuesdays': We Must Stand Against the Barbarism of the Iranian Government

The 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign has issued a statement condemning ongoing executions and inhumane punishments in Iran, particularly targeting women and political prisoners. They…

Radio Farda Dec 31, 2024

Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspended South Korean President

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol over charges of insurrection related to his declaration of martial law.…

VOA Persian Dec 30, 2024

Criminal Charges Filed Against Two Media Activists for Alleged 'Threat to Community's Psychological Security'

The Iranian judiciary has filed criminal charges against two media activists for allegedly threatening the community's psychological security. This action is part of a broader…

VOA Persian Dec 30, 2024

Dozens of British MPs: Executions in Iran are for 'Creating Terror'

Over 250 British MPs have called for a global consensus to end executions in Iran, condemning the regime's systematic use of the death penalty to…

VOA Persian Dec 30, 2024