Human Rights

Yashar Tabrizi, Civil Activist, Arrested by the IRGC

Yashar Tabrizi, a civil activist, was arrested by the IRGC after presenting himself following a summons. He has publicly declared his commitment to political activism…

VOA Persian Nov 19, 2024

Death Sentences for 6 Protesters; Reactions: The Children of Ekbatan on the List of Government Killings

The Tehran Criminal Court has sentenced six protesters, known as the Children of Ekbatan, to death in connection with the killing of a Basij member.…

VOA Persian Nov 19, 2024

Warning from 'Tuesdays No to Execution'; 'Brutal' Executions on the Anniversary of the November 2019 Uprising

The 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign reported that the Iranian government executed 28 people in the past week, with a significant increase in executions coinciding…

Radio Farda Nov 18, 2024

Dozens of Organizations Call for UN Human Rights Council Intervention for the Release of Narges Mohammadi

Over 40 human rights organizations have urged the UN Human Rights Council to intervene for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a political prisoner in…

Radio Farda Nov 18, 2024

Iranian Writers Association Condemns Death Sentences

The Iranian Writers Association condemned the death sentences for Varisheh Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi, highlighting the lack of fair trial rights and the broader context…

VOA Persian Nov 18, 2024

Hossein Ronaghi Arrested During Sit-in by 'More than 20 Armed Officers'

Hossein Ronaghi was arrested during a protest with his lips sewn shut in support of Kianoush Sanjari, a journalist who died by suicide in protest…

VOA Persian Nov 18, 2024

Brother of a Political Prisoner: He Has Been Attacked Three Times

Mehdi Maskinnavaz, a political prisoner in Iran, is facing serious threats to his life due to being housed with violent offenders. His family has raised…

VOA Persian Nov 17, 2024

The Islamic Republic and the 'Hijab Issue': From Coercive Measures to a 255 Billion Toman Clinic

The Iranian government has launched a controversial 'Anti-Hijab Clinic' with a budget of 255 billion tomans, claiming it will help women return to wearing hijab.…

Radio Farda Nov 16, 2024

Arrest of 'Three Suspects' in Flare Incident at Benjamin Netanyahu's Home

Israeli security agencies reported that two flares landed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The incident is seen…

VOA Persian Nov 16, 2024

Political Female Prisoners of Evin: Issuing Death Sentences is a Reckoning with the People

Political prisoners in Evin prison condemned the death sentence of Vrisheh Moradi and called for the cancellation of all death sentences in Iran. They urged…

VOA Persian Nov 15, 2024

Civil Activists: The Islamic Republic is Responsible for Kianoush Sanjari's Death

Civil activists have condemned the Islamic Republic for the death of Kianoush Sanjari, who took his own life in protest against the treatment of political…

VOA Persian Nov 15, 2024

National Teachers' Organization in Iran Condemns Systematic Suppression of Labor Activists

The National Teachers' Organization in Iran condemned the systematic suppression of labor activists, highlighting the ongoing arrests and detentions of teachers like Razgar Roshani and…

Government's Reaction to Criticism of 'Anti-Hijab Clinic': It’s Called 'Gathering'

The Iranian government has faced backlash for its establishment of an 'Anti-Hijab Clinic,' which it now refers to as a 'gathering' to address hijablessness. Officials…

Radio Farda Nov 14, 2024

Amnesty International: Years of Interrogation and Torture Tormented Kianoush Sanjari's Soul

Kianoush Sanjari, a journalist and political activist, committed suicide in protest against the ongoing detention of political activists in Iran. Amnesty International condemned the circumstances…

Two Political Prisoners on the Anniversary of November 98: 'Major Changes' Are Within Reach

On the fifth anniversary of the November 98 protests, political prisoners Reza Mohammadi and Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb called for the release of political prisoners and…

UN Human Rights Committee Expresses Concern Over Death Sentence for Varisheh Moradi

The UN Human Rights Committee has expressed concern over the death sentence issued to Varisheh Moradi, a political prisoner in Iran, highlighting the alarming trend…

Lawyers of Vrisheh Moradi, Death Sentenced Prisoner: The Verdict Has Fundamental Flaws

Vrisheh Moradi, a Kurdish political prisoner sentenced to death, is appealing his verdict which his lawyers claim has fundamental flaws. He recently ended a 20-day…

Reactions to Kianoush Sanjari's Protest Suicide: His Blood is on the Islamic Republic

Kianoush Sanjari, a former journalist and human rights activist, committed suicide in protest against the Iranian regime on November 14, leading to widespread condemnation and…

Radio Farda Nov 13, 2024

Kianoush Sanjari, political activist, committed suicide in protest against arrests in Iran

Kianoush Sanjari, a political activist and journalist, committed suicide in protest against the ongoing arrests of activists in Iran. His death highlights the severe repression…

Kianoush Sanjari Ends His Life in Protest Against Khamenei's Dictatorship

Kianoush Sanjari, a journalist and human rights activist, committed suicide on November 23, 2023, in protest against the conditions of political prisoners in Iran. His…

The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Executes a Prisoner 'for the Second Time'

The Iranian Judiciary executed Ahmad Alizadeh for the second time after he was previously revived following a temporary suspension of his execution due to the…

Radio Farda Nov 13, 2024

Arrest of CIA Official Accused of Leaking Israeli Military Plans Against Iran

A CIA official named Asif William Rahman was arrested for leaking classified information about Israeli military plans against Iran. This incident raises concerns about U.S.-Israeli…

Radio Farda Nov 13, 2024

Since the Taliban's Return to Power, 6 People Have Been Executed in Public

The Taliban executed a man publicly in Afghanistan, marking the sixth such execution since they regained power. This practice, rooted in Sharia law, has drawn…