Human Rights

Seven People Arrested in Bushehr for Instagram Activities

Seven women and teenage girls were arrested in Bushehr, Iran, for producing content related to group sports on Instagram, deemed 'immoral' by authorities. Their accounts…

VOA Persian Oct 12, 2024

UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Unrestricted Access to Human Rights Resources in Iran

The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, Mai Sato, has called for unrestricted access to the country and urged the Iranian government to…

Radio Farda Oct 12, 2024

The Death Sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi Annulled by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Iran has annulled the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, after widespread protests against her conviction. This ruling comes…

VOA Persian Oct 12, 2024

The Death Sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi Has Been Overturned

The Supreme Court of Iran has overturned the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, who was previously convicted of rebellion. This decision follows international…

VOA Persian Oct 11, 2024

UN Experts: Executions in the Islamic Republic are 'Arbitrary'

UN experts have condemned the rising number of executions in Iran, calling them arbitrary and politically motivated, particularly against women activists. They urge the Iranian…

VOA Persian Oct 11, 2024

Summoning of Two Labor and Union Activists to the Intelligence Office in Sanandaj

Reza Sharifeh and his son Armin were summoned by the Iranian Intelligence Ministry in Sanandaj, where their electronic devices were confiscated. Armin, who has a…

Radio Farda Oct 11, 2024

Human Rights Sources Report Execution of '11 People' in One Day at Ghezal Hesar Prison in Karaj

At least 11 individuals, including 10 men and one woman, were executed in Ghezal Hesar Prison in Karaj, Iran, on October 10. The executions were…

Radio Farda Oct 10, 2024

Hunger Strike of Political Prisoner Varisheh Moradi in Protest Against Uncertainty of Her Case

Varisheh Moradi, a political prisoner in Iran, has initiated a hunger strike to protest her indefinite detention and the increasing number of death sentences in…

Varisheh Moradi, Political Prisoner Accused of Rebellion, Begins Indefinite Hunger Strike

Varisheh Moradi, a political prisoner in Iran, has begun an indefinite hunger strike in protest of her detention conditions and the rising number of executions…

Increased Concerns for Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab; Eleventh Day of Hunger Strike in Protest Against Legal Fabrication in Prison

Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab, a political prisoner, is on his eleventh day of hunger strike protesting illegal charges against him while being denied medical care in…

Severe Injury to Political Prisoner After Beating in General Ward of Iranshahr Prison

Parham Parvari, a political prisoner in Iranshahr Prison, was severely beaten by fellow inmates, resulting in serious injuries. He was arrested during the 2022 protests…

Execution of at least 5 prisoners in Shiraz and Urmia on World Day Against the Death Penalty

On World Day Against the Death Penalty, Iranian authorities executed at least 5 prisoners in Shiraz and Urmia, primarily on drug-related charges. This marks a…

Radio Farda Oct 10, 2024

Farhad Mithaemi and Nasrin Sotoudeh Protest Sharifeh Mohammadi's Death Sentence with Hunger Strike

Nasrin Sotoudeh and Farhad Mithaemi are threatening to go on hunger strike to protest the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, who was sentenced…

Arrest of Two Syrian Citizens in Lebanon on Charges of Spying for Israel

The Lebanese Army has arrested two Syrian citizens for allegedly spying for Israel during ongoing Israeli attacks on Hezbollah. This incident reflects rising tensions in…

Radio Farda Oct 9, 2024

Arrest of Afghan Man Charged with Conspiracy for 'Terrorist Attack' on US Election Day

An Afghan man, Nasir Ahmad Tawhidi, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to conduct a terrorist attack on US election day, allegedly influenced by ISIS.…

Confirmation of Financial Corruption and Arrest of Municipal Officials in Urmia; Mayor of Sari Dismissed

The mayor of Sari was dismissed following an impeachment vote, and multiple arrests were made in Urmia related to municipal corruption, including a district mayor.…

Hunger Strike of 3 Prisoners in Urmia; Government Forces Raid Homes of Political Activists in East Azerbaijan

Three prisoners in Urmia are on hunger strike to protest their treatment and conditions in solitary confinement, while government forces have raided the homes of…

Execution of 11 Prisoners in Qazalhessar Ahead of World Day Against the Death Penalty

Iranian authorities executed 11 prisoners, including a woman and a retired educator, just before World Day Against the Death Penalty. This act raises concerns about…

Arrest of an Afghan National in the U.S. for Planning a Terrorist Attack on Election Day

Nasir Ahmad Tawhidi, a 27-year-old Afghan national in Oklahoma, was arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the U.S. presidential election day in the…

Joint Statement by Human Rights Activists and Boroumand Foundation: A Decade Record of Executions in Iran Has Been Broken

Human rights organizations in Iran have reported a record number of executions, with at least 811 carried out in the past year, marking a significant…

The Islamic Republic's Use of the 'Monitor' App to Track Ambulances and Identify Protesters

The Iranian government is using the 'Monitor' app to track ambulances and identify protesters, prioritizing hijab enforcement even in emergencies. This app has expanded its…

Campaign 'No to Execution Tuesdays': 30 Executions in Two Days

The 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign reported at least 30 executions in Iran over two days, including three women, and highlighted the death of a…

Radio Farda Oct 8, 2024

Motehreh Ghonei, Student Activist, Arrested

Motehreh Ghonei, a student activist, has been arrested following her participation in protests against the Iranian regime. She faces charges related to propaganda and insulting…