Human Rights

Arrest of Woman Opposing Participation in Elections; Users: Where is the Girl from Vali Asr Street?

A woman protesting the upcoming elections in Iran was violently arrested, prompting social media users to demand information about her identity and condition. The incident…

Court Session for Charges Against Twelve Women's Rights Activists Held in Rasht

A court session was held for twelve women's rights activists in Rasht, facing serious charges including conspiracy against national security. The arrests occurred following government…

Zeynab Jalalian, Political Prisoner: Stay Home for One Day and Do Not Participate in the Sham Elections

Zeynab Jalalian, a Kurdish political prisoner serving a life sentence in Iran, has called for a boycott of the upcoming elections, labeling them as sham.…

Female Political Prisoners Protest in Support of Narges Mohammadi

Female political prisoners in Evin Prison held a sit-in protest to support Narges Mohammadi, who was denied leave to attend her father's funeral. The protest…

Response to 800-Signature Letter; Guards Attack Political Prison Section in Urmia Prison, Two Prisoners Self-Immolate

Following a letter from over 800 prisoners demanding the dismissal of the Urmia Prison chief, guards attacked the political section of the prison, resulting in…

VOA Persian Feb 28, 2024

Exclusive | Statement by Two Political Prisoners on Elections: No to Sham Appointments, No to the Islamic Republic

Political prisoners Zartosht Ahmadi Raghb and Reza Salmandzadeh issued a statement rejecting the upcoming elections in Iran, calling them sham appointments and denouncing the Islamic…

VOA Persian Feb 28, 2024

News sources report the arrest of Masoud Shakari, father of executed protester Mohsen Shakari

Masoud Shakari, the father of executed protester Mohsen Shakari, has been arrested by Iranian authorities, raising concerns over the ongoing repression of families seeking justice…

VOA Persian Feb 28, 2024

Navalny to be Buried on Friday; Concerns Over Possible Arrests During Ceremony

Alexei Navalny's funeral is set for Friday in Moscow, amidst concerns of police interference and potential arrests of attendees. His allies accuse the Kremlin of…

New Restrictions for Cafes in Tehran; Customers' Hijab Must Be Acceptable; Another Excuse Will Be Raised

New restrictions on cafes in Tehran have been imposed, primarily targeting customers' hijab compliance, leading to threats and closures for cafe owners. This situation reflects…

Kurdistan Human Rights Network: Three prisoners accused of 'spying for Israel' were tortured before execution

Three Kurdish prisoners accused of spying for Israel were tortured before their execution in Iran. Despite claims of potential pardon, they were executed without notice,…

About 25 Civil and Political Groups Outside Iran Demand the Release of Female Political Prisoners

A coalition of 24 civil and political groups outside Iran has called for the immediate release of female political prisoners ahead of International Women's Day.…

Saman Yasin to Mohseni Ejei: You Executed Me Artificially, Took Me to a Mental Hospital, Just Take My Life and End It

Saman Yasin, a protesting rapper, has written a desperate letter to Iran's judiciary head, expressing his suffering from prolonged detention without trial and requesting execution…

Sharifeh Mohammadi, labor activist, transferred from Sanandaj prison to Lakan prison in Rasht

Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been transferred to Lakan prison after 83 days of being held incommunicado and facing harassment. Her family is concerned…

Court Hearing for Detained Activists in Gilan to be Held on March 1

A court hearing for 12 detained political and women's rights activists in Gilan is scheduled for March 1. The activists were arrested in August during…

VOA Persian Feb 26, 2024

Ali Justice Group and a New Document from the Judiciary; Prosecutor's Request for Serious Action Against 'Prominent Figures' Amid Protests

The hacking group 'Ali Justice' has released a document from the Tehran Prosecutor's Office detailing plans to arrest prominent athletes returning to Iran who participated…

VOA Persian Feb 26, 2024

Continued Suicides of Prisoners in Urmia Prison; A Political Prisoner Ends His Life

A political prisoner named Shahin Goladari committed suicide in Urmia Prison, highlighting ongoing issues of harassment and mistreatment in Iranian prisons. Over 800 prisoners had…

VOA Persian Feb 26, 2024

Results of a Study in Iran: Women, Life, Freedom Beyond a Women's Movement; Most Protests Were in Tehran and Kurdistan

A study reveals that the protests in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death were extensive and involved various social concerns beyond women's issues, with Tehran and…

VOA Persian Feb 25, 2024

Israel: 'Precise and Limited Operation' at Nasser Hospital Concluded; 200 Arrested

The Israeli army concluded a 'precise and limited operation' at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, arresting around 200 suspected terrorists linked to Hamas. This operation was…

VOA Persian Feb 25, 2024

Continued Pressure on Student Activists: Secretary of the Islamic Association of Kharazmi University Suspended for Two Semesters

Sepehr Rathi, a student activist and Secretary General of the Islamic Association at Kharazmi University, has been suspended for two semesters for protesting against security…

VOA Persian Feb 24, 2024

Reza Aghdasi, imprisoned labor activist, deprived of medical care despite 'poor physical condition'

Reza Aghdasi, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran, is suffering from severe health issues and is being denied medical care. He was sentenced to over…

VOA Persian Feb 24, 2024

Security Forces Block Families of Executed Political Prisoners from Entering Khavaran

Security forces in Iran prevented families of political prisoners executed in the 1980s from entering Khavaran cemetery to commemorate their loved ones. This incident highlights…

VOA Persian Feb 23, 2024

Hamideh Zeraei, Imprisoned Protester, Exiled to Rasht

Hamideh Zeraei, a student and imprisoned protester, has been exiled to Rasht after serving her prison sentence. She was previously arrested during protests and has…

VOA Persian Feb 23, 2024

Hossein Hosseinpour, Eye-Injured Protester, Sentenced to Imprisonment

Hossein Hosseinpour, an eye-injured protester from Mahabad, has been sentenced to 11 months in prison for social media posts against the Iranian regime. His case…

VOA Persian Feb 23, 2024