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View Timeline →Support the Iranian People: A Call to Action from Freedom House
Freedom House emphasizes the importance of supporting the Iranian people amidst ongoing political repression and human rights violations. The article calls for international attention and…
From Gdańsk to Tehran: People Uniting for Freedom Can Break the Grip of Tyranny
This article highlights the severe repression in Iran, including mass killings of protesters and accelerated executions under an internet blackout. Freedom House advocates for restoring…
Arrest of Two Baloch Citizens for Online Activity Regarding Raisi's Death and Celebration at a Wedding
Two Baloch citizens were arrested for celebrating Ibrahim Raisi's death and for online activities related to it. This incident highlights ongoing repression of free expression…
A Social Media Activist in Iran Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison
Nowruz Rokhkhad, a social media activist in Iran, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for various charges including propaganda against the regime…
Continued Judicial Actions Against Social Media Activists; A Female Instagram Activist Arrested in Isfahan
A female Instagram activist was arrested in Isfahan for allegedly violating norms by posting obscene content. This incident is part of a broader crackdown on…
Freedom House Report: Journalism in Exile: A Light in the Darkness of Repression That Does Not Go Out
Freedom House has released a report detailing the transnational repression faced by exiled journalists, particularly from Iran, China, and Russia, highlighting 112 documented cases of…
Annual Report: 659 People Executed in Iran; 'Thousands' Await Execution
A human rights organization reported that at least 659 people were executed in Iran over the past year, with thousands more awaiting execution. The report…
New Report from Freedom House: Iran Holds Record for Most 'Internet Freedom Decline' in the World
A new report by Freedom House reveals that Iran has the worst decline in internet freedom globally for the thirteenth consecutive year, exacerbated by government…
Fact-Check | Claim of Support for 'Press Freedom' by the Islamic Republic's Propaganda Media
The U.S., Australia, Canada, and the UK have imposed new sanctions on Iran for human rights violations, particularly targeting the Islamic Republic's cyber police. In…
Ghafour Kargari's Trip to France; Two European NGOs File Complaint
Ghafour Kargari, head of Iran's Paralympic Committee and a former IRGC commander, faces a complaint filed by two NGOs in France and Sweden for alleged…
Bahá'í Community Expresses Concern Over 'New Wave of Arrests of Bahá'ís in Iran'
The Bahá'í Community has raised alarms over a recent surge in arrests and home raids targeting Bahá'ís across Iran, indicating a coordinated effort by government…
Arrest of Seven Baha'i Citizens in Bushehr
Seven Baha'i citizens were arrested in Bushehr, Iran, during a coordinated operation without any disclosed charges or reasons. Human rights organizations have condemned the Iranian…
A Number of International Legal Experts Call for an End to the Denial of Persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran
International legal experts have called on Iran's judiciary to acknowledge and address the persecution of Bahá'ís, citing extensive evidence of human rights violations. This comes…
Trump at Prayer Ceremony: America Stands with the People of Iran
Donald Trump expressed support for the Iranian people during a prayer ceremony, highlighting their suffering under oppressive regimes. The protests in Iran have resulted in…
Rouhani: Both Domestic and Foreign Messaging Platforms Should Be Present in the Country
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need for both domestic and foreign messaging platforms to coexist in the country, arguing against monopolization in cyberspace. His…
Iran Remains at the Bottom of the Global Internet Freedom Index Despite Slight Progress
Iran's internet freedom has seen slight improvements, but it still ranks fourth from the bottom globally, according to Freedom House. The report highlights ongoing censorship,…