Javaid Rehman
UN Special Rapporteur
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Two members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq organization were executed in Iran, following the execution of two others the previous day. This raises concerns regarding human…
Iran's Rial Declines as US Talks on Nuclear Issues Are Postponed
Iran's currency, the rial, experienced a significant decline following the postponement of the fourth round of indirect talks with the United States. The delay is…
New UN Special Rapporteur Report on Increase of Executions and Women's Rights Violations in Iran
The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran has released a report expressing grave concerns over the rising number of executions and violations of…
Execution of Four Individuals in Iran; A Political Prisoner: The Government's Death Machine Continues to Kill Relentlessly
The Iranian judiciary has executed at least four prisoners, including two for drug-related offenses and one for murder, amid a rising trend in executions. Political…
Execution of at Least Four More Prisoners in Two Iranian Prisons
At least four prisoners were executed in Iran, including three in Qazalhasar Prison and one in Birjand, with charges ranging from murder to drug-related offenses.…
The Second Year of the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' Campaign Begins: Hangman's Noose to be Removed
Political and non-political prisoners in Iran have begun the second year of the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign, expressing hope that their voices will contribute…
Continued Imprisonment of Mahmoud Mehrabi Despite Acquittal from Corruption Charges
Mahmoud Mehrabi, a political prisoner previously sentenced to death, has been acquitted of the charge of 'corruption on earth' but remains imprisoned. His sister and…
Hunger Strike of 7 Political Prisoners in Ahvaz in Protest Against 14 Months of Uncertainty
Seven political prisoners in Ahvaz have initiated a hunger strike to protest over 14 months of detention without trial. They were arrested by the Ministry…
Prince Reza Pahlavi: On World Day Against the Death Penalty, All Eyes Should Be on the Islamic Republic
Prince Reza Pahlavi called for global attention on the Islamic Republic on World Day Against the Death Penalty, highlighting its high execution rates, including the…
Maryam Mehrabi, imprisoned teacher in Isfahan, continues hunger strike after four weeks
Maryam Mehrabi, a teacher and sister of a death-sentenced political prisoner, has been on a hunger strike for four weeks in protest of her prison…
Nahid Behroozi, a Bahá'í citizen, arrested in Karaj
Nahid Behroozi, a Bahá'í citizen in Karaj, was arrested by security forces without any family members present. This incident is part of a broader pattern…
Asad Kakeh, Young Protester, Appeared in Court with 'Injured and Tortured' Face
Asad Kakeh, a young protester from Takab, appeared in court with visible injuries after being re-arrested following the 2022 protests. His case highlights ongoing human…
Who is Mai Sato, the new UN Special Rapporteur on Iran succeeding Javaid Rehman?
The UN Human Rights Council appointed Mai Sato as the new Special Rapporteur on Iran, succeeding Javaid Rehman, who faced restrictions during his tenure. Sato,…
Mahmoud Mehrabi, Condemned Protester: Change of Islamic Republic President Does Not Affect Government's Repressive Policies
Mahmoud Mehrabi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has called for a boycott of the upcoming government elections, arguing that changing the president will not…
Two Brothers Following Yarsan Faith from Sahneh City Arrested Again
Two brothers of the Yarsan faith were arrested again in Kermanshah while serving their sentences in open prison. Their re-arrest raises concerns about the treatment…
Court Session for the Charges Against Payam Vali, a Bahá'í Citizen, Held at the Revolutionary Court of Karaj
Payam Vali, a Bahá'í citizen, faced charges in a court session held in Karaj, where he defended himself against accusations of spreading falsehoods. His case…
Hundreds of Activists Protest Commemoration of Raisi at the United Nations: Would You Hold a Memorial for Hitler if He Had Died?
Hundreds of activists have protested the planned memorial for Ebrahim Raisi at the UN, arguing that honoring him, given his history of human rights abuses,…
Arrest of a Baha'i Citizen in Ahvaz and Closure of Another Baha'i's Business in Sari
A Baha'i citizen named Sepideh Rashidi was arrested in Ahvaz, and another Baha'i's business was closed in Sari due to social media activity. This reflects…
Appeal for Mahmoud Mehrabi; Babak Farsani: There are 10 fundamental flaws in my client's death sentence
Mahmoud Mehrabi's lawyer has filed an appeal against his death sentence, citing over ten fundamental flaws in the court's ruling. United Nations experts have called…
New Human Rights Watch Report: Suppression of Protests Accompanied by 'Sexual Assault'
Human Rights Watch reports that Iranian security forces have engaged in torture and sexual assault against detainees during protests over the past two years. The…