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Iran has executed a prisoner who had been on death row for 18 years, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in the country. The execution raises…
Surge in Political Executions in Iran Raises Alarms for Kurdish Prisoners
Political executions in Iran have increased significantly, raising concerns particularly for Kurdish prisoners. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network highlights the urgency of the situation as…
Iran denies medical care to sole Kurdish female prisoner serving life: Watchog
Iranian authorities are reportedly denying Zeynab Jalalian, the only female political prisoner in Iran serving a life sentence, access to medical care outside prison. Human…
Iran executes another political prisoner detained during 2022 nationwide protests
Iranian authorities executed Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a political prisoner arrested during the 2022 anti-government protests, on Sunday. He was accused of involvement in the killing of…
Iran executes two political prisoners from ethnic minorities on spying charges for Israel
Iranian authorities executed two political prisoners, Naser Bakrzadeh (Kurdish) and Yaghoub Karimpour (Azeri), on May 2, 2026, on charges of spying for Israel. Rights groups…
Iranian President Calls for Brotherhood with Kurdistan and Neighboring Nations
Iranian President emphasized the importance of regional unity by referring to Kurdistan and neighboring countries as 'brothers and relatives'. This statement highlights Iran's diplomatic stance…
Kurdish Citizens Killed in Ongoing Protests Across Iran
Kurdish citizens in Iran have been killed during protests, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network reported these incidents, which reflect…
Arrest of Three Civil Activists in Sanandaj Following International Women's Day Ceremony
Three civil activists were arrested in Sanandaj following an International Women's Day ceremony, believed to be linked to their participation in protests against mandatory hijab…
Death of a Political Prisoner with Cancer in Iran After Release from Prison
Anwar Chalashi, a political prisoner in Iran suffering from advanced cancer, died after being released from prison where he was denied medical treatment. His case…
Arrest of Jalil Mohammadi and Interrogation of Two Other Labor Activists in Sanandaj
Jalil Mohammadi, a labor activist, was arrested in Sanandaj without a judicial order, allegedly for participating in a strike against death sentences for two Kurdish…
Human Rights Organization Report on Conditions of Political Prisoners Sentenced to Death
A report by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network highlights the dire conditions of 11 political prisoners sentenced to death in Iran, many of whom were…
Human Rights Organizations: Death Sentences for Political Prisoners in Iran Should Be Revoked
Human rights organizations have condemned the death sentences of political prisoners Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi in Iran, calling for the immediate revocation of all…
Vrisheh Moradi, Kurdish Political Prisoner, Sentenced to Death
Vrisheh Moradi, a Kurdish political prisoner, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court for charges of rebellion. Reports indicate she faced torture during…
Vrisheh Moradi Ends Hunger Strike 'In Respect to the Demands of Human Rights Activists and Fellow Inmates'
Vrisheh Moradi, a political prisoner in Evin Prison, ended his 20-day hunger strike after responding to the demands of activists and fellow inmates. He had…
Worsening Health of Vrishe Moradi on the Fifteenth Day of Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Vrishe Moradi, a political prisoner in Evin Prison, is on her fifteenth day of a hunger strike protesting against the rise in executions in Iran…
Security Agencies Fabricate Case Against Political Prisoner Ahmadreza Haeri
Ahmadreza Haeri, a political prisoner in Qazalhasar Prison, is facing new charges fabricated by security agencies due to his activism against torture and the death…
Human Rights Sources Report Zainab Jalalian's Denial of Family Visits
Zainab Jalalian, a Kurdish political prisoner serving a life sentence, has been denied family visits for the past five years due to an order from…
Continued Pressure on 3 Political Prisoners; Denial of Medical Care, Family and Lawyer Visits, and Leave
Three political prisoners in Evin Prison are facing severe restrictions, including denial of medical care and family visits. Pakhshan Azizi, sentenced to death, is particularly…
Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentence for Hatam Ozdemeir, Kurdish Citizen of Turkey, in Iran
The Iranian Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Hatam Ozdemeir, a Kurdish Turkish citizen, despite previous annulments and claims of insufficient evidence against…
Mahsa Amini's Father Appreciates 'General Strike' on Second Anniversary of His Daughter's Death: 'A Clear Warning and Protest Message' to the Islamic Republic
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, her father praised the general strike and solidarity among tradespeople in Kurdish cities as a protest against…