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View Timeline →Belarus Releases Political Prisoners for US Sanctions Relief
Belarus has released 25 political prisoners as part of a deal for US sanctions relief, signaling a thaw in US-Belarus relations. This development involves the…
Iran's Execution of Political Prisoners: The Controversy of Support
Iran is executing political prisoners, raising concerns about human rights violations and the controversial nature of supporting these individuals. The Iranian government is involved in…
Criticism of Open Letter on Iranian Prisoners for Misframing War Context
An open letter signed by Western academics and activists regarding Iranian prisoners has faced backlash for its emphasis on domestic issues rather than the foreign…
An Open Letter to Iran’s Political Prisoners: Caught Between Oppression
An open letter addressed to Iran's political prisoners highlights their dire situation, describing them as being caught between oppressive forces. The letter emphasizes the struggles…
Venezuela Releases 131 Political Prisoners in Reconciliation Efforts
Venezuela has released 131 political prisoners as part of ongoing negotiations following the Maduro administration. The United States has welcomed this move as a significant…
Political Prisoners in Iran Show Support for Simay-e Azadi Telethon Despite Regime Repression
Political prisoners in Iran have shown solidarity with the Simay-e Azadi Telethon, defying the regime's oppressive measures. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)…
Iran Reduces Sentences for Three Political Prisoners in Khuzestan
Iran has commuted the life sentences of three political prisoners in Khuzestan, a region known for its ethnic diversity and political dissent. This decision involves…
Iran Executes Two Political Prisoners Amid Escalating Execution Wave
Iran has executed two more political prisoners amid a broader wave of executions in the country. This action highlights the Iranian government's ongoing crackdown on…
Judge Tavakoli's Harsh Sentencing of Protesters Raises Human Rights Concerns in Iran
Judge Mohammad Reza Tavakoli, known for imposing severe sentences, is set to add 12 men to the list of political prisoners executed recently in Iran,…
Iran Increases Executions of Political Prisoners Amid US Tensions, Human Rights Data Reveals
Iran has significantly increased the execution of political prisoners amidst ongoing tensions with the United States, according to human rights data. This escalation involves the…
Toumaj Salehi: I Practiced Every Day for the Moment of Execution So I Wouldn't Show Weakness
Toumaj Salehi, a political prisoner, shared his harrowing experiences of arrest and the threat of execution in an interview, highlighting the alarming rise in executions…
January Protesters Trapped in 'Hell' of Greater Tehran Prison, Inmates Say
Inmates from the January protests claim that conditions in Greater Tehran Prison are inhumane, with overcrowding and mistreatment reported. Families are worried about the health…
Iran's Execution Rate Surges: Over 100 Executions in June 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran has significantly increased its use of the death penalty, with at least 101 executions reported in June 2026, following a…
Iran Sentences Political Prisoner and Fiancée to Death on Charges Linked to Israel
Iran has sentenced a political prisoner and his fiancée to death on charges related to Israel, raising human rights concerns. The couple faces accusations of…
Deteriorating Health Conditions of Political Prisoners in Iran's Evin Prison
The health conditions of prisoners in Iran's Evin Prison have deteriorated, highlighted by the case of political prisoner Mohammad Mehdipour, who was hospitalized due to…
Iran Refuses Medical Release for Political Prisoner with Brain Tumor
Iran has denied medical release to a political prisoner who is suffering from a brain tumor, highlighting the ongoing human rights issues within the country.…
Iranian Political Prisoner Injured in Jail Due to Alleged Israel Connections
An Iranian political prisoner has been severely injured in jail, reportedly due to alleged ties with Israel. This incident highlights the Iranian government's ongoing crackdown…
French Lawmakers Advocate for Death-Row Political Prisoners Amid Rising Executions in Iran
A group of 75 French lawmakers has sponsored individual death-row political prisoners in Iran amid a surge in executions by Iranian authorities. This action highlights…
Civil Activist Ordered Back to Iranian Prison with Infant Daughter, Rights Group Says
A civil activist in Iran has been ordered back to prison with her infant daughter, highlighting issues of political repression and the treatment of families…
IHRNGO Welcomes End of War; Calls for Human Rights Focus in Future Engagement with Iran
Iran Human Rights has welcomed the end of the war and emphasizes the urgent need to address human rights issues in Iran. They advocate for…