Raha Bahreini
Researcher at Amnesty International
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View Timeline →Baha'i Community Welcomes UN Condemnation of Iran's Human Rights Record
The UN General Assembly's Third Committee condemned Iran's human rights record, particularly regarding the treatment of minorities like the Baha'is. The Baha'i community welcomed this…
Warning About Intensified Human Rights Violations in Iran; 133 Executions in One Month
A human rights organization reported that Iran executed at least 133 individuals in November 2024, highlighting severe human rights violations including arbitrary arrests and suppression…
Meeting on 'Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre'; Javide Rahman Criticizes 'Complete Lack of Accountability' for Human Rights Violators in Iran
Javide Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur, criticized Iran's lack of accountability for human rights violations during a meeting focused on the 1988 political prisoner massacre.…
Continued Uncertainty Regarding the Fate of Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi; Six Months Have Passed Since the Arrest of the Sunni Imam of Rask
Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, the Sunni Imam of Rask, has been detained for six months without contact with his family, raising concerns about his well-being. His…
Mahshahr Revolutionary Court Sentences Political Prisoner Ali Obaidavi to Death
Ali Obaidavi has been sentenced to death by the Mahshahr Revolutionary Court, while his brother received a 13-year prison sentence. Both were accused of attacking…
Iran Human Rights Organization: Five Prisoners Executed in Shiraz
Five prisoners were executed in Shiraz, Iran, with one identified as Hamidreza Khodabandeh, charged with serious offenses. This incident highlights ongoing human rights abuses in…
Research Results: 75% Increase in Executions in Iran After Mahsa Amini's Death
A report indicates that executions in Iran have surged by 75% since Mahsa Amini's death, with over 650 executions recorded since September 2022. This alarming…
Permanent Eye Injury of a Protester; No 'Serious Determination' to Address Victims' Cases
Majid Khademi, a protester injured by security forces during a memorial event in Karaj, has lost his eyesight, and his case is being mishandled by…
Two Executed in Isfahan for Allegedly Killing an Officer in Public
Two men were executed publicly in Isfahan for allegedly killing a police officer during a clash. The judiciary described them as notorious thieves with criminal…
Serious Risk of Execution for Mujahid Korkori; Amnesty International Warns
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of Mujahid Korkori, who was sentenced following a trial deemed unjust and based on coerced confessions.…
Iran Remains on FATF Blacklist; Vahidi Accuses the West of Drug Money Laundering
Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi criticized Western countries for failing to combat drug trafficking effectively while asserting Iran's leadership in the drug war, despite being…
Iranians Protest in 19 Cities Worldwide with the Slogan 'Uprising Against Executions'
Iranians protested in over 19 cities worldwide against the death penalty, highlighting the alarming rise in executions in Iran. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called…
Ahmadreza Haeri Sentenced to Three Additional Months in Prison for Exposing the Deaths of Two Political Prisoners
Ahmadreza Haeri has been sentenced to additional prison time for exposing the deaths of two political prisoners, Sasan Niknefs and Amirhossein Hatami. This case highlights…
Public Execution in Daylam; Iran Human Rights Organization: The World Should Not Ignore These 'Crimes'
A prisoner was publicly executed in Daylam, marking the second such execution in Iran this year. The Iran Human Rights Organization has raised alarms about…
Two Human Rights Organizations Call for Immediate Global Action to Halt Executions of Three Imprisoned Protesters in Iran
Amnesty International and the Iran Human Rights Organization are urging the global community to intervene and prevent the imminent executions of three protesters in Iran.…
Blood-Stained Secrets; The 67 Massacre as a Continuing Crime Against Humanity
Amnesty International has released a report calling for an independent investigation into the 1988 executions in Iran, labeling them as a continuing crime against humanity.…
World Day Against the Death Penalty; Life Under the Shadow of Death
On October 10, the World Day Against the Death Penalty highlights the inhumane conditions faced by death row inmates in Iran, where the country remains…
Iran's Judiciary Executes Another 'Child Offender'
Iran has executed Abolfazl Chazani Sharahi, a child offender sentenced for a crime committed at age 15, marking the fourth execution of a minor in…
Mahmoud Salehi Returned to Saqqez Prison Despite Doctor's Recommendation
Mahmoud Salehi, a labor activist, was returned to Saqqez Prison despite medical advice for his heart condition. His treatment has drawn widespread condemnation from labor…
Mahmoud Salehi's Family Expresses Concern Over His Health Condition
Mahmoud Salehi, a labor activist in Iran, is in critical condition after being arrested and denied proper medical care. His family and human rights organizations…