Human Rights

Latest Status of Fatemeh and Mohammad Hossein Sepehri; Intelligence Office of Mashhad is Sabotaging These Two Political Prisoners

Fatemeh and Mohammad Hossein Sepehri, political prisoners in Iran, are facing severe health issues exacerbated by the authorities' refusal to provide necessary medical care. Their…

VOA Persian Jan 9, 2024

Eight Protesters in Ilam Province Sentenced to a Total of 64 Years in Prison

Eight protesters in Ilam Province, including Kurdish citizens, have been sentenced to a total of 64 years in prison for undisclosed charges. This reflects the…

VOA Persian Jan 9, 2024

Exclusive; Golestan Criminal Court Sentences Protester to 8 Years in Prison

Reza Najafi, a 38-year-old protester from Golestan, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the Golestan Criminal Court for charges related to illegal…

Nearly 100 Years of Imprisonment and Other Punishments for Eleven Constitutional Activists

Eleven constitutional activists in Iran have been sentenced to a combined total of nearly 100 years in prison for various charges, including conspiracy against the…

Warning from a Human Rights Lawyer: Narges Mansouri's Life is in Danger

Human rights lawyer Mohammad Moqimi has raised alarms about the deteriorating health of political prisoner Narges Mansouri, who is on a hunger strike for 14…

Over 45 Years of Imprisonment Confirmed for Three Political Activists in Appeals Court; Informed Source: They Have Committed No Crime

Three political activists in Iran have been sentenced to over 45 years in prison by the Tehran Appeals Court on charges including propaganda against the…

Critics' Perspective on the Kerman Incident: Focus on Security Instead of Women's Hijabs

The Kerman incident has sparked criticism of Iranian authorities for their negligence in ensuring security while focusing on women's hijab enforcement. Political activists and lawmakers…

Four Kurdish Political Prisoners Sentenced to Death

Four Kurdish political prisoners have been sentenced to death in Iran, raising concerns over the fairness of their trial and the use of forced confessions.…

VOA Persian Jan 7, 2024

A Group of Opposition Activists Protest in London in Support of Mojahid Korkor and Reza Rasayi

Opposition activists in London are protesting in support of two political prisoners, Mojahid Korkor and Reza Rasayi, who face execution in Iran. The protests highlight…

VOA Persian Jan 6, 2024

Roya Hashemi, Opponent of Mandatory Hijab, Receives 74 Lashes for 'Offending Public Morality'

Roya Hashemi, an Iranian activist against mandatory hijab, received 74 lashes and a lengthy prison sentence for various charges, including 'offending public morality'. Her case…

VOA Persian Jan 6, 2024

Activists and Human Rights Organizations Warn of Imminent Executions of Reza Rasayi and Mojahid Korkori

Human rights activists are warning of the imminent executions of Reza Rasayi and Mojahid Korkori, both sentenced to death under controversial circumstances. Amnesty International has…

Death Toll from Kerman Explosions Rises to 89; Islamic Republic Claims Arrest of Some Perpetrators

The death toll from the Kerman explosions has risen to 89, with the Iranian government claiming to have arrested some individuals involved. The incident has…

Molavi Abdolhamid: The Explosions in Kerman Were Shocking; People Are Concerned About the Increase in Executions

Molavi Abdolhamid condemned the recent deadly explosions in Kerman and expressed concerns about rising executions and corruption in Iran. He emphasized the need for justice…

Mohammad Maleki, Civil Activist in Zanjan, Summoned to Serve Prison Sentence

Mohammad Maleki, a civil activist in Zanjan, has been summoned to serve a 10-year and 3-month prison sentence based on what his supporters claim are…

Peiman Farhangian, Labor Activist, Imprisoned

Peiman Farhangian, a labor activist and poet, has been imprisoned for one year after being arrested for expressing his views and defending workers' rights. His…

Kurdistan Human Rights Network: 29 Months Since the Arrest and Enforced Disappearance of Idris Faqihi

Idris Faqihi, a member of the Free Life Party of Kurdistan, has been missing for 29 months after being arrested by the IRGC, raising serious…

VOA Persian Jan 4, 2024

Amnesty International Calls for Halt to Execution of Abdolreza Rasayi

Amnesty International has called for the cancellation of Abdolreza Rasayi's death sentence, citing an unfair trial and torture to obtain confessions. Rasayi, a 34-year-old Kurdish…

VOA Persian Jan 4, 2024

Hundreds Arrested in West Bank; Israeli Army: Our Intelligence Harms Enemies 'From Gaza to Iran'

The Israeli army has arrested hundreds of suspects in the West Bank, claiming to combat terrorism linked to Hamas. This operation comes amid rising tensions…

VOA Persian Jan 4, 2024

Several Labor and Professional Organizations: The Government Wants to Push the People Back with Executions and Repression

Several labor and professional organizations in Iran condemned the government's recent executions and repression, asserting that these actions aim to intimidate the populace. They highlighted…

Argentina Arrests Three Citizens from Lebanon and Syria on Suspicion of Terrorism Links

Argentina has arrested three individuals from Lebanon and Syria on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. The arrests follow recent intelligence regarding a Hezbollah-linked terrorist…

Exclusive; Qazvin Revolutionary Court Sentences Political Prisoner Soori Babaei Chaghini to 7 More Months in Prison

Soori Babaei Chaghini, a political prisoner and opponent of compulsory hijab, has been sentenced to an additional seven months in prison by the Qazvin Revolutionary…

Borzin Hamzehzadeh, a Child Arrested During Nationwide Protests, Dies Due to Torture Injuries

Borzin Hamzehzadeh, a 15-year-old boy arrested during protests in Iran, died from injuries sustained due to torture while in custody. His case highlights the ongoing…

A Doctor in Bojnord Arrested After Posting Image of Cutlet on Social Media

Mohammad Shoja, a doctor in Bojnord, was arrested for posting a humorous image of cutlet on Instagram, which was interpreted as an insult to sacred…