Human Rights

Exclusive Report on Protesting Academics; Expulsion, Suspension, and Exile for Supporting the 'Women, Life, Freedom' Uprising

The Voice of America reports on the systematic repression of students and professors in Iran who participated in the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement, facing expulsion,…

Research Report: The Islamic Republic's Response to Popular Protests Has Been 'Repressive Actions'

The Kurdistan Human Rights Association - Geneva released a report detailing human rights violations against Kurds in Iran, highlighting the government's repressive response to protests…

Britain Sanctions 5 Officials of the Islamic Republic Over 'Mandatory Hijab Enforcement'

Britain has sanctioned five Iranian officials for their roles in enforcing mandatory hijab and suppressing freedoms, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration…

Human Rights Watch: Global Efforts for Immediate Release of Johan Flodros Should Increase

Human Rights Watch demands the immediate release of Johan Flodros, a Swedish diplomat detained in Iran for over 600 days without formal charges. The organization…

Severe Criticism from Molavi Abdulhamid on Widespread Corruption and Increase in Executions: Fundamental Changes are Needed

Molavi Abdulhamid Ismailzahi criticized widespread corruption and the rising number of executions in Iran during his Friday sermon, calling for fundamental changes. His remarks come…

Ahvaz Court of Appeals Issues Order to Halt Prosecution of Teacher Activist Pirouz Nami

The Ahvaz Court of Appeals has halted the prosecution of teacher activist Pirouz Nami, who had previously faced imprisonment and fines due to pressures from…

Six Baha'i Women Detained in Hamadan Released on Bail

Six Baha'i women detained in Hamadan were released on bail after a month in custody, amid ongoing repression of the Baha'i community by the Iranian…

Hadi Gholizadeh, Political Activist, Arrested

Hadi Gholizadeh, a political activist, was arrested during a funeral in Tabriz. His arrest follows a series of detentions of activists in Azerbaijan, raising concerns…

Exclusive; Civil Activist Souri Babaei Chaghini, Imprisoned, Summoned to Court on New Charges

Souri Babaei Chaghini, a civil activist imprisoned in Iran, has been summoned to court on new charges related to anti-regime activities. This development follows reports…

Student Day in Iran; The 'Exorbitant Costs' of Student Activists in Confrontation with the Government

On Student Day in Iran, a report reveals that thousands of students have faced expulsion, suspension, and other punitive measures for participating in protests since…

Exclusive; Judicial Authorities of the Islamic Republic Ignore the Critical Health Condition of Younes Azadbar, Imprisoned Labor Activist

Younes Azadbar, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran, is in critical health and requires heart surgery, but judicial authorities are ignoring his situation. His family…

Shakila Monfared's Brother Reports Formation of Third Case Against This Political Prisoner

Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner, faces a new indictment for 'propaganda against the regime' as her brother reports this is the third case against her…

40th Memorial for Armita Garavand Held in a Security Atmosphere at Behesht Zahra; At Least One Citizen Arrested

The 40th memorial for Armita Garavand, a teenager who fell into a coma after an altercation with a morality police officer, was held under heavy…

Exclusive; Political Activist Saleh Malabasi Arrested in Ahar

Saleh Malabasi, an Azerbaijani political activist, was arrested in Ahar without a judicial order, facing a sentence for spreading falsehoods. His daughter reported that he…

Exclusive: Trial of Six Political Prisoners Held at Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court

The trial of six political prisoners, including Mohsen Hajimohammadi, took place in Tehran, where he faces serious charges related to national security. His niece reported…

Judiciary Claims Execution of Sentence for a 'Mega Bank Debtor'

The Iranian judiciary claims to have executed the prison sentence of Mohammad Rostami-Safa, labeled a 'mega bank debtor'. Allegations of corruption and influence involving high-ranking…

"I Was Brutally Raped"; Amnesty International Report on "Sexual Assault" of Detainees by Islamic Republic Forces

Amnesty International's report reveals widespread sexual violence against detainees by Iranian government forces during the 2022 protests, including assaults on women, men, and children. The…

Human Rights Sources: 13 Kurdish Citizens Sentenced to Over 34 Years in Prison

Thirteen Kurdish citizens have been sentenced to over 34 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Oshnaviyeh for alleged ties to the Democratic Party…

Exclusive; End of Leave and Return of Majid Khademi, Political Prisoner, to Behbahan Prison

Majid Khademi, a political prisoner in Iran, has returned to Behbahan Prison after a week of leave granted on bail. He has faced multiple sentences,…

Human Rights Defenders: Zeynab Jalalian's Vision is at 'Serious Risk'

Zeynab Jalalian, a political prisoner in Iran, faces serious risks to her vision due to lack of medical care after 16 years of imprisonment. Human…

Continued Increase in Executions in Iran; Four Drug Offenders Executed in Karaj

Four individuals accused of drug-related crimes were executed in Karaj, Iran, amidst a rising trend of executions in the country. Human rights organizations and the…

Judiciary Clarifies New Charges Against Tomaj Salehi Instead of Investigating Torture Complaint

Tomaj Salehi, a critical rap artist, has been re-arrested on new charges just days after his release, while his prior complaint of torture remains unaddressed.…

Head of Women's and Society Think Tank: Hijab Removal Increased from 'North Tehran' to 'Villages Across the Country'

Abolfazl Iqbali, head of the Women's and Society Think Tank, reported a significant increase in hijab removal in Iran, particularly since the protests following Mahsa…

VOA Persian Dec 4, 2023