Human Rights

Director of a 'Self-Approved' Messaging App Released Hours After 'Arrest'

Farhad Moradi, CEO of the Iranian messaging app Soroush, was arrested on charges of allowing immoral content but was released on bail shortly after. This…

VOA Persian Dec 4, 2023

Arrest of CEO of a 'Self-Sufficient' Messaging App for Facilitating the Spread of 'Immoral Content'

Farhad Moradi, CEO of the Iranian messaging app Soroush, was arrested for allegedly allowing the spread of immoral content on his platform. This incident highlights…

Human Rights Violations in Iran; Plaintiffs Demand Public Attention with the Hashtag 'Hear Our Voices'

Families of victims from the Iranian protests are using the hashtag 'Hear Our Voices' to draw attention to human rights violations and commemorate their loved…

Narges Mansouri, Opposition Activist, Arrested Again

Narges Mansouri, a prominent opposition activist and signatory of a statement calling for the Supreme Leader's resignation, was arrested again while trying to leave Iran…

Yashar Tabrizi Under 'Torture' by the IRGC; Zahra Saidian-Joo Denied Right to Choose a Lawyer

Yashar Tabrizi, a political prisoner, is reportedly facing torture and has been denied proper communication with his family, while Zahra Saidian-Joo has been denied her…

Sam Rajabi, Environmental Activist, Released After 6 Years

Sam Rajabi, an environmental activist, has been released after serving 6 years in prison on espionage charges, which were widely criticized by human rights organizations.…

A 'Principlist' Media Outlet Criticized the Judiciary's 'Gentle Approach'; One Day After a Complaint Was Filed Against 'Abuse and Torture' of Tomaj Salehi

Tomaj Salehi, a critical rapper in Iran, was re-arrested shortly after his release, prompting criticism from human rights activists. His lawyer claims he has been…

Hengaw: At Least 122 Prisoners Executed in Iranian Prisons Last Month

Hengaw reports that at least 122 prisoners were executed in Iran last month, a significant increase from October. The report highlights that many of those…

VOA Persian Dec 2, 2023

Three Days Without News of Tomaj Salehi; Investigating Judge Refused to Review Torture Evidence

Tomaj Salehi, a critical rapper, has been re-arrested three days ago without any contact with his family, prompting his lawyer to release documents alleging torture…

VOA Persian Dec 2, 2023

Mohsen Hajimohammadi and 5 Other Prisoners to Be Tried in Tehran's Revolutionary Court

Mohsen Hajimohammadi and five other political prisoners are set to be tried in Tehran after their arrest in September. They face serious charges related to…

Actor of the film 'Earthly Verses' banned from leaving the country due to attending Cannes with optional hijab

Iranian actress Sadaf Asgari has been banned from leaving the country after her participation in the Cannes Film Festival with optional hijab. This follows a…

Russia Extends Detention of American Journalist for Two More Months

A Russian court has extended the detention of Alsu Kormashova, a Russian-American journalist, for failing to register as a 'foreign agent.' Her detention has raised…

European Union: The Speed of Executions in Iran is 'Horrific'

The European Union condemned the rapid increase in executions in Iran, labeling it 'horrific' and demanding a halt. This follows the recent executions of two…

Execution of Another Detained Protester from 2019 and a Former Political Prisoner

The Iranian government has executed another detainee from the 2019 protests, Kamran Rezaei, along with a former political prisoner, Godali Sabermotlagh. Human rights organizations are…

VOA Persian Nov 30, 2023

One Month After Armita Garavand's Death; Member of Parliament: Hijab Enforcers Must Be Stationed Everywhere

A month after the death of Armita Garavand, a member of the Iranian Parliament called for hijab enforcers to be stationed throughout society, not just…

VOA Persian Nov 30, 2023

Exclusive; Continued Arrests Related to the Drying of Lake Urmia on Charges of Conspiracy and Gathering

The Iranian judiciary has arrested 13 civil activists and a rapper in connection with protests against the drying of Lake Urmia, accusing them of conspiracy…

VOA Persian Nov 30, 2023

Tomaj Salehi Arrested by Armed Agents

Tomaj Salehi, a critical rapper, was arrested again by armed government agents shortly after being released from prison. His arrest raises concerns about his safety…

Exclusive; Six Gunshots Fired at Environmental Activist's Brother Who Planted a Tree on Nika Shakeri's Grave

An environmental activist's brother was shot at six times outside a prison in Khorramabad after the activist was arrested for planting a tree on the…

Prison Sentences Issued for Two Labor Activists; Another Labor Activist Arrested in Sanandaj

Two labor activists, Kamyar Fakour and Reza Aghdasi, have received prison sentences in Iran, while another activist, Kamran Sakhtemangar, was arrested. The crackdown on labor…

Temporary Detention of Hossein and Mohammad Hossein Sepehri Extended

The temporary detention of Hossein and Mohammad Hossein Sepehri has been extended for another month while they were arrested in a hospital seeking treatment for…

Letter from 14 Political Prisoners in Sympathy with the Family of Afagh Khosravi-Zand: Her Life Was 'Entirely Resilience'

Fourteen political prisoners expressed their condolences to the family of Afagh Khosravi-Zand, a Baha'i citizen who passed away. In response to government pressure to bury…

Ayoub Karimi and 6 Other Prisoners Executed in Qazalhasar; Hani Albooshahbazi Executed in Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz

Ayoub Karimi and six other prisoners were executed in Iran, raising concerns over the use of torture and lack of fair trials. Hani Albooshahbazi was…

VOA Persian Nov 28, 2023

UN Human Rights Office Condemns Execution of 17-Year-Old and 22-Year-Old Man in Iran

The UN Human Rights Office condemned the execution of a 17-year-old and a 22-year-old in Iran, highlighting violations of international laws regarding juvenile offenders and…

VOA Persian Nov 28, 2023