Human Rights

Exclusive: Description of the Tortures of Dr. Ghareh Hassanlou; Threatened with 'Beheading' in Front of His 13-Year-Old Child

Dr. Hamid Ghareh Hassanlou and his wife Farzaneh have been subjected to severe torture during their arrest in Iran, including threats of beheading in front…

Iranian Writers Association: Lives of 13 Political Prisoners Transferred to Qazalhessar Prison are in Danger

The Iranian Writers Association has raised alarms about the lives of 13 political prisoners transferred to Qazalhessar Prison, citing their dire health conditions and lack…

Cuba Arrests 17 Members of a Mercenary Recruitment Network for the War Against Ukraine

Cuba has arrested 17 individuals linked to a network recruiting young Cubans as mercenaries for the war in Ukraine, allegedly working for Russia. The Cuban…

Continued Judicial Crackdown on Educators; A Teachers' Union Activist in Arak Sentenced to Prison and Flogging

Abolfazl Khoran, a teachers' union activist in Arak, has been sentenced to over six years in prison and lashes amid a broader crackdown on educators…

Habib Afkari, Former Political Prisoner: The Noble People of Iran Will Not Bow to Oppression

Habib Afkari, a former political prisoner, condemns the Iranian government and highlights the ongoing oppression faced by his family, particularly his brother Vahid, who remains…

Continued Pressure on Families Seeking Justice; A Member of Reza Moazemi-Goodarzi's Family Arrested

Farzad Moazemi-Goodarzi, cousin of a victim from the November 2019 protests, was arrested amid increased pressure on families seeking justice in Iran. This comes as…

Whipping Sentence for Engineer Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Zainab Kazemi: I Am Not Ashamed of My Call for Justice

Zainab Kazemi, an engineer and protester against mandatory hijab, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for 'offending public morality' after removing her hijab during an…

Increased Pressures Ahead of Mahsa's Anniversary; Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour Arrested

Reza Norouzi and Hossein Hosseinpour were arrested in Iran as authorities increase pressure on human rights activists ahead of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's…

Judicial Official of the Islamic Republic: Details of Prisoner Exchange Will Be Announced Upon Full Implementation of Agreements

The Islamic Republic announced that details of a prisoner exchange with the U.S. will be revealed upon full agreement implementation, following the transfer of five…

Exclusive; Poor Conditions at Ghezal Hesar Prison; 13 Political Prisoners Demand 'Return to Evin'

Thirteen political prisoners transferred from Evin Prison to Ghezal Hesar Prison are facing dire conditions, including lack of food and medical care, and are demanding…

Exclusive | Hunger Strike of 13 Prisoners; Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb: Conditions in Ghezal Hesar are 'Inhumane and Unhygienic'

Thirteen political prisoners have gone on hunger strike in Ghezal Hesar prison to protest their transfer from Evin prison and the inhumane conditions they face.…

Documenting the Suppression of Protests in Javanrud; Adnan Hassanpour to VOA: It was a 'Crime Against Humanity'

A joint report by two human rights organizations documents the violent suppression of protests in Javanrud, Iran, where security forces allegedly killed eight citizens, including…

Continued Crackdown on Civil Activists; Iranian Government Claims: They Were Members of the 'Disruption Organization Network'

The Iranian government claims to have dismantled a network organizing protests ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, continuing its crackdown on civil activists.…

Khamenei on the Eve of the Anniversary of Nationwide Protests: 'Divisions' Have Increased More Than Ever

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that divisions within Iran have intensified as the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches. This comes amid increased pressure on…

Attack by Plainclothes Agents on Two Civil Activists Ahead of Mahsa Amini's Death Anniversary

Two civil activists were attacked by plainclothes agents in Iran ahead of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. Shahin Hamidi and Mohsen Khan Mohammadi reported…

Hanna Neumann Calls for EU Transparency Regarding the 'Concealment' of Detention of Swedish Citizen

Hanna Neumann, a German MEP, has called for clarity from the EU regarding the detention of Johan Flodros, a Swedish citizen and former EU employee,…

Two Family Members of Deceased Protester Mohammad Hassan-Zadeh Arrested in Boukan

Ahmad and Solmaz Hassan-Zadeh, family members of deceased protester Mohammad Hassan-Zadeh, were arrested in Boukan as pressure on families of victims intensifies ahead of the…

Joint Case for Two Detained Protesters; Yahrahi's Lawyer: His Spirit is 'Very Good'

Amir Hossein Balali and Mehdi Yahrahi, two detained activists, have joint cases being processed by Iranian judicial officials. Yahrahi's lawyer reported that his client's spirit…

Safa Aili, Mahsa Amini's Uncle, Arrested; Continued Pressure on Families Seeking Justice

Safa Aili, the uncle of Mahsa Amini, was arrested in Saqqez without a judicial order, amid a wave of arrests targeting families of victims as…

Josep Borrell Confirms; The Arrested 'Swedish Citizen' in Iran Has a Background Working for the European Union

Josep Borrell confirmed that a Swedish citizen arrested in Iran, Johan Flodros, previously worked for the EU and has been detained for over 500 days.…

Exclusive: Over 30 Civil Activists Summoned in Shazand, Some Charged with 'Effective Incitement' of Armed Forces

Over 30 civil activists in Shazand have been summoned to court, facing charges of inciting rebellion against armed forces, coinciding with the anniversary of Mahsa…

Exclusive; European Union: We are closely monitoring the situation of the 'Swedish citizen' detained in Iran

The EU is closely monitoring the detention of Johan Flodros, a Swedish citizen and EU employee, who has been imprisoned in Iran for over 500…

Response from a Ministry of Culture Official to the Arrest of Mahdi Yarahee: I Can't Do Anything

Mahdi Yarahee, an Iranian singer, was arrested following the release of his protest song 'Your Scarf,' which supported civil disobedience against compulsory hijab. A senior…