Human Rights

Two Executed in Connection with the 'Shahcheragh Attack'

Two individuals were executed in Iran for their involvement in the armed attack on the Shahcheragh Shrine, which resulted in multiple casualties. The executions have…

VOA Persian Jul 7, 2023

Molavi Abdolhamid: French Police Did Not Blind Any Protester or Kill Anyone

Molavi Abdolhamid criticized the Iranian government's treatment of protesters, emphasizing the right to protest and condemning the use of violence against them. He also highlighted…

VOA Persian Jul 7, 2023

Case in Detention; Mohammad Nourizad Sentenced to Two More Years in Prison

Mohammad Nourizad, a civil activist, has been sentenced to an additional two years in prison for charges including propaganda against the regime and destruction of…

VOA Persian Jul 6, 2023

Fatemeh Hosseini, Sociologist, Arrested in Mashhad

Fatemeh Hosseini, a sociologist, was arrested at Mashhad Airport by IRGC intelligence agents. This arrest is part of a broader crackdown on activists and users…

VOA Persian Jul 6, 2023

Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentences for 'Shahcheragh Attack' Suspects; Will Be Executed 'Soon'

The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentences for two suspects involved in the Shahcheragh attack, which resulted in 13 deaths. The execution…

VOA Persian Jul 5, 2023

UN Special Rapporteur: Human Rights Situation in Belarus is Catastrophic

The UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus has condemned the country's deteriorating human rights situation under Alexander Lukashenko, highlighting the arbitrary detention of thousands and the…

VOA Persian Jul 5, 2023

Har Mansouri, Environmental Activist and Protester Against Miankaleh Petrochemical Project Released on Bail

Har Mansouri, an environmental activist, was released on bail after protesting against the Miankaleh petrochemical project, which has faced significant opposition due to environmental concerns.…

VOA Persian Jul 5, 2023

Claim of Reduction of Tomaj Salehi's Death Sentence to Imprisonment; Defense Lawyers: It's Absolute Falsehood

The Tasnim news agency claimed that Tomaj Salehi's death sentence was reduced to imprisonment due to his cooperation with authorities, which his defense lawyers vehemently…

VOA Persian Jul 4, 2023

Continued Pressure on Families of Protest Victims; Father of Sarina Saeidi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging

The father of Sarina Saeidi, a teenager killed during protests in Sanandaj, has been sentenced to prison and flogging, while the family of Aida Rostami,…

VOA Persian Jul 4, 2023

Appeal Court of East Azerbaijan Sentences Mokhtar Ebrahimi, Civil Activist, to One Year in Prison

Mokhtar Ebrahimi, an Azerbaijani civil activist, has had his initial 10-year prison sentence reduced to one year by the East Azerbaijan Appeal Court, charged with…

VOA Persian Jul 4, 2023

Hosseyn Yazdi, Government-Critical Journalist, Arrested Again

Hosseyn Yazdi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been arrested again and transferred to prison, facing charges of propaganda against the regime. His…

Hong Kong Police Set Rewards for Arrest of Eight Activists Opposing China

Hong Kong police have charged eight overseas activists with national security offenses and offered rewards for their capture. The activists are accused of colluding with…

Sardar Pashaei: My Brother, the Third World Youth Wrestling Champion, Has Been Arrested

Sardar Pashaei announced that his brother Saman, a youth wrestling champion, has been arrested by Iranian authorities. This incident highlights the ongoing repression faced by…

Iran Human Rights Organization: 354 Executions in Six Months; World Community Must Break Silence

The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that 354 people were executed in Iran in the first half of 2023, marking a 36% increase from the…

Human Rights Watch: The Trial of Three Female Journalists in Iran is a Continuation of 'Relentless Repression'

Human Rights Watch condemned the trial of three female journalists in Iran, viewing it as part of ongoing repression against the media and civil society.…

VOA Persian Jul 2, 2023

Unrest in France and Attack on the Mayor of Paris's Home; 719 Protesters Arrested

Protests in France have intensified following the police killing of a young French-Algerian, leading to over 700 arrests and significant unrest. President Macron has postponed…

VOA Persian Jul 2, 2023

The Challenge of 'Paper Correction' in Iran's Educational System; Threatening Text Messages Sent to Protesting Teachers

Teachers in Iran are protesting against the correction of exam sheets due to delayed payments and threats from school administrators. The new electronic correction process…

VOA Persian Jul 2, 2023

Exclusive from Evin | Political Prisoners and the Underprivileged Are in Bad Condition; Financial Prisoners Live Luxuriously

A political prisoner from Evin Prison reports worsening conditions for political prisoners, who face increased pressure and harsh treatment, while wealthy financial prisoners enjoy luxuries.…

Continuation of 'Closure Therapy' in Iran Under the Pretext of 'Hijab'; A Lawyer: It Has Neither Religious Nor Legal Backing

The Iranian government continues to close businesses under the guise of enforcing hijab laws, despite legal and religious objections. A lawyer criticized the closures as…

Continued Crackdown on Opponents of Mandatory Hijab; MP: It Won't Be Resolved with Arrests

The Iranian government continues its crackdown on women opposing mandatory hijab, with new measures announced by local officials and a parliamentary member acknowledging the ineffectiveness…

Hengaw: At Least 168 People Arrested in Iran Last Month

At least 168 individuals were arrested in Iran last month, with a significant number being Kurdish and Baluch citizens. The report highlights ongoing human rights…

Unrest in France; 1,300 Arrested on Fourth Night of Protests

France is facing significant unrest following the police shooting of a 17-year-old, leading to widespread protests and over 1,300 arrests. The government has deployed thousands…

VOA Persian Jun 30, 2023

Clashes Between Police and Protesters in France; Over 600 Arrested

Following the police shooting of a 17-year-old in France, widespread protests have erupted in several cities, leading to over 600 arrests. The French government is…

VOA Persian Jun 29, 2023