Human Rights

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for American Senator Lindsey Graham

Russia has issued an arrest warrant for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham after he made controversial remarks about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a video…

VOA Persian May 29, 2023

New Charges Filed Against Three Imprisoned Labor Activists; Syndicate of the Tehran Bus Company Condemns It

The Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company condemned new charges against three imprisoned labor activists, highlighting ongoing injustices in their detention.…

VOA Persian May 29, 2023

The Court of Two Journalists and Two Political Activists Will Be Held Privately

The courts for two imprisoned journalists, Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, will be held privately, despite calls for public trials. Both journalists were arrested during…

VOA Persian May 28, 2023

Women's Accounts of Abuse in Detention: 'Naked' in Front of Security Cameras and Feelings of 'Assault' and Fear

Women activists in Iran have reported being forced to undress completely for photographs during detention, leading to feelings of humiliation and fear. Mojgan Kashavarz and…

VOA Persian May 28, 2023

Naghali's Proposal: Punishment of 'Whipping' for Hijab Violations

Mohammad Taqi Naghali, a member of Iran's parliament, has proposed whipping as a punishment for hijab violations amid ongoing debates about enforcing mandatory hijab laws.…

Release of Political Prisoners Reza Norouzi and Meysam Dehbanzadeh After 'Beating and Bleeding'

Reza Norouzi and Meysam Dehbanzadeh, political prisoners in Iran, were released after enduring violence and medical neglect in prison. Norouzi was pardoned after serving over…

Amnesty International Criticizes the Release of Assadollah Assadi: This Action Endangers Opponents of the Islamic Republic

Amnesty International criticized Belgium for releasing Assadollah Assadi, a convicted Iranian diplomat, in exchange for a Belgian humanitarian worker. This exchange raises concerns about the…

Iraq Protests Reduction of Gas Exports from Iran; Islamic Republic Claims Technical Reasons

Iraq is protesting a significant reduction in gas exports from Iran, which is impacting its electricity production and causing potential crises during the summer. The…

Statement from Families of Victims in Iran: Stop Executions

Over eighty families of victims in Iran have issued a statement demanding an end to executions, highlighting the ongoing violence against protesters. They call for…

Prince Reza Pahlavi: Prisoner Exchange with the Islamic Republic Encourages More Hostage-Taking

Prince Reza Pahlavi criticized the recent prisoner exchange between Iran and Belgium, claiming it encourages the Islamic Republic's hostage-taking and terrorism. The exchange involved Belgian…

Timeline | From Arrest to Exchange of Iranian Diplomat Convicted of Terrorism with Belgian Aid Worker

The article details the timeline of events surrounding the arrest and exchange of Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi and Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele. Assadi was…

Pegah Bani Hashemi, Lawyer: Public Executions are 'Repugnant Punishments' with 'Eternal Negative Effects'

A public execution in Maragheh has sparked criticism from legal experts and human rights organizations, who argue it has no deterrent effect and causes lasting…

Molavi Abdolhamid: Why are Members of Parliament Silent about 'Arbitrary Executions'?

Molavi Abdolhamid criticized the silence of Iranian parliament members regarding arbitrary executions and called for respect towards detained women. Protests in Zahedan continue, with demonstrators…

The Major Barrier of 'Civil Disobedience by Women' Against the Islamic Republic; Reactions to the 'Hijab and Chastity Bill'

The Iranian government is pushing a new bill to enforce hijab laws, facing internal disagreements on its implementation. Civil disobedience among women is growing, with…

Execution of 10 Prisoners in One Day; Iran Human Rights Organization Warns Against Public Executions

On May 25, at least 10 prisoners were executed in various Iranian cities, raising the total to 15 executions in a week. The Iran Human…

Vida Rabani, Imprisoned Journalist: Psychiatric Medications Distributed Among Prisoners Like 'Candy'

Vida Rabani, an imprisoned journalist, condemned the distribution of psychiatric medications among prisoners in Iran and highlighted the harsh conditions faced by detainees, including psychological…

Public Execution for 'Corruption on Earth'; Maragheh Prosecutor: It Was for 'Prevention'

A prisoner was publicly executed in Maragheh, Iran, on charges of corruption, with officials claiming it was for preventive purposes. The execution has sparked widespread…

Continued Uncertainty Surrounding the Situation of Rouhollah Rasouli, 15-Year-Old Detained in Golestan Province

Rouhollah Rasouli, a 15-year-old Baluch boy, has been detained for over two weeks in Golestan Province due to his media activities and alleged collaboration with…

Mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death, appeals for forgiveness from the family of the killed officer during protests

Masoumeh Ahmadi, the mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer during protests, has appealed for forgiveness from the officer's…

Nazanin Boniadi Calls for Halt to Executions in Iran in Support of Amnesty International Campaign

Nazanin Boniadi has publicly supported Amnesty International's campaign to stop executions in Iran, highlighting the wrongful executions of protesters. She emphasizes the government's violations of…

The U.S. Condemns the Appointment of the Islamic Republic to Head the Social Forum of the Human Rights Council

The U.S. condemned the appointment of Iran's ambassador to head the UN Human Rights Council's Social Forum, calling it a severe undermining of the Council's…

Death Sentences for Two Defendants in Shahcheragh Attack Confirmed

The Supreme Court of Iran confirmed the death sentences for two defendants involved in the Shahcheragh shrine attack, which resulted in 13 deaths last year.…

Continued Arrests in South Pars; Bushehr Governor's Office: 'Second Leader' of Workers' Strike Arrested

The Iranian authorities have arrested a second leader of the workers' strike in the South Pars oil region, claiming the strikes are organized and linked…