Human Rights

Arrest of 'Key Israeli Spy' Among Hezbollah Leadership

Lebanese media report the arrest of Mohammad Shorbeh, a key spy for Israel's Mossad embedded within Hezbollah, who allegedly thwarted numerous operations against Israeli interests.…

Radio Farda Dec 22, 2014

Weekly Report of the IRGC: The House Arrest is Due to the Issue of Overthrow

The IRGC's Sobhe Sadegh weekly claims that the house arrest of opposition leaders Mousavi, Karroubi, and Rahnavard is due to their alleged attempts to overthrow…

Radio Farda Dec 22, 2014

A 'Facebook Activist' in Iran Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Masoud Seyed Talebi, a 21-year-old student in Iran, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison as part of a broader crackdown on social media…

Radio Farda Dec 21, 2014

Statement from 21 Human Rights Organizations: Address the Situation of Kurdish Political Prisoners

Twenty-one human rights organizations have called on the Iranian government to address the deteriorating health conditions of 27 Kurdish political prisoners on hunger strike, some…

Radio Farda Dec 21, 2014

Turkish Police Arrest Dozens of Teachers Protesting the Islamization of Schools

Turkish police have arrested over 100 teachers protesting against the government's efforts to undermine secularism in education. The arrests come amid increasing crackdowns on dissent…

Radio Farda Dec 19, 2014

Two Months After the 'Acid Attacks in Isfahan' Without Arresting the Perpetrators

Over two months after a series of acid attacks in Isfahan, no perpetrators have been arrested, while a protest participant remains in custody. Police officials…

Radio Farda Dec 18, 2014

UN General Assembly Condemns Human Rights Violations in Iran

The UN General Assembly condemned Iran for human rights violations, urging the country to stop practices like torture and discrimination. The resolution, deemed political by…

Radio Farda Dec 18, 2014

Emad Bahavar, Reformist Political Prisoner, Released from Prison

Emad Bahavar, a reformist political prisoner, has been released after nearly five years in prison following the 2009 protests. His acquittal on charges of assembly…

Six Human Rights Organizations: UN Should Suspend Aid to Iran for Drug Control

Six human rights organizations are urging the UN to suspend financial aid to Iran for drug control until the country stops executing drug traffickers. This…

Removal of Hamas from the EU Terrorist List by the Human Rights Court

The European Court of Human Rights has removed Hamas from its terrorist list, arguing that the previous inclusion lacked reliable evidence. This decision, while welcomed…

Former Head of IRIB Attacks Mousavi and Karroubi, 1400 Days After House Arrest

The article discusses various political and economic developments in Iran, including a proposed organization to combat economic corruption under the Supreme Leader's oversight, ongoing nuclear…

Iranian-American Prisoner in Evin 'Has Gone on Hunger Strike'

Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, a former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Iran, has gone on hunger strike and written a letter to President Obama asking not to…

Radio Farda Dec 16, 2014

Arrest of Two Individuals for Acid Attack on a Young Girl in Tehran

Two individuals were arrested for an acid attack on a young girl in Tehran, attributed to personal disputes. The police commander acknowledged ongoing investigations into…

Radio Farda Dec 12, 2014

Iranian Writers' Association Demands Cancellation of Soheil Arabi's Death Sentence

The Iranian Writers' Association has called for the cancellation of Soheil Arabi's death sentence, highlighting the violation of his freedom of expression after he was…

The 'Severe' Condition of 75 Political and Security Prisoners in Ward 7 of Evin Prison

The condition of approximately 75 political prisoners in Ward 7 of Evin Prison is deteriorating, with reports of poor living conditions, lack of medical care,…

Arrest of Members of the Iranian Voice Party, 'Unrelated' to Party Activities

Three members of the newly established Iranian Voice Party were arrested, but the party's spokesperson insists their arrests are unrelated to party activities. The party…

Arrest of 'Taxi Driver' on Charges of Serial Rape in Mashhad

A taxi driver and his cousin were arrested in Mashhad for the serial rape and kidnapping of women and girls. The case highlights ongoing issues…

Australian Government Accused of Human Rights Violations Regarding Refugees

An Australian Senate inquiry has accused the government of human rights violations against refugees on Manus Island, where an Iranian refugee was killed during riots.…

12 People Arrested in Relation to the '12 Trillion Toman Case'

Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection with a major financial corruption case in Iran involving 12 trillion tomans, with eight sent to prison and…

Radio Farda Dec 10, 2014

Why has the stigma of arrest and imprisonment in Iranian football diminished?

The CEO of Persepolis football club, Hamidreza Siyasi, faces imprisonment and allegations of financial misconduct, specifically regarding a claim of 300 million tomans weekly for…

Radio Farda Dec 10, 2014

Nasrin Sotoudeh Arrested Again and Released

Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent human rights lawyer in Iran, was arrested and released on December 19 while en route to a Human Rights Day gathering.…

Radio Farda Dec 9, 2014

Three Members of the 'Voice of Iranians' Party Arrested by Security Forces

Three members of the newly formed 'Voice of Iranians' Party were arrested by security forces in Iran, reportedly without clear reasons. The arrests have sparked…

Radio Farda Dec 8, 2014

Arrest of 20 Mid-Level Managers from Ahmadinejad's Government Due to Financial Misconduct

Iran's Minister of Intelligence announced the arrest of 20 mid-level managers from Ahmadinejad's government for financial misconduct dating back to 2010-2012. While most have been…

Radio Farda Dec 8, 2014