Human Rights

Issuance of 'Arrest Order for Trial' for at Least 17 Lawyers in Mashhad

At least 17 lawyers in Mashhad have been issued arrest orders for allegedly propagating against the Iranian regime. This action follows a pattern of increasing…

Radio Farda Feb 3, 2025

UN Reports Increase in Executions of Ukrainian Prisoners by Russia

The UN has reported a significant increase in the execution of Ukrainian prisoners by Russia, with 79 confirmed cases since August. Ukraine's Foreign Minister has…

Radio Farda Feb 3, 2025

Mehdi Mahmoudian, Political Activist, Sent to Prison Following Summons for Sentence Execution

Mehdi Mahmoudian, a political activist, has begun serving an eight-month prison sentence following a summons related to his protests against prison conditions. His lawyer revealed…

Radio Farda Feb 3, 2025

European Union Condemns Severe Suppression of Protesters in Georgia

Recent protests in Georgia resulted in the arrest of opposition leaders and widespread violence as citizens demand new elections and the release of political prisoners.…

VOA Persian Feb 3, 2025

Mahdi Nasiri Released After Arrest for 'Chanting' in Tus

Mahdi Nasiri, a former editor and political activist, was arrested for chanting at the Ferdowsi shrine but was released shortly after. His arrest highlights ongoing…

VOA Persian Feb 3, 2025

A Human Rights Organization Reports Increase in Arrests in Iran

A human rights organization reported a 40% increase in arrests in Iran in January 2025 compared to January 2024, with significant numbers of women, children,…

Radio Farda Feb 2, 2025

Manouchehr Fallah, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to Death

Manouchehr Fallah, a political prisoner detained during the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests, has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court in Rasht under controversial…

Prevention of Aliyeh Matlabi's Presence in Court Due to Lack of Mandatory Hijab

Aliyeh Matlabi, a journalist, was barred from attending a court session due to not wearing a mandatory hijab. She has previously been summoned multiple times…

Radio Farda Feb 2, 2025

Mahdi Nasiri, former editor-in-chief of Kayhan newspaper, released after hours of detention

Mahdi Nasiri, a former editor of the hardline Kayhan newspaper and critic of the Iranian leadership, was detained at the Ferdowsi shrine for filming a…

Mahdi Nasiri, an Opponent of Khamenei, Arrested at the Tomb of Ferdowsi

Mahdi Nasiri, a former principlist journalist turned critic of the Iranian government, was arrested at Ferdowsi's tomb while supporting protest victims. His detention highlights the…

Death Sentence Issued for Manouchehr Fallah, Political Prisoner

Manouchehr Fallah, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to death by the Islamic Revolutionary Court on charges of 'Moharebeh.' He has reportedly been…

Saeed Mortazavi Becomes a Lawyer; Human Rights Violator in Legal Attire

Saeed Mortazavi, a former Tehran prosecutor known for human rights violations, has been granted a lawyer's license by the Yazd Bar Association despite his controversial…

VOA Persian Feb 1, 2025

Campaign for the Freedom of Pakhshan Azizi: Hundreds of Thousands Demand Abolishment of Death Sentence

A campaign for Pakhshan Azizi, a civil activist sentenced to death in Iran, has garnered over 413,500 signatures demanding his release and the abolition of…

VOA Persian Feb 1, 2025

At Least 87 Prisoners Executed in Iranian Prisons in One Month

In January, at least 87 prisoners were executed in Iranian prisons, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The report highlights the ethnic diversity…

VOA Persian Feb 1, 2025

Iran Human Rights Campaign Calls for Action Against the Suppression of Minority Communities in Iran

The Iran Human Rights Campaign has called for international pressure on Iran to stop the repression of minority communities, highlighting recent arrests of Kurdish activists…

Radio Farda Feb 1, 2025

Human Rights Campaign in Iran: The Islamic Republic Intensifies Suppression of Ethnic Minorities

The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on ethnic minorities, particularly Arabs, Baluchis, and Kurds, leading to numerous arrests over the past month. Human rights…

Radio Farda Jan 31, 2025

Arrest of a Senior Security Official of Assad's Regime in Latakia

Atef Najib, a senior security official and relative of Bashar al-Assad, has been arrested in Latakia for his role in the 2011 crackdown on protests…

Arrest of Cleric at the Islamic Center 'Imam Ali' in Sweden; He is Facing Deportation

Mohsen Hakimollahi, a cleric at the 'Imam Ali' Islamic Center in Sweden, has been arrested and faces deportation after over ten days in detention. This…

Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab's Hunger Strike in Protest Against Executions, Inflation, and Injustice

Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab, a political prisoner in Iran, has announced a hunger strike to protest against executions, inflation, and injustices in the country. Along with…

Radio Farda Jan 31, 2025

Protests Against the Passage of a Law in Pakistan that 'Suppresses Freedom of Expression'

Pakistan's Senate has passed a controversial law aimed at combating fake news, which critics argue suppresses freedom of expression and grants the government excessive powers.…

Human Rights Activists Call for End to Freiburg-Isfahan Sister City Relationship

Human rights activists in Germany are urging Freiburg to end its sister city relationship with Isfahan due to the repression of Baha'i citizens in Iran.…

Iran Human Rights Organization Calls for Cancellation of Death Sentences for 6 Political Prisoners

The Iran Human Rights Organization has called for the cancellation of death sentences for six political prisoners accused of rebellion and supporting the People's Mujahedin…

VOA Persian Jan 29, 2025

Human Rights Organization Report on the Status of 77 Female Prisoners in Evin

A report details the plight of 77 female political prisoners in Evin Prison, highlighting the roles of judges in sentencing and the ongoing human rights…

VOA Persian Jan 29, 2025