Human Rights

Trial of Protester Teenager in Revolutionary Court Instead of Juvenile Court

Negar Dabbaghi, a 17-year-old protester, is facing trial in a Revolutionary Court instead of a juvenile court, which raises legal concerns. She was arrested for…

European Union: The Islamic Republic Must End the Detention of Foreign Citizens

The EU's foreign policy chief criticized the Islamic Republic for detaining foreign citizens for political leverage, highlighting ongoing concerns over human rights abuses. The article…

Families of 4 Executed Political Prisoners: We Will Continue Our Pursuit of Justice

Families of four executed political prisoners in Iran are pursuing justice through international legal channels, marking the first anniversary of their executions. A meeting in…

Continued Denial of Medical Treatment for Raheleh Rahimipour, Elderly Civil Activist in Evin Prison

Raheleh Rahimipour, a 72-year-old civil activist and the oldest female prisoner in Evin Prison, is being denied medical treatment despite serious health issues. Authorities have…

Amnesty International Calls for the Abolition of Death Sentences and Immediate Release of Six Political Prisoners

Amnesty International has urged the Iranian judiciary to annul death sentences for six political prisoners and ensure their immediate release. The organization condemned their arbitrary…

Radio Farda Jan 27, 2025

Syrian Human Rights Watch: Militias Close to the Government Executed 35 People in Three Days

The Syrian Human Rights Watch reports that militias linked to the new government executed 35 individuals without trial, primarily former army officers. The new government…

Summoning of a Lawyer Due to Explanation of Legal Rights of Protesters

Babak Paknia, a lawyer, has been summoned for explaining the legal rights of detainees from the 2022 protests, facing charges of conduct unbecoming. This incident…

Stay of Execution for Behrouz Ehsani; Concerns Over the Execution of Mehdi Hasani

Behrouz Ehsani's death sentence has been temporarily halted by the Supreme Court, while concerns grow over the execution of Mehdi Hasani, another political prisoner. Both…

Amnesty International Warns of Imminent Execution of Two Political Prisoners

Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of two political prisoners in Iran, Mehdi Hasani and Behrouz Ehsani, following their sudden transfer to…

Arrest of Two Israeli Reserve Soldiers on Suspicion of Spying for the Iranian Government

Two reserve soldiers from the Israeli army were arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran, allegedly transferring classified information in exchange for money. The main…

VOA Persian Jan 26, 2025

Social Media Users Demand Freedom for Detained Protest Couple in Tehran

Social media users are demanding the release of Amirhossein Mousavi and Shabnam Hosseinzadeh, a couple detained by Iranian authorities for over six weeks. While Hosseinzadeh…

Radio Farda Jan 26, 2025

Warning About the Execution of Two Political Prisoners in the Coming Days

The Iran Human Rights Organization has raised alarms about the imminent execution of two political prisoners, Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, who were sentenced to…

VOA Persian Jan 26, 2025

At least 15 killed in clashes between Israeli army and protesters in southern Lebanon

Clashes between Israeli forces and Lebanese protesters resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 80 injuries, coinciding with the end of a ceasefire agreement…

VOA Persian Jan 26, 2025

Growing Concerns Over Possible Execution of Two Political Prisoners in Evin

Concerns are rising over the potential execution of political prisoners Mahdi Hasani and Behrouz Ehsani, who were taken from their cells in Evin Prison to…

Human Rights Organization Criticizes Acquittal of Perpetrators and Commanders of the 'Bloody Massacre' in Zahedan

The Iran Human Rights Campaign condemned the acquittal of those responsible for the Bloody Friday massacre in Zahedan, calling it a deliberate effort to shield…

Arrest of Jalil Mohammadi and Interrogation of Two Other Labor Activists in Sanandaj

Jalil Mohammadi, a labor activist, was arrested in Sanandaj without a judicial order, allegedly for participating in a strike against death sentences for two Kurdish…

Protest Gathering of Hundreds of Oil Contract Workers in Front of Medical Office

On February 25, hundreds of informal oil workers protested in front of the Presidential Office in Iran, demanding better working conditions and the elimination of…

13 Baha'i Citizens Arrested in Isfahan for Holding Music and Painting Classes

Thirteen Baha'i citizens were arrested in Isfahan for allegedly promoting their beliefs through music and art classes. This incident highlights ongoing repression of the Baha'i…

Radio Farda Jan 25, 2025

Four Israeli Hostages and 200 Palestinian Prisoners Released Under Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Four Israeli female soldiers were released by Hamas alongside the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement. This exchange has been…

Hamas Releases 4 Female Hostages; Israel to Free Hundreds of 'Security Prisoners'

Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement. This marks a significant step in…

Radio Farda Jan 24, 2025

Case Filed Against Mahsa Amini's Father for Protesting Death Sentence of Pakhshan Aziz

Amjad Amini, father of Mahsa Amini, faces charges of 'propaganda against the regime' after protesting the death sentence of Kurdish activist Pakhshan Aziz. This situation…

Radio Farda Jan 24, 2025

Two Teenage Girls Arrested for Dancing Near the 'Memorial of Unknown Martyrs'

Two teenage girls were arrested in Tehran for dancing near a memorial, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding women's rights in Iran. The incident reflects the government's…

VOA Persian Jan 24, 2025

Amnesty International: Death Sentences of Six Prisoners in Evin Must Be Immediately Revoked

Amnesty International has called for the immediate revocation of death sentences for six political prisoners in Iran, citing unfair trials and torture during their detention.…

Radio Farda Jan 24, 2025