Human Rights

Continued Arrests in Kurdistan Province Following Strikes

Following public strikes in Kurdistan Province protesting death sentences for two activists, at least 11 citizens have been arrested by security forces without warrants. The…

VOA Persian Jan 23, 2025

European Parliament Representative Calls for the Cancellation of Death Sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi

Hanna Neumann from the European Parliament has called for the cancellation of death sentences for Kurdish political prisoners Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi, criticizing the…

VOA Persian Jan 23, 2025

Arrest of 8 Citizens Protesting Death Sentences in Sanandaj and Saqez

Eight citizens were arrested in Sanandaj and Saqez during protests against death sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi. The protests included widespread strikes by…

Radio Farda Jan 23, 2025

Searches of Homes and Simultaneous Summons of Journalists and Civil Activists in Iran

A new wave of searches and summonses targeting journalists and civil activists in Iran has begun, with several individuals reporting confiscation of their electronic devices.…

VOA Persian Jan 23, 2025

Arrest and Transfer of 10 Baha'i Women in Isfahan to Prison

Ten Baha'i women in Isfahan were arrested and sentenced to prison by Iranian authorities, highlighting ongoing discrimination against the Baha'i community in Iran. Their sentences…

Continued Criticism of Executions; De-Violent Legislation is Today's Necessity for Iran

A group of 230 Iranian activists criticized the ongoing use of the death penalty in Iran, calling for a cessation of executions and advocating for…

Campaign for the Freedom of Varisheh Moradi: The Life of This Political Prisoner Remains in Danger

The Campaign for the Freedom of Varisheh Moradi has announced that his life remains in danger as no progress has been made in his case.…

Reza Mohammadi from Ghezelsar: 'The Execution Regime Will Be Delivered to Justice'

Reza Mohammadi, a political prisoner, recounts his experiences with notorious judges Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, who recently died. He describes the injustices he faced,…

Radio Farda Jan 22, 2025

Zarif: The regime has decided not to pressure women regarding hijab; strong reactions from opponents

Mohammad Javad Zarif claimed that the Iranian regime has decided not to pressure women regarding hijab, stating that some women in Tehran are not complying…

Judiciary's Claim About the 'Suicide' of a Swiss National Prisoner; 'He Hanged Himself'

A Swiss national arrested in Iran on espionage charges allegedly committed suicide in prison, according to Iranian judicial authorities. The individual was reportedly photographing prohibited…

Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Halted Amid Strike by Kurdish Merchants

The execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish activist and social worker, has been postponed amid widespread protests and strikes by merchants in Kurdish cities against…

Radio Farda Jan 22, 2025

Exclusive to Radio Farda; Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Halted

The execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a social worker sentenced to death for alleged membership in armed groups against the Iranian government, has been halted following…

Radio Farda Jan 22, 2025

10 Baha'i Women Arrested Simultaneously in Isfahan

Ten Baha'i women were arrested in Isfahan without judicial orders or stated reasons, amidst a backdrop of increasing repression against Baha'is in Iran. This incident…

Government Media Claims Delay in Execution of Pakhshan Azizi's Sentence

Government media reported a delay in the execution of Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi amid protests and strikes in Kurdish cities against her death sentence. The…

Labor Activist in Khuzestan Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison

Maziar Sidenajad, a labor activist in Khuzestan, has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison after his previous six-year sentence was reduced.…

Turkey's Government Intensifies Crackdown on Dissent

The Turkish government has intensified its crackdown on opposition figures, with recent detentions of CHP members and investigations against Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, raising alarm…

Transfer of Qazalhasar Prisoners in Karaj 'with Unclear Objectives'; Their Belongings 'Wrecked'

The Iranian authorities have begun transferring prisoners from Qazalhasar Prison to the central prison of Karaj under unclear circumstances, raising concerns about the treatment of…

A Protest Couple in Tehran Remains in Solitary Confinement One Month After Arrest

Amirhossein Mousavi and Shabnam Hosseinzadeh, a protest couple in Tehran, have been in solitary confinement for over a month without clear charges. Their detention reflects…

Radio Farda Jan 21, 2025

Louis Arnaud on Section 209 of Evin Prison: The Goal is to Destroy the Human Dignity of Prisoners

Louis Arnaud, a French citizen released from Evin Prison, described the inhumane conditions and treatment of prisoners, particularly in block 209, where he claims prisoners…

Warning from the 'Tuesdays No to Execution' Campaign Regarding the Death Sentence of a Prisoner Charged with 'Baghi'

The 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign warns of the imminent execution of political prisoner Malek Davarshenas and highlights the rising number of executions in Iran.…

VOA Persian Jan 19, 2025

3400 Activists Support Pakhshan Azizi: He Represents Our Pain and Aspirations

3400 activists have signed a statement protesting the death sentence of civil activist Pakhshan Azizi, arguing that justice cannot be achieved through violence. The statement…

Radio Farda Jan 19, 2025

Statement from Thousands Inside and Outside Iran Protesting Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi

Thousands of artists, activists, and citizens have issued a statement protesting the death sentence for social worker Pakhshan Azizi, emphasizing the moral implications of such…

VOA Persian Jan 19, 2025

Arrest of a University Professor Protesting Death Sentences

Asad Ghafouri, a university professor and activist against the death penalty for Pakhshan Azizi, has been arrested in Kurdistan, Iran. Azizi was sentenced to death…

VOA Persian Jan 18, 2025