Human Rights

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Army Arrested on Charges of Receiving Bribes

The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Army, General Vadim Shamarin, was arrested for bribery, marking the fourth high-ranking defense official detained in a…

Radio Farda May 23, 2024

Tomaj Salehi Receives the 'Havel' Human Rights Award

Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian protest singer sentenced to death, has received the prestigious 'Havel' human rights award for his activism and artistic contributions to the…

Report by Front Line Defenders: Abuse of Human Rights Defenders by the Islamic Republic Continues

Front Line Defenders' annual report reveals ongoing repression of human rights defenders in Iran, particularly targeting women and those opposing mandatory hijab laws. The report…

Confrontation with Protesters Against Sand and Gravel Extraction from River in Hashtroud; At Least Five Farmers Arrested

In Hashtroud County, five farmers were arrested after protesting against the environmental damages caused by sand washing workshops. The protests highlight the conflict between local…

Amnesty International Warns of Execution of 8 Protesters

Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of eight protesters in Iran linked to the Mahsa Amini protests, citing severe violations of their…

Exclusive Fox News Report: Obama Administration Prevented Arrest of Supporters of Iran's Nuclear Program in the U.S.

Fox News reports that the Obama administration allegedly obstructed FBI arrests of individuals supporting Iran's nuclear program. Senators Grassley and Johnson claim that John Kerry…

Matlab Ahmadian, Political Prisoner, Returned to Evin Prison Despite Incomplete Treatment

Matlab Ahmadian, a political prisoner suffering from serious health issues, was returned to Evin Prison despite needing further medical treatment. His case highlights the ongoing…

A Labor Activist's Response to Claims of Raisi's Role in the 'Liberation' of Haft Tappeh: Ignoring the Efforts of Workers

Labor activist Youssef Bahmani criticized claims attributing the liberation of Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Company to Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing that such claims ignore the struggles of…

Amnesty International: The Death of Raisi Should Not Hinder 'The Right of the People of Iran to Achieve Justice, Truth, and Compensation'

Amnesty International has stated that the death of Ebrahim Raisi should not prevent the Iranian people from seeking justice for past human rights violations. Raisi…

Punitive Measures Against Zia Nabavi and Ahmadreza Haeri for Informing About Prisoners' Conditions

Zia Nabavi and Ahmadreza Haeri, political prisoners, are facing punitive measures from prison officials for informing about the conditions of other prisoners. Their families report…

Radio Farda May 22, 2024

Athletes Executed During Ebrahim Raisi's Judicial Tenure

The article discusses the executions of prominent Iranian athletes during Ebrahim Raisi's judicial tenure, particularly focusing on Navid Afkari, whose case drew international attention. Legal…

France Begins Trial of Three Senior Officials of Bashar al-Assad's Government for Torture and Murder of a Father and Son

France has initiated the trial of three high-ranking Syrian officials accused of torturing and murdering a father and son during the Syrian civil war. This…

Lawyer of Mashallah Karami, Father of Executed Protester,: My Client's Sentence Has Not Yet Been Communicated

Ali Sharifzadeh Ardekanian, the lawyer for Mashallah Karami, stated that the Revolutionary Court has not communicated his client's sentence, despite reports of a six-year prison…

Accusation of 'Baghi' Against Five Political Prisoners and Their Transfer to Quarantine in Evin Prison

Five political prisoners in Iran have been charged with 'Baghi' and transferred to quarantine in Evin Prison. The charges stem from alleged membership in opposition…

Radio Farda May 21, 2024

Support from France, Belgium, and Slovenia for the ICC's Arrest Warrant for Israeli and Hamas Leaders

France, Belgium, and Slovenia support the ICC's request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, which has drawn strong condemnation from Israel and the…

Five Citizens from Oshnaviyeh Arrested in Connection with Nowruz Celebrations

Five citizens from Oshnaviyeh, including photographers and a teacher, were arrested in connection with Nowruz celebrations. This is part of a broader trend of arrests…

Five Days of 'Public Mourning' for Political Prisoners Following Raisi's Death; Attack on Prisoners in Karaj for Expressing Joy

Political prisoners in Iran declared five days of public mourning following the death of Ebrahim Raisi, leading to an attack by intelligence forces in Karaj.…

Threats and Arrests of Citizens Following Expressions of Joy Over the Death of Ebrahim Raisi

Following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranian authorities have begun arresting and threatening citizens who express joy over his death. Notable…

Radio Farda May 21, 2024

Human Rights Activists Express Regret Over Ibrahim Raisi's 'Death Before Trial'

Human rights activists expressed regret over the death of Ibrahim Raisi, citing his history of crimes against humanity and the lack of accountability for his…

Radio Farda May 21, 2024

Families of Victims React to the Death of Raisi; Brother of Reza Babranjad Arrested

The death of former Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has sparked joy among families of victims of the regime, leading to the arrest of Reza Babranjad…

VOA Persian May 20, 2024

Political Figures React to the Death of Raisi; Prince Reza Pahlavi: He Was Khamenei's and Khomeini's Executioner

Ibrahim Raisi, the Iranian president, died in a helicopter crash, prompting strong reactions from political figures opposing the Islamic Republic. Many labeled him a criminal…

VOA Persian May 20, 2024

Iran Human Rights Organization: Raisi's Death Does Not Close His 'Crimes' Case

Ebrahim Raisi, the former President of Iran, has died in a helicopter crash, prompting the Iran Human Rights Organization to assert that his death does…

Radio Farda May 20, 2024

Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague Calls for Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders

The Chief Prosecutor of the ICC is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity following…

Radio Farda May 20, 2024