Human Rights

At Least 22 Citizens Arrested in Oshnavieh and Rask

At least 22 citizens were arrested in Oshnavieh and Rask, including 14 residents and 8 Sunni seminary students, amid ongoing tensions related to security operations…

VOA Persian May 4, 2024

Prison Sentence for a Women's Rights Activist in Saudi Arabia; Human Rights Groups Demand Release of Manahil Al-Otaibi

Manahil Al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old women's rights activist in Saudi Arabia, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her advocacy and choice of clothing.…

VOA Persian May 4, 2024

Ismail Gerami, Retired Workers' Activist, Summoned to Tehran's Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office

Ismail Gerami, a retired worker and activist, has been summoned to court in Tehran for charges related to his union activities. He has been a…

500-Day Uncertainty for Three Detainees of Nationwide Protests in Lakan Prison, Rasht

Three detainees have been held in Lakan Prison for nearly 500 days without a verdict following their trial. They face charges related to opposition group…

Index on Censorship Calls for Immediate UN Action to Halt the Death Sentence of Tomaj Salehi

The British organization 'Index on Censorship' has urgently requested the UN to intervene against the death sentence of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, who was arrested…

Censorship Index: No One is Safe from the Suppression of Protests in the Islamic Republic

The article discusses the ongoing suppression of protests in Iran, highlighting the death sentences of activists like Tomaj Salehi and the plight of other prisoners…

Protesters Gather Against Tehran Municipality's Actions; Construction Now Reaches 'Laleh Park'

Residents of Tehran protested at Laleh Park against the municipality's plans to cut down trees for construction projects, including a cultural center. The protests reflect…

Officials Engaged in 'Concern' Over Hijab; Radan Thanks Raisi, Saidi Thanks Radan

Iranian officials are focusing on enforcing hijab laws amidst rising protests due to economic and social pressures. Key figures like Mohammad Saidi and Ahmadreza Radan…

Protest Statement from Over 460 'Iran-Iraq War Veterans': Execute Us Instead of Tomaj

Over 460 veterans of the Iran-Iraq war have issued a statement demanding to be executed instead of the artist Tomaj Salehi, who faces a death…

Expansion of Protests Amid Increasing Pressures; At Least 19 Gatherings Held on May 2

On May 2, at least 19 protests occurred across Iran as educators and various workers demanded better living conditions and rights amid rising social pressures.…

At Least Three Media Activists Summoned Over Comments on Nika Shakeri Case

At least three Iranian journalists have been summoned by the judiciary for commenting on the case of Nika Shakeri, a protester who was sexually assaulted…

One Execution Every 5 Hours; Iran Human Rights Organization Report on Recent Activities of the Islamic Republic

The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that 63 prisoners were executed in Iran over two weeks, averaging one execution every five hours. Mahmoud Amiri-Moghadam called…

Teachers' Protest Held in At Least 10 Cities in Iran Despite Government Threats and Promises

Teachers in Iran protested in at least 10 cities despite government threats and temporary detentions of some activists. The protests were organized by the Coordinating…

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: Citizens' Protests in Iran Continue Despite Severe Government Repression

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reported that religious freedom in Iran remains severely restricted, with ongoing protests against mandatory hijab laws despite government…

UN: We will address the documents regarding the murder and assault on Nika Shakeri and stand against the death sentence of Tomaj Salehi

The UN has expressed its commitment to addressing the murder of Nika Shakeri and opposing the death sentence of Tomaj Salehi. The report highlights serious…

Hadi Laveh, a singer from Oshnaviyeh, arrested with 'violence'

Hadi Laveh, a Kurdish singer, was violently arrested for singing political songs. This incident reflects a broader trend of repression against artists in Iran, particularly…

Field Interview with Women's Rights Activists; We Are Not Afraid of the 'War on Hair', It Empowers Us

Women activists in Iran express their anger and determination against the government's 'Noor Plan', which aims to instill fear regarding hijab enforcement. They share their…

Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Halt to Execution of Reza Rasai

Amnesty International has called for an immediate halt to the execution of Reza Rasai, a Kurdish protester sentenced to death based on alleged forced confessions.…

Turkish Police Arrest Over 200 Protesters in Istanbul on International Workers' Day

Turkish police arrested over 200 protesters in Istanbul on International Workers' Day, using tear gas and rubber bullets to prevent them from reaching Taksim Square.…

At Least 17 Teacher Activists Summoned in Sanandaj

At least 17 teachers and union activists in Sanandaj have been summoned by Iranian intelligence agencies ahead of a planned protest. The government is attempting…

Fahimeh Soltani, Detained Student, Released on Bail

Fahimeh Soltani, a law student in Isfahan, was released on bail after months of detention related to her participation in protests. Her case highlights the…

Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Occupy a Columbia University Building

Pro-Palestinian students occupied a building at Columbia University to protest Israel's actions in Gaza, demanding the revocation of suspensions against demonstrators. The incident highlights rising…

VOA Persian Apr 30, 2024

Netanyahu: Potential Issuance of Arrest Warrant for Senior Israeli Officials is 'Outrageous'

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the potential ICC arrest warrant for Israeli officials as outrageous, asserting Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism, particularly from…

VOA Persian Apr 30, 2024