Human Rights

International Federation of Journalists Report for 2023: At Least 27 Journalists Arrested in Iran

The International Federation of Journalists reported that at least 27 journalists were arrested in Iran in 2023, with 21 facing a total of 60 years…

VOA Persian Mar 22, 2024

Israeli Army Claims 358 Hamas and Islamic Jihad Members Arrested at Shifa Hospital

The Israeli army claims to have arrested 358 members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad during an operation at Shifa Hospital, marking the largest arrest operation…

VOA Persian Mar 21, 2024

Mohammad Tahrir Hosseinpour, Political Activist from Naqdeh, Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison

Mohammad Tahrir Hosseinpour, a political activist from Naqdeh, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for alleged collaboration with an opposition party. His case…

VOA Persian Mar 21, 2024

Over 40 Iranian and International Organizations Demand Follow-up on Human Rights Situation in Iran

Over 40 organizations have urged the UN to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran following allegations of serious human…

Congratulations from Political and Civil Activists; Mehdi Maskinnavaz: I Hope This Year Coincides with the Presence of a Fact-Finding Committee in Iran

As the Persian New Year arrives, political prisoners and activists express their hopes for freedom and justice in Iran. Notable figures like Mehdi Maskinnavaz and…

Former Iraqi Defense Minister Arrested in Sweden

Najah al-Shammari, the former Iraqi Defense Minister with dual citizenship, was arrested in Sweden for allegedly receiving benefits illegally. He had been under investigation for…

Exclusive | 'Insider Prisoners and Children of Officials' Enjoy Better Benefits Compared to Other Prisoners

The article reveals that certain prisoners in Iran, particularly those connected to officials, receive preferential treatment in prison compared to regular inmates. Specific cases of…

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: A Hezbollah Commander and Four Militants Killed in Deir ez-Zor

A Hezbollah commander and four other militants were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, as part of ongoing attacks targeting Iranian militia…

VOA Persian Mar 19, 2024

Alireza Khari, Detained Protester, Dies Following 'Increased Security Pressure'

Alireza Khari, a detained protester from the 2022 protests, died under suspicious circumstances after being subjected to security pressures and torture. His funeral was attended…

VOA Persian Mar 19, 2024

The 'Nofidi' Humanitarian Award is Granted to Fatemeh Sepehri, Political Prisoner in Iran

Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner in Iran, has been awarded the 'Nofidi' Humanitarian Award for her opposition to the Islamic Republic. Despite severe health issues…

Dozens of Human Rights Organizations and Groups Call for Extension of UN Human Rights Missions Regarding Iran

Dozens of human rights organizations have called for the extension of UN human rights missions in Iran, emphasizing the need to address systemic discrimination against…

Fact-Finding Committee on Iran Protests: The Islamic Republic has Committed 'Crimes Against Humanity'

Sara Hussein, head of a UN fact-finding committee, accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of committing 'crimes against humanity' during protests, citing systematic attacks on…

Narges Mohammadi's Letter to the UN Human Rights Council: The Theocratic Authoritarian Regime of the Islamic Republic Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, addressed the UN Human Rights Council, condemning the Iranian regime's systematic human rights violations and calling for…

Final Report by Javid Rahman to the UN Human Rights Council; Alarming Human Rights Situation and 43% Increase in Executions in Iran

Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, reported a 43% increase in executions in 2023 and highlighted ongoing human rights abuses,…

VOA Persian Mar 17, 2024

On the Eve of Nowruz 1403, a Group of Former Female Prisoners Calls for the Unconditional Release of Maryam Akbari Monfared

A group of over 60 former female prisoners has called for the unconditional release of Maryam Akbari Monfared, a political prisoner serving her fourteenth year…

VOA Persian Mar 17, 2024

Three Prisoners, Three Cases | Tomaj Salehi Acquitted of Two Charges, Shakila Monfared's Appeal Court, Mahdi Maskinnavaz Transferred to Another Prison

Tomaj Salehi was acquitted of charges related to spreading falsehoods and inciting violence, while Shakila Monfared's appeal court was convened to review her sentence. Mahdi…

VOA Persian Mar 17, 2024

Latest Status of Three Young Protesters' Cases; Taraneh Alidoosti Banned from Posting Any 'Political Content'

The cases of three young protesters, including actress Taraneh Alidoosti, are highlighted as they face legal repercussions for their support of recent protests. Alidoosti is…

Beating of a Political Prisoner in Evin's Ward 209; Hossein Razagh: How well you confirm the atrocities you bring upon the people's children

Hossein Razagh, a political prisoner in Evin, reported being severely beaten and shackled by security personnel in Ward 209, which is run by the Ministry…

Iran Human Rights Organization: At Least Two Child Offenders Executed in 2023

The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that at least two child offenders were executed in 2023, highlighting ongoing concerns about the execution of minors in…

Sadeghah Voseghi, Critic Religious Scholar, Arrested

Sadeghah Voseghi, a critic of the Iranian government and a religious scholar, was arrested at her home, with her electronic devices confiscated. Her arrest follows…

Exclusive: A Number of Ordinary Prisoners Attack Political Prisoners in Evin

On March 15, ordinary prisoners in Evin prison attacked political prisoners, reportedly under the direction of prison management to suppress dissent. This incident reflects ongoing…

VOA Persian Mar 15, 2024

Exclusive: 'Highly Confidential' Documents of the Islamic Republic Regarding the Protests of 2019 and 2022: Scare the People with Insecurity

Leaked documents reveal that the Islamic Republic's Supreme National Security Council has been actively planning media and military responses to protests in 2019 and 2022,…

VOA Persian Mar 15, 2024

Sharifeh Mohammadi, imprisoned labor activist, accused of supporting a political party

Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been accused of supporting a political party while imprisoned, reflecting the Iranian authorities' hostility towards independent activists. Her husband…

VOA Persian Mar 15, 2024