January 2018
Germany Calls for Halt to Death Penalty in Iran
Germany's human rights commissioner condemned the execution of Ali Kazemi, who was executed for a crime committed as a minor, and called for a halt…
Amnesty International Protests 'Cruel' Execution of a Defendant in Adolescence
Amnesty International condemned the execution of Ali Kazemi, who was sentenced to death for a crime committed at age 15, calling it an extraordinarily cruel…
Amnesty International: Free Narges Mohammadi After a Thousand Days of Unjust Imprisonment
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist imprisoned for over a thousand days, citing her…
500 Million Toman Bail Set for 'Girl of Revolution Street'
Nasrin Sotoudeh announced the arrest of Narges Hosseini, known as the 'Girl of Revolution Street,' and that a bail of 500 million toman was set…
Arash Sadeghi's Hunger Strike in Protest Against the Beating and Illegal Exile of Golrokh Ebrahimi
Arash Sadeghi has resumed his hunger strike in protest against the beating and illegal exile of his wife, Golrokh Ebrahimi, to Qarchak Varamin prison. Both…
Window; Some of the Recent Detainees Have Been Charged with 'Moharebeh and Efsad-e Fil-Arz'
Recent protests in Iran have led to the arrest of thousands, with many facing severe charges such as 'Moharebeh' and 'Efsad-e Fil-Arz,' which could result…
The Flight of a White Headscarf
A woman protesting mandatory hijab in Iran was arrested, prompting Amnesty International to condemn the systematic repression of such protests. This incident highlights ongoing human…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of 'Girl of Revolution Street'
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of a young woman known as the 'Girl of Revolution Street' who protested against Iran's compulsory hijab.…
Lawyer for Ahmadreza Jalali Calls for Review of His Client's Death Sentence
Ahmadreza Jalali's lawyer has requested a review of his death sentence, citing deficiencies in the case. Jalali, accused of espionage for Israel, has denied the…
UN Secretary-General: The Right of Iranians to Peaceful Protest Must Be Respected
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the importance of respecting the right to peaceful protest for Iranians amid ongoing protests that have resulted in over 20…
Opposition of the Drug Control Headquarters to the Mitigation of the Death Penalty
The Drug Control Headquarters in Iran opposes the mitigation of the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it will worsen drug trafficking and increase the…
40 Members of Parliament Call for Investigation into Deaths of Detainees
Over 40 Iranian MPs have called for an independent investigation into the deaths of detainees, citing doubts over official claims of suicide. This follows reports…
The Body of Saro Ghahramani Delivered to His Family
Saro Ghahramani's body was delivered to his family after he went missing during protests in Iran. His death, along with several others in custody, raises…
Latest News on Casualties and Detainees from Recent Protests in Iran
Recent protests in Iran resulted in 22 deaths and thousands of arrests, with officials labeling two prison deaths as suicides. International human rights organizations are…
Jahangir: No regime can endure forever while committing oppression and injustice
Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, stated that no regime can sustain itself while committing oppression, following widespread protests across…
The Family of Vahid Heydari Has Been Threatened
The Iranian government has confirmed the deaths of two detainees, Vahid Heydari and Sina Ghanbari, with claims of suicide, despite reports of abuse. Heydari's family…
Member of Parliament: Representatives from Tehran Province to Visit Evin Prison on Saturday
Tehran representatives are set to visit Evin Prison following recent protests that resulted in over 20 deaths and thousands of arrests. Concerns have arisen over…
Reactions to the Order to Halt Executions of Drug Offenders in Iran
Iran's judiciary has ordered a halt to death sentences for drug offenders, seen as a potential step towards reducing executions. Human rights advocates have welcomed…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of All Political Prisoners and Detainees from Recent Protests
The U.S. government has expressed deep concern over the detention of thousands of protesters in Iran and called for their immediate release, highlighting reports of…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Investigation into 'Suicide' Cases in Iranian Prisons
Amnesty International has called for immediate investigations into reported suicides in Iranian prisons following recent protests. The deaths of several detainees, including Sina Qanbari and…
UN Calls for Investigation into Deaths and Respect for Rights of Detainees in Protests
The UN has called for an investigation into the treatment of detainees during recent protests in Iran, where at least 1,700 individuals have been arrested.…
Concerns of Human Rights Council Experts and Amnesty International Regarding Treatment of Iranian Protesters
UN human rights experts and Amnesty International have expressed serious concerns over the Iranian government's violent crackdown on recent protests, which have resulted in over…
The Killer of Setayesh Ghareishi Executed
The killer of Setayesh Ghareishi, a six-year-old Afghan girl, was executed in Iran after being convicted of kidnapping, rape, and murder. The case has drawn…