January 2024
Strike in Kurdish Cities of Iran in Response to the Execution of Four Kurdish Political Prisoners
A strike occurred in several Kurdish cities in Iran following the execution of four Kurdish political prisoners. This has led to widespread protests and international…
Protests Against Executions Under the Title 'Black Tuesdays'; Ten Political Prisoners Go on Hunger Strike
Ten political prisoners in Qazalhessar Prison are initiating a hunger strike every Tuesday to protest against ongoing executions in Iran. This follows the recent execution…
U.S. State Department Condemns Execution of Four Kurdish Political Prisoners in Iran
The U.S. State Department condemned the execution of four Kurdish political prisoners in Iran, citing unfair trials and human rights abuses. The prisoners were accused…
Amnesty International Condemns the Execution of Four Kurdish Political Prisoners in Iran 'After a Severely Unjust Secret Trial'
Amnesty International condemned the execution of four Kurdish political prisoners in Iran, citing a severely unjust secret trial. The organization called for international pressure on…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: I am concerned about the sharp increase in executions in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed grave concern over the rising number of executions in Iran, particularly the recent executions of Mohammad Qabadi…
Amnesty International's Reaction to Two Executions in Iran: The Islamic Republic Descends into New Realms of Oppression
Amnesty International condemned the recent executions of Mohammad Ghobadloo and Farhad Salimi in Iran, highlighting the use of death sentences as a tool for political…
Judiciary's Claim: Death Sentence of Mahaan Sadrat Madani, Young Protester, Changed
The Iranian Judiciary announced that the death sentence of Mahaan Sadrat Madani has been changed to 16 years in prison and exile amid widespread reactions…
Two Executions in One Day; Hengaw: The Islamic Republic Executed Farhad Salimi as Well
On January 30, 2024, Farhad Salimi, a Kurdish political prisoner, was executed in Iran, coinciding with the execution of Mohammad Qabadi. Both executions highlight the…
Issuance of Execution Order for Protester; Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic: Mohammad Qabdou will be Executed on Tuesday
The Supreme Court of Iran has issued an execution order for Mohammad Qabdou, a protester sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer during…
Farhad Salimi Transferred to Solitary Confinement; Amnesty International Warns of 'Imminent Execution' Risk
Farhad Salimi, a Kurdish prisoner at risk of execution, has been moved to solitary confinement, raising alarms from Amnesty International about his imminent execution. This…
Rejection of Re-examination Request for Reza Rasayi by the Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic; 'Serious Risk of Execution' Exists
The Supreme Court of Iran has rejected Reza Rasayi's request for a re-examination of his death sentence, raising concerns about his imminent execution. Rasayi was…
Five Prisoners Executed in Isfahan and Rasht
Five prisoners were executed in Isfahan and Rasht for drug-related offenses, with a significant increase in executions reported in 2023. Protests against these executions are…
Suicide in Iranian Prisons; Death of a Prisoner Sentenced to Amputation and Transfer of Vahid Chavaran to Hospital
Two prisoners in Iran committed suicide in protest against harsh prison conditions and sentences, including Vahid Chavaran, who attempted suicide after being sentenced to 12…
Four Kurdish Political Prisoners Sentenced to Death
Four Kurdish political prisoners have been sentenced to death in Iran, raising concerns over the fairness of their trial and the use of forced confessions.…
Activists and Human Rights Organizations Warn of Imminent Executions of Reza Rasayi and Mojahid Korkori
Human rights activists are warning of the imminent executions of Reza Rasayi and Mojahid Korkori, both sentenced to death under controversial circumstances. Amnesty International has…
Amnesty International Calls for Halt to Execution of Abdolreza Rasayi
Amnesty International has called for the cancellation of Abdolreza Rasayi's death sentence, citing an unfair trial and torture to obtain confessions. Rasayi, a 34-year-old Kurdish…
Maryam Akbari Monfared, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to Three More Years in Prison
Maryam Akbari Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to an additional three years in prison on charges including propaganda against the regime.…