January 2025
WhatsApp Claims an Israeli Company Attempted to Hack Dozens of Users
WhatsApp has reported that the Israeli company Paragon Solutions attempted to hack around 90 users, including journalists and activists. The Israeli government has denied involvement…
Iran Human Rights Organization Calls for Cancellation of Death Sentences for 6 Political Prisoners
The Iran Human Rights Organization has called for the cancellation of death sentences for six political prisoners accused of rebellion and supporting the People's Mujahedin…
Transfer of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani to Death Row at Qazalhasar Prison
Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, two political prisoners in Iran, have been transferred to death row at Qazalhasar Prison amid ongoing concerns about their treatment…
Stay of Execution for Behrouz Ehsani; Concerns Over the Execution of Mehdi Hasani
Behrouz Ehsani's death sentence has been temporarily halted by the Supreme Court, while concerns grow over the execution of Mehdi Hasani, another political prisoner. Both…
Amnesty International Warns of Imminent Execution of Two Political Prisoners
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of two political prisoners in Iran, Mehdi Hasani and Behrouz Ehsani, following their sudden transfer to…
Amendment of Personal Rights Law in Iraq; Continued Criticism of Child Marriage Facilitation
The Iraqi parliament amended the Personal Rights law to set the minimum marriage age for girls at 18, with potential exceptions. This has sparked criticism…
Widespread Arrests in Ahvaz Amid Concerns from Human Rights Organizations
Fourteen human rights organizations have raised alarms over a wave of arrests in Ahvaz targeting Arab citizens, claiming these actions aim to undermine their cultural…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Cancellation of Death Sentences for Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani
Amnesty International has called for the immediate cancellation of death sentences for Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, who were reportedly tortured into confessing. Their trial…
Several Labor and Teacher Organizations Demand the Abolition of the Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
Labor and teacher organizations in Iran have condemned the death sentences for political prisoners, particularly Pakhshan Azizi, and called for the abolition of the death…
Nahid Taghavi, Iranian-German Citizen, Released from Iranian Custody
Nahid Taghavi, an Iranian-German citizen, has been released from Iranian custody after nearly three years and has returned to Germany. Her release has drawn attention…
Statement from 68 Human Rights and Women's Organizations: The Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi Must Be Revoked
Around 70 human rights and women's organizations are calling on the international community to intervene against the imminent execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a civil rights…
UN: Over 900 people executed in Iran in 2024
The UN reports that Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, with a significant increase in executions, particularly of women and political dissenters. This alarming…
France Urges Citizens Not to Travel to Iran Until Hostages Are Released
France has urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran until French hostages are released, highlighting the unacceptable detention of Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris.…
Saudi Arabia Executes Six Iranian Citizens
Saudi Arabia executed six Iranian citizens accused of drug trafficking, highlighting the increasing trend of executions in the country. The Iranian government has protested the…