October 2023
Amnesty International: Mandatory Hijab is a Tool for 'Widespread and Systematic' Violation of Women's and Girls' Rights in Iran
Amnesty International condemned the death of 16-year-old Armita Garavand, attributing it to the enforcement of mandatory hijab laws in Iran. The organization called for the…
Iranian Teachers' Union: Armita Faces the Same Fate as Mahsa and 'Withers Away'
Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old girl, died after being attacked for not wearing a mandatory hijab in Tehran. The Iranian Teachers' Union condemned her death, linking…
Three Managers Dismissed After Ceremony Honoring Doctor with Optional Hijab
Three managers in Iran were dismissed after attending a ceremony honoring a doctor who appeared without a hijab, which sparked controversy and led to her…
Internet Shutdown and Heavy Security Presence in Zahedan; 'Silent March' Held
On October 27, residents of Zahedan participated in a silent march called by Molavi Abdolhamid amid a heavy security presence and internet shutdown. Government forces…
Suspension of a Doctor's License for 'Norm-Breaking' Actions in Amol
A doctor in Amol had his medical license suspended for 'norm-breaking' behavior during a ceremony. This incident reflects the Iranian government's ongoing crackdown on dissent…
Amnesty International Criticizes 'Brutal Suppression' of Protesters in Zahedan by Islamic Republic Forces
Amnesty International condemned the brutal suppression of peaceful protesters and worshippers in Zahedan by Iranian security forces, highlighting the use of unlawful force and mass…
Response of Elahe Mohammadi's Husband to Judiciary Media Documentary; 'They Have Issued the Final Ruling Instead of the Appeals Judge'
Saeed Parsaee, husband of detained journalist Elahe Mohammadi, criticized a documentary aired by the Judiciary's media, claiming it lacked credible evidence and undermined the appeals…
Fact-Checking | Former Hamas Leader Claims the Group Does Not Target Civilians
Khaled Mashal, former Hamas leader, denied allegations that Hamas targets civilians during an interview, claiming their focus is on soldiers. However, evidence contradicts this, showing…
International Federation of Journalists Condemns Prison Sentences for Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the prison sentences of Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, two journalists sentenced by an Iranian court for charges related…
Amnesty International: Journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Must Be Released Immediately
Amnesty International condemned the lengthy prison sentences for journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, calling for their immediate release. The sentences stem from their coverage…
International Public Services Supports Iranian Workers: Human Rights Must Be Respected
The International Public Services adopted a resolution supporting Iranian workers' rights and human rights violations at its congress in Geneva. The resolution calls for the…
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Johan Flodros, Swedish EU Diplomat, in Iran
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Johan Flodros, a Swedish diplomat detained in Iran since April. The Iranian government is accused of…
UN Human Rights Committee Meeting on Iran; Islamic Republic Delegation Defends 'Amputation'
The UN Human Rights Committee is reviewing human rights violations in Iran, where the Islamic Republic delegation defended practices like flogging and amputation. Amnesty International…
Amnesty International Calls for Independent International Investigation into the Condition of Armita Garavand
Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the coma of 16-year-old Armita Garavand, who reportedly fell unconscious after an incident involving a hijab…