November 2017
Pope Francis Begins His Visit to Myanmar Amid Rohingya Crisis
Pope Francis has begun a sensitive visit to Myanmar amid accusations of ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims. He is expected to meet with military leaders…
Mahmoud Salehi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, Released
Mahmoud Salehi, a labor activist imprisoned due to his activism, was released from Saqqez prison after a nationwide campaign for his life. His health had…
Russian Parliament Approves Restrictions on Foreign Media
The Russian parliament has passed a bill labeling foreign media as 'foreign agents,' requiring American outlets like Voice of America to register as such. This…
Dozens of Nobel Laureates Call for the Release of Ahmadreza Jalali
Dozens of Nobel laureates have called for the release of Ahmadreza Jalali, an Iranian researcher sentenced to death in Iran. Jalali, who resides in Sweden,…
Security and Judicial Officials Oppose Transfer of Mahmoud Salehi to a Better Hospital
Judicial and security officials in Iran have denied the transfer of labor activist Mahmoud Salehi to a better hospital despite urgent medical recommendations due to…
Mahmoud Salehi's Family Expresses Concern Over His Health Condition
Mahmoud Salehi, a labor activist in Iran, is in critical condition after being arrested and denied proper medical care. His family and human rights organizations…
Soheil Arabi Wins Reporters Without Borders Information Freedom Prize
Soheil Arabi, an imprisoned Iranian photographer and blogger, has been awarded the 2017 Information Freedom Prize by Reporters Without Borders for his work as a…
Amnesty International Criticizes 'Humiliating' Treatment of Mahmoud Salehi and Mohammad Nazari
Amnesty International condemned the use of handcuffs and shackles on prisoners Mahmoud Salehi and Mohammad Nazari during their hospital treatment, calling it humiliating. The organization…
Meeting with Saman Nasim
Saman Nasim, a Kurdish citizen arrested at 17, faced a death sentence for moharebeh, which was later overturned after four years of imprisonment. His case…
Amnesty International Calls for Further Reforms in Saudi Arabia for Human Rights
Amnesty International has criticized Saudi Arabia's recent legal changes regarding women's rights as insufficient and called for broader reforms to protect the rights of women,…