December 2023
Ebrahim Rashidi, Journalist, Arrested in Meshkin Shahr
Ebrahim Rashidi, an Azerbaijani journalist and activist, was arrested by security forces in Meshkin Shahr, with his belongings confiscated. His previous cases were closed, raising…
Iran Human Rights Organization: The Global Community Must Act to Stop Executions of Iranian Protesters
The Iran Human Rights Organization has called on the global community to intervene and stop the executions of Iranian protesters, including Reza Rasayi and Mojahid…
Amnesty International Warns: Ahmadreza Jalali at Risk of 'Retaliatory Execution'
Amnesty International has raised alarms about the imminent execution of Ahmadreza Jalali, a Swedish-Iranian physician, as a potential retaliatory act by Iranian authorities following the…
Exclusive; Sima Sabat in her first interview after the revelation of the 'assassination plot against journalists'; the Revolutionary Guard must be declared 'terrorist'
Sima Sabat, a former journalist with Iran International, claims the Iranian government is plotting her assassination due to her impactful reporting. She calls for the…
Amnesty International Warns of Imminent Execution of Five Detained Protesters in Iran
Amnesty International has warned of the imminent execution of five protesters detained during the 2022 protests in Iran, citing severe human rights violations including torture…
Halvash: Khamenei's Office in Sistan and Baluchestan Demands Commitment from Sunni Imams to Praise the Islamic Republic
The office of Iran's Supreme Leader in Sistan and Baluchestan is pressuring Sunni imams to publicly praise the government or face dismissal, amid rising tensions…
Exclusive: A Political Prisoner Attempts Suicide After Rejecting IRGC's 'Cooperation Offer'; Zahra Sarv: I Will Stand Against Them with My Life
Zahra Sarv, a political prisoner in Iran, attempted suicide after rejecting an IRGC cooperation offer and facing threats from officials. She has been on a…
Sweden Announces Trial of Its Citizen Johan Flodros in Iran; He Has Been Imprisoned for a Year and a Half
Johan Flodros, a Swedish EU diplomat, is on trial in Iran after being detained for espionage over a year ago. His family claims he was…
Niloufar Hamedi's Complaint Against Judge Salavati; Preventing Release After 'Temporary Detention'
Niloufar Hamedi's husband has filed a complaint against Judge Salavati for not releasing her after a year of temporary detention. Hamedi, a journalist arrested during…
Oberlin College to VOA: Jafar Mahalati on 'Indefinite Leave' Since December 7
Oberlin College has placed Mohammad Jafar Mahalati, former Iranian ambassador to the UN, on indefinite leave amid allegations of sexual harassment and anti-Semitic remarks. The…
Informed Source to VOA: Behbahan Prison is 'Hell for Itself'
An informed source has described Behbahan Prison in Iran as having terrible conditions, lacking basic sanitary and medical facilities, and likened it to 'hell.' This…
Narges Mohammadi's Family Arrives in Norway to Accept Nobel Peace Prize on Her Behalf
Narges Mohammadi's family has arrived in Norway to accept the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf, as she remains imprisoned in Iran. Her twin children…
Oberlin College Places Mohammad Jafar Mahallati on 'Indefinite Leave' Following Sexual Abuse Allegations and Anti-Semitic Remarks
Oberlin College has placed Mohammad Jafar Mahallati on indefinite leave following allegations of sexual abuse and anti-Semitic remarks. Activists have campaigned for his removal due…
Narges Mohammadi from Prison: I Defend Freedom, Even If It Costs My Life
Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist imprisoned in Iran, has sent a letter declaring her commitment to fighting for human rights, even at the cost…
Iran's Reform Front Calls for Recognition of Women's Right to Choose Their Attire
The Reform Front of Iran has called for the recognition of women's right to choose their attire, criticizing the government's enforcement of mandatory hijab as…