February 2016
Influx of Refugees at the Macedonian Border Faced with Tear Gas
Hundreds of refugees clashed with police at the Macedonian border after Macedonia limited entry to only 300 refugees, leading to the use of tear gas…
Prison Sentences for Three Iranian Artists Confirmed
Three Iranian artists, Mehdi Rajabian, Yousef Emadi, and Hossein Rajabian, have had their prison sentences confirmed by the Tehran Court of Appeals for charges related…
European Parliament Calls on EU to Impose Arms Embargo on Saudi Arabia
The European Parliament has called for an arms embargo on Saudi Arabia due to its military actions in Yemen that target civilians. This non-binding resolution…
Moulavardi: All Men in a Village in Sistan and Baluchestan Have Been Executed
Shahindokht Moulavardi, Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, revealed that all men in a village in Sistan and Baluchestan have been executed, leaving…
Amnesty International: Torture, Executions, and Severe Restrictions Continue in Iran
Amnesty International's annual report highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, including torture, executions, and severe restrictions on freedoms. The report criticizes the Iranian government's…
Amnesty International's Strong Criticism of Iran's New Criminal Procedure Law
Amnesty International has criticized Iran's new criminal procedure law for being superficial and ineffective in addressing existing legal issues. The report coincides with the anniversary…
UN Calls on Iran to Reform Criminal Laws and Marriage Regulations for Girls
The UN has urged Iran to amend its laws regarding the marriage and punishment of underage girls, highlighting severe legal discrepancies and human rights violations.…
Valiati and Putin Meet
Ali Akbar Velayati met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral and regional cooperation, emphasizing Iran's strategic 'Look to the East' policy. Both countries…