February 2017
Amnesty International Criticizes 'Widespread Human Rights Violations in Iran'
Amnesty International's annual report highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, including suppression of free speech and harsh punishments. The report coincides with recent sentences…
American Senators: Sufficient Evidence Exists to Charge Assad with War Crimes
American senators have urged Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to take action against Bashar al-Assad for war crimes, citing a report from Amnesty International detailing…
IRGC: Nizar Zaka's Mission Was 'Pursuing Targeted Deviations in Women's Affairs'
Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese citizen sentenced to ten years in Iran, confessed to a mission targeting women's affairs, according to the IRGC. His arrest has…
Amnesty International Criticizes Continued Human Rights Violations and 'Inhuman Punishments' in Iran
Amnesty International's annual report condemns Iran for ongoing human rights abuses, including harsh punishments and suppression of freedoms. The report highlights the treatment of critics…
Molavi Abdulhamid Expresses Concern Over Possible Order to Expedite Executions of Sunni Prisoners
Molavi Abdulhamid Ismail Zahi has raised concerns in a letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei about a secret order to expedite the executions of Sunni prisoners…
Ahmadreza Jalali, Imprisoned Researcher, Goes on Hunger Strike Again
Ahmadreza Jalali, a researcher imprisoned in Iran, has resumed his hunger strike after being denied legal representation by Judge Salavati. His wife reported that an…
Turkish Army and Ankara-Supported Rebels Enter Syrian Al-Bab
The Turkish army and its supported rebels have entered the western outskirts of Al-Bab, the last major city in Aleppo province controlled by ISIS. This…
Iran's Leader Meets Swedish Prime Minister: 'Agreements Should Not Remain on Paper'
Iran's Supreme Leader and President met with the Swedish Prime Minister to discuss the implementation of past agreements and the need for European support in…
Amnesty International Concerned About Imminent Execution of Hamid Ahmadi
Amnesty International is alarmed by the imminent execution of Hamid Ahmadi, a juvenile offender who allegedly confessed under torture. His case highlights Iran's ongoing practice…
The Ministry of Intelligence's Promise for a Re-examination of Ahmadreza Jalali's Case, a Prisoner Doctor
Ahmadreza Jalali, an imprisoned Iranian doctor, has been informed by a Ministry of Intelligence official that his case will be re-examined after facing potential death…
Tehran Prosecutor Reports on the Reversal of Qisas Sentences for Six Defendants Under 18
The Tehran prosecutor has announced the acceptance of six requests to reverse death sentences for defendants under 18, highlighting a shift in judicial practices regarding…
Amnesty International: Ahmadreza Jalali May Be Sentenced to Death
Ahmadreza Jalali, an Iranian researcher, faces the threat of a death sentence after being accused of espionage. His wife reported that he has been on…
Amnesty International: Thousands Executed in a Syrian Prison
Amnesty International reported that the Syrian government has executed 13,000 people in mass executions since 2011, primarily in Sednaya prison. The report highlights systematic torture…
Continuing Criticism of Sentencing Journalists to Flogging in Iran
Criticism of the Iranian government's sentencing of journalists to flogging continues, with international organizations like the International Federation of Journalists and Amnesty International calling for…
Largest Anti-Government Protests in Romania Since the Fall of Communism
Romania is experiencing its largest anti-government protests since the fall of communism, with hundreds of thousands protesting against a new law proposed by the ruling…