February 2019
Iran Human Rights Organization: Six Thousand Executions in the Fourth Decade of the Islamic Republic
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported nearly six thousand executions in the Islamic Republic's fourth decade, with a notable decrease in 2018 due to changes…
Amnesty International: The Islamic Republic Criminalizes Any Activities of Human Rights Defenders
Amnesty International's report accuses the Islamic Republic of Iran of criminalizing the activities of human rights defenders and NGOs through oppressive laws. This situation highlights…
Concerns in Afghanistan Over Women's Absence in Talks with Taliban
Concerns have been raised regarding the absence of women in U.S.-Taliban peace negotiations in Afghanistan, as highlighted by Habiba Sarabi of the High Peace Council.…
Trump Warns Venezuelan Military About Continued Support for Maduro
Donald Trump warned the Venezuelan military that their continued support for Nicolas Maduro jeopardizes their future, urging them to support opposition leader Juan Guaido instead.…
Severe Pressure on Bakhshi and Gholian for Forced Confessions and Writing 'Repentance Letters'
Ismail Bakhshi and Sepideh Gholian, activists for Haft Tappeh sugarcane workers, are reportedly under severe pressure to confess to false statements regarding their torture. Their…
Conflicting Reports on 'Calm' in Qarchak Prison Following 'Assault' on Protesting Inmates
A protest by female inmates at Qarchak Prison led to a violent response from prison officials, including the use of tear gas and physical assaults.…
Suspension of Phone Contact and Visits for Sepideh Gholian
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, has been out of contact for weeks following her re-arrest, raising serious concerns about her well-being. Over 800 activists have…