March 2016
Criticism of Workers' Conditions Involved in the Construction of Qatar's Stadiums
Amnesty International has reported serious human rights violations against workers in Qatar's stadium construction for the 2022 World Cup, including poor living conditions and confiscated…
Sentence of Mustafa Azizi, former television producer, reduced to two years in prison
Mustafa Azizi, a former Iranian television producer, had his prison sentence reduced from eight years to two years after an appeals court ruling. He was…
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Hossein Rafiei
Amnesty International is advocating for the release of Hossein Rafiei, a retired professor imprisoned for peaceful political activities, as his wife faces serious health issues.…
American Student Sentenced to 15 Years in North Korea
Otto Warmbier, a 21-year-old American student, was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in North Korea for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster. The U.S.…
UN Report on South Sudan: Rape of Women in Exchange for Wages
The UN reports severe human rights violations in South Sudan, including the systematic rape of women by militants who are not compensated with wages. Both…
On World Music Day, Iranian Composer Sentenced to Prison Sells His Instrument
Mehdi Rajabian, an Iranian composer sentenced to prison, is selling his setar to pay a fine imposed by the Iranian Revolutionary Court. Along with his…
Concerns of Amnesty International Regarding the Death Sentence Issued for Amir Amrollahi
Amnesty International has expressed concern over the reissuance of the death sentence for Amir Amrollahi, a teenager accused of murder at 16. The organization highlights…
Elahe Hicks: Death Sentences for Minors Are a Mockery of International Institutions
Amnesty International has called for the cancellation of the death sentence for Amir Amrollahi, who was convicted of murder at 16. Elahe Hicks from Human…
Larijani Reiterates the Need to Change Death Penalty for Drug Offenses
Mohammad Javad Larijani, a senior Iranian judicial official, has called for reforms to the death penalty laws related to drug offenses, citing their ineffectiveness. He…