April 2018
Iranian Officials Have Destroyed the Graves of Executed Victims from 1988
Amnesty International and Justice for Iran report that Iranian officials have systematically destroyed mass graves of victims from the 1988 political prisoner massacre across several…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Ismail Abdi
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Ismail Abdi, a board member of the Iranian Teachers' Trade Association, who has been…
Tehran Judiciary Chief: Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentence for Mohammad Reza Talash
The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of Mohammad Reza Talash, accused of killing three police officers during a clash with Gonabadi…
Annual Amnesty International Report: Iran Has the Highest Execution Rate per Capita in the World
Amnesty International's annual report reveals that Iran has the second-highest number of executions globally, with 507 last year. The report highlights issues of unfair trials…
Death Sentence of Ramin Hossein Panahi Confirmed by Supreme Court
Ramin Hossein Panahi's death sentence has been upheld by Iran's Supreme Court for charges related to rebellion and membership in the Komala Party. His defense…
Amnesty International: Iran Responsible for Over Half of All Recorded Executions in 2017
Amnesty International's annual report highlights Iran's significant role in global executions, with at least 507 people executed in 2017, accounting for over half of the…
Uncertainty Surrounds Golrokh Iraee's Condition and Arrest of 'Hundreds' in Khuzestan Province
Golrokh Iraee, a civil rights activist, is reportedly in poor health after two months on hunger strike, with her family unaware of her condition. Amnesty…
Mohammad Salas, accused of running over three police officers, sentenced to three executions
Mohammad Salas has been sentenced to death for allegedly killing three police officers during a clash between Gonabadi dervishes and security forces in Tehran. The…