May 2015
Campaign by PEN Canada and Amnesty International for the Release of Mostafa Azizi
PEN Canada and Amnesty International are advocating for the immediate release of Mostafa Azizi, a writer and former state television producer arrested in Iran shortly…
Amnesty International to the Islamic Republic: Do Not Execute Ehsan Shah-Qasemi
Amnesty International has called on the Iranian government to halt the execution of Ehsan Shah-Qasemi, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Ali…
Google's 'Creepy' Toy Design
Google has designed a toy that connects to the internet and monitors conversations and behaviors, raising privacy concerns. While the company has not confirmed plans…
Amnesty International Criticizes Qatar's World Cup Preparations Again
Amnesty International has once again criticized Qatar for failing to improve labor conditions for workers preparing for the 2022 World Cup, citing hundreds of deaths…
Mohamed Morsi, the ousted President of Egypt, sentenced to death
Mohamed Morsi, the former president of Egypt, has been sentenced to death for his involvement in a mass prison escape during the 2011 revolution. This…
Amnesty International: There is a possibility of a death sentence for Mohammad Ali Taheri
Amnesty International has raised concerns over the potential execution of Mohammad Ali Taheri, a spiritual leader imprisoned in Iran on charges of insulting Islamic sanctities…
Death of at least 43 Shia Muslims in bus attack in Pakistan
At least 43 Shia Muslims were killed in a bus attack in Karachi, Pakistan, marking the second such attack this year. The incident highlights the…
Government Inspection Team Deployed to Investigate 'All Aspects' of Mahabad Incident
The Iranian government is investigating the death of Farinaz Khosravani, which sparked unrest in Mahabad. The incident involved allegations of a sexual assault by a…
Amnesty International Calls for Restraint from Iranian Police Against Kurdish Protesters
Amnesty International has urged Iranian security forces to exercise restraint in dealing with protests following the death of a young woman in Mahabad, which has…