May 2023
Continued Harassment of Majid Kazemi's Family; Pension Rights Cut for Father and Sister Fired from Job
The family of Majid Kazemi, executed in the Isfahan House case, faces ongoing harassment from Iranian authorities, including the cutting of the father's pension and…
Abdolfazl Amirataei, 16-Year-Old Protester, Finally Passed Away After 8 Months of Hardship
Abdolfazl Amirataei, a 16-year-old protester who suffered severe injuries from a tear gas canister during protests, has died after months in a coma. His case…
Amnesty International Criticizes the Release of Assadollah Assadi: This Action Endangers Opponents of the Islamic Republic
Amnesty International criticized Belgium for releasing Assadollah Assadi, a convicted Iranian diplomat, in exchange for a Belgian humanitarian worker. This exchange raises concerns about the…
Statement from Families of Victims in Iran: Stop Executions
Over eighty families of victims in Iran have issued a statement demanding an end to executions, highlighting the ongoing violence against protesters. They call for…
Continued Uncertainty Surrounding the Situation of Rouhollah Rasouli, 15-Year-Old Detained in Golestan Province
Rouhollah Rasouli, a 15-year-old Baluch boy, has been detained for over two weeks in Golestan Province due to his media activities and alleged collaboration with…
Death Sentences for Two Defendants in Shahcheragh Attack Confirmed
The Supreme Court of Iran confirmed the death sentences for two defendants involved in the Shahcheragh shrine attack, which resulted in 13 deaths last year.…
Continued Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Victims' Families; Arrest of Relatives for Seeking Justice
The Islamic Republic continues to exert pressure on the families of executed protesters, with reports of harassment and arrests of relatives seeking justice. Majid Kazemi's…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate Action' to Halt Executions in Iran
Amnesty International has called for immediate action to stop executions in Iran, highlighting the unjust trials of protesters facing death sentences. The organization expressed concern…
The Death Sentence of Mohammad Qabadi, Imprisoned Protester, Confirmed by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of Mohammad Qabadi, a 22-year-old imprisoned protester accused of killing a police officer. His lawyer…
Poor Physical Condition of Vida Rabani in Evin; Authorities Refuse to Transfer Her to Hospital
Vida Rabani, a freelance journalist imprisoned since October 2022, is in poor health and denied medical care by prison authorities. Despite an amnesty directive applicable…
Iranian Writers Association Calls for Halt to the 'Repressive Machine of the Islamic Republic'
The Iranian Writers Association has called for global opposition to the recent wave of executions in Iran, urging human rights organizations to act against the…
Women's Rights Award at the Geneva Summit for Democracy and Human Rights Presented to Shima Babaei, Human Rights Activist
Shima Babaei received the Women's Rights Award at the Geneva Summit, dedicating it to Iranian activists fighting against government oppression. Her father, Ebrahim Babaei, has…
Amnesty International: 70% of Executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022 Took Place in Iran
Amnesty International reported that Iran accounted for 70% of executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022, with a significant increase in executions…
Continuation of Protests in Iran Concurrent with International Protest Saturdays
On May 13, Iranians protested both domestically and internationally against issues like death sentences and economic hardships. Protests included students at Tehran University and retirees…
Iran Human Rights Organization Expresses Concern Over Imminent Execution of 22 Prisoners
The Iran Human Rights Organization has raised alarms over the imminent execution of 22 prisoners, including women, urging global intervention to halt these actions. This…
Reactions of Political and Civil Figures in Europe to the Confirmation of Jamshid Sharmad's Death Sentence in Iran
Jamshid Sharmad's death sentence has been confirmed by Iran's Supreme Court, prompting widespread condemnation from political figures and civil rights activists in Germany and Europe.…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Cancellation of Death Sentences for Six Arab Iranian Prisoners in Ahvaz
Amnesty International has called for the immediate cancellation of death sentences for six Arab Iranian prisoners, citing severe human rights violations during their trial and…