May 2024
Abbas Vahidian Hospitalized in Prison Due to 'Heart Disease'
Abbas Vahidian Shahroodi, a political prisoner in Iran, has been hospitalized due to heart disease, with his lawyer stating he requires specialized medical treatment. Amnesty…
Amnesty International: Russia Targets Children and Their Parents Due to Opposition to the War
Amnesty International reports that Russian authorities are increasingly targeting children and their families for opposing the war in Ukraine, using them as leverage against dissent.…
Appeal of a Political Prisoner Sentenced to Death; Mojahid Korkori: Help Me and Save Me
Mojahid Korkori, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has appealed for help from his family, who report increasing pressures and restrictions on him. His family…
Reuters: The U.S. Will 'Not Participate at All' in the UN General Assembly Tribute to Ebrahim Raisi
The U.S. has announced it will boycott the UN General Assembly tribute to Ebrahim Raisi due to his record on human rights violations. This decision…
Amnesty International Annual Report: Sharp Increase in Executions in Iran Has Raised Global Statistics
Amnesty International's annual report reveals a 48% increase in executions in Iran, contributing to a global rise in death penalty statistics. The report highlights the…
US Expresses Concern Over Attacks by Iranian Government Supporters on Opposition Gatherings Abroad
The US has expressed concern over violent attacks by Iranian government supporters against opposition protests abroad, particularly incidents in London and Washington. These confrontations highlight…
Sexual Assault on the Wife of a Political Prisoner in Qazalhessar Prison Under the Pretext of Inspection
Female guards at Qazalhessar Prison sexually assaulted the wife of a political prisoner during an inspection, causing her severe physical and psychological harm. This incident…
Fact-Finding Committee: The Death of Raisi Should Not Detract from Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN fact-finding committee has condemned the human rights situation in Iran, particularly regarding women's rights, and emphasized that the recent death of former president…
Amir Reisiann: Phone Call from Tomaj Salehi Has Been Established from Prison
Tomaj Salehi's lawyer announced that his phone call from prison has been restored after issues with his phone card were resolved. Salehi, a protest rapper…
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab, political prisoner, transferred to solitary confinement after supporting fellow inmate
Zartosht Ahmadi Raghab, a political prisoner, was transferred to solitary confinement after protesting the transfer of another inmate, Ahmadreza Haeri. This action is seen as…
Participants in Raisi's Memorial Attack Protesters; London Police: One Arrested
A clash occurred in London during a memorial for Ebrahim Raisi, the late Iranian president, where supporters of the Islamic Republic attacked protesters. Four people…
Shirin Ebadi Criticizes the UN for Announcing a Memorial for Ebrahim Raisi
Shirin Ebadi criticized the UN for planning a memorial for Ebrahim Raisi, arguing it contradicts the UN's own protocols given Raisi's history of human rights…
Amnesty International Warns of the Risk of Execution for 15 Prisoners Linked to Nationwide Protests
Amnesty International has raised alarms about the imminent execution of 15 prisoners linked to the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests in Iran, citing severe violations of…
Tomaj Salehi Receives the 'Havel' Human Rights Award
Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian protest singer sentenced to death, has received the prestigious 'Havel' human rights award for his activism and artistic contributions to the…
Abbas Vahidiyan Shahroudi Banned from Visits Again
Abbas Vahidiyan Shahroudi, a political prisoner and critic of the Iranian regime, has been banned from visits again after reading a birthday message for his…
Open Letter from Prisoners of the 'Secret Ward' in Urmia Prison: Several Have Committed Suicide; We Have No Sleeping Space or Right to Visit
Prisoners at Urmia Central Prison have issued an open letter revealing the existence of a secret ward where conditions are dire, leading to multiple suicides.…
Amnesty International Warns of Execution of 8 Protesters
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of eight protesters in Iran linked to the Mahsa Amini protests, citing severe violations of their…
Khamenei Prays for His Appointees; From Praising Raisi to Seeking Forgiveness for Hashemi Rafsanjani
Ali Khamenei performed a funeral prayer for Ibrahim Raisi, praising his character, while contrastingly seeking forgiveness for the late Hashemi Rafsanjani, reflecting political tensions. This…
Matlab Ahmadian, Political Prisoner, Returned to Evin Prison Despite Incomplete Treatment
Matlab Ahmadian, a political prisoner suffering from serious health issues, was returned to Evin Prison despite needing further medical treatment. His case highlights the ongoing…
Government Pressure for Public Mourning; Mandatory Business Closures to Participate in Raisi's 'Grief'
Following the death of Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian government has enforced mandatory business closures under the guise of public mourning, despite widespread public celebrations and…
Amnesty International: The Death of Raisi Should Not Hinder 'The Right of the People of Iran to Achieve Justice, Truth, and Compensation'
Amnesty International has stated that the death of Ebrahim Raisi should not prevent the Iranian people from seeking justice for past human rights violations. Raisi…
Amnesty International: The Death of Raisi Should Not Obliterate His Responsibility for 'Committing Crimes'
Ebrahim Raisi, the former Iranian president, died in a helicopter crash, prompting Amnesty International to assert that his death should not erase his responsibility for…
German Political Activists Write to Freiburg Municipality Protesting Death Sentences; 'End the Sister City Relationship' with Isfahan
German political activists have protested against the death sentences issued for Iranian prisoners Tomaj Salehi and Mahmoud Mehrabi by calling for an end to Freiburg's…
Peter Gabriel Joins the 'Free Tomaj Now' Campaign
Peter Gabriel has joined a campaign to save Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, who is at risk of execution. Gabriel and other international artists are calling…
Amnesty International Calls for the Abolition of Tomaj Salehi's Death Sentence and His 'Unconditional' Release
Amnesty International has called for the annulment of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi's death sentence and his unconditional release, citing unfair trial conditions and allegations of…
Amnesty International Expresses Concern Over Imminent Execution of Kamran Sheikhe
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of Kamran Sheikhe, the last defendant in a case involving multiple executions of Kurdish prisoners in…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia; This Year's Theme: Equality, Freedom, and Justice for All
May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, with this year's theme focusing on equality and justice for all. The…
Amnesty International Calls the 'Arbitrary' Execution of Khosrow Basharat 'Shocking'
Amnesty International condemned the execution of Khosrow Basharat, a Kurdish political prisoner, as shocking and arbitrary, occurring shortly after another execution. Basharat was sentenced to…
Amnesty International: Cancel the Death Sentence of Tomaj Salehi and Release Him 'Unconditionally'
Amnesty International has called for the cancellation of the death sentence for Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi and his immediate release, citing his participation in protests…
Registration of Appeal Against the Death Sentence of Tomaj Salehi in the Supreme Court
The appeal against the death sentence of Tomaj Salehi, an imprisoned Iranian singer, has been registered in the Supreme Court. His lawyer expresses hope for…
Nobel Laureates Emphasize the Need to Hold the Iranian Government Accountable for 'Instrumental Use of Executions'
Four Nobel Peace Prize winners have called on the international community to hold the Iranian government accountable for its use of the death penalty to…
Joint Statement by Four Nobel Peace Prize Winners: The Islamic Republic Must Be Held Accountable for 'Instrumental Use of Executions to Intimidate Opponents'
Four Nobel Peace Prize winners have called on the international community to hold the Iranian government accountable for its use of executions to intimidate dissenters.…
Zahra Rahnavard Calls Violent Enforcement of Mandatory Hijab a 'Dictatorial Order'
Zahra Rahnavard condemned the violent enforcement of mandatory hijab in Iran, calling it a dictatorial order. This follows recent incidents of police brutality against women,…
Tehran's Taleghani Hospital Refuses to Admit Dialysis Patients from Evin Prison Due to Bedbug Infestation
Tehran's Taleghani Hospital has refused to admit dialysis patients from Evin Prison due to a bedbug infestation affecting the inmates. Political prisoners, including Zia Nabavi,…
Mohammad Davari, Political Prisoner Rights Activist, Transferred to Adelabad Prison in Shiraz
Mohammad Davari, a political prisoner rights activist, has been transferred to Adelabad Prison to serve a four-and-a-half-year sentence for charges including 'insulting the leadership.' His…
Domestic Media Report: Mandatory Hijab is Only Enforced 'In Front of Officers'
A report reveals that the enforcement of mandatory hijab in Iran is only effective temporarily and in the presence of morality police. Despite the government's…
Increased Enforcement of Mandatory Hijab: Places and Restaurants Shut Down Under 'Noor Plan'
The Iranian government has intensified the enforcement of mandatory hijab laws, leading to the closure of numerous restaurants and establishments across the country, citing non-compliance.…
American Senators on the Continued Suppression of Women in Iran: The Islamic Republic is a 'Terrible' Regime
American senators have condemned the Iranian regime's crackdown on women regarding mandatory hijab laws, labeling it a 'war against women'. They called for continued international…
A Social Media Activist in Iran Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison
Nowruz Rokhkhad, a social media activist in Iran, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for various charges including propaganda against the regime…
Claims by the Attorney General of the Islamic Republic: The 'Unveiling' Law of Reza Shah is the Reason for 'Social Anomalies'; Continuation of Suppression of Women's Freedoms in Iran
The Attorney General of Iran claims that the 'Unveiling Law' of Reza Shah is responsible for social anomalies and supports the government's crackdown on women's…
Amnesty International: The Islamic Republic Must End Its 'War on Women' in Iran and Repeal Mandatory Hijab Laws
Amnesty International has urged the Iranian government to repeal mandatory hijab laws and release those detained for non-compliance, citing increased violence against women. The call…
Prison Sentence for a Women's Rights Activist in Saudi Arabia; Human Rights Groups Demand Release of Manahil Al-Otaibi
Manahil Al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old women's rights activist in Saudi Arabia, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her advocacy and choice of clothing.…
Hengaw: Executions in Iran Increased by 328% in One Month
Hengaw reported a dramatic 328% increase in executions in Iran in April, with at least 77 prisoners executed, primarily for drug offenses. Critics argue that…
Sakineh Parvaneh's Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Sakineh Parvaneh, a political prisoner in Evin Prison, has initiated a hunger strike to honor the memory of Ali Mozaffari, a teenager killed during protests…
World Press Freedom Day; Iran at the Bottom of Reporters Without Borders Ranking
Reporters Without Borders has released its 2024 media freedom ranking, placing Iran at 176th out of 180 countries, highlighting its severe repression of journalists. The…
At Least Three Media Activists Summoned Over Comments on Nika Shakeri Case
At least three Iranian journalists have been summoned by the judiciary for commenting on the case of Nika Shakeri, a protester who was sexually assaulted…
One Execution Every 5 Hours; Iran Human Rights Organization Report on Recent Activities of the Islamic Republic
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that 63 prisoners were executed in Iran over two weeks, averaging one execution every five hours. Mahmoud Amiri-Moghadam called…
Hadi Laveh, a singer from Oshnaviyeh, arrested with 'violence'
Hadi Laveh, a Kurdish singer, was violently arrested for singing political songs. This incident reflects a broader trend of repression against artists in Iran, particularly…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Halt to Execution of Reza Rasai
Amnesty International has called for an immediate halt to the execution of Reza Rasai, a Kurdish protester sentenced to death based on alleged forced confessions.…
Ghazaleh Sharmeh to American Legislators: Strive with All Your Might for the Freedom of My Father and Other Hostages
Ghazaleh Sharmeh urged U.S. lawmakers to intensify efforts for the release of her father, Jamshid Sharmeh, a dual Iranian-German citizen sentenced to death in Iran.…