June 2015
Shirin Ebadi and Amnesty International Call for the Release of Narges Mohammadi
Shirin Ebadi and the President of Amnesty International called for the release of Narges Mohammadi during a meeting in London about women's legal status. Mohammadi,…
Founder of Circle Mysticism in Iran Sentenced to Death
Mohammad Ali Taheri, founder of Circle Mysticism in Iran, has been sentenced to death for 'corruption on earth' by a Tehran court. His lawyer claims…
PEN International Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Mostafa Azizi
PEN International has called for the release of Mostafa Azizi, a writer sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran for his social media activity.…
Cost of the 2015 European Games for Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani government is facing criticism for funding the European Games with forced contributions from public sector employees, while many citizens express dissatisfaction with the…
Ruling for the Release of a Prisoner in Louisiana After 43 Years of Solitary Confinement
Albert Woodfox, a member of the 'Angola Three,' may be released after 43 years in solitary confinement following a federal judge's ruling that criticized the…
Mostafa Azizi Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
Mostafa Azizi, a former Iranian state television producer, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for various charges, including conspiracy against national security. His…
Human Rights Organizations Protest Prison Sentence for Atena Farghadani
Atena Farghadani, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to 12 years and 9 months in prison, prompting condemnation from human rights organizations. Alongside her,…
Warning from a Group of European Parliament Members Regarding Human Rights Situation in Iran
Over 220 members of the European Parliament have issued a statement warning about the worsening human rights situation in Iran and calling for actions such…