June 2018
Iran's Judiciary Executes Another 'Child Offender'
Iran has executed Abolfazl Chazani Sharahi, a child offender sentenced for a crime committed at age 15, marking the fourth execution of a minor in…
Human Rights Organization Calls for End to Hunger Strike of Imprisoned Dervishes
A human rights organization has called for an end to the hunger strike of imprisoned dervishes following reports of abuse in Qarchak prison. The situation…
Review of the Bill to Halt Executions and Public Whipping in Parliament
The Iranian parliament is reviewing a bill that would prohibit public executions and corporal punishments unless explicitly mandated by Islamic law. This comes amid ongoing…
U.S. Representative Criticizes UN Special Rapporteur: 'Misleading and Political'
Nikki Haley criticized a UN report on poverty in the U.S., calling it misleading and politically motivated. The report, authored by Philip Alston, highlights severe…
The U.S. Condemns the Execution of Mohammad Salas
The U.S. condemned the execution of Mohammad Salas, a Gonabadi dervish, labeling it as brutal and unjust. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged allies to…
Mohammad Thalath Executed
Mohammad Thalath, a Gonabadi dervish, was executed in Tehran after being accused of running over police officers during a protest. His lawyer claims he is…
Amnesty International Expresses Concern Over Imminent Execution of Mohammad Thalath
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of Mohammad Thalath, a Gonabadi dervish accused of killing police officers, urging Iranian authorities to halt…
U.S. State Department Calls for Immediate Release of Nasrin Sotoudeh
The U.S. has called for the immediate release of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer who was re-arrested by Iranian authorities. This incident…
Eight Imprisoned Dervishes Go on Hunger Strike
Eight imprisoned Gonabadi dervishes have initiated a hunger strike in protest against their treatment and the house arrest of their leader, Noor Ali Tabandeh. They…