June 2023
Serious Risk of Execution for Mujahid Korkori; Amnesty International Warns
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of Mujahid Korkori, who was sentenced following a trial deemed unjust and based on coerced confessions.…
50 Arrested at Istanbul Pride Parade; Activists: We Will Not Accept Hatred and Denial
Turkish police arrested at least 50 individuals during a pride parade in Istanbul, reflecting the government's increasing repression of LGBTQ+ rights under Erdoğan's leadership. Activists…
Warning of Imminent Execution of Milad Zahravand; Judiciary: Retribution Sentence Issued
Milad Zahravand, a 20-year-old protester, faces imminent execution for allegedly killing an IRGC member during protests. Human rights organizations are raising alarms about his treatment…
Iranians Protest in 19 Cities Worldwide with the Slogan 'Uprising Against Executions'
Iranians protested in over 19 cities worldwide against the death penalty, highlighting the alarming rise in executions in Iran. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called…
What Do We Know About the Wagner Group? The Most Serious Challenge to Putin's Long Reign
Yevgeny Prigozhin, commander of the Wagner Group, has declared a rebellion against Russia's military leadership, claiming control of Rostov-on-Don. Putin has labeled the actions as…
Amnesty International's Open Letter to Mohseni Ejei; Cancel the Death Sentence of Mohammad Qabadi
Amnesty International has urged the Iranian judiciary to cancel the death sentences of Mohammad Qabadi, citing severe violations of his rights, including torture and lack…
Hengaw: 160 People Interrogated in Islamabad-e Gharb Over Four Days
In the past four days, at least 160 residents of the village of Lor in Kermanshah province have been interrogated by Iranian security forces following…
Execution of 142 People in Iran in One Month; Human Rights Organization: Unprecedented
Iran has executed at least 142 people in May alone, marking a significant increase in state-sanctioned killings as part of a crackdown on dissent. Human…
PEN America Calls for Immediate Release of Iranian Cartoonist Atena Farghadani
PEN America has condemned the arrest of Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and called for her immediate release following her detention for a satirical cartoon. The…
Athena Farghadani Refuses Bail and is Transferred to Prison; 'I Have Committed No Crime'
Athena Farghadani, a prominent Iranian artist and activist, refused bail and was transferred to prison, asserting her innocence and the illegality of her charges. Her…
Athena Farghadani, Painter, Cartoonist, and Former Political Prisoner Arrested
Athena Farghadani, a painter and cartoonist previously imprisoned for her activism, was arrested again without clear reasons. Her arrest comes amid a crackdown on dissent…
Joint Statement by a Group of Human Rights Organizations: The Time for Silence and Cautious Diplomacy is Over
A coalition of human rights organizations has issued a statement calling for immediate global action against the rising wave of executions in Iran, particularly targeting…
Poisoning of Girls This Time in Afghanistan; 60 Students Hospitalized
Around 60 Afghan girls were poisoned at a school in Sar-e Pol province, leading to hospitalization. This incident follows the Taliban's ban on most teenage…
Amnesty International: Drug-related Executions in Iran Have Tripled
Amnesty International reports that drug-related executions in Iran have tripled this year, with 173 executions since January. The organization criticizes the lack of fair trials…