June 2024
Political Prisoner Sentenced to Death Denied 'Right to Contact'; Authorities Deny Family Visits to Mojahid Korkori
Mojahid Korkori, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has been denied visitation rights by prison officials, with his family unable to contact him for weeks.…
Warning from Ahmadreza Jalali's Wife on the Fourth Day of His Hunger Strike; 'His Life is in Danger'
Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual Iranian-Swedish citizen sentenced to death in Iran, is on a hunger strike, prompting concerns from his wife about his deteriorating health.…
Continued Hunger Strike of Ahmadreza Jalali on the Fifth Consecutive Day
Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual-nationality physician imprisoned in Iran, has entered the fifth day of a hunger strike to protest his death sentence for alleged espionage,…
Suspension of Visits and Phone Calls and Harassment of Family; Pressure on Reza Rasayi Intensifies
Reza Rasayi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, faces intensified pressure as prison officials cut off his communication with family and harass them. His death…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate Release' of Cecile Kohler, French Citizen Imprisoned in Iran
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Cecile Kohler, a French citizen detained in Iran for nearly two years on charges related to…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate Release' of Cecile Koehler, French Citizen Imprisoned in Iran
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Cecile Koehler, a French citizen imprisoned in Iran since May 2022, claiming she is being used…
Morteza Nourmohammadi Nadarli, Civil Activist, Sentenced to Imprisonment
Morteza Nourmohammadi Nadarli, an Azerbaijani civil activist, was sentenced to over three months in prison for spreading falsehoods, while being acquitted of more serious charges.…
Urmia Revolutionary Court Sentences a Kolbar to Death
Idris Ali, a 31-year-old kolbar, has been sentenced to death by the Urmia Revolutionary Court on charges of espionage for Israel, based on forced confessions.…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate and Unconditional Release of Tomaj Salehi
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, whose death sentence was recently annulled by the Supreme Court.…
Ahmadreza Jalali, Dual National Prisoner at Risk of Execution in Evin, Goes on Hunger Strike
Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual Iranian-Swedish national sentenced to death, has begun a hunger strike in protest of being excluded from a prisoner exchange deal. His…
Ahmadreza Jalali to Begin Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual Iranian-Swedish citizen sentenced to death in Iran, plans to begin a hunger strike to draw attention to his plight. His wife,…
Shervin Hajipour's Lawyer Calls for Acquittal After Use of 'Baraye' Song in Elections
Shervin Hajipour's lawyer is calling for his acquittal after the song 'Baraye' was used in Iranian election campaigns, highlighting contradictions in its previous condemnation. The…
Front Line Defenders Calls for Immediate Release of Imprisoned Lawyer Tahir Naqvi
Front Line Defenders has called for the immediate release of Tahir Naqvi, a lawyer imprisoned in Iran for his human rights activities. Naqvi is currently…
Request to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Follow Up on the Suppression of Uyghurs in China
Uyghur rights activists have called on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to take further action regarding the suppression of Uyghurs in China, citing…
Former Iranian Hostage's Protest Against Swedish Government: Ignoring Ahmadreza Jalali in Hamid Nouri Exchange is a 'Deep Deception'
Masoud Mosahab, a former hostage of the Islamic Republic, criticized the Swedish government for ignoring Ahmadreza Jalali during the exchange for Hamid Nouri, calling it…
Amnesty International: The Release of Hamid Nouri Was Shocking and Will Encourage Iranian Officials
Amnesty International condemned the release of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian prison official sentenced for his role in the 1980s political executions, calling it a…
Amnesty International: The 'Stunning' Release of Hamid Nouri is a 'Remarkable' Blow to the Survivors and Relatives of the Victims of the 1988 Massacre
Amnesty International condemned the release of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian prosecutor sentenced for his role in the 1988 executions, calling it a significant setback…
Canadian Parliament Calls for Sanctions Against 31 Iranian Judges and Prosecutors Following 'Tomaaj Salehi' Resolution
The Canadian Parliament unanimously passed a resolution condemning the death sentence of Iranian rapper Tomaaj Salehi and called for sanctions against 31 judges and prosecutors…
Sirus Fathi, labor activist, is in detention at the Gilan Intelligence Department and under interrogation
Sirus Fathi, a labor activist, has been detained and is under interrogation by the Gilan Intelligence Department, following the earlier arrest of his wife, Sharifeh…
Arrest of Two Baloch Citizens for Online Activity Regarding Raisi's Death and Celebration at a Wedding
Two Baloch citizens were arrested for celebrating Ibrahim Raisi's death and for online activities related to it. This incident highlights ongoing repression of free expression…
Three Political Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement After Hunger Strike
Three Azerbaijani political prisoners were moved to solitary confinement after a hunger strike protesting against fabricated charges. They are part of a larger group of…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate and Unconditional Release' of Reza Shahabi, Imprisoned Labor Activist
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Reza Shahabi, a labor activist imprisoned in Evin Prison, citing his arbitrary detention and lack of…
Case Filed Against Over 200 Individuals in Isfahan in Response to Their Reactions to the Death of Ebrahim Raisi
The Revolutionary Court in Isfahan has filed cases against over 200 individuals for their reactions to the death of Ebrahim Raisi, accusing them of spreading…
Rahila Rahimipour, political prisoner suffering from brain tumor, denied appropriate medical care
Rahila Rahimipour, a 72-year-old political prisoner with a brain tumor, is being denied necessary medical care in Evin Prison, allegedly due to her refusal to…
Human Rights Organization Reports 237 Executions in Iran Over Five Months
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported 237 executions in Iran over the first five months of 2023, including 10 women. The report highlights a significant…
The Death Sentence of Mohammad Khodrnejad, a Sunni Kurdish Scholar, Has Been Converted to Imprisonment
The Iranian judiciary has converted the death sentence of Mohammad Khodrnejad, a Sunni Kurdish scholar, to imprisonment following expressions of remorse and intervention from other…
Judiciary News Agency Reports Commutation of Death Sentence for Maulvi Khodrnejad to Imprisonment
The Iranian judiciary has commuted the death sentence of Sunni cleric Maulvi Mohammad Khodrnejad to imprisonment after he expressed remorse, following international scrutiny and advocacy…
Indictment Issued Against Nurse and Prison Guard in Connection with the Death of Javad Rouhi
An indictment has been issued against a nurse and a prison guard in connection with the death of Javad Rouhi, a detainee from the 2021…
First Court Session for the Case of 'Quasi-Manslaughter' of Javad Rouhi, Protester Who Died in Nowshahr Prison, Held
The first court session regarding the quasi-manslaughter case of Javad Rouhi, a protester who died in Nowshahr prison, was held, with his family withdrawing their…
The Death Sentence of Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani, the Protesting Athlete, Has Been 'Revoked for the Second Time'
Mohammad Javad Vafaee Sani's death sentence has been revoked for the second time by Iran's Supreme Court. He was arrested during the November 2019 protests…
Anousheh Ashouri's Plea to British Officials: Do Not Succumb to the Islamic Republic's Extortion
Anousheh Ashouri, an Iranian-British citizen who was imprisoned in Iran, has urged British officials to resist the Islamic Republic's hostage-taking practices. He shared his experiences…
Open Letter from Political Activists to the German Government: End the Deportation of Iranian Refugees
Iranian political activists in Frankfurt have urged the German government to stop deporting Iranian refugees, citing human rights abuses in Iran. They argue that returning…
Documentary Series About the Arrest and Imprisonment of Nazanin Zaghari in Iran
The BBC is producing a docudrama series about Nazanin Zaghari, a British-Iranian woman imprisoned in Iran for six years on espionage charges. The series will…
Iran's Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentence for Mohammad Khodrnejad
The Supreme Court of Iran has upheld the death sentence for Mohammad Khodrnejad, a Sunni cleric arrested during protests following Mahsa Amini's death. His case…
Return of 'Blind Mujahid' Political Prisoner Sentenced to Death from Solitary Confinement to Quarantine; Execution Threat Still Looms
Blind Mujahid, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has been moved from solitary confinement back to quarantine after serious health issues arose due to psychological…
Award Ceremony for 'Havel' Prize to Tomaj Salehi; U.S. Welcomes It
Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian singer sentenced to death, received the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize in Oslo, with Negin Niknam accepting on his behalf. The…
Sudden Transfer of Kamran Sheikhe from Qazalhasar to Mahabad Prison; He is Sentenced to Death
Kamran Sheikhe, a Kurdish political prisoner sentenced to death, was abruptly transferred from Qazalhasar to Mahabad prison, raising concerns for his safety. He is the…