August 2017
Human Rights Defenders: Clarify the Status of the Missing Syrians
Human rights organizations are demanding clarity on the status of tens of thousands of Syrians who have gone missing amid the ongoing conflict. They urge…
Mohammad Ali Taheri's Lawyer Reports New Death Sentence Issued for Him
Mohammad Ali Taheri's lawyer announced that a new death sentence has been issued for him by the Revolutionary Court, which can be appealed within 20…
Saudi Coalition Admits Mistake in Airstrike on Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition admitted to a mistake in a recent airstrike on Sanaa, Yemen, that resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including six children.…
Window; Arrest of Journalists and Ongoing Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison
Two journalists were arrested in Tehran without disclosed charges amid ongoing global criticism of Iran's freedom of expression. Amnesty International condemned the conditions in Rajai…
Request to Halt Execution of Hadadi in Lawyer's Letter to Head of Judiciary
Mohammad Reza Hadadi's lawyer has requested the Iranian Judiciary to halt his execution and reconsider his case, citing his age at the time of the…
Human Rights Watch: The Guardian Council Should Take the First Step to Reduce Executions
Human Rights Watch is urging the Guardian Council of Iran to approve a new anti-drug law that could significantly reduce the number of executions for…
Associated Press Assessment of the Consequences of Death Sentences in Saudi Arabia
Tensions have escalated in Awamiya, Saudi Arabia, following the confirmation of death sentences for 14 Shiite protesters. Human rights groups claim the trials were unfair…
Abolition of Death Penalty for Some Current Drug Offenders Approved by Iranian Parliament
The Iranian parliament has approved a bill that limits the death penalty for certain drug-related offenses, converting sentences to imprisonment under specific conditions. This change…
Prosecutor's Office: Reza Shahabi Must Remain in Prison for Another 17 Months
Reza Shahabi, a labor activist and board member of the Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company, has been informed by the…
Amnesty International's Protest Against the Execution of Alireza Tajiki: It Was Shameless
Amnesty International condemned the execution of Alireza Tajiki, who was executed for crimes committed as a minor, calling it a shameless act. The Iranian judiciary's…
Dozens of Migrants Killed in Yemen's Waters by Human Traffickers
Dozens of illegal migrants from Somalia and Ethiopia were forcibly thrown into the sea by human traffickers in Yemen, resulting in at least 29 deaths…
Letter from 'Three Thousand' in Protest Against 'Pressure on Judges' in the Case of the Founder of Erfan Halqa
Three thousand students of Mohammad Ali Taheri, founder of 'Erfan Halqa', protested against pressure on judges in his case by security institutions in an open…
Human Rights Defenders' Request from Hassan Rouhani to Fulfill His Election Promises
Human rights organizations are urging Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to uphold his election promises and international commitments as he begins his second term. Reporters Without…
Nazanin Zaghari's Husband Hopeful for Her Release After British Official's Visit to Tehran
Nazanin Zaghari's husband is hopeful for her release as a senior British official, Alistair Burt, visits Tehran for discussions on imprisoned citizens. The visit coincides…
Amnesty International: Mogherini Should Demand the Release of Human Rights Activists in Tehran
Amnesty International has urged EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini to demand the release of imprisoned human rights activists during her upcoming visit to Tehran.…