August 2018
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Farhad Mithaemi and the Abolition of Mandatory Hijab
Amnesty International has called for the release of Farhad Mithaemi, who was arrested for protesting against mandatory hijab laws in Iran. His mother has reported…
News Summary for Friday, September 2
On September 2, 2018, significant news included the cancellation of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to North Korea due to stalled nuclear negotiations,…
60 European Parliament Members Call for Unconditional Release of Nasrin Sotoudeh
60 members of the European Parliament have called for the unconditional release of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, who has…
Rahmani Fazli's Estimate of August Protests: '3,800 Protesters in 27 Cities'
Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, Iran's Minister of Interior, reported that approximately 3,800 protesters participated in August protests across 27 cities, attributing the protests to professional and…
Reza Entesari, the third manager of 'Majzoban Noor', sentenced to prison, flogging, and exile
Reza Entesari, a manager of the Majzoban Noor website, was sentenced to seven years in prison and lashes by the Tehran Revolutionary Court, marking the…
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Detainees from Qaleh Babak Gathering
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of civil activists detained during a gathering at Qaleh Babak, including Ibrahim Noori. Approximately 120 individuals were…
From Sentencing of Critical Students to Condemnation of Christian Converts
Several Iranian students have received prison sentences for participating in protests, with at least 10 others facing similar penalties in recent months. This crackdown on…
Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty 'Unacceptable'
Pope Francis has officially declared the death penalty unacceptable, marking a significant shift in Catholic Church teachings. This change emphasizes the inherent dignity of all…