August 2024
Examining the Plights of Women in Iran and Afghanistan on France 24; Mahsa Alimardani: Medicalian Will Not Improve the Situation for Women in Iran
Mahsa Alimardani criticized the potential presidency of Medicalian, stating he will not improve women's rights in Iran, citing his past enforcement of strict hijab laws.…
International Day of Enforced Disappearances; US Imposes Sanctions on 14 Syrian Officials
The US has imposed visa restrictions on 14 Syrian officials for human rights violations related to enforced disappearances, coinciding with the International Day of Victims…
Blinken on 'International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances': Governments Must Hold Perpetrators Accountable
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned enforced disappearances globally, highlighting the responsibility of governments to hold perpetrators accountable. He specifically mentioned Iran, China, Russia,…
Execution of Four Prisoners in Tabriz; Three Non-Iranian Among the Executed
Four prisoners, including two Afghans and one Iraqi, were executed in Tabriz for drug-related offenses and murder. Human rights organizations report a significant increase in…
Campaign 'Tuesdays No to Execution' Expands with Involvement of Prisoners from 'Greater Tehran': The Government of Behdarvand is a 'Cabinet of Suppression and Execution'
The 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign, initiated by political prisoners in Iran, has gained support from prisoners in Greater Tehran and two Italian parliament members.…
The Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran Bus Company Condemns the Deprivation of Political Prisoners' Rights in Evin
The Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran Bus Company condemned the deprivation of telephone and visitation rights for 15 female political prisoners in Evin Prison,…
A number of female political prisoners in Evin are still deprived of phone contact and visits with their families
Fifteen female political prisoners in Evin prison have been denied phone contact and family visits since August 7, following a peaceful protest against an execution.…
Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Files Charges Against 89 Citizens Five Years After November 2019 Protests
Five years after the violent suppression of the November 2019 protests in Iran, the judiciary has filed charges against 89 individuals previously detained. The charges…
Criticism of 'Alarming' Increase in Executions in Iran; Human Rights Watch: Death Sentences Must Be Abolished
Human Rights Watch has reported a significant increase in executions in Iran, with at least 87 people executed in the month following the recent presidential…
Judiciary Spokesman Calls Reactions to Arzu Badri Case 'Media Manipulation'; Jahangir: 'The Issue is Not Related to Hijab'
Arzu Badri was shot by police in Iran for not adhering to mandatory hijab laws, leading to severe injuries and allegations of media manipulation by…
U.S. State Department Expresses Concern Over Beating of Narges Mohammadi and Other Female Prisoners in Evin
The U.S. State Department has expressed concern over the reported beating of Narges Mohammadi and other female prisoners in Evin prison following their peaceful protest…
Human Rights Activists Call for International Investigation into the Suppression of Women Prisoners in Evin
Human rights activists have called for an international investigation into the treatment of women prisoners in Evin prison, particularly following reports of violence against Narges…
Head of Armed Forces Judicial Organization Reports on the 'Arrest of the Shooter' of Arzu Badri
Arzu Badri, a 31-year-old woman, was shot by Iranian government forces for not adhering to mandatory hijab laws, resulting in severe injuries and paralysis. The…
Tomaj Salehi Introduced as One of the Winners of the Annual Václav Havel Award
Tomaj Salehi, a jailed Iranian rapper, and Indian author Arundhati Roy were jointly awarded the Václav Havel Prize for their courageous work against oppression. The…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: The Islamic Republic's Violence Against Women is a 'War' Against Them
Arzu Badri, a 31-year-old woman, was shot by Iranian police for not adhering to mandatory hijab laws, leading to severe health complications. The incident has…
Reports of 'Deteriorating Condition' of Arzoo Badri; Fars Claims Three Bullets Were Fired at Her Vehicle
Arzoo Badri was shot by police in Mazandaran while driving a vehicle allegedly linked to mandatory hijab laws. Reports indicate her condition is deteriorating after…
Toumaj Salehi Acquitted of 'Corruption on Earth' Charges but Remains in Prison
Toumaj Salehi, a critical rapper, has been acquitted of serious charges but remains imprisoned due to new accusations related to his music. His lawyer indicates…
Mostafa Nili: Prison Guards Struck the Tumor Site in Narges Mohammadi's Body
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights activist, has reportedly been assaulted by prison guards at Evin Prison, leading to health concerns regarding a…
Revolutionary Court Cancels Tomaj Salehi's Death Sentence and Acquits Him
The Revolutionary Court in Isfahan has acquitted Tomaj Salehi, a singer who protested against the Islamic Republic, after his death sentence was previously overturned by…
Amnesty International's Response to the Beating of Narges Mohammadi and Other Female Prisoners in Evin: Ensure Independent Observers' Access to Prisons
Amnesty International condemned the beating of Narges Mohammadi and other female political prisoners in Evin Prison following their protests against executions in Iran. The organization…
At Least 87 People Executed in Iran in the Month Following Presidential Elections
At least 87 people were executed in Iran within a month after the presidential elections, with human rights organizations warning of a significant increase in…
Women Prisoners in Evin Protest Execution of Reza Rasayi; Inmates Chant 'Death to the Executing Government'
Women prisoners in Evin protested the execution of Reza Rasayi, chanting against the government and clashing with guards. Rasayi, sentenced to death based on coerced…
Reza Rasayi, accused in the case of killing a Revolutionary Guard official, executed
Reza Rasayi, accused of killing a Revolutionary Guard official, was executed in Kermanshah after a controversial trial. His death sentence has raised concerns among human…
Reza Rasayi, one of the detainees from the 2021 protests, executed; his body buried under security measures far from the city
Reza Rasayi, a 34-year-old political prisoner detained during the 2021 protests in Iran, was executed without his family's knowledge, and his burial was conducted under…
HRANA: Zara Ismaili, a young artist, was arrested 9 days ago and her family still has no information about her whereabouts
Zara Ismaili, a young artist known for her performances without a mandatory hijab, was arrested by Iranian security forces nine days ago, and her family…