September 2024
UN Special Rapporteur: Repression in Russia has intensified since the attack on Ukraine
The UN Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova reports that repression in Russia has intensified since the invasion of Ukraine, with over 1,300 political prisoners facing severe…
American PEN Association Report on Thousands of Banned Books in Some U.S. Schools
The American PEN Association reported a significant increase in the number of banned books in U.S. public schools, with over 10,000 titles banned in the…
Shervin Hajipour Announces Closure of His Legal Case
Shervin Hajipour, a singer known for his protest song 'Baraye,' announced the closure of his legal case related to a pardon directive. He expressed hope…
Prolonged Proceedings in the Case of Labor Activist Sentenced to Death; Concerns Raised by the Campaign to Defend Sharifeh Mohammadi
The Campaign to Defend Sharifeh Mohammadi has raised concerns over the prolonged legal proceedings in her death penalty case, condemning the judicial threats against labor…
The 'Narges Freedom' Coalition's Request to World Leaders Ahead of the UN Meeting
The 'Narges Freedom' coalition is urging global leaders to intervene for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate whose health is deteriorating in…
UN Special Rapporteur on the Second Anniversary of Mahsa: We Witness the Unwavering Resistance of Women and Girls in Iran
On the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the UN Special Rapporteur and Amnesty International highlighted the ongoing resistance of Iranian women against oppression. The…
Execution of Former Iranian National Wrestling Champion Morteza Yousefi in Nowshahr and Two Afghan Nationals in Qazalhasar
Morteza Yousefi, a former champion wrestler for Iran, was executed for drug-related crimes despite previous indications of a potential pardon. Additionally, two Afghan nationals were…
Amnesty International on the Second Anniversary of Nationwide Protests: Impunity for 'Perpetrators of International Crimes' Continues in the Islamic Republic
Amnesty International released a statement on the second anniversary of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests, highlighting ongoing impunity for perpetrators of international crimes in Iran.…
Planned Attack by 'Malicious Prisoners' on Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi in Front of Vakilabad Prison Officials in Mashhad
Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi, a political prisoner in Iran, was attacked by other inmates in a pre-planned assault while prison officials looked on. This incident follows…
Amnesty International: Sharifeh Mohammadi's Trial Was 'Severely Unjust'; Death Sentence Must Be Revoked
Amnesty International condemned the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a civil rights activist, calling her trial unjust and demanding investigations into her claims of torture.…
Execution of a Group Sentence in 'Zahedan Prison', Identity of an Afghan National and Four Baluchis Identified
A group execution of at least six prisoners, including four Baluchis and one Afghan national, was carried out in Zahedan prison, raising concerns over Iran's…
Enforced Disappearance of Executed Political Prisoners; A Human Rights Organization: The Islamic Republic Must Be Held Accountable
On the sixth anniversary of the execution of three Kurdish political prisoners, the human rights organization Kurdpa reported on the enforced disappearance of their bodies…
Narges Mohammadi's Message to the Nobel Peace Conference: Women's Defiance in Iran is Inspiring, We Are Not Afraid of Execution
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned human rights activist, addressed the Nobel Peace Conference, emphasizing women's defiance in Iran and their fearlessness against execution. She highlighted the…
Family and Colleagues of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris Demand Their Release from the Islamic Republic's Prison
The families and colleagues of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, French teachers imprisoned in Iran, are demanding their release due to inhumane prison conditions. They…
UN Special Rapporteur: The Islamic Republic Executes Individuals with 'Violation of Fair Trial'
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato reported that Iran executed at least 93 individuals in August, raising concerns over the legality and fairness of these executions,…
US Reaction to UN Experts' Report: Execution Statistics in Iran Are Concerning
The US State Department expressed concern over the rising execution rates in Iran, criticizing the lack of judicial independence. This follows a UN report highlighting…
Prisoners Participating in the 'Tuesdays No to Execution' Campaign: We Must Resist Religious Tyranny
The 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign has gained momentum with 21 prisons participating, as political prisoners continue their hunger strike against the death penalty in…
Three Labor Activists Released from Evin Prison Following Case Closure
Three labor activists, Reza Shahabi, Hassan Saidi, and Keyvan Mohtadi, were released from Evin Prison after their cases were closed following an amnesty request. Their…