June 2023
Summoning Two Lawyers to Appeals Court for 'Obtaining Commitment'; Seyfizadeh: Revolutionary Court is Illegal
Mohammad Seyfizadeh and Marzieh Nik-Ara, human rights lawyers, have been summoned to an Iranian appeals court for explanations and commitments related to their previous convictions.…
Warning of Imminent Execution of Milad Zahravand; Judiciary: Retribution Sentence Issued
Milad Zahravand, a 20-year-old protester, faces imminent execution for allegedly killing an IRGC member during protests. Human rights organizations are raising alarms about his treatment…
Iranians Protest in 19 Cities Worldwide with the Slogan 'Uprising Against Executions'
Iranians protested in over 19 cities worldwide against the death penalty, highlighting the alarming rise in executions in Iran. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called…
US Support for Imprisoned Journalists: Iran Must 'Immediately' Free Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
The US has called for the immediate release of imprisoned Iranian journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression. This…
International Yoga Day at the United Nations; Indian Prime Minister Calls for 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated International Yoga Day at the UN, calling for global unity and cooperation. This event coincides with his diplomatic visit…
World Bank: Countries Affected by Natural Disasters Should Temporarily Halt Debt Payments
The World Bank has proposed a temporary halt on debt repayments for countries affected by natural disasters during a summit in Paris attended by global…
UN Secretary-General Calls Refugees' Resilience in Facing Adversities 'Inspiring'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the resilience of refugees on World Refugee Day, calling for stronger political will to ensure their safe return home. The…
Guterres Report on Human Rights Situation in Iran: Stop Executions and Release Detainees
The UN Secretary-General's report highlights a significant deterioration in human rights in Iran, calling for an immediate end to executions and the release of detainees,…
Sudan Designates UN Envoy as 'Unwelcome Element'
Sudan's Foreign Ministry has declared the UN envoy an 'unwelcome element' following accusations of bias from army leader General Burhan. This comes amid ongoing violent…
Joint Statement by a Group of Human Rights Organizations: The Time for Silence and Cautious Diplomacy is Over
A coalition of human rights organizations has issued a statement calling for immediate global action against the rising wave of executions in Iran, particularly targeting…
Amnesty International: Drug-related Executions in Iran Have Tripled
Amnesty International reports that drug-related executions in Iran have tripled this year, with 173 executions since January. The organization criticizes the lack of fair trials…
Unprecedented Increase in Executions in Iran; Islamic Republic Executed 142 People in One Month
Iran has seen a record number of executions, with 142 people executed in one month, primarily for drug-related offenses. Human rights organizations are calling for…