November 2023
Russia's Supreme Court Bans 'LGBTQ+ Movement' as 'Extremism'
Russia's Supreme Court has classified LGBTQ+ activists as 'extremists' and banned their movement, raising fears of increased persecution. This decision reflects ongoing restrictions on sexual…
Paul Whelan, Former American Military Personnel, Attacked in Russian Prison
Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges, was attacked by another inmate in a high-security prison. His brother believes the…
Head of Social Workers Association: Petty Theft Increased for Livelihood
The head of the Social Workers Association has reported a significant increase in petty thefts in Iran due to rising poverty and inflation, indicating a…
Reuters: Wife of Head of Ukrainian Military Intelligence Poisoned with 'Heavy Metals'
The wife of Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukrainian military intelligence, has been poisoned with heavy metals and is hospitalized. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers…
Foreign Ministers of China, South Korea, and Japan to Meet
The foreign ministers of South Korea, China, and Japan are set to meet in Busan to discuss improving relations, particularly between South Korea and China.…
34 Arrested in Dublin Unrest Following Knife Attack; Irish Prime Minister: The City is Safe
A knife attack in Dublin injured three children and led to 34 arrests during subsequent riots. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar reassured the public that the…
Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters of 'Razayat Khodro' Company in Qazvin
Hundreds of victims of the 'Razayat Khodro' company protested in Qazvin demanding the return of their investments, leading to violent clashes with police who used…
Stabbing Attack in Ireland; At Least Three Children and Two Adults Injured
A stabbing incident in Dublin left three children and two adults injured, with the main suspect arrested. The attack occurred near a school, and the…
Assassination Plot Against Sikh Separatist in the United States Foiled; U.S. Warns India
The U.S. has warned India after foiling a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in the U.S., expressing serious concerns about India's potential involvement. Gurpatwant…
Human Rights Sources: The Islamic Republic Secretly Executed Milad Zahraei, a 21-Year-Old Imprisoned Protester
Milad Zahraei, a 21-year-old protester, was secretly executed in Iran without prior notice to his family. He was accused of killing an IRGC officer during…
Israeli Forces Arrest Head and Several Doctors of Shifa Hospital
Israeli forces arrested Mohammed Abusalmieh, the head of Shifa Hospital, and several doctors in Gaza following the release of videos showing Hamas hostages at the…
The Far-Right Party 'Freedom' Wins in Dutch Parliamentary Elections
Geert Wilders' far-right 'Freedom' Party won 35 seats in the Dutch parliamentary elections, seeking to form a coalition government. His victory may cause significant political…
Shooting in Tehran; Islamic Consultative Assembly: No Connection to Us
A shooting occurred near the Iranian parliament, but officials stated it had no connection to the Assembly. The shooter, an employee from Isfahan, was arrested…
Relatives of Some Hamas Hostages: Don't Talk About Executing Palestinians
Relatives of hostages taken by Hamas are urging Israeli lawmakers to refrain from discussing the death penalty for Palestinians, fearing it could jeopardize the hostages'…
Exclusive: German Parliament Representative and Political Advocate for Tomaj Salehi: Tomaj is Still in Danger
Tomaj Salehi, a rapper arrested during protests in Iran, has been released on bail but remains at risk as all charges against him are still…
California Police Arrest Man on Suspicion of Killing a Jewish Man
California police have arrested Louis Alnaji on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish man who fell during a…
Statements from Amnesty International and the Association of Families of Victims of the Ukrainian Flight on the Anniversary of November 98
On the fourth anniversary of the November 98 protests, Amnesty International and the Association of Families of Victims of the Ukrainian Flight condemned the Iranian…
Meta's Oversight Board Investigates Reasons for Removing Video of Iranian Woman 'Without Mandatory Hijab'
Meta's Oversight Board is reviewing the decision to remove and then restore a video showing an Iranian woman without a mandatory hijab after her arrest.…
A Security Official: Armored Vehicles 'Bulletproof' to Be Deployed in Sistan and Baluchestan
The police chief of Sistan and Baluchestan announced the deployment of bulletproof tactical vehicles to enhance security amid ongoing protests in the region. This move…
UN Expresses Concern Over Expulsion of Afghans from Pakistan
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised concerns over the mistreatment and expulsion of Afghans from Pakistan, highlighting reports of arbitrary detention and…
Russian Artist Critical of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
A Russian artist, Alexandra Skochilenko, was sentenced to eight years in prison for protesting against the war in Ukraine by altering supermarket price tags. This…
Changes in Sunak's Cabinet; Home Secretary Departs, David Cameron Returns
Rishi Sunak reshuffled his cabinet, reinstating David Cameron as Foreign Secretary and dismissing Home Secretary Suella Braverman after her controversial remarks on police handling of…
A Member of Parliament: Shabnam Niemat Zadeh Has Fled; Prosecutor's Office: She Is in Prison
A member of the Iranian parliament claimed that Shabnam Niemat Zadeh, a convicted economic criminal, has fled, but the Tehran Prosecutor's Office denied this, stating…
Israel: We Sent 300 Liters of Fuel to Shifa Hospital; Hamas Took the Fuel
The Israeli army claims it sent 300 liters of fuel to Shifa Hospital in Gaza, but Hamas allegedly prevented its delivery. This incident highlights ongoing…
Macron Calls on French Citizens to Combat 'Intolerable' Anti-Semitism in Letter
Emmanuel Macron has issued a letter urging the French public to combat rising anti-Semitism, citing a significant increase in incidents over the past month. He…
HRANA: Tomaj Salehi Still Deprived of Phone Calls, Visits, and Medical Care
Tomaj Salehi, a protest rapper, is currently imprisoned and has been denied phone calls, visits, and medical care despite his deteriorating health. His family is…
Execution of Meysam Chandani, a Baloch political prisoner, after 11 years
Meysam Chandani, a Baloch political prisoner, was executed in Zahedan after being held for 11 years, during which he faced severe torture and an unfair…
Shakerami Fire; 'Nika' Buried with 76 Armored Vehicles and Hundreds of Security Forces
Nika Shakerami's aunt revealed the circumstances of Nika's burial amidst heavy security and government pressure, highlighting the struggles faced by families of protest victims in…
Brazilian Suspect in Hezbollah Case Claims He Was Hired for 'Killing and Kidnapping'
A Brazilian suspect arrested for terrorism claims he was recruited by a Hezbollah leader in Beirut for potential killing and kidnapping missions. This incident highlights…
Zaniar Motapour, Norwegian-Iranian Citizen, Charged with Committing a Terrorist Act
Zaniar Motapour, a Norwegian-Iranian, has been charged with terrorism for a shooting at a Pride festival in Oslo that killed two and injured nine. His…
Heavy Security Atmosphere in Zahedan; Government Forces Block Streets
A heavy security presence has been reported in Zahedan, Iran, with government forces blocking streets and conducting searches around the Makki Mosque. This follows ongoing…
German Chancellor Expresses 'Shame and Anger' Over Antisemitism During Commemoration of Jewish Massacre Anniversary
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned recent antisemitic incidents in Germany during a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of Kristallnacht. He emphasized the importance of education about…
Screening of a Documentary on Hamas's Crimes Against Israel; Israeli and Palestinian Supporters Clash in Los Angeles
A documentary about Hamas's attacks on Israel was screened in Los Angeles, leading to clashes between Israeli and Palestinian supporters. The event was attended by…
Erfan Karam Veisi, Lawyer for Political Prisoners and Teachers, Summoned to Prosecutor's Office
Erfan Karam Veisi, a lawyer for political prisoners, has been summoned to the Evin Prosecutor's Office on charges of propaganda and spreading falsehoods. His client,…
According to Gilan Province Officials; 'Personal Hostility' Was the Reason for the Arson at the Langeroud Addiction Treatment Camp
A suspect has been arrested for setting fire to an addiction treatment camp in Langeroud, claiming personal hostility as the motive. The incident resulted in…
UN Reports Sharp Increase in Number of Palestinians Fleeing to Southern Gaza
The UN reports a significant rise in Palestinian civilians fleeing to southern Gaza due to increased violence in the north. Many of those escaping are…
Portuguese Prime Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Investigation
Antonio Costa, the Prime Minister of Portugal, resigned amid a corruption investigation related to lithium and hydrogen projects. Prosecutors have implicated key government officials, including…
Advisor to Velayati: International Pressure Led to His Letter in the Ajamian Case
Ali Akbar Velayati's advisor claims that international pressure led to a request for further review in the case of Dr. Hamid Ghareh Hassanlou, who was…
Increased Pressure on Molavi Abdulhamid and Continued Arrests in Zahedan; Maki Mosque Filmmaker Arrested
Security forces in Zahedan have intensified their crackdown on associates of Molavi Abdulhamid, leading to the arrest of multiple individuals, including a filmmaker from Maki…
Shahruz Joyani, Veteran Iranian Journalist, Passes Away at 73
Shahruz Joyani, a prominent Iranian journalist, died at 73 after a long illness. He was known for his significant contributions to Iranian media and faced…
Narges Mohammadi Goes on Hunger Strike in Protest of 'Lack of Medical Attention for Sick Prisoners'
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and political prisoner, has initiated a hunger strike to protest the Iranian government's failure to provide medical care…
Legal Cases Filed Against Two Female Journalists at Tehran's Culture and Media Court
Two female journalists in Iran, Maryam Shakirani and Zeinab Rahimi, have reported the filing of legal cases against them without clear reasons. This situation highlights…
Ghazaleh Sharmeh: My Father Suffers from Advanced Parkinson's; Execution Could Happen at Any Moment
Ghazaleh Sharmeh has raised alarms about her father, Jamshid Sharmeh, who is suffering from advanced Parkinson's disease while being held in solitary confinement in Iran.…
Ambiguity Surrounds Deadly Fire at Addiction Treatment Camp; Father of Victim: Fire Truck Had No Water
A deadly fire at an addiction treatment camp in Langroud, Iran, resulted in at least 32 fatalities, with reports indicating that the fire truck arrived…
Reactions of Dr. Ghareh Hassanlou's Lawyer to Ajamian's Father's Claims Regarding Velayati's Involvement in the Case: State TV Should Allow Defense
The lawyer for Dr. Ghareh Hassanlou has responded to allegations from the father of a killed Basij member, claiming that prominent political figure Ali Akbar…
Israeli Army Claims No Awareness of Military Activity in Area Where Palestinian Journalist Was Killed
The Israeli army claims it was not conducting military operations in the area where a Palestinian journalist and his family were killed in Gaza. This…
Gohar Eshghi's Message on the Anniversary of Her Son's Death: Sattar Wanted a Free Iran
Gohar Eshghi commemorates the eleventh anniversary of her son Sattar Beheshti's death in police custody, detailing the circumstances of his arrest and subsequent death. She…
Mehdi Rajabian, Iranian Composer, Wins UN Arts Award
Mehdi Rajabian, an Iranian composer imprisoned for his music, won the UN Arts Award for Minority Artists. He highlighted the struggles of artists under oppression…