December 2024
Mass Protests in Dhaka Commemorate Victims of Uprising Against Sheikh Hasina
Mass protests in Dhaka commemorated over 1,000 victims of a recent uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Organized by the Student Group Against…
Concern Expressed by Abolfazl Ghadyani's Wife Regarding His Health in Prison
Zahra Rahimi, the wife of political prisoner Abolfazl Ghadyani, has raised alarms about his deteriorating health in prison, citing serious medical conditions. Human rights activists…
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Suspended President
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk-yeol following his impeachment related to a controversial declaration of martial law. This…
Main Defendant in Group Rape Case of a Woman in France Will Not Appeal His Sentence
Dominique Polico, the main defendant in a high-profile serial rape case in France, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence to avoid further…
Arrest of an Israeli; Charges: Graffiti 'Children of Ruhollah' on a Vehicle
Alexander Granovski, a 29-year-old Israeli, was arrested for allegedly spying for foreign elements and committing security offenses, including arson and graffiti linked to Iranian activities.…
The Last Hospital in Northern Gaza Ceases Operations
Israeli forces have arrested over 450 individuals, including medical staff, at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, claiming it was a Hamas command center. The…
End of House Arrest; Mehdi Yarahy Still Faces Whipping Punishment
Mehdi Yarahy, an Iranian protest singer, has completed his one-year prison sentence but still faces 74 lashes as punishment. His lawyer announced his release under…
Arrest of 240 Hamas and Islamic Jihad Members at 'Kamal Adwan' Hospital in Gaza
The Israeli army arrested over 240 members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad during a raid at the 'Kamal Adwan' hospital in Gaza, alleging that some…
Bashar al-Assad's Uncle Travels to Dubai Despite War Crimes Allegations
Rifaat Assad, the uncle of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has traveled to Dubai despite facing war crimes allegations. Lebanese authorities have arrested some of…
Temporary Housing; Trump's Government Plan for Children of Illegal Immigrants
Donald Trump's administration plans to use temporary housing for American citizen children of illegal immigrants amid a broader deportation strategy. This approach highlights the complexities…
Taraneh Alidoosti's National ID Code Blocked and She is Banned from Flying
Taraneh Alidoosti, a prominent Iranian actress, has had her national ID code blocked and is banned from flying, reportedly due to her support for recent…
Operation by Ruling Groups in Syria Against Pro-Assad Militias Begins
Ruling groups in Syria have launched a military operation against pro-Assad militias, following the deaths of 14 members of anti-Assad groups. The operation is concentrated…
Khosrow Alikordi, Human Rights Lawyer, Arrested
Khosrow Alikordi, a human rights lawyer representing families affected by protests, has been arrested in Mashhad and transferred to an unknown location. He was previously…
Aftershocks of Parastoo Ahmadi's Concert; Caravanserai Sealed and Cultural Heritage Director Dismissed
Parastoo Ahmadi's concert, held without mandatory hijab, led to the sealing of the venue and the dismissal of a cultural heritage director in Iran. The…
Khosrow Alikordi Arrested; Transfer of This Lawyer to an Unknown Location
Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer known for defending political prisoners, was arrested and transferred to an unknown location after being summoned by prison authorities. He has…
Mohammad Nourizad's Wife Says He Went on Hunger Strike in Solitary Confinement with 'Hands and Feet Bound'
Mohammad Nourizad, a political prisoner, has been on a hunger strike in solitary confinement, protesting against prison conditions and the drug mafia. His wife reported…
Majid Tavakoli's Prison Sentence Reduced to Two Years
Majid Tavakoli's prison sentence has been reduced from six years to two years following a Supreme Court ruling. He faces additional restrictions, including bans on…
Reza Khandan Goes on Hunger Strike in Protest of Conditions in Evin Prison's Ward 8
Reza Khandan, a civil rights activist and husband of human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, has initiated a hunger strike to protest the poor conditions in…
Issuance of 3 Billion Toman Bail for Parastoo Ahmadi
Parastoo Ahmadi, a young Iranian artist, was released on a 3 billion toman bail after being arrested for holding a virtual concert without a hijab.…
Reza Khandan Goes on Hunger Strike; Prisoner Dies in Evin Quarantine
Reza Khandan, a civil activist, has begun a hunger strike following his recent arrest, while a fellow prisoner died in quarantine at Evin Prison. His…
The Key Role of Women in the New Syria, Promises of the New Head of Women's Affairs Office
Aisha al-Dibs, the new head of the Women's Affairs Office in Syria, emphasizes the importance of women's roles in the reconstruction of Syria and calls…
One killed and two injured due to gunfire from IRGC forces in Saravan
In Saravan, Iran, an IRGC operation resulted in the death of Rahim Khaki-Zahi and injuries to two others, who were subsequently arrested. This incident highlights…
Biden: We Support Our Allies Against 'Violent Terrorism'
A deadly attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, resulted in at least 5 deaths and over 200 injuries. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed…
Eight Defendants in the Case of French Teacher's Murder Sentenced to Prison
Eight individuals were sentenced in France for their involvement in the murder of Samuel Paty, a teacher killed for showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.…
Increase in Victims of Vehicle Collision with Crowd in Germany; Driver from Saudi Arabia
A vehicle collided with a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, resulting in two fatalities and potentially 80 injuries. The driver, identified as…
Yasmin Levy, Israeli Singer: Parastoo Ahmadi is the 'Bravest' Artist
Parastoo Ahmadi, a young Iranian singer, was arrested and later released after performing a concert without a mandatory hijab. Israeli singer Yasmin Levy praised Ahmadi's…
US Army Claims to Have Killed ISIS Leader in Deir ez-Zor, Syria
The US military has conducted an airstrike in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, killing ISIS leader Abu Yusuf and two other operatives. This operation is part of…
Indictment Issued Against Israeli Youth for Espionage on Behalf of Iranian Intelligence Agents
An Israeli youth has been indicted for espionage and conspiracy to commit sabotage on behalf of Iranian intelligence, revealing concerns about Iran's recruitment tactics. This…
Family of Yashar Tabrizi, Detained Civil Activist, Uninformed About His Situation
Yashar Tabrizi, a civil activist, has been detained by the IRGC for a month without his family being informed of his charges or allowed contact.…
Arrest of Suspect Attempting to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York
The FBI arrested Abdullah Azaldin Taha Muhammad Hassan, an Egyptian national, for attempting a terrorist attack on the Israeli consulate in New York. He had…
The Wish of Kian Pirfalak's Mother on the Longest Night: May This Be the Last Winter of Our Bitter Days
On the eve of Yalda, families of victims Kian Pirfalak and Yalda Aghafazli commemorated their loved ones while expressing hope for freedom in Iran. Kian's…
International Organization for Migration: Millions of Afghans are in a State of Displacement
The International Organization for Migration reports millions of Afghans are displaced due to violence and economic instability, with many seeking refuge in Iran and Pakistan.…
Man Executed in Tehran for Injuring 59 Women with a Bludgeon
A man named Rastgooi Kandalaj was executed in Tehran for injuring 59 women with a bludgeon. He claimed his actions were motivated by personal grievances…
Nima Momeni Convicted of Second-Degree Murder of Bob Lee, Founder of Cash App
Nima Momeni was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Bob Lee, founder of Cash App, in San Francisco. The case has raised…
Suspect in New York Serial Killings of Women Charged with Killing Seventh Victim
Rex Heuermann, an architect in New York, has been charged with the murder of a seventh victim in a series of killings known as the…
Israeli Air and Ground Attacks on Gaza; 'One Journalist' Killed
Israeli air and ground attacks on Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 28 Palestinians, including a journalist from Al Jazeera. The attacks are…
Eleven Baloch, Kurdish Prisoners and One Woman Executed in Zahedan and Yazd Prisons
On December 25, 11 prisoners, including 9 Baloch, 1 Kurdish, and 1 woman, were executed in Yazd and Zahedan prisons, primarily for drug-related crimes. This…
Impeachment of South Korean President; Yoon Suk-yeol Promises to Continue Political Fight
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached by parliament over attempts to establish martial law, leading to the appointment of Han Duck-soo as interim president.…
South Korean Parliament Votes for Impeachment of President
The South Korean Parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol following his brief declaration of martial law, which led to significant political unrest. This…
A Syrian Political Prisoner's Account of 13 Years of Hunger and Torture for an Interview
Samer Mando, a Syrian political prisoner, recounts his 13 years of imprisonment and torture under the Assad regime after speaking to French journalists about the…
Human Rights Watch Statement on the Suppression of Political Prisoners in Iran with Medical Deprivation
Human Rights Watch has condemned the Iranian government's use of medical deprivation as a means of suppressing political prisoners, highlighting severe cases of neglect and…
American Citizen Released from Assad's Prison Transferred Out of Syria
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old American citizen, was released from a Syrian prison and transferred out of Syria by U.S. military forces. He had been missing…
Biden Grants Clemency to 1,500 Individuals
President Biden is granting clemency to 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 non-violent offenders, marking the largest single-day clemency action in U.S. history. This decision follows…
Police Raid on South Korean Presidential Office and Failed Suicide Attempt of Defense Minister
The South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk-yeol's office amid investigations into his failed martial law declaration, while former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide…
Twelfth Night of Protests in Tbilisi; Britain Suspends Engagement with Georgian Government
Protests in Tbilisi against the Georgian government's suspension of EU membership negotiations have continued for twelve nights, with thousands participating. The British government has suspended…
Crisis Continues in the Fourth Largest Economy in Asia; South Korean President Banned from Leaving the Country
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been banned from leaving the country following an unsuccessful declaration of martial law, facing potential impeachment and legal charges.…
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, political prisoner and father of a victim, has suffered a heart attack
Manouchehr Bakhtiari, a political prisoner and father of a protest victim, suffered a heart attack while in the hospital. His family reports that security forces…
Pakhshan Azizi's Lawyer Claims Evidence Against Death-Row Client is 'Invalid'
Amir Reisiyaan, lawyer for political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi, claims the evidence against her is invalid and has requested the Supreme Court to overturn her death…
Power Outage Across Cuba for the Third Time in Two Months
Cuba experienced a nationwide power outage for the third time in two months due to technical failures and ongoing economic crises exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.…
Zahra Mousavi Reports Her Father Mir Hossein Mousavi Discharged from Hospital
Zahra Mousavi announced that her father, Mir Hossein Mousavi, has been discharged from the hospital after recovering from a critical condition. Mir Hossein Mousavi is…
Ardeshir Amir Arjamand: Mir Hossein Mousavi is under multiple pressures to gradually become silent
Ardeshir Amir Arjamand reported that Mir Hossein Mousavi's health has deteriorated due to medical complications and he has been hospitalized. Mousavi and his wife Zahra…
Iranian Writers Association Calls for No Silence Against Government Censorship
The Iranian Writers Association has called for resistance against government censorship on Censorship Resistance Day, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for freedom of expression. The association…
Lawyers Express Hope for 'Overturning of Initial Verdict' for Pakhshan Azizi
Lawyers for Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, are hopeful that the Supreme Court will overturn his initial verdict based on solid evidence…
Cleric, Ayatollah, or Mullah; How Are Today's Rulers of Iran Defined?
The article discusses the evolving perception of religious clerics in Iran, particularly after the 2022 protests. It highlights the distancing of clerics from traditional titles…
Strong Reaction in Israel to Former Defense Minister's Remarks on 'War Crimes' in Gaza
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon has accused Israel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Gaza, leading to significant backlash from current political…
Roshank Molaei Released After Being Whipped in Prison
Roshank Molaei, a woman who confronted a sexual harasser, has been released from prison after receiving a whipping sentence. Her case highlights the ongoing issues…
Nasrin Shakeri Released on Bail
Nasrin Shakeri, mother of Nika Shakeri, has been temporarily released on bail after being sentenced to prison for her involvement in protests. She faces additional…