April 2024
Dozens of Families Demand Unconditional Release of Tomaj Salehi
Dozens of families in Iran are demanding the unconditional release of Tomaj Salehi, a detained protest rapper sentenced to death. They condemned the sentence as…
Iraq Returns Nearly 700 More Citizens Linked to ISIS from Syrian Camp to Mosul
Iraq has repatriated nearly 700 citizens linked to ISIS from a Syrian camp to Mosul, with most being women and children. This action is part…
Sadeghah Voseqi Released from Evin Prison Due to Worsening Illness Leading to Blindness
Sadeghah Voseqi, an Islamic scholar, was released from Evin Prison after her health deteriorated, leading to blindness. She reported being violently arrested for removing her…
Sediqeh Voseqi to UN Truth Commission: I Have Endured 'Torture and Hardship' with 'Loss of Vision'
Sediqeh Voseqi, a political prisoner and Islamic studies scholar, has testified to the UN about her brutal detention for opposing the compulsory hijab law in…
Summons of Fatemeh Sepahri to Court; Charge: 'Condemning Hamas's Terrorist Attack'
Fatemeh Sepahri has been summoned to court on charges related to her condemnation of Hamas's terrorist attack on Israel. Her brother claims she is being…
Kiomars Pourahmad's Daughter Denies His Suicide: 'My Father Was Aware of Danger'
Kiomars Pourahmad's daughter and sister have denied claims of his suicide, suggesting he was aware of threats to his life and may have been murdered.…
Erdogan: NATO Radar in Turkey Had No Role in Intercepting Iranian Missiles Towards Israel
Turkish President Erdogan denied NATO's radar in Turkey was involved in intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at Israel, while asserting Turkey's reduced relations with Israel and…
Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Arrested on Corruption Charges
Mykola Solskyi, Ukraine's Minister of Agriculture, has been arrested on corruption charges related to the illegal acquisition of state lands. This follows a broader trend…
Tehran Prosecutor Files Charges Against Journalist for Publishing Video of Public Reaction to Tomaj Salehi's Death Sentence
Tehran's prosecutor has charged journalist Milad Alavi for sharing a video of public protests against the death sentence of rapper Tomaj Salehi. This incident highlights…
Environmentalist in Miankaleh Prevents Unauthorized Construction Material Removal and is Arrested
An environmentalist in Miankaleh, Mahmoud Taghipour, was arrested after he prevented unauthorized construction activities on Ashuradeh Island by the Cultural Heritage Department of Golestan Province.…
Taraneh Alidoosti's Lawyer: Doctors Diagnose Her Illness as 'A Drug Interaction'
Taraneh Alidoosti's lawyer revealed that doctors diagnosed her with DRESS syndrome, attributed to a drug interaction, after her release from prison. Alidoosti's health has raised…
Conference on 'Overthrow Issue'; Hamed Sheibani Rad to VOA: A Start of Joint Cooperation to Move Away from 'Non-Issues'
A conference titled 'The Overthrow Issue: Strategies and Tactics' was held by the Iran Novin Party and the Iranian Issues Think Tank, focusing on the…
Turkey Arrests Dozens on Charges of 'Links to ISIS'
Turkey's Interior Minister announced the arrest of 36 individuals suspected of links to ISIS across four provinces. This operation is part of a larger crackdown,…
Taraneh Alidoosti Diagnosed with 'Severe and Unknown Illness'; Her Mother Asks for Love and Prayers
Taraneh Alidoosti, a prominent Iranian actress known for her activism, has been diagnosed with an unknown illness, prompting her mother to request love and prayers…
Shirin Ebadi Calls for International Action to Support Women in Iran
Shirin Ebadi and Hamid Ismailion have called for international support for Iranian women facing government repression over mandatory hijab. Ebadi's letter to the UN highlights…
Police Arrest Individual Who Entered Iranian Consulate in Paris with 'Grenade and Explosive Belt'
A man armed with a grenade and explosive belt was arrested after entering the Iranian consulate in Paris. The incident has raised security concerns, prompting…
Aida Shakeri, Nika Shakeri's Sister, Arrested for 'Not Wearing Mandatory Hijab'
Aida Shakeri, the sister of Nika Shakeri who was killed during protests in Iran, has been arrested for not wearing a mandatory hijab. This incident…
Bahareh Hedayat, summoned to prison despite needing treatment: My heart and soul are with you, noble and fighting people of Iran
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner suffering from cancer, has been ordered to report to Evin Prison despite her medical condition. She expresses solidarity with the…
Three Teenagers Arrested in Germany on Suspicion of 'Islamist Motivated Terrorist Operations'
Three teenagers in Germany were arrested on suspicion of planning Islamist terrorist attacks targeting Christians and police. They were found to have praised ISIS and…
Installation of 'Facial Recognition' Cameras at Alzahra University; Student Activists: The University Environment Has Become More Security-Oriented
Alzahra University in Tehran has installed facial recognition cameras, increasing security measures that have drawn protests from students over poor living conditions. The environment for…
At least 94 people killed in capsizing of unlicensed vessel in Mozambique
A tragic maritime accident in Mozambique resulted in at least 94 fatalities and 26 missing individuals after an unlicensed fishing boat capsized. The incident highlights…
Disabled Individuals Receive Neither Bonuses Nor Pension Adjustments; Government Fails to Meet Commitments
Disabled individuals in Iran are facing severe neglect from the government, with unpaid bonuses and unresolved pension adjustments. Protests have erupted as activists demand better…
Greta Thunberg, Environmental Activist, Arrested in The Hague
Greta Thunberg was arrested twice during climate protests in The Hague, where she advocated against the existential crisis posed by climate change. Her actions highlight…
CENTCOM: US-led coalition forces conducted 94 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria this year
CENTCOM reported that US-led coalition forces conducted 94 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria this year, resulting in 18 deaths and 63 arrests of…
Arrest of 7 Individuals in Oshnavieh for Prison Sentences
Seven residents of Oshnavieh, including a minor and members of families seeking justice, have been sentenced to a total of 27 months in prison for…
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi Remain in Detention Without Resolution After Two Months
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi, two journalists, have been detained for two months without legal representation or family contact. Their arrests are part of a…
Bahareh Hedayat, political activist and civil rights advocate, announces extension of her sentence suspension until April 22
Bahareh Hedayat, a prominent political activist, announced the postponement of her prison return due to ongoing cancer treatment. Despite her health struggles, she remains committed…
Anti-Corruption Groups in France File Complaint Against Lebanon's Interim Prime Minister
Anti-corruption groups in France have filed a complaint against Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, alleging financial crimes including money laundering. Mikati denies the allegations, claiming…
Protests Against Khamenei and Assault on 'Tabriz Girl'; Transfer from Prison to Psychiatric Hospital
Roya Zakeri, known as 'Tabriz Girl', was assaulted by government agents for protesting against Khamenei and transferred to a psychiatric hospital, raising concerns about her…
The Death Toll from the Nightclub Fire in Istanbul Reaches 29
A fire at a nightclub in Istanbul has resulted in at least 29 fatalities, primarily among renovation workers. The incident is under investigation, and several…
Ukraine's Attorney General: Signs of Genocide in Russia's Crimes
Ukraine's Attorney General Andriy Kostin claims that Russian crimes in occupied territories, particularly in Bucha, reflect a pattern of genocide. He emphasizes the need for…
Transfer of Saeed Madani from Evin Prison to Damavand; Lawyer: 'It Violates Prison Regulations'
Saeed Madani, a political prisoner, has been transferred from Evin Prison to Damavand Prison without an exile order, raising concerns about the legality of the…