May 2018
Meeting with Mohammad Ali Mansouri
Mohammad Ali Mansouri has been imprisoned for 11 years on charges related to his support for the People's Mujahedin of Iran, despite claims from his…
Clashes Over Water Transfer Plan in Yasouj; 15 Protest Representatives Arrested
A protest against a water transfer project in Yasouj led to clashes with officials and the arrest of 15 protest representatives. The project aims to…
An armed individual in Belgium killed two police officers and a passerby
An armed individual in Liège, Belgium, shot and killed two police officers and a passerby before being killed by police during a hostage situation at…
Sexual Abuse of Several Students at a High School in West Tehran
An official at a boys' middle school in Tehran has been arrested for sexually abusing students, with reports indicating that 16 out of 17 evaluated…
What Does 'Supplementary Punishment' Mean for Dervishes?
The Tehran prosecutor has announced convictions and indictments against Gonabadi dervishes involved in protests, highlighting the government's ongoing crackdown on dissent. The term 'supplementary punishment'…
Nasser Zarafshan: They Can't Even Tolerate the Organization of a Few Writers
The 50th anniversary ceremony of the Iranian Writers' Association was canceled by security forces in Tehran, who confiscated materials prepared for the event. Nasser Zarafshan,…
Continued Detention of Environmental Activists to Sentencing for Gonabadi Dervishes
Environmental activists in Iran remain detained without trial for four months, with conflicting reports on the nature of their charges. The judiciary claims security-related offenses…
Gholamreza Hosseini, Former Friday Prayer Leader of Urmia, Passes Away
Gholamreza Hosseini, a significant figure in Iran's post-revolutionary history and former Friday prayer leader of Urmia, has died at the age of 96. He was…
Saudi Arabia Detains Several Women's Rights Activists
Saudi Arabia has detained several women's rights activists, including prominent figures, amid promises to allow women to drive starting in July. This crackdown raises concerns…
Shooting at a High School in Santa Fe, Texas Leaves 10 Dead
A shooting at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas, resulted in 10 deaths, primarily among students. The shooter and an accomplice have been apprehended,…
Meeting with Sam Rajabi
Sam Rajabi, a 36-year-old environmental activist, is imprisoned despite his family's claims that he has never engaged in political activities. His mother has had no…
From the Arrest of Teachers and Environmental Activists to Continued 'Pressure' on Baha'is
Teachers and environmental activists in Iran are facing arrests and detentions, with at least 15 teachers arrested during recent protests. The Baha'i community is experiencing…
Leaders of the U.S. and North Korea to Meet in Singapore on June 12
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are scheduled to meet in Singapore on June 12 to discuss peace efforts, following a…
Donald Trump Welcomes Freed Citizens from North Korean Prisons
Donald Trump welcomed three Korean-American citizens who were freed from North Korean prisons after a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North…
Second Case of Rape and Burning of a Teenage Girl in Jharkhand, India
A second case of a teenage girl being raped and burned in Jharkhand, India, has raised serious concerns about the handling of sexual violence in…
Putin Begins New Presidential Term with Promise of Economic Reforms
Vladimir Putin has begun his new presidential term by promising economic reforms aimed at improving the living standards of Russians amid ongoing international sanctions. While…
Hundreds of Protesters Arrested in Various Cities of Russia During Anti-Putin Demonstrations
Protests against Vladimir Putin's upcoming inauguration have erupted across Russia, led by supporters of Alexei Navalny, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The demonstrations, occurring in…
Continued Detention and Sentencing of Baha'is in Iran to Confirmation of Saeed Mortazavi's Whipping Sentence
Two Baha'i citizens in Iran were sentenced to prison, and another was arrested, highlighting ongoing discrimination against the Baha'i community. Meanwhile, a controversial whipping sentence…
Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to ISIS Attack Planning Group in Russia
The FSB has arrested five suspects in Yaroslavl, Russia, linked to an ISIS attack planning group, seizing weapons and explosives. This comes as Russia ramps…
Trump: Time and Place for Meeting with North Korean Leader Determined
Donald Trump announced that the time and place for his meeting with Kim Jong-un have been set, with discussions ongoing about the release of three…
Amnesty International: Iran Must Halt Imminent Execution of Ramin Hossein Panahi
Amnesty International is calling on Iran to stop the imminent execution of Ramin Hossein Panahi, a Kurdish Iranian sentenced to death after an unfair trial.…