June 2023
Crisis in France; Macron: Keep Teenagers at Home
Emmanuel Macron has urged parents to keep their teenagers at home amid escalating protests in France, which have been fueled by social media. The unrest…
Internet Disruption and Security Atmosphere in Zahedan Coinciding with Silent March
On July 9, worshippers in Zahedan held a silent march amid internet disruptions and a heavy security presence, requested by influential cleric Molavi Abdolhamid in…
Clashes Between Police and Protesters in France; Over 600 Arrested
Following the police shooting of a 17-year-old in France, widespread protests have erupted in several cities, leading to over 600 arrests. The French government is…
Serious Risk of Execution for Mujahid Korkori; Amnesty International Warns
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of Mujahid Korkori, who was sentenced following a trial deemed unjust and based on coerced confessions.…
Deployment of 40,000 Police Officers in France to Control Unrest; Government: No State of Emergency
France is facing unrest following the police shooting of a 17-year-old boy, leading President Macron to convene an emergency cabinet meeting. The government has deployed…
Arrest of the Mother of Two Protesters Residing in Belgium by Security Forces in Iran
Two Iranian brothers reported their mother's arrest in Iran after they protested against an Iranian delegation's visit to Belgium. The incident has sparked calls for…
Armed Man Killed in Shooting Near US Consulate in Jeddah
An armed man was killed in a shootout with Saudi security forces near the US consulate in Jeddah, resulting in the death of an American…
Response from Mawlawi Abdolhamid's Office to Government Media Accusations: Completely False
The office of Mawlawi Abdolhamid has rejected accusations from government media regarding a supposed assassination plot against him, labeling them as false and politically motivated.…
Continued Detention of Protesters; Armita Paveer Arrested and Transferred to Unknown Location
Armita Paveer, a student activist, was arrested by security forces at her home and transferred to an unknown location. This incident highlights the ongoing repression…
New Case Filed Against Imprisoned Lawyer for Informing About Pressures and Threats Against Detainees
A new case has been filed against imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi for informing about threats against detained protesters. Najafi has faced multiple legal challenges for…
Tensions in France After the Killing of a 17-Year-Old; Macron: His Death is Inexcusable
Tensions have erupted in France following the police shooting of a 17-year-old driver, Nael M, during a traffic check. President Macron condemned the incident as…
Alireza Akhundi to Tourists: Not Traveling to Iran is the 'Least Sacrifice' for Freedom
Alireza Akhundi, an Iranian-Swedish MP, has called on tourists to avoid traveling to Iran due to the risks posed by the regime's history of detaining…
Russian Missile Strikes in Ukraine; Four Dead and 42 Injured in Attack on Restaurant
Russian missile strikes in Kramatorsk resulted in at least four deaths and 42 injuries, with additional strikes in nearby areas. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the…
Troublesome Trip of Tehran's Mayor; Belgian Foreign Minister May Resign Under Pressure from Representatives
Belgian Foreign Minister Hajia Lhabib faces potential resignation due to backlash over granting a visa to Tehran's Mayor Alireza Zakani, known for his repressive actions…
UK: The cost of deporting each asylum seeker to Rwanda is £169,000
The UK government has assessed that deporting each asylum seeker to Rwanda costs approximately £169,000. This policy aims to deter asylum seekers arriving by small…
Fatemeh Sepehri: The Islamic Republic has exploited the 'blood of martyrs' for 45 years
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner and activist, criticized the Iranian regime for exploiting the sacrifices of martyrs while she remains imprisoned for her efforts to…
50 Arrested at Istanbul Pride Parade; Activists: We Will Not Accept Hatred and Denial
Turkish police arrested at least 50 individuals during a pride parade in Istanbul, reflecting the government's increasing repression of LGBTQ+ rights under Erdoğan's leadership. Activists…
Research Report: Examination of Arrests and Imprisonment on Political Charges in Iran
A recent report by Open Data Iran reveals significant issues regarding political arrests in Iran, estimating that 47% of surveyed individuals have been detained for…
American Journalist Remains Detained; US Ambassador Criticizes Russia's 'Hostage Diplomacy'
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist, remains in detention in Russia after a court denied his request for temporary release on espionage charges. The US ambassador…
Alcohol Poisoning from Fake Alcohol Reaches Hormozgan Province
In Hormozgan Province, 11 individuals have been hospitalized due to methanol poisoning from homemade alcoholic beverages. Authorities have arrested two main suspects involved in the…
Arrest of Two Family Members of a London-Based Activist in Iranshahr; Fariba Baloch: Their Crime is Being 'My Son and Brother'
Amir Dadfarin and Mohammad Malazahi, family members of London-based activist Fariba Baloch, were arrested in Iranshahr, Iran, while returning from a trip to the UK.…
Athena Farghadani Transferred to ICU Following Hunger Strike in Prison
Athena Farghadani, a cartoonist and civil rights activist, was hospitalized in critical condition after a hunger strike protesting food poisoning in prison. Her lawyer claims…
Judiciary Reports Arrest of One of the 'Main Suspects' in the Production of Poisonous Alcoholic Beverages in Karaj
The Iranian judiciary has arrested a main suspect in the production of poisonous alcoholic beverages that have resulted in 15 deaths and 180 hospitalizations in…
Request for 2.5 Billion Toman Bail for 3 Members of the Adinehzadeh Family
The Adinehzadeh family is facing legal troubles after the violent arrest of four family members, including the parents and sister of Abolfazl Adinehzadeh, a teenager…
Pakistan Arrests 12 Human Traffickers in Connection with Greek Boat Capsizing
Pakistan has arrested 12 human traffickers linked to the capsizing of a migrant boat in the Mediterranean, which resulted in the deaths of many, including…
Blinken Arrives in Beijing Amid Tensions Over Taiwan and Chinese Surveillance Balloons
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Beijing amid ongoing tensions related to Taiwan and Chinese surveillance balloons. The visit aims to establish communication…
A Spanish Organization Rescues 117 Refugees in the Mediterranean Sea
A Spanish charity, Open Arms, rescued 117 migrants from an unsafe boat in the Mediterranean after a recent tragedy claimed at least 78 lives. This…
Mandatory Hijab at Tehran University of Art; 'Many' Protesting Students Arrested
Protests at Tehran University of Art against mandatory hijab have led to the arrest of many students by plainclothes forces. The situation reflects broader civil…
88 Hospitalized Due to Alcohol Poisoning in Karaj; At Least 2 Confirmed Dead
In Karaj, Iran, at least 2 people have died and 88 have been hospitalized due to severe alcohol poisoning, reportedly from methanol. The incident highlights…
Capsizing of Refugee Ship in Greece; Dozens Missing
A tragic incident occurred when a refugee ship capsized off the coast of Greece, resulting in at least 78 deaths and many missing. The UN…
Nazila Maroufian Fired Due to Her Account of 'Special Forces Encounter' from Her Workplace
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist previously imprisoned for interviewing Mahsa Amini's father, was fired from her new newspaper job after revealing her experience of harassment by…
Strike of Bazaar Merchants in Saqqez in Protest Against Government's Efforts to Conceal Mahsa Amini's Grave
Merchants in Saqqez went on strike to protest government plans to obscure Mahsa Amini's grave by blocking access and dismantling nearby structures. The community, including…
Execution of 142 People in Iran in One Month; Human Rights Organization: Unprecedented
Iran has executed at least 142 people in May alone, marking a significant increase in state-sanctioned killings as part of a crackdown on dissent. Human…
PEN America Calls for Immediate Release of Iranian Cartoonist Atena Farghadani
PEN America has condemned the arrest of Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and called for her immediate release following her detention for a satirical cartoon. The…
Hrana: Tomaj Salehi has been beaten in prison
Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian rapper arrested during the 2022 protests, has reportedly been beaten in prison and denied adequate medical care. His case has drawn…
Elnaz Rekabi Participates in First Global Tournament After 'Hijab Controversy' with Property Bail
Elnaz Rekabi, an Iranian climber, participated in her first international tournament since competing without a hijab, facing government pressure and restrictions. She was allowed to…
Athena Farghadani Refuses Bail and is Transferred to Prison; 'I Have Committed No Crime'
Athena Farghadani, a prominent Iranian artist and activist, refused bail and was transferred to prison, asserting her innocence and the illegality of her charges. Her…
Collective Protest by Students at Tehran University Against the Denial of Educational Rights of Activists from the 'Women, Life, Freedom' Movement
Students at Tehran University are protesting against the denial of educational rights for activists involved in the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. Over 200 students signed…
Death of Second Amir Kabir University Student Within a Week
Two Amir Kabir University students have died within a week under suspicious circumstances, with one death linked to potential food poisoning. Forensic officials have ruled…
Clashes in Ramallah Leave 35 Injured
Clashes in Ramallah resulted in at least 35 injuries following an Israeli raid aimed at demolishing the home of a Palestinian accused of a bombing.…
Condemnation of Davood Razavi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, to 5 Years in Prison
Davood Razavi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for charges related to national security, which the labor syndicate argues stem…
Athena Farghadani, Painter, Cartoonist, and Former Political Prisoner Arrested
Athena Farghadani, a painter and cartoonist previously imprisoned for her activism, was arrested again without clear reasons. Her arrest comes amid a crackdown on dissent…
Reza Koushkinajad, former Army member, arrested again at Mansoureh Sagvand's funeral
Reza Koushkinajad, a former army member dismissed for supporting protests, was arrested again during a funeral. His brother reported the arrest, stating no prior notice…
Committee Supporting Fariba Adelkhah Calls for Her Return to France
The Committee supporting Fariba Adelkhah has called for her return to France on the anniversary of her detention, highlighting her inability to leave Iran despite…
Poisoning of Girls This Time in Afghanistan; 60 Students Hospitalized
Around 60 Afghan girls were poisoned at a school in Sar-e Pol province, leading to hospitalization. This incident follows the Taliban's ban on most teenage…
Pressure on Nahid Shirpich, mother of Pouya Bakhtiari, in Zanjan Prison: Phone and visitation rights cut
Nahid Shirpich, the mother of Pouya Bakhtiari, has been denied phone and visitation rights while imprisoned in Zanjan for protesting against the Iranian authorities. She…
UAE Has Not Released 12 Human Rights Activists 'After Their Sentences Ended'
The UN has reported that the UAE is arbitrarily detaining 12 human rights activists whose sentences have ended, amidst broader concerns about human rights violations…
The Wedding Ceremony of the Crown Prince of Jordan Highlights the Country's Role as a Steadfast Ally of the West
Prince Hussein of Jordan married Rajwa Al-Saif, highlighting Jordan's role as a key ally of the West. The wedding is seen as a step towards…
Olivier Vandecasteele after returning to Belgium: Let's strive for the freedom of other hostages
Olivier Vandecasteele, a Belgian aid worker imprisoned in Iran, has returned to Belgium after being exchanged for Assadollah Assadi. He expressed gratitude for the support…