September 2017
Anti-Drug Official: No Executions Will Be Abolished, Nor Will Government-Distributed Drugs Exist
Iran's Deputy Head of the Anti-Drug Headquarters announced that the death penalty for drug offenses will not be abolished, despite ongoing discussions in parliament about…
Hunger Strike of Rajai Shahr Prisoners; 'Preventing Access to Medical Care'
Seventeen political prisoners at Rajai Shahr Prison have been on hunger strike for 41 days, protesting the denial of medical care and other rights. Authorities…
130 Political Activists Call for Attention to the Demands of Hunger-Striking Prisoners in Rajai-Shahr
130 political activists have called for action regarding the demands of 17 political prisoners on hunger strike in Rajai-Shahr prison, highlighting the government's responsibility for…
Jahangir: Improving Human Rights in Iran is Impossible Without Judicial Reform
Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, released a report highlighting ongoing human rights issues in Iran, particularly the lack of…
Iran Does Not Recognize New Report by UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected the new report by UN Special Rapporteur Asma Jahangir, labeling it as biased and politically motivated. The Iranian government has…