November 2018
Meeting with Zabihullah Raoufi
Zabihullah Raoufi, a 69-year-old Baha'i resident of Sanandaj, has been sentenced to one year in prison and one year of exile for promoting the Baha'i…
Meeting with Dori Amri
Dori Amri, a 48-year-old Baha'i woman from Mashhad, is currently imprisoned for her religious beliefs and previous activism against the Iranian regime. She was arrested…
Conflicting Reports on the Physical Condition of Ismail Bakhshi
Ismail Bakhshi, a labor representative, is reportedly hospitalized under security conditions amid conflicting reports about his treatment. While government officials deny allegations of torture, labor…
Nasrin Sotoudeh's Hunger Strike in Support of Farhad Meythami
Nasrin Sotoudeh has initiated a hunger strike to support Farhad Meythami, who has been on hunger strike for over three months. This action comes amid…
UAE Pardons and Releases British Student Convicted of Spying
The UAE has pardoned and released British student Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life for espionage, ending a diplomatic crisis with the UK. Despite…
FBI Offers $3 Million Reward for Arrest of Iranian Citizen
The FBI is offering a $3 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Hossein Ahmad Larijani, an Iranian citizen accused of illegally purchasing…
UAE Sentences British Student Accused of Espionage to Life Imprisonment
Matthew Hedges, a British PhD student, was sentenced to life imprisonment in the UAE for alleged espionage. The UK government has expressed disappointment and concern…
Political Earthquake in Israel and the Paths Ahead for Netanyahu's Government
The resignation of Avigdor Lieberman from Israel's Ministry of Defense has created a political crisis for Netanyahu's government, raising questions about its stability and the…
The Death Toll from California Wildfires Reaches 59
California wildfires have resulted in 59 deaths, with ongoing search operations for missing individuals, particularly among the elderly. The fires have devastated the town of…
Third Day of Protests Over Asia Bibi's Release in Pakistan; Mobile Services Cut and Schools Closed
Protests in Pakistan over Asia Bibi's release from blasphemy charges have entered their third day, with major disruptions reported. The Islamist party TLP is leading…