February 2017
Human Rights Campaign: Arrest of Several Civil and Political Activists and a Journalist
Majid Asadi, a former political prisoner, has been arrested again, along with journalist Tahereh Riahi and activist Farzaneh Jalali. Their arrests highlight ongoing repression of…
Kansas Shooting Suspect Thought He Had 'Killed Two Iranians'
A shooting in Olathe, Kansas, resulted in the death of an Indian man and injuries to another, with the suspect claiming to have killed 'two…
Ahmad Montazeri Released on Leave for Eight Days 24 Hours After Arrest
Ahmad Montazeri, son of a prominent cleric, was arrested for six years but was granted an eight-day leave after being held in solitary confinement. His…
Cartoonists' Campaign in Support of Mehdi Rajabian
A campaign by 'United Designs' in France seeks global cartoonists' support for Mehdi Rajabian, an imprisoned musician. The Rajabian brothers were sentenced for charges related…
Financial Conviction of the Sister of the King of Spain Due to 'Indirect Benefit from Her Husband's Illegal Activities'
Princess Cristina of Spain was acquitted of corruption charges related to her husband but was ordered to pay 265,000 euros for indirectly benefiting from his…
Human Rights Watch Calls for Immediate Release of Shahnaz Karim Beigi
Human Rights Watch has called for the immediate release of Shahnaz Karim Beigi, whose son was killed during the 2009 Ashura protests. She has been…
Lawyer of Mohammad Ali Taheri: Order to Drop Charges Against My Client Issued
The lawyer of Mohammad Ali Taheri, a founder of a controversial spiritual movement, announced that charges against him for serious offenses have been dropped, leaving…
Continued Arrests of Political Activists, Denial of Education for Some Baha'is
Iran continues to detain political and civil activists, including notable figures and journalists, without disclosing charges. Additionally, several Baha'i citizens have been denied education based…
Romanian President Opposes Dismissal of Government
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis criticized the government's decree aimed at weakening anti-corruption efforts but opposed its dismissal, stating it was not the right time. Protests…
Largest Anti-Government Protests in Romania Since the Fall of Communism
Romania is experiencing its largest anti-government protests since the fall of communism, with hundreds of thousands protesting against a new law proposed by the ruling…