February 2024
News sources report the arrest of Masoud Shakari, father of executed protester Mohsen Shakari
Masoud Shakari, the father of executed protester Mohsen Shakari, has been arrested by Iranian authorities, raising concerns over the ongoing repression of families seeking justice…
End of One of the Largest Trials in the Netherlands; Ridwan Taqi Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Ridwan Taqi, a key figure in a major Dutch drug gang, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for ordering multiple murders. The trial, which lasted…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, labor activist, transferred from Sanandaj prison to Lakan prison in Rasht
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, has been transferred to Lakan prison after 83 days of being held incommunicado and facing harassment. Her family is concerned…
Political Guardian of Majid Khademi Calls for His Immediate Release; German MP: Torture and Execution Have Become Normalized in Iran
Helge Lind, a German MP, is advocating for the immediate release of Iranian political prisoner Majid Khademi, who is suffering from severe health issues and…
HRANA: Mohammad Hossein Sepehri Remains in Detention Without Clarity
Mohammad Hossein Sepehri has been detained for nearly 150 days without clarity on his status, raising concerns among his family. His brother, Asghar Sepehri, reported…
Putin Flies a Nuclear Bomber; Taunts the West Amid Rising Tensions
Vladimir Putin conducted a flight on a nuclear bomber to assert Russia's military capabilities amidst rising tensions with the West over the war in Ukraine…
Support from the US, UK, France, and Germany; Rutte is the main candidate to succeed Stoltenberg at NATO
The US, UK, France, and Germany have backed Mark Rutte of the Netherlands to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General. This support comes at…
Narges Mansouri, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to 3 Years in a New Case
Narges Mansouri, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to 3 years in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime. Her lawyer claims…
Russian Court Again Extends Detention of American Journalist Gershkovich 'Without Charges'
A Russian court has extended the detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich until March 30 without formal charges. Gershkovich was arrested on espionage charges, which…
Daughter of imprisoned human rights activist in Bahrain says she has cancer and calls for her father's release
Maryam al-Khawaja, daughter of imprisoned human rights activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, announced she has cancer and is calling for her father's release. Both hold Danish citizenship,…
Arrest of a Citizen Following Visit to Family of Executed Kurdish Prisoner Mohammad Faramarzi
Pedram Hosseinpanahi, a Kurdish citizen, was arrested by Iranian security forces while visiting the family of executed political prisoner Mohammad Faramarzi. His arrest raises concerns…
Transformation of the Archaeological Institute into 'Wisdom Studies'; A Researcher: They Have Wasted Six Decades of Scientific Work
The Archaeological Institute of Tehran University has been repurposed into an Institute of Wisdom Studies, sparking outrage among archaeologists and academics. Ehsan Shorabi criticized the…
Biden: Putin is Responsible for Alexei Navalny's Death
Joe Biden has publicly blamed Vladimir Putin for the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader who died in prison. Biden emphasized Navalny's…
Continued Wave of Widespread Arrests in Iran; Hassan Nayeb Hashem: A Sign of Government Fear
The Iranian government continues to arrest political and civil activists, particularly targeting women's rights advocates and opponents of mandatory hijab. Dr. Hassan Nayeb Hashem highlights…
Increased Pressure on Independent Lawyers; Mohammad Reza Kargar Pishneh Moghaddam Arrested in Karaj
Mohammad Reza Kargar Pishneh Moghaddam, a lawyer known for defending protesters, was arrested in Karaj without clear charges. This incident reflects the increasing pressure on…
Exclusive | Majid Khademi Suffers from Skin Disease in Prison; Officials Prevent His 'Conditional Pardon'
Majid Khademi, a political prisoner in Behbahan prison, is suffering from a serious skin disease and has received minimal medical attention. Despite being eligible for…
U.S. Defense Secretary Emphasizes Full Support for NATO; NATO Secretary General Announces Increased Defense Budgets for European Countries
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's commitment to NATO and called for increased defense spending among European allies, who are set to invest $380…
Pentagon Announces: Lloyd Austin Discharged from Hospital and Fully Resumed Duties
Lloyd Austin, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for complications related to prostate surgery. He faced criticism…
HRANA: Shahram Namavar, detained Iranian-British citizen, remains in limbo
Shahram Namavar, an Iranian-British citizen, has been detained in Evin Prison for over six months without trial after traveling to Iran to visit his mother.…
Pressure on Families Seeking Justice; Mehrdad Bakhtiari to be Tried in Karaj Revolutionary Court
Mehrdad Bakhtiari, uncle of Poya Bakhtiari who was killed during the 2019 protests, is set to face trial in Karaj. The Bakhtiari family has faced…
Exclusive; Disappearance of the Child of a Political Prisoner; Suri Babaei Ghegini Granted Leave After Signing a Commitment
Suri Babaei Ghegini, a political prisoner in Iran, was granted a 10-day leave after her daughter Aida Morad Behrouzi went missing for 13 days. Judicial…
Three-Year Imprisonment Sentence Issued for Azad Amini, Civil Activist from Saqqez
Azad Amini, a civil activist from Saqqez, has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in gatherings against internal security. His case highlights…
Shirko Hajazi, Head of Saqqez Football Association, Sentenced to 73 Months in Prison
Shirko Hajazi, a civil activist and former head of the Saqqez Football Association, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for charges related…
U.S. Defense Secretary Hospitalized Again; Duties Transferred to Deputy
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again due to complications from prostate cancer treatment, leading to his duties being temporarily assigned to Deputy Kathleen…
Human Rights Media Reports Death Sentence for Sunni Cleric Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad
Mamosta Mohammad Khodrnejad, a Sunni cleric, has been sentenced to death for criticizing the Iranian government's treatment of protesters during the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.…
Sharifeh Mohammadi, imprisoned labor activist, says she is still under interrogation in Sanandaj prison
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, is currently under interrogation in Sanandaj prison after being transferred from Rasht. Her family is concerned for her health, citing…
The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Condemns Ahmad Ali Khani, Environmental Activist, to Pay a Fine
Ahmad Ali Khani, an environmental activist, has been fined 240 million rials after being arrested for planting a tree on the grave of Nika Shakeri.…
Special Prosecutor's Report on Discovery of Classified Documents at Biden's Residence and Office; No Formal Charges Against Him
Special Prosecutor Robert Hur concluded that while Joe Biden 'knowingly and intentionally' took classified documents, there was no criminal intent, thus no formal charges will…
China's Government Intensifies Pressure on Human Rights Activists and Their Associates
Li Qiaochu, a Chinese feminist activist, has been sentenced to over three years in prison, seen as retaliation by the Chinese government against those connected…
Qasem Baadi: The Charges Against Armita Paver Lack Legal Validity
Qasem Baadi defends Armita Paver against charges of insulting the leader and propaganda against the regime, asserting that her actions are not criminal but rather…
Continued Uncertainty Regarding the Fate of Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi; Six Months Have Passed Since the Arrest of the Sunni Imam of Rask
Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi, the Sunni Imam of Rask, has been detained for six months without contact with his family, raising concerns about his well-being. His…
Warning from the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran's Bus Company: The Health Conditions of Three of Our Imprisoned Members are Critical
The Syndicate of Workers of Tehran's Bus Company has raised alarms about the critical health conditions of three imprisoned members, Reza Shahabi, Davood Razavi, and…
Tomaj Salehi's Lawyer: Temporary Detention Order 'Exceeding One Year' is Illegal
Tomaj Salehi's lawyer claims that the judiciary's decision to extend his temporary detention beyond one year is illegal. Salehi faces multiple charges, including new accusations…
Suspended Death Sentence Issued for Australian Writer in China on Espionage Charges
Yang Hengjun, an Australian writer, has been sentenced to a suspended death penalty in China on espionage charges, threatening the recently improving relations between Australia…