May 2017
Former Panama Dictator Manuel Noriega Dies
Manuel Noriega, the former military dictator of Panama, died at 83 after complications from brain surgery. His rule was characterized by violent repression and significant…
Two American Citizens Killed While Defending Two Muslim Girls in Portland
Two American men were killed while defending two Muslim girls from a racist attack on a Portland train. The assailant, Jeremy Christian, has been arrested…
Meeting with Foad Fahandaj
Foad Fahandaj, a Baha'i citizen from Gorgan, has been imprisoned since November 2012 for charges including propaganda against the regime. He was arrested alongside his…
Meeting with Vahid Tizfahm
Vahid Tizfahm, a former director of the Baha'i community in Iran, has been imprisoned since May 2008 following the execution of his father for Baha'i…
Continued Detentions in Turkey; Trial of Two Teachers and French Photographer's Hunger Strike
In Turkey, a teacher and a university professor on hunger strike were tried for alleged terrorism links, while a French journalist also began a hunger…
Aeromobil, a New Flying Car
The Slovak company Aeromobil is set to mass-produce a flying car that can transform from a car to an airplane in three minutes and cover…
Concern from Amnesty International for Atena Daemi's Health After 31 Days of Hunger Strike
Atena Daemi, a human rights activist, has been on a hunger strike for 31 days in Evin prison, leading to serious health concerns as reported…
Meeting with Mohammad Noori
Mohammad Noori, a young man from Arak, faces a death sentence for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad and Islamic sanctities through social media posts. He…
Window: Criticism of the Arrest and Suppression of Journalists
On World Press Freedom Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the repression of journalists, particularly in Iran, where Reporters Without Borders highlighted arbitrary arrests and…