January 2018
Amnesty International Protests 'Cruel' Execution of a Defendant in Adolescence
Amnesty International condemned the execution of Ali Kazemi, who was sentenced to death for a crime committed at age 15, calling it an extraordinarily cruel…
Arrest of Former Egyptian General Who Was a Presidential Candidate
Sami Hafez Anan, a former Egyptian military chief and potential presidential candidate, was arrested by security forces on orders from President el-Sisi, who is preparing…
Implementation of the 'Night Security and Calm Plan in Tehran'; Hundreds of Police Arrest 288 Individuals
The Iranian police launched a large-scale operation in Tehran, arresting 288 individuals, including foreign nationals and drug traffickers, as part of a new security initiative.…
Latest News on Casualties and Detainees from Protests in Iran
Two weeks after protests in Iran, many detainees remain in custody, with conflicting reports on their numbers and treatment. The UN is calling for investigations…
A Member of Tehran City Council: 20 Trillion Tomans Went Missing During Ghalibaf's Mayorship
A Tehran City Council member revealed that 20 trillion tomans are missing from the municipality budget during Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf's mayorship from 2005 to 2017.…
Qatar Accuses UAE of Violating Its Airspace
Qatar has lodged a complaint with the UN, accusing the UAE of violating its airspace with a military aircraft in December. This incident is part…
Immediate Release of Detained Students Requested in Letter from 37 Student Organizations to the Minister of Science
37 student organizations in Iran have called for the immediate release of detained students, criticizing the government's interference in university affairs. Approximately 100 students have…
Ban on Teaching English in Primary Schools in Iran
Iran's education officials have banned the teaching of English in primary schools, stating it is not recommended until high school. This decision contrasts with practices…