May 2015
Amnesty International to the Islamic Republic: Do Not Execute Ehsan Shah-Qasemi
Amnesty International has called on the Iranian government to halt the execution of Ehsan Shah-Qasemi, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Ali…
Iraq: Discovery of Hundreds of Bodies Linked to the Spiker Base Massacre by ISIS
The Iraqi government has discovered 470 bodies believed to be from the Spiker Base massacre carried out by ISIS last year near Tikrit. The total…
Iran's Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentence for Assailant of Basij Member
The Iranian Supreme Court has confirmed the death sentence for Ehsan Sh., who fatally stabbed Basij member Ali Khalili, despite Khalili's later forgiveness of the…
Nasrin Sotoudeh: Ahmad Zeidabadi's Sentence Should Be Reviewed
Ahmad Zeidabadi, a journalist imprisoned since 2009, was set to be released but was instead exiled. Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh argues that his sentence, along with…
Nahid at Cannes Festival; A Narrative of Iranian Women's Struggle for Independence
The film 'Nahid' premiered at the Cannes Festival, showcasing the struggles of a divorced Iranian woman for independence amidst societal pressures. Directed by Aida Panahandeh,…
Mohamed Morsi, the ousted President of Egypt, sentenced to death
Mohamed Morsi, the former president of Egypt, has been sentenced to death for his involvement in a mass prison escape during the 2011 revolution. This…
South Korea: North Korean Defense Minister Executed by Anti-Aircraft Fire
The South Korean news agency reported that North Korea's Minister of the Armed Forces, Hyun Yong-chol, was executed for treason by anti-aircraft fire, witnessed by…
Murder of Third Secular Blogger in Bangladesh by Stabbing
Ananta Bijoy Das, a secular blogger in Bangladesh, was murdered by masked attackers in a targeted killing linked to his writings criticizing religion. This incident…
Evin Prison Through Time
A report on Evin Prison highlights the contrast between available amenities and the harsh realities faced by prisoners, particularly political ones. Reza Alijani, a former…
UN Condemns 'Severe Increase' in Executions in Iran
The UN has condemned a significant rise in executions in Iran, urging the government to abolish the death penalty. Between July 2013 and June 2014,…
Excitement in an Incomplete Market: The Stock Market After the Nuclear Agreement
The Iranian economy is currently focused on the implications of the nuclear agreement and the reduction of bank interest rates. Economists express concerns about past…
Mohammad Taghi Karroubi: The Ministry of Intelligence is Irresponsible Regarding House Arrest
Fatemeh Karroubi criticized the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence for its irresponsible handling of the house arrest of electoral candidates, particularly her husband Mehdi Karroubi. She…