May 2023
Judiciary Takes Foreign Representatives to Prison to Witness 'Islamic Prison Principles'
Foreign ambassadors and representatives visited Tehran's women's prison to observe conditions, as stated by Iranian officials. This visit comes amidst ongoing allegations of human rights…
Exclusive | Statements of the Head of Evin Prison During the 1988 Executions from the Perspective of Two Legal Experts
Two human rights lawyers analyzed statements made by Hossein Mortazavi Zanjani, the former head of Evin Prison, regarding the mass executions of political prisoners in…
Preventing Mona Bakhtiari from Meeting Her Mother Nahid Shirpishah Due to Being 'Bakhtiari'
Mona Bakhtiari was denied a visit with her mother in Zanjan prison due to her Bakhtiari ethnicity, highlighting ongoing repression against families of protest victims…
Special Report | Turkey Elections: Potential Change in Immigration Policy and Concerns of Iranian Migrants
The upcoming Turkish elections have raised concerns among Iranian migrants as anti-immigration policies become a focal point, with Kemal Kilicdaroglu promising to return millions of…
Continued Harassment of Majid Kazemi's Family; Pension Rights Cut for Father and Sister Fired from Job
The family of Majid Kazemi, executed in the Isfahan House case, faces ongoing harassment from Iranian authorities, including the cutting of the father's pension and…
US Reaction to Prisoner Exchange with the Islamic Republic; A Disturbing Example for Advancing Political Goals
The US State Department expressed relief over the release of a Belgian citizen by Iran while condemning the unjust imprisonment of foreign nationals for political…
Argument Between Aliyev and Pashinyan in Front of Putin
Azerbaijan and Armenia's leaders argued over territorial disputes regarding Nagorno-Karabakh in front of Russian President Putin. The discussion highlighted ongoing tensions, particularly over the Lachin…
Continued Uncertainty Surrounding the Situation of Rouhollah Rasouli, 15-Year-Old Detained in Golestan Province
Rouhollah Rasouli, a 15-year-old Baluch boy, has been detained for over two weeks in Golestan Province due to his media activities and alleged collaboration with…
Mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death, appeals for forgiveness from the family of the killed officer during protests
Masoumeh Ahmadi, the mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer during protests, has appealed for forgiveness from the officer's…
Senator Jim Risch: The Position of the Islamic Republic as a 'Detestable Element' in the Global Community is Being Established
Senator Jim Risch condemned the recent executions of protesters in Iran, asserting that they solidify the Islamic Republic's status as a detestable entity globally. He…
Award Given to Zahra Amirabrahimi at Cannes Festival; Cate Blanchett Supports Iranian Women
Cate Blanchett showed solidarity with Iranian women by attending the Cannes Film Festival barefoot and presenting an award to Zahra Amirabrahimi, who spoke out against…
Abdul Fazl Ghadiani: Ali Khamenei and His Repressive Agents Are Still Thirsty for Blood
Abdul Fazl Ghadiani condemned the Iranian regime's recent execution of three young protesters, asserting that they were tortured into false confessions. He called for a…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid: These Executions are 'Painful'
Mowlavi Abdolhamid condemned the recent executions of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, calling them painful and urging for a halt to executions in…
Hamid Rasai Calls for the Execution of Taraneh Alidoosti
Hamid Rasai, a radical former parliament member, has called for the execution of actress Taraneh Alidoosti after she criticized the Iranian government's plans for executing…
The Accused in the 'Isfahan House' Case Call on 'The People of Iran' and Protests Erupt
Three protesters facing execution in Iran have called on the public to prevent their deaths, leading to protests both inside and outside the country. Authorities…
Taghi Rahmani: Iranians Abroad Should Continue to Be the Voice of the People Inside
Taghi Rahmani emphasizes the importance of Iranians abroad continuing to amplify the voices of protesters inside Iran. He advocates for increased support for political prisoners…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia; 'Always Together, United in Diversity'
May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, with global leaders emphasizing the importance of diversity and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. In…
Women's Rights Award at the Geneva Summit for Democracy and Human Rights Presented to Shima Babaei, Human Rights Activist
Shima Babaei received the Women's Rights Award at the Geneva Summit, dedicating it to Iranian activists fighting against government oppression. Her father, Ebrahim Babaei, has…
Amnesty International: 70% of Executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022 Took Place in Iran
Amnesty International reported that Iran accounted for 70% of executions in the Middle East and North Africa in 2022, with a significant increase in executions…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Increase in Executions in Iran and Calls for Global Action
Human Rights Watch condemned the increase in executions in Iran, noting over 60 executions since last month, including an Iranian-Swedish citizen. The organization criticized the…
Indictment Issued for 26 Individuals in Zahedan Shooting Case
An indictment has been issued for 26 individuals involved in a deadly clash in Zahedan, which resulted in over a hundred deaths during a protest…
UN Calls on Taliban to End Whipping, Stoning, and Executions
The UN has called on the Taliban to stop corporal punishments, including whipping and executions, following a report highlighting the increase in such practices since…
Publishers Abroad Launch 'Tehran, Without Censorship' in Germany
The seventh edition of the 'Tehran, Without Censorship' book fair was launched in Stuttgart, Germany, featuring 20 publishers advocating for freedom of expression. This event…