June 2024
Six Hundred Political Prisoners, Families of Victims, and Protesters Support Boycott of Elections
Six hundred political prisoners and activists in Iran have called for a boycott of the upcoming presidential elections, supporting a similar stance taken by 520…
All Chess Activities Banned During Presidential Election Period
The Iranian Chess Federation has suspended all chess activities during the presidential election period to promote voter participation. This ban, mandated by the Ministry of…
Death of a Female Student Due to Preventing Medical Staff from Entering Dormitory
Kimia Torkashvand, a student at Bu Ali Sina University, died after security prevented medical staff from entering her dormitory for 40 minutes following her suicide…
Mohammad Ali Iazi: The Pressure of Sanctions May Lead to Support for Reformists
Mohammad Ali Iazi discusses the potential for increased support for reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian in the upcoming presidential elections, suggesting that public pressure and the…
Why Mojgan Ilanlou is Not Participating in the Elections?
Mojgan Ilanlou, a prominent women's rights activist, has announced her boycott of the upcoming elections in Iran, stating that there is no suitable representative for…
A Senior UN Official Criticizes Ongoing Violent Repression in Iran
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticized Iran's violent repression of women and girls over hijab laws, highlighting the government's new punitive…
Narges Mohammadi Sentenced to Another Year in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist and Nobel laureate, has been sentenced to an additional year in prison for 'propaganda against the regime.' This…
International Olympic Committee: No Taliban Officials Will Be Allowed to Attend the Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee announced that Afghanistan will send a gender-balanced team to the Paris Olympics, consisting of three men and three women, while barring…
Another Victim of 'Honor Killing' in Iranshahr; Both Girl and Boy Killed by Girl's Relatives
A girl and a boy were killed in Iranshahr by the girl's relatives over honor-related motives, highlighting the ongoing issue of honor killings in Iran.…
Step-by-Step Restrictions at the National Library; Master's Students Allowed Membership for Only One Year
The National Library of Iran has implemented new membership regulations limiting master's students to one-year memberships without the possibility of renewal. These changes come amid…
Islamic Republic Promotes 'Chastity' at Home; 'Promotion of Virtue' Headquarters Holds Training for 'Home Environment'
The Islamic Republic is launching a training program to promote 'chastity' within homes, aiming to convert participants into activists for religious and cultural values. This…
Narges Mohammadi's Court Session Held Without Her Presence
Narges Mohammadi's trial for 'propaganda against the regime' was held without her presence, as her lawyer defended her in court. The case stems from her…
Sediqeh Vosoughi: Instead of Narges Mohammadi, Prosecute the Officer Who Assaulted Women
Sediqeh Vosoughi criticizes the Iranian judiciary for prosecuting Narges Mohammadi instead of the officers who assaulted women. Mohammadi, a prominent activist and Nobel Peace Prize…
Sediqeh Voseqi: Mandatory Hijab is a Futile Political Game That Women Will End with Their Resistance
Sediqeh Voseqi criticized the Iranian government's enforcement of mandatory hijab as a political game against the people's will, asserting that women will resist this oppression.…
Islamic Republic Police Block 35 Instagram Pages for 'Promoting Western Lifestyle'
The Islamic Republic Police blocked 35 Instagram pages in Isfahan for allegedly promoting a Western lifestyle, claiming the content was vulgar and aimed at deceiving…
Lawyer Expresses Concern Over Several Political Prisoners Contracting 'Autoimmune Disease' After Release
Concerns have been raised by lawyers about political prisoners developing autoimmune diseases after their release, with specific cases highlighted including Sasan Chamranara and Taraneh Alidoosti.…