December 2016
Support from Dozens of Human Rights Organizations for the UN Resolution on Iran
Dozens of human rights organizations have expressed support for a recent UN resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, hoping for broader approval in an…
Confirmation of 9-Year Prison Sentence for Bahraini Shia Party Leader
A Bahraini court has confirmed a 9-year prison sentence for Sheikh Ali Salman, leader of the Shia opposition group Al-Wefaq, prompting widespread condemnation from human…
Narges Mohammadi to Human Rights Organizations: Do Not Remain Silent Against the Suppression of Civil Society
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned human rights activist in Iran, has called on international human rights organizations to support Iran's civil society and oppose the government's…
Iran Denies Espionage Charges in Saudi Arabia as 'Baseless and Unfounded'
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected Saudi Arabia's death sentences for espionage as politically motivated and baseless. The case involves former Saudi officials accused of spying…
Saudi Arabia Sentences 15 People to Death on Charges of 'Spying for Iran'
Saudi Arabia has sentenced 15 individuals to death for allegedly spying for Iran, with additional sentences for others involved. The case highlights ongoing tensions between…
A Court in Nigeria Orders the Release of Imprisoned Shiite Leader
A Nigerian federal court has ordered the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, after more than a year of…