February 2017
Molavi Abdulhamid Expresses Concern Over Possible Order to Expedite Executions of Sunni Prisoners
Molavi Abdulhamid Ismail Zahi has raised concerns in a letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei about a secret order to expedite the executions of Sunni prisoners…
Zarif: Threats Against Iran Will Not Work
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that threats and sanctions from the U.S. will not deter Iran, emphasizing the need for mutual respect. He…
Hand Amputation Sentences for Three Individuals Convicted of Theft in Tehran
Three individuals in Tehran have been sentenced to hand amputation for theft, sparking condemnation from human rights organizations. The sentences were issued by the Tehran…
Human Rights Watch Calls for Immediate Release of Shahnaz Karim Beigi
Human Rights Watch has called for the immediate release of Shahnaz Karim Beigi, whose son was killed during the 2009 Ashura protests. She has been…
Human Rights Watch: Syrian Army Used Chemical Weapons in Aleppo Operations
Human Rights Watch reports that the Syrian army used chemical weapons in residential areas of Aleppo during the city's final takeover. The Syrian government has…