February 2018
Police Threaten Long-Term Imprisonment for Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab
The Iranian police have threatened long prison sentences for women protesting against mandatory hijab, prompting Human Rights Watch to call for an end to the…
Amnesty International Report on Human Rights Violations in Iran in 2017
Amnesty International's 2017 report highlights severe human rights violations in Iran, including unfair trials, executions of minors, and suppression of protests. The report emphasizes the…
Bahraini Human Rights Activist Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for 'Offensive' Tweet
Nabil Rajab, a Bahraini human rights activist, has been sentenced to five years in prison for criticizing Saudi airstrikes and alleging torture of prisoners in…
The Mystery of Suicides; What Happens Behind Bars?
The article discusses the conditions in Iranian prisons, particularly in light of the reported suicide of environmental activist Kavous Seyed Emami. It raises concerns about…
UN Calls for Immediate Halt to Executions of Juvenile Offenders
The UN has called for an immediate halt to the execution of juvenile offenders in Iran, citing a troubling increase in such executions. Three juvenile…
Arrest of Seven Baha'i Citizens in Bushehr
Seven Baha'i citizens were arrested in Bushehr, Iran, during a coordinated operation without any disclosed charges or reasons. Human rights organizations have condemned the Iranian…
Firoozabadi: Many Iranian spies do not even know they are spying
Hassan Firoozabadi, a senior military advisor in Iran, suggested that many environmental activists, including those arrested, could be spies without their knowledge. This follows the…
A Number of International Legal Experts Call for an End to the Denial of Persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran
International legal experts have called on Iran's judiciary to acknowledge and address the persecution of Bahá'ís, citing extensive evidence of human rights violations. This comes…
Kurdish Peshmerga Accused of 'Mass Executions of Detainees'
Human Rights Watch has accused Kurdish Peshmerga forces of executing detainees suspected of being ISIS members in mass executions. The allegations have been denied by…
Latest Status of Dual-National Prisoners and Ongoing Hunger Strike of Prisoners
The article discusses the ongoing hunger strikes of political prisoners in Iran, including Atena Daemi and Golrokh Iraei, amidst a backdrop of recent arrests and…
Execution of Three Teenagers in Iran; Human Rights Watch Calls for Halt to Executions of Juvenile Offenders
Human Rights Watch has condemned Iran for executing three individuals who were under 18 at the time of their crimes, calling for an immediate halt…
Bahrain Accuses Iran of Training and Arming Pipeline Bombers in Saudi Arabia
Bahrain has arrested four individuals accused of bombing a Saudi Aramco pipeline, claiming two were trained by Iran. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Bahrain…
Tehran Prosecutor Announces Issuance of 150 Indictments for December Protesters
Tehran's prosecutor announced that 150 indictments have been issued against individuals involved in the December protests, with four still in custody. Reports indicate that many…
Erdogan Says Turkey Does Not Intend to Occupy Part of Syrian Territory
Turkish President Erdogan asserts that Turkey's military operations in northern Syria aim to eliminate terrorist threats rather than occupy Syrian territory. This statement comes amid…
Lawyer Who Freed Four Women Accused of Treason to Russia
Ivan Pavlov, a Russian lawyer, successfully advocated for the release of four women accused of treason, citing support from former U.S. President Barack Obama. The…