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371 total articles tracked

April 2024

April 24, 2024

Another Account of the 'Noor Plan' to Counter Opponents of Mandatory Hijab: Officials Also 'Assault' with Words

The 'Noor Plan' in Iran targets women and girls, leading to reports of verbal and physical abuse by officials. Human rights organizations have highlighted the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 24, 2024
April 23, 2024

Supreme Council of the Islamic Republic's Cultural Revolution Pursues Approval of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Document

The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution in Iran is set to approve a document on artificial intelligence and prioritize quantum studies, as stated by…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 23, 2024
April 22, 2024

U.S. State Department Official to VOA: Human Rights Situation in Iran, Especially Women's Rights, Has Deteriorated

Robert Gilchrist from the U.S. State Department highlighted the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, particularly for women, during a press event. He emphasized the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 22, 2024
April 21, 2024

Continued Persecution of Religious Minorities in Iran; Fifteen Baha'i Women Summoned to Isfahan Revolutionary Court

Fifteen Baha'i women in Isfahan, Iran, have been summoned to court facing charges of propaganda against the Islamic Republic and conducting deviant educational activities. This…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 21, 2024
April 20, 2024

Summoning Students Due to Activities on Social Media

The Iranian government has intensified pressure on students involved in political and social discussions, with at least five students facing disciplinary charges related to their…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 20, 2024
April 12, 2024

Nasim Sabati, a Baha'i citizen, summoned to serve a sentence of three years and eight months in prison

Nasim Sabati, a Baha'i citizen in Iran, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence of three years and eight months for charges related to…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 12, 2024
April 10, 2024

Indictment Issued Against 15 Baha'i Women on Charges of Propaganda Against the Regime and Activities Contradicting Islam

An indictment has been issued against 15 Baha'i women in Isfahan, Iran, for alleged propaganda against the Islamic regime and activities deemed contrary to Islam.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 10, 2024
April 7, 2024

Hrana Reports Rejection of Peyman Vali's Request for Retrial by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Iran has rejected the retrial request of Peyman Vali, a Baha'i prisoner, who is serving a lengthy sentence for various charges…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 7, 2024
April 5, 2024

Violation of Women's Rights in Iran; 20 Activists Arrested and Imprisoned in One Month

In the past month, Iran has seen the execution of a woman and the imprisonment of 20 female activists, alongside at least 13 femicides. The…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 5, 2024
April 2, 2024

Deep Concern Expressed by the U.S. State Department Regarding the Continued Suppression of Baha'is in Iran

The U.S. State Department expressed deep concern over the Iranian government's ongoing repression of Baha'is, labeling it a crime against humanity. Human Rights Watch corroborated…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 2, 2024
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