January 2025
Transfer of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani to Death Row at Qazalhasar Prison
Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, two political prisoners in Iran, have been transferred to death row at Qazalhasar Prison amid ongoing concerns about their treatment…
Human Rights Organization Report on the Status of 77 Female Prisoners in Evin
A report details the plight of 77 female political prisoners in Evin Prison, highlighting the roles of judges in sentencing and the ongoing human rights…
Growing Concerns Over Possible Execution of Two Political Prisoners in Evin
Concerns are rising over the potential execution of political prisoners Mahdi Hasani and Behrouz Ehsani, who were taken from their cells in Evin Prison to…
Exclusive to Radio Farda; Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Halted
The execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a social worker sentenced to death for alleged membership in armed groups against the Iranian government, has been halted following…
Government Media Claims Delay in Execution of Pakhshan Azizi's Sentence
Government media reported a delay in the execution of Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi amid protests and strikes in Kurdish cities against her death sentence. The…
3400 Activists Support Pakhshan Azizi: He Represents Our Pain and Aspirations
3400 activists have signed a statement protesting the death sentence of civil activist Pakhshan Azizi, arguing that justice cannot be achieved through violence. The statement…
Statement from Thousands Inside and Outside Iran Protesting Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
Thousands of artists, activists, and citizens have issued a statement protesting the death sentence for social worker Pakhshan Azizi, emphasizing the moral implications of such…
UN Special Rapporteur Expresses Concern Over Confirmation of Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
UN Special Rapporteur Maï Saïto expressed concern over the confirmation of death sentence for Pakhshan Azizi, a civil activist, highlighting issues of torture and lack…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Cancellation of Death Sentences for Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani
Amnesty International has called for the immediate cancellation of death sentences for Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, who were reportedly tortured into confessing. Their trial…
The United States Urges the Islamic Republic to Revoke the Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi
The U.S. has called for the revocation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence after a trial deemed a sham, highlighting concerns over human rights violations in…
UN Experts: The Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi Violates International Law
UN experts have condemned the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi, a social worker and activist, asserting it violates international law and is based on her…
Nahid Taghavi, Iranian-German Citizen, Released from Iranian Custody
Nahid Taghavi, an Iranian-German citizen, has been released from Iranian custody after nearly three years and has returned to Germany. Her release has drawn attention…
Khalid Pirzadeh, Political Prisoner: I Have No Medicine; I Am Disabled by Pain
Khalid Pirzadeh, a political prisoner in Iran, has publicly expressed his dire health situation due to lack of access to necessary medications while in Evin…
Statement from 68 Human Rights and Women's Organizations: The Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi Must Be Revoked
Around 70 human rights and women's organizations are calling on the international community to intervene against the imminent execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a civil rights…
About 70 Political Prisoners: Inhumane and Reactionary Death Penalty Must Be Abolished
Approximately 70 political prisoners in Iran have issued a statement opposing the death penalty and calling for public support to halt executions. They criticize the…
Brother of Pakhshan Azizi: After the Death Sentence Confirmation, My Sister's Case Has Been Sent to the Execution Office
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has had her case sent to the execution office following the confirmation of her sentence by the…
Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic Confirms Death Sentences for Three Political Prisoners
The Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic confirmed the death sentences of three political prisoners, including Pakhshan Azizi, despite claims of numerous defects in their…
Issuance of Death Sentences for 54 'Political and Security' Prisoners by the Islamic Republic
The Islamic Republic of Iran has issued death sentences for 54 political and security prisoners, with many facing trials lacking transparency and fair legal representation.…
Christian Convert Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging on New Year's Day
Ghazal Marzban, a 41-year-old Christian convert, was sentenced to six months in prison and 74 lashes on New Year's Day for opposing the regime and…