February 2025
At least 5 mentally ill prisoners executed in 2024
At least five individuals with mental disorders were executed in Iran in 2024, violating both domestic laws and international commitments. The Iran Human Rights Organization…
UN Experts: Execution Orders for Behrouz Ehsani and Mahdi Hasani Should Be Halted
UN experts have called for the halt of execution orders for two political prisoners in Iran, Behrouz Ehsani and Mahdi Hasani, citing concerns over their…
Iran Human Rights Organization Expresses Concern Over Possible Execution of Two Political Prisoners
The Iran Human Rights Organization has raised alarms over the potential execution of two political prisoners, Behrouz Ehsani-Islamloo and Mehdi Hasani, following the rejection of…
Human Rights Organization: At Least 13 Protesters from 2023 Are at Risk of Execution
A human rights organization warns that at least 13 detained protesters from 2023 face execution, highlighting the use of fabricated charges by Iranian authorities. The…
Execution of 975 People in Iran in 2024; Highest Number in 16 Years
In 2024, Iran executed at least 975 individuals, marking the highest rate in 16 years, according to human rights organizations. This increase is attributed to…
Iran's Government Executed 975 People in 2024
In 2024, Iran executed 975 individuals, marking a 17% increase from the previous year, with significant implications for human rights and political repression. The report…
Pakhshan Azizi Becomes Honorary Citizen of Florence, Italy
Pakhshan Azizi, a human rights activist sentenced to death in Iran, has been granted honorary citizenship by Florence, Italy. This recognition highlights her efforts in…
Criticism from Two Human Rights Organizations on the Reissuance of Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi
Two human rights organizations criticized the reissuance of a death sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist, as part of the Iranian government's intimidation tactics…
German Representative's Letter to Pakhshan Azizi: Your Commitment Should Be a Shining Example
Inge Blaske, a German politician, praised Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi in a letter for her commitment to women's rights and humanitarian work, while highlighting the…
UN Special Rapporteur: Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Must Be Halted Immediately
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato has called for the immediate halt of Pakhshan Azizi's execution after her appeal was rejected, citing human rights violations. Amnesty…
Statement from 1200 Activists and Political Prisoners: Executions of Women in Iran Must Be Halted
Over 1200 activists and political prisoners have called for an end to the execution of women in Iran, highlighting alarming statistics and the plight of…
At Least 87 Prisoners Executed in Iranian Prisons in One Month
In January, at least 87 prisoners were executed in Iranian prisons, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The report highlights the ethnic diversity…