May 2023
Statement from Families of Victims in Iran: Stop Executions
Over eighty families of victims in Iran have issued a statement demanding an end to executions, highlighting the ongoing violence against protesters. They call for…
Pegah Bani Hashemi, Lawyer: Public Executions are 'Repugnant Punishments' with 'Eternal Negative Effects'
A public execution in Maragheh has sparked criticism from legal experts and human rights organizations, who argue it has no deterrent effect and causes lasting…
Public Execution for 'Corruption on Earth'; Maragheh Prosecutor: It Was for 'Prevention'
A prisoner was publicly executed in Maragheh, Iran, on charges of corruption, with officials claiming it was for preventive purposes. The execution has sparked widespread…
The European Union Strongly Condemns the Execution of 'Isfahan House' Defendants
The European Union condemned the execution of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case and urged the Iranian government to end the death penalty and…
Artists' Reactions to the Execution of the 'Isfahan House' Defendants; Ebi: One Day You Will Pay for This Crime
The execution of three young men accused of murder in Iran has led to widespread outrage among artists and activists, who condemned the actions of…
Iran Human Rights Organization Calls for Global Community Action Against the Islamic Republic
The Iran Human Rights Organization condemned the execution of three protesters and called for global action against the Islamic Republic, citing flaws in their cases…
Iran Human Rights Organization Expresses Concern Over Imminent Execution of 22 Prisoners
The Iran Human Rights Organization has raised alarms over the imminent execution of 22 prisoners, including women, urging global intervention to halt these actions. This…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Cancellation of Death Sentences for Six Arab Iranian Prisoners in Ahvaz
Amnesty International has called for the immediate cancellation of death sentences for six Arab Iranian prisoners, citing severe human rights violations during their trial and…
Executions Continue in Iranian Prisons; At Least 7 More Prisoners Executed in Karaj
At least 7 prisoners were executed in Iranian prisons for drug-related crimes and rape, amidst a surge in executions that has drawn international condemnation. The…
Islamic Republic Executes Two Prisoners on Charges of 'Insulting the Prophet'
The Islamic Republic of Iran executed two prisoners, Youssef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli-Zare, on charges of 'insulting the Prophet' and 'apostasy.' This act has drawn…
The European Union Condemns the Execution of Habib Asyoud 'in the Strongest Terms'
The European Union condemned the execution of Iranian-Swedish citizen Habib Asyoud, reiterating its opposition to the death penalty and expressing solidarity with Sweden. The execution…
Increased Criticism of Internet Disruption in Sistan and Baluchestan; 18 Baluch Executed in Five Days
At least 18 Baluch citizens were executed in Iran within five days, amid ongoing internet disruptions in Sistan and Baluchestan, which human rights groups claim…