August 2024
Execution of a Baloch Prisoner in Zahedan; Accused Claimed 'I Am Not a Killer'
A Baloch prisoner, Barakat-Ali Sanjarani, was executed in Zahedan despite claiming innocence, while another Afghan prisoner was executed in Isfahan. Human rights organizations continue to…
Medical Deprivation of Jamal Ameli, Imprisoned Civil Activist, Poses Serious Risk to His Life
Jamal Ameli, a civil activist imprisoned in Evin prison, is facing serious health risks due to a progressive joint disease and has been denied medical…
Criticism of 'Alarming' Increase in Executions in Iran; Human Rights Watch: Death Sentences Must Be Abolished
Human Rights Watch has reported a significant increase in executions in Iran, with at least 87 people executed in the month following the recent presidential…
Execution of at least 8 more prisoners; women prisoners in Evin emphasize the continuation of the fight against the death penalty
At least eight prisoners were executed in Iran, including three Baluch citizens and two Afghan nationals. Political prisoners in Evin prison, such as Maryam Yahyavi,…
Arrest of the Son of a Witness from the 'Aban People's Tribunal' in Iran After Being Deported from Turkey
Arya Yousefi, the son of a witness from the 'Aban People's Tribunal,' was arrested by Iranian authorities after being deported from Turkey, while his mother…
Concerns Over the Situation of Two Witnesses from the 'Aban People's Tribunal'; Possibility of Fatemeh Davand's Deportation from Turkey and Rejection of Fatemeh Khushru's Asylum Request from Georgia
Fatemeh Davand, a witness from the November 2019 protests, faces potential deportation from Turkey, while Fatemeh Khushru's asylum request in Georgia has been rejected. Both…
UN High Commissioner Expresses Serious Concern Over Recent Wave of Executions in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced grave concerns over a recent surge in executions in Iran, with 29 people executed in just…
At Least 87 People Executed in Iran in the Month Following Presidential Elections
At least 87 people were executed in Iran within a month after the presidential elections, with human rights organizations warning of a significant increase in…
Human Rights Sources: At Least 20 Prisoners Executed on Wednesday in Qazalhasar Prison, Karaj
At least 20 prisoners were executed in Qazalhasar Prison, Karaj, primarily for non-political crimes, including drug offenses and murder. The executions have sparked protests, particularly…
Two Human Rights Organizations: 21 Prisoners in Qazalhessar Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution
Two human rights organizations reported that 21 prisoners in Qazalhessar prison are at risk of execution after being transferred to solitary confinement. The majority face…
Iran Human Rights Organization: The Execution Machine of the Islamic Republic Has Accelerated Again
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported a significant increase in executions in Iran, with at least 300 individuals executed in the first seven months of…
At Least 300 People Executed in Iran Over the Past Seven Months
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported that at least 300 people have been executed in Iran in the past seven months, marking a 30% decrease…