January 2017
Amnesty International Warns About Saeed Shirzad's Health Condition in Prison
Amnesty International has raised concerns about the health of Saeed Shirzad, an Iranian political prisoner who ended a 39-day hunger strike after prison officials promised…
Whipping and Amputation; Violation of Human Dignity or Implementation of Islamic Law?
Amnesty International condemned Iran's use of corporal punishment, labeling it a violation of international law and a threat to human dignity. Iranian officials defend these…
Amnesty International: Iran Must Stop 'Legalized Violence' Against Youth
Amnesty International has condemned Iran's use of corporal punishment against youth for minor offenses, highlighting cases of flogging and other severe penalties. The report underscores…
Two Human Rights Organizations: Iran Must Halt the Execution of 12 Drug Offenders
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International are urging Iran to stop the execution of 12 drug offenders, highlighting ongoing issues with the judicial process and…
Naghi Mahmoudi: The Demands of Hunger-Striking Prisoners Are Legal
Ali Shariati, a political prisoner in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for over two months protesting his five-year sentence for participating in anti-acid…
Arrest of 21 Fishermen from Arab Countries for 'Unauthorized' Entry into Iranian Waters
Iranian authorities arrested 21 fishermen from Arab countries for illegally entering Iranian waters and fishing for endangered species. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the…