January 2025
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…
Article 18 Organization: Sixfold Increase in Prison Sentences for Christians in Iran
The Article 18 organization reported a sixfold increase in prison sentences for Christians in Iran in 2024 compared to the previous year, with a total…
Zeynab Jalalian, Political Prisoner, Denied Medical Care in Yazd Prison
Zeynab Jalalian, a political prisoner in Iran, is being denied medical care and has not seen her family for over 100 days. She suffers from…
A Political Prisoner's Account of 'Psychological and Physical Torture' in Ahvaz
Mokhtar Albooshokeh, a political prisoner serving a life sentence in Iran, has detailed severe torture he endured after being transferred to a cyber police detention…
Reza Valizadeh, Iranian-American Citizen, Criticizes Biden Administration's 'Inadequate Actions' for His Release
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist sentenced to 10 years in prison, criticized the Biden administration for inadequate efforts to secure his release. He claims that…
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…
Continuation of the Ban on Family Visits for Some Female Prisoners in Evin
A group of female prisoners in Evin prison has been barred from family visits again after initially being told the ban was lifted. This situation…
International Federation of Journalists: Media Activists in Iran Should Be Released
The International Federation of Journalists has called for the release of six imprisoned journalists in Iran, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime. The report…
France Summons Iran's Ambassador and Calls Detention of Its Citizens Kidnapping
France has summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest the detention of three French citizens in Iran, labeling them as hostages and calling for their immediate…
Civil Disobedience Against Mandatory Hijab; Sepideh Rashno Summoned to Prison
Sepideh Rashno, a civil activist against mandatory hijab, has been summoned to prison to serve a sentence of over three years for her activism. This…
UN: Over 900 people executed in Iran in 2024
The UN reports that Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, with a significant increase in executions, particularly of women and political dissenters. This alarming…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Concern Over Increase in Executions in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has raised alarm over the rising number of executions in Iran, with at least 901 executions…
The Bahá'í Community of France Calls for the Immediate Release of Mahvash Sabat
The Bahá'í Community of France has called for the immediate release of Mahvash Sabat, a Bahá'í teacher and writer, who is facing a 10-year prison…