November 2016
Window: Execution of Four Convicts in Qeshm Island in Public; Deterrent or Promoter of Violence?
In Iran, at least nine executions occurred last week, including four public hangings in Qeshm Island for rape charges. Human rights advocates criticize public executions…
40 Days of Uncertainty for Mohammad Ali Taheri
Mohammad Ali Taheri, a political prisoner and founder of 'Erfan Halqeh', has been without news for 40 days. His supporters continue to demand his release…
Keyvan Karimi, Iranian Documentarian, Transferred to Evin Prison to Serve Sentence
Keyvan Karimi, an Iranian documentarian, has been transferred to Evin Prison to serve a one-year sentence and receive 223 lashes for charges related to a…
Sudden Death of a Gonabadi Dervish in Tehran Central Prison
Mohammad Ishaq Abadi, a Gonabadi dervish, died suddenly in Tehran Central Prison after reportedly being forcibly medicated by prison officials. His death has raised concerns…
Window: 85 UN Member States Criticize Human Rights Situation in Iran
The UN passed a resolution criticizing Iran's human rights record, particularly regarding executions, which Iran rejected as illegitimate. Freedom House highlighted Iran's severe internet restrictions,…
The Prosecutor of Amol Reports the Discovery of a Baby Trafficking Network in the City
The prosecutor of Amol has uncovered a baby trafficking network, leading to the arrest of six individuals, including a government official. The network engaged in…