July 2018
Amnesty International: Destruction of Mass Graves in Ahvaz Constitutes Torture of Families
Amnesty International has condemned the destruction of mass graves in Ahvaz, stating it constitutes torture of the victims' families. The Iranian authorities are accused of…
Continued Sentencing of Imprisonment and Flogging for Student Activists
The Iranian judiciary has upheld prison sentences for several student activists, including Roya Saghiri, who received 23 months for charges related to anti-regime propaganda. This…
The Potential Murder of Maryam Faraji, One of the Detainees from December Protests
Maryam Faraji, a civil activist arrested during the December protests, has been missing for over a week. Her lawyer suggests the possibility of her murder…
Police Threatens to Act Against 'Instagram Stars' Following Broadcast of 'Confessions' on TV
The Iranian police have threatened to take severe action against Instagram influencers following the airing of their confessions on state television. This comes amidst ongoing…
Javid Rahman, Pakistani Lawyer, Appointed as UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran
Javid Rahman has been appointed as the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, succeeding Asma Jahangir who passed away earlier this year. His…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Transfer of Arash Sadeghi to Specialized Cancer Center
Amnesty International is urging the Iranian authorities to transfer human rights defender Arash Sadeghi to a specialized cancer center due to a potentially cancerous bone…