May 2017
Meeting with Vahid Tizfahm
Vahid Tizfahm, a former director of the Baha'i community in Iran, has been imprisoned since May 2008 following the execution of his father for Baha'i…
Death of a Civilian in Pakistan's Balochistan 'Due to Mortar Fire from the Iranian Border'
A Pakistani civilian was killed by mortar fire allegedly from Iranian forces in Balochistan. This incident has escalated tensions between Iran and Pakistan, especially following…
Amnesty International Condemns Execution of Man in Iran for 'Committing a Crime in Adolescence'
Amnesty International condemned Iran for executing a man who was 16 when he committed his crime, highlighting the country's violation of international human rights laws.…
Hundreds March in Various Cities of Iran After Friday Prayer Against Bahrain
Hundreds protested in various Iranian cities following Friday prayers against the treatment of Sheikh Isa Qassim, a key opposition leader in Bahrain. The protests were…
Bahai Community Spokesperson: Violation of Bahai Rights Increased Under Rouhani's Government
The Bahai community in Iran has faced increased rights violations under Hassan Rouhani's presidency, with hundreds of businesses shut down and numerous arrests reported. Approximately…
Will Iranian Youth Vote for Online Freedoms in Upcoming Elections?
The upcoming Iranian presidential election highlights the critical issue of internet freedom, with candidates' positions on censorship and access to online platforms potentially influencing their…
Request from Merchants in Mazandaran for the Reopening of Sealed Bahá'í Shops
Merchants in Mazandaran province are calling for the reopening of Bahá'í shops that have been sealed for over six months, citing economic disruption and the…
Concern from Amnesty International for Atena Daemi's Health After 31 Days of Hunger Strike
Atena Daemi, a human rights activist, has been on a hunger strike for 31 days in Evin prison, leading to serious health concerns as reported…
Sunni Elites to Announce Positions on Elections After Negotiating with Candidates
Iran's Sunni elites have formed a strategic council to negotiate with presidential candidates regarding their community's demands. This initiative, led by prominent cleric Molavi Abdolhamid,…
Minister of Labor: 33 Miners Died in the Yurt Mine Explosion in Golestan Province
A tragic explosion at the Zemestan Yurt mine in Golestan Province resulted in the deaths of 33 miners, with 21 bodies recovered so far. Minister…