August 2016
Execution of 12 Drug Trafficking Suspects Despite Ahmad Shahid's Request to Halt Sentences
Twelve prisoners accused of drug trafficking were executed in Iran despite a UN official's request to halt their sentences. Ahmad Shahid criticized the Iranian government…
22 Human Rights Organizations Call for Immediate Abolition of Executions in Iran
22 human rights organizations have called for an immediate halt to executions in Iran, citing concerns over torture and unfair trials. They report that at…
Shahram Amiri's Mother: He Was Likely Forced to Confess to Crimes He Did Not Commit
Shahram Amiri's mother claims that her son was coerced into confessing to espionage before his execution, asserting his innocence and criticizing the lack of a…
UN Calls Execution of 20 Prisoners in Iran a 'Great Injustice'
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the execution of 20 prisoners in Iran, primarily Sunni Kurds, labeling it a significant injustice and questioning…
International Federation for Human Rights Condemns Recent Executions in Iran
The International Federation for Human Rights condemned the recent executions of Sunni prisoners in Iran, urging countries with ties to Iran to take immediate action…
Larijani: Human Rights Negotiations with Europe Stem from 'System's Demand' and Will Be Conditional
Mohammad Javad Larijani announced that human rights negotiations with the EU will be conditional and reflect the Iranian regime's demands. The discussions are framed as…
Ministry of Intelligence: 102 Members of 'Tawhid and Jihad' Group Prosecuted
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence reported that 102 members of the 'Tawhid and Jihad' group have been prosecuted, with some executed following recent terrorist-related charges.…
Amnesty International: Another Execution of a Minor in Iran, Ignoring Global Covenants
Amnesty International reports the execution of 19-year-old Hassan Afshar in Iran, who was sentenced for a crime committed as a minor. This act highlights Iran's…