May 2023
The Trial of Imprisoned Journalists Begins; Elahe Mohammadi's Lawyer: No Opportunity for Defense Was Given
The trial of Elahe Mohammadi, a journalist detained for covering Mahsa Amini's funeral, began with her lawyer claiming the Revolutionary Court lacks jurisdiction and that…
The U.S. Says Executions Following Sham Trials Are an Insult to Human Rights and Human Dignity in Iran and Worldwide
The U.S. State Department condemned the imminent execution of three Iranian protesters, calling it an insult to human rights. The executions are seen as a…
Iranian Writers Association Calls for Halt to the 'Repressive Machine of the Islamic Republic'
The Iranian Writers Association has called for global opposition to the recent wave of executions in Iran, urging human rights organizations to act against the…
PEN America Awards 'Freedom to Write' Prize to Narges Mohammadi
PEN America has awarded the 'Freedom to Write' prize to Narges Mohammadi, a prominent imprisoned human rights activist in Iran, highlighting her courage against government…
Maryam Vahidiyan, Journalist, Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
Maryam Vahidiyan, a journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison for allegedly conspiring to disrupt national security. Her arrest and sentencing are part…
Summoning of the Editors-in-Chief of the Newspapers 'Etemad' and 'Jahan San'at' to the Prosecutor's Office
The editors of 'Etemad' and 'Jahan San'at' newspapers have been summoned to the prosecutor's office for publishing unsubstantiated content. This reflects ongoing pressures on Iranian…