May 2023
The Court of Two Journalists and Two Political Activists Will Be Held Privately
The courts for two imprisoned journalists, Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, will be held privately, despite calls for public trials. Both journalists were arrested during…
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee Still Denied Family Visits for Presenting Paper at 'Saving Iran' Conference
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee have been banned from family visits after presenting a paper at a conference advocating for political change in Iran. This…
Temporary Release of Key Activists Keyvan Samimi and Alireza Beheshti Shirazi from Prison
Keyvan Samimi and Alireza Beheshti Shirazi, prominent Iranian activists, have been temporarily released from prison on bail. Their arrests were linked to their participation in…
Human Rights Situation in May According to a Human Rights Organization; 'Escalation of Crackdowns' and 'Widespread Violations of Freedoms'
In May, a human rights organization reported 114 executions and numerous human rights violations in Iran, highlighting intensified security crackdowns and widespread repression of freedoms.…
Aliyeh Matlabi summoned to Evin Prosecutor's Office; agents clashed and searched her home
Aliyeh Matlabi, a women's rights activist, was summoned to Evin Prosecutor's Office after a physical altercation with security agents during a search of her home.…
New Ranking by Reporters Without Borders on Media Freedom; Iran at the Bottom
Reporters Without Borders has ranked Iran 177th out of 180 countries in media freedom for 2023, highlighting severe repression and censorship faced by journalists. The…
A Journalist in Iran Tells Voice of America: Threats of 'Murder and Rape' Against Recently Released Journalists
A journalist in Iran describes the intensified pressures on media following the protests of 2022, highlighting threats against journalists, censorship, and government expectations for propaganda.…