May 2023
Pegah Bani Hashemi, Lawyer: Public Executions are 'Repugnant Punishments' with 'Eternal Negative Effects'
A public execution in Maragheh has sparked criticism from legal experts and human rights organizations, who argue it has no deterrent effect and causes lasting…
Darya Safai to Voice of America: Asadi, the released terrorist, marks a 'very bitter and dark' day
Iran and Belgium exchanged prisoners, releasing Belgian humanitarian worker Olivier Vandecasteele and Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, convicted of terrorism. This exchange has sparked significant criticism…
Iran Human Rights Organization Calls for Global Community Action Against the Islamic Republic
The Iran Human Rights Organization condemned the execution of three protesters and called for global action against the Islamic Republic, citing flaws in their cases…
Execution of 'Isfahan House' Defendants; German Representative in European Parliament: The World Must Wake Up
Three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case were executed in Iran, accused of killing two Basij members and a police officer, despite their claims of…
Two Human Rights Organizations Call for Immediate Global Action to Halt Executions of Three Imprisoned Protesters in Iran
Amnesty International and the Iran Human Rights Organization are urging the global community to intervene and prevent the imminent executions of three protesters in Iran.…
Iran Human Rights Organization Expresses Concern Over Imminent Execution of 22 Prisoners
The Iran Human Rights Organization has raised alarms over the imminent execution of 22 prisoners, including women, urging global intervention to halt these actions. This…
Islamic Republic Executes Two Prisoners on Charges of 'Insulting the Prophet'
The Islamic Republic of Iran executed two prisoners, Youssef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli-Zare, on charges of 'insulting the Prophet' and 'apostasy.' This act has drawn…
The European Union Condemns the Execution of Habib Asyoud 'in the Strongest Terms'
The European Union condemned the execution of Iranian-Swedish citizen Habib Asyoud, reiterating its opposition to the death penalty and expressing solidarity with Sweden. The execution…
Increased Criticism of Internet Disruption in Sistan and Baluchestan; 18 Baluch Executed in Five Days
At least 18 Baluch citizens were executed in Iran within five days, amid ongoing internet disruptions in Sistan and Baluchestan, which human rights groups claim…