August 2024
Support from Dozens of Human Rights Organizations for the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' Campaign in Iran
68 human rights organizations have united to support the 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign in Iran, which protests against the increasing number of executions in…
The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Executes Two Prisoners in Yazd and Urmia
The Islamic Republic of Iran executed two prisoners in Yazd and Urmia, one for drug offenses and another for alleged sexual assault. Human rights organizations…
Human Rights Watch Warns of Rising Executions in Iran
Human Rights Watch has reported a significant increase in executions in Iran, with at least 87 people executed in one month following the presidential elections.…
At Least 87 People Executed in Iran in the Month Following Presidential Elections
At least 87 people were executed in Iran within a month after the presidential elections, with human rights organizations warning of a significant increase in…
Mass Execution of 22 Non-Political Prisoners Including 7 Sunni Prisoners and 3 Afghan Nationals in Qazalhasar Prison
On August 8, the Iranian judiciary executed at least 22 prisoners, including 7 Sunni Muslims and 3 Afghan nationals, for various crimes. This mass execution…
Two Human Rights Organizations: 21 Prisoners in Qazalhessar Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution
Two human rights organizations reported that 21 prisoners in Qazalhessar prison are at risk of execution after being transferred to solitary confinement. The majority face…
Reactions to the Execution of Reza Rasayi: As Long as the Islamic Republic Exists, 'Poverty, Executions, and Torture' Will Continue
Reza Rasayi, a protester detained during the 2022 protests, was executed by the Iranian government, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights activists. Many…
Iran Human Rights Organization: The Execution Machine of the Islamic Republic Has Accelerated Again
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported a significant increase in executions in Iran, with at least 300 individuals executed in the first seven months of…
The Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran Begins Work; Mai Sato: "I Will Address All Issues Impartially"
Mai Sato has begun her role as the new UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, pledging to address violations impartially and utilize credible…