December 2023
Embassy of the Islamic Republic in Madrid: Spanish citizen detained in Iran has been released
Santiago Sánchez Cogedor, a Spanish tourist detained in Iran during protests following Mahsa Amini's death, has been released. His arrest coincided with significant unrest in…
Accusation: Propaganda Against the Regime; Yasser Rahmani-Rad Summoned to Court
Yasser Rahmani-Rad, a doctor detained during protests for aiding injured protesters, has been summoned to court on charges of propaganda against the regime. He asserts…
Interrogation of Saleh Nikbakht at Tehran Airport; Security Forces Seize Sakharov Prize and Lawyer's Passport
Saleh Nikbakht, a lawyer for Mahsa Amini's family, was interrogated and had his passport and Sakharov Prize plaque confiscated by Iranian security forces upon returning…
Introduction of the 'Solidarity Act' in Congress Aiming to Change U.S. Policy Towards the Islamic Republic
Barbara Lee has introduced the 'Solidarity Act' in Congress to change U.S. policy towards Iran and support protesters. The act aims to hold the Iranian…
Austrian Citizen Sentenced for Complicity in Islamic Republic's 'Terrorist Plot' in London
Mohammad Hossein Dovtayev, an Austrian citizen of Chechen descent, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for espionage related to a suspected…
Amnesty International Warns of Imminent Execution of Five Detained Protesters in Iran
Amnesty International has warned of the imminent execution of five protesters detained during the 2022 protests in Iran, citing severe human rights violations including torture…
UN General Assembly Condemns Widespread Human Rights Violations by the Islamic Republic
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran for widespread human rights violations, including the treatment of women and…
European Parliament: The Islamic Republic Should Allow Mahsa Amini's Family to Travel to Receive the 'Sakharov Prize'
The European Parliament has urged Iran to allow Mahsa Amini's family to travel to France to receive the Sakharov Prize, after Iranian authorities confiscated their…
Research Report: Political Prisoners in Iran are Subjected to 'Pharmaceutical Torture'
A report by the Committee for the Struggle for the Freedom of Political Prisoners reveals alarming instances of 'pharmaceutical torture' in Iranian prisons, particularly following…
Research Report: The Islamic Republic's Response to Popular Protests Has Been 'Repressive Actions'
The Kurdistan Human Rights Association - Geneva released a report detailing human rights violations against Kurds in Iran, highlighting the government's repressive response to protests…
Head of Women's and Society Think Tank: Hijab Removal Increased from 'North Tehran' to 'Villages Across the Country'
Abolfazl Iqbali, head of the Women's and Society Think Tank, reported a significant increase in hijab removal in Iran, particularly since the protests following Mahsa…
Iran's Reform Front Calls for Recognition of Women's Right to Choose Their Attire
The Reform Front of Iran has called for the recognition of women's right to choose their attire, criticizing the government's enforcement of mandatory hijab as…