September 2023
September 15, 2023
Anniversary of Mahsa; Exclusive; Javid Rahman: A Very 'Disastrous' Year for Human Rights Violations
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, UN Special Rapporteur Javid Rahman criticized Iran's human rights record, highlighting a year of severe violations. The US…
September 5, 2023
Joint Case for Two Detained Protesters; Yahrahi's Lawyer: His Spirit is 'Very Good'
Amir Hossein Balali and Mehdi Yahrahi, two detained activists, have joint cases being processed by Iranian judicial officials. Yahrahi's lawyer reported that his client's spirit…
September 4, 2023
Response from a Ministry of Culture Official to the Arrest of Mahdi Yarahee: I Can't Do Anything
Mahdi Yarahee, an Iranian singer, was arrested following the release of his protest song 'Your Scarf,' which supported civil disobedience against compulsory hijab. A senior…
September 1, 2023
US Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council: The Arrest of Mehdi Yarahee is a Violation of Freedom of Expression
Mehdi Yarahee, a critical singer in Iran, was arrested following the release of his song 'Take Off Your Headscarf,' prompting condemnation from US officials who…