August 2016
Ahmad Shaheed Condemns Execution of 12 Individuals in Iran Related to Drug Offenses
Ahmad Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, condemned the execution of 12 individuals for drug offenses, highlighting their ineffectiveness and violation…
Judiciary Deputy: Executions of Drug Traffickers Have Not Been Deterrent
The Deputy for Social Affairs of the Iranian Judiciary stated that executions of drug traffickers have not deterred drug trafficking, as the volume and diversity…
Execution of 12 Drug Trafficking Suspects Despite Ahmad Shahid's Request to Halt Sentences
Twelve prisoners accused of drug trafficking were executed in Iran despite a UN official's request to halt their sentences. Ahmad Shahid criticized the Iranian government…
Javad Larijani: Revising the Anti-Drug Law Does Not Mean Abolishing the Death Penalty
Javad Larijani, Secretary of the Human Rights Headquarters of the Iranian Judiciary, clarified that revising the anti-drug law does not mean abolishing the death penalty,…
Iran's Judiciary Closes Its Websites to 'Foreigners'
The Iranian Judiciary has blocked access to its websites for users outside the country, limiting information on executions and human rights issues. This move coincides…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Execution of Offenders Under 18 in Iran
Human Rights Watch has condemned Iran for executing individuals who were under 18 at the time of their crimes, citing violations of international law. The…
Shirin Ebadi's Request to the European Union to Obligate Iran to Respect 'Death Penalty Prohibition' and 'Freedom of Expression'
Shirin Ebadi has urged the EU to condition human rights negotiations with Iran on the country's adherence to the death penalty prohibition and freedom of…
Human Rights Negotiations with the European Union: Is it JCPOA 2?
The Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed to engage in human rights dialogues with the European Union, a move that reflects a significant shift in…
Javad Larijani's Protest Against UN Statement on Execution of 20 Prisoners in Iran
Javad Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Human Rights Headquarters, protested a UN statement condemning the execution of 20 Sunni prisoners, claiming the accusations of torture were…
Larijani: Human Rights Negotiations with Europe Stem from 'System's Demand' and Will Be Conditional
Mohammad Javad Larijani announced that human rights negotiations with the EU will be conditional and reflect the Iranian regime's demands. The discussions are framed as…