January 2025
Human Rights Organization Report on the Status of 77 Female Prisoners in Evin
A report details the plight of 77 female political prisoners in Evin Prison, highlighting the roles of judges in sentencing and the ongoing human rights…
Amjad Amini, Father of Mahsa Amini, Accused of 'Propaganda Against the Regime'
Amjad Amini, father of Mahsa Amini, was accused of 'propaganda against the regime' after protesting the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi. This case highlights the…
Continued Arrests in Kurdistan Province Following Strikes
Following public strikes in Kurdistan Province protesting death sentences for two activists, at least 11 citizens have been arrested by security forces without warrants. The…
European Parliament Representative Calls for the Cancellation of Death Sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi
Hanna Neumann from the European Parliament has called for the cancellation of death sentences for Kurdish political prisoners Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi, criticizing the…
European Parliament Resolution: Iran Must End Hostage Diplomacy
The European Parliament condemned Iran's human rights violations and called for the release of political prisoners, including two sentenced to death. The resolution highlights the…
Arrest of 8 Citizens Protesting Death Sentences in Sanandaj and Saqez
Eight citizens were arrested in Sanandaj and Saqez during protests against death sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi. The protests included widespread strikes by…
Narges Mohammadi at the French Senate: Gallows Have Been Erected in Iranian Prisons
Narges Mohammadi addressed the French Senate, highlighting the Iranian regime's crackdown on women following the protests after Mahsa Amini's death. She called for international action…
Continued Criticism of Executions; De-Violent Legislation is Today's Necessity for Iran
A group of 230 Iranian activists criticized the ongoing use of the death penalty in Iran, calling for a cessation of executions and advocating for…
Campaign for the Freedom of Varisheh Moradi: The Life of This Political Prisoner Remains in Danger
The Campaign for the Freedom of Varisheh Moradi has announced that his life remains in danger as no progress has been made in his case.…
Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Halted Amid Strike by Kurdish Merchants
The execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish activist and social worker, has been postponed amid widespread protests and strikes by merchants in Kurdish cities against…
Exclusive to Radio Farda; Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Halted
The execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a social worker sentenced to death for alleged membership in armed groups against the Iranian government, has been halted following…
Government Media Claims Delay in Execution of Pakhshan Azizi's Sentence
Government media reported a delay in the execution of Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi amid protests and strikes in Kurdish cities against her death sentence. The…
3400 Activists Support Pakhshan Azizi: He Represents Our Pain and Aspirations
3400 activists have signed a statement protesting the death sentence of civil activist Pakhshan Azizi, arguing that justice cannot be achieved through violence. The statement…
Statement from Thousands Inside and Outside Iran Protesting Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
Thousands of artists, activists, and citizens have issued a statement protesting the death sentence for social worker Pakhshan Azizi, emphasizing the moral implications of such…
Arrest of a University Professor Protesting Death Sentences
Asad Ghafouri, a university professor and activist against the death penalty for Pakhshan Azizi, has been arrested in Kurdistan, Iran. Azizi was sentenced to death…
UN Special Rapporteur Expresses Concern Over Confirmation of Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
UN Special Rapporteur Maï Saïto expressed concern over the confirmation of death sentence for Pakhshan Azizi, a civil activist, highlighting issues of torture and lack…
UN Special Rapporteur: The Case of Pakhshan Azizi Reflects the Harassment of Women Activists from Minorities
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato raised alarms over the confirmation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence, highlighting her torture and lack of legal representation. The case…
Several Labor and Teacher Organizations Demand the Abolition of the Death Sentence for Pakhshan Azizi
Labor and teacher organizations in Iran have condemned the death sentences for political prisoners, particularly Pakhshan Azizi, and called for the abolition of the death…
The United States Urges the Islamic Republic to Revoke the Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi
The U.S. has called for the revocation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence after a trial deemed a sham, highlighting concerns over human rights violations in…
UN Experts: The Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi Violates International Law
UN experts have condemned the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi, a social worker and activist, asserting it violates international law and is based on her…
The Evolved Role of the Medicalian Government in Iran's Repression Strategy
The article discusses the intensified security atmosphere in Iran under the Medicalian government, highlighting a significant increase in executions and repression of political dissent. It…
Warning from the 'Tuesdays No to Execution' Campaign: Confirmation of Death Sentences for 8 Arab and Baloch Political Prisoners
The 'Tuesdays No to Execution' campaign reports that at least 17 people were executed in the past week, with the Supreme Court confirming death sentences…
Sepideh Gholian: The Islamic Republic has unleashed a bloody scythe upon prisoners
Sepideh Gholian, a detained civil activist, protested the confirmation of the death sentence of fellow activist Pakhshan Azizi, highlighting the increasing executions in Iran. She…
Statement from 68 Human Rights and Women's Organizations: The Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi Must Be Revoked
Around 70 human rights and women's organizations are calling on the international community to intervene against the imminent execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a civil rights…
Dozens of Political Prisoners in Iran: We Demand the Complete Abolition of Inhumane and Reactionary Capital Punishment
Nearly 70 political prisoners in Iran have called for the abolition of the death penalty following the confirmation of death sentences for three individuals, including…
Letter from Reza Mohammadi from Prison: Executions Cannot Silence Voices
Reza Mohammadi, a political prisoner, asserts in a letter that executions cannot silence the quest for freedom in Iran. He highlights the government's increasing use…
Brother of Pakhshan Azizi: After the Death Sentence Confirmation, My Sister's Case Has Been Sent to the Execution Office
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has had her case sent to the execution office following the confirmation of her sentence by the…
Response of 5 Political Prisoners to Death Sentences: The Pain of the Supreme Leader Cannot Be Cured
Five political prisoners in Iran condemned the recent confirmation of death sentences for three fellow prisoners, arguing that executions will not quell public dissent. They…
Amnesty International: The confirmation of the death sentence for Pakhshan Azizi is unjust
Amnesty International condemned the confirmation of Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence by the Iranian Supreme Court, labeling it unjust and calling for her immediate release. The…
Death Sentence of Pakhshan Azizi Confirmed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi, a social worker and civil activist, despite numerous legal flaws. His lawyer…
Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic Confirms Death Sentences for Three Political Prisoners
The Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic confirmed the death sentences of three political prisoners, including Pakhshan Azizi, despite claims of numerous defects in their…