May 2015
Zahra Rahnavard Transferred to Hospital for Eye Surgery
Zahra Rahnavard, wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi, was transferred to a hospital for eye surgery, with concerns raised about the lack of communication with her…
Nasrin Sotoudeh: Ahmad Zeidabadi's Sentence Should Be Reviewed
Ahmad Zeidabadi, a journalist imprisoned since 2009, was set to be released but was instead exiled. Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh argues that his sentence, along with…
Keyvan Samimi: I Have New Responsibilities
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent political activist and journalist, was released from prison after serving six years for charges related to undermining national security. He expressed…
Evin Prison Through Time
A report on Evin Prison highlights the contrast between available amenities and the harsh realities faced by prisoners, particularly political ones. Reza Alijani, a former…
UN Condemns 'Severe Increase' in Executions in Iran
The UN has condemned a significant rise in executions in Iran, urging the government to abolish the death penalty. Between July 2013 and June 2014,…
The 2015 PEN America Award Granted to Sattar Beheshti
PEN America has awarded its 2015 prize to the late Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti, honoring his courage against censorship and repression. The award ceremony took…