May 2024
Russia Extends Detention of American-Russian Dual National Journalist
Russian authorities have extended the detention of Alsu Kormashova, a dual American-Russian journalist, until August 6, amid accusations of failing to register as a 'foreign…
Amnesty International: Russia Targets Children and Their Parents Due to Opposition to the War
Amnesty International reports that Russian authorities are increasingly targeting children and their families for opposing the war in Ukraine, using them as leverage against dissent.…
Haydeh Haeri Video; Police Claimed It Was Not Related to the 'Hijab and Chastity' Plan
Haydeh Haeri, a veteran actress, was filmed pushing a police officer while defending young girls against mandatory hijab enforcement. The police denied any connection to…
Protests in Georgia Continue Over Potential Passage of Anti-Freedom of Expression Law
Protests in Georgia are ongoing against the controversial 'Foreign Agents' law, which restricts foreign-funded media and human rights organizations. President Salome Zourabichvili vetoed the law,…
Zhina Modarres-Gorji, journalist and women's rights activist, sentenced to 21 years in prison
Zhina Modarres-Gorji, a journalist and women's rights activist, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Sanandaj on various charges…
Selahattin Demirtaş, former leader of the pro-Kurdish party in Turkey, sentenced to 42 years in prison
Selahattin Demirtaş, former leader of Turkey's pro-Kurdish HDP, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison on multiple charges related to 2014 protests. Critics claim…
Security Crisis in Iran; Knife Attacks in Tehran, Armed Robberies in Delfan, Police Fighting Against Women
A security crisis in Iran is highlighted by violent incidents including knife attacks in Delfan and armed robberies in Tehran, coinciding with a police crackdown…
Worsening Condition of Reza Aghdasi, Imprisoned Labor Activist; Dadban: His Access to Medical Services is Severely Limited
Reza Aghdasi, an imprisoned labor activist in Iran, is suffering from a severe ear infection and is being denied necessary medical treatment by prison authorities.…
Bukan Criminal Court Summons Matin Hasani, Eye-Injured Protester
Matin Hasani, an eye-injured protester from Bukan, has been summoned by the local criminal court on serious charges following his previous summons by the Revolutionary…