June 2023
Crisis in France; Macron: Keep Teenagers at Home
Emmanuel Macron has urged parents to keep their teenagers at home amid escalating protests in France, which have been fueled by social media. The unrest…
Internet Disruption and Security Atmosphere in Zahedan Coinciding with Silent March
On July 9, worshippers in Zahedan held a silent march amid internet disruptions and a heavy security presence, requested by influential cleric Molavi Abdolhamid in…
Clashes Between Police and Protesters in France; Over 600 Arrested
Following the police shooting of a 17-year-old in France, widespread protests have erupted in several cities, leading to over 600 arrests. The French government is…
Serious Risk of Execution for Mujahid Korkori; Amnesty International Warns
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the imminent execution of Mujahid Korkori, who was sentenced following a trial deemed unjust and based on coerced confessions.…
Deployment of 40,000 Police Officers in France to Control Unrest; Government: No State of Emergency
France is facing unrest following the police shooting of a 17-year-old boy, leading President Macron to convene an emergency cabinet meeting. The government has deployed…
Arrest of the Mother of Two Protesters Residing in Belgium by Security Forces in Iran
Two Iranian brothers reported their mother's arrest in Iran after they protested against an Iranian delegation's visit to Belgium. The incident has sparked calls for…
Continued Detention of Protesters; Armita Paveer Arrested and Transferred to Unknown Location
Armita Paveer, a student activist, was arrested by security forces at her home and transferred to an unknown location. This incident highlights the ongoing repression…
New Case Filed Against Imprisoned Lawyer for Informing About Pressures and Threats Against Detainees
A new case has been filed against imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi for informing about threats against detained protesters. Najafi has faced multiple legal challenges for…
Elnaz Norouzi, Iranian Actress in Bollywood and Hollywood: We Must Be the Voice of Protesters Inside the Country
Elnaz Norouzi, an Iranian actress in Bollywood and Hollywood, emphasizes the importance of supporting Iranian protesters and expresses her solidarity with women and youth in…
Resumption of Judicial Reform Discussions in Israel; Hollywood Figure Testifies Against Netanyahu
Israeli lawmakers have resumed discussions on controversial judicial reforms that limit the Supreme Court's powers, following public protests that forced Prime Minister Netanyahu to suspend…
Widespread Security Forces Presence in Sistan and Baluchestan; Protesters: 'I will kill whoever killed my brother'
Protests erupted in Zahedan and other cities in Sistan and Baluchestan following Friday prayers, with demonstrators chanting slogans against the government and expressing anger over…
Continuation of Student Protests and a Big 'No' to the Islamic Republic; Expulsion of an Active Student from University
Student protests against the Islamic Republic continue in Iran, highlighted by the expulsion of Alireza Baradaran Shirka from Amir Kabir University for his activism. The…
Continued Controversies of 'Awqaf Gate'; Heir of the Endowment: They Pressured Us Not to Speak Out
The heir of an endowment linked to a high-ranking cleric confirmed allegations of corruption involving the leasing of valuable land to the daughter-in-law of the…
Protesters in Serbia Demand the Resignation of the President
Protests in Serbia have erupted following recent mass shootings, with tens of thousands demanding the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić and other officials. Protesters accuse…
Clashes Between French Police and Opponents of the High-Speed Alpine Railway Project
Clashes erupted in France as 2,000 protesters opposed the construction of a high-speed railway linking Lyon and Turin, citing environmental concerns. The protest resulted in…
Mandatory Hijab at Tehran University of Art; 'Many' Protesting Students Arrested
Protests at Tehran University of Art against mandatory hijab have led to the arrest of many students by plainclothes forces. The situation reflects broader civil…
End of 14-Day Sit-in in Front of the U.S. State Department; 'Reward' Deal with Hostage-Takers
A group of Iranian activists concluded a 14-day sit-in outside the U.S. State Department, aiming to voice Iranian dissent against negotiations with the Islamic Republic.…
Amnesty International's Open Letter to Mohseni Ejei; Cancel the Death Sentence of Mohammad Qabadi
Amnesty International has urged the Iranian judiciary to cancel the death sentences of Mohammad Qabadi, citing severe violations of his rights, including torture and lack…
Mahmanir Nadim, Iranian Singer Residing in Brazil: We Must Expose This 'Child-Killing' Government
Mahmanir Nadim, an Iranian singer in Brazil, calls for global awareness of the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, particularly against women. She emphasizes the importance…
Capsizing of Refugee Ship in Greece; Dozens Missing
A tragic incident occurred when a refugee ship capsized off the coast of Greece, resulting in at least 78 deaths and many missing. The UN…
Execution of 142 People in Iran in One Month; Human Rights Organization: Unprecedented
Iran has executed at least 142 people in May alone, marking a significant increase in state-sanctioned killings as part of a crackdown on dissent. Human…
Elnaz Rekabi Participates in First Global Tournament After 'Hijab Controversy' with Property Bail
Elnaz Rekabi, an Iranian climber, participated in her first international tournament since competing without a hijab, facing government pressure and restrictions. She was allowed to…
Condemnation of Davood Razavi, Imprisoned Labor Activist, to 5 Years in Prison
Davood Razavi, a labor activist, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for charges related to national security, which the labor syndicate argues stem…
Pope Undergoes Surgery; Leader of the World's Catholics Operated on Due to Bowel Obstruction
Pope Francis underwent surgery for a bowel obstruction on June 7, 2023, and will remain in the hospital for a few days. This surgery is…
Chinese Communist Party Tracked Hong Kong Protesters Through Data
A former ByteDance executive has accused the Chinese Communist Party of using company data to track Hong Kong protesters. This raises significant concerns about data…
Reza Koushkinajad, former Army member, arrested again at Mansoureh Sagvand's funeral
Reza Koushkinajad, a former army member dismissed for supporting protests, was arrested again during a funeral. His brother reported the arrest, stating no prior notice…
Half a Million People Protest Against the Government in Poland: Concerns Over a New Law
Half a million people protested in Warsaw against a new law perceived to threaten democracy, with key figures like Donald Tusk and Lech Walesa in…
A Senior Financial Manager Nominated for the Presidency of Lebanon by Parliament
The Lebanese parliament has nominated Jihad Azour for the presidency following the end of Michel Aoun's term amid ongoing financial crises and political instability. Azour's…
Mowlavi Abdolhamid: Government Budget Has Caused Scholars' Silence and Ignored People's Demands
Mowlavi Abdolhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric, criticized the Iranian government's financial support for religious institutions, arguing it leads to scholars' silence on important issues. He…
Amnesty International: Drug-related Executions in Iran Have Tripled
Amnesty International reports that drug-related executions in Iran have tripled this year, with 173 executions since January. The organization criticizes the lack of fair trials…