February 2025
Hiva Seyfizadeh, Singer, Arrested During Performance in Tehran
Hiva Seyfizadeh, a singer in Iran, was arrested during her concert in Tehran, reportedly due to rumors about her performing for a male audience. This…
Freedom House Annual Report: Global Freedom Declines for the Nineteenth Consecutive Year
Freedom House's 2024 report indicates a continued global decline in political freedoms and civil rights for the nineteenth consecutive year, with Iran being among the…
Group Rape of 58 Men Against a Teenage Girl in Southern India Exposed After 5 Years
Indian police arrested 58 men for the gang rape of a 13-year-old girl, following the revelation of years of abuse by an 18-year-old victim from…
30 Islamist Militants Killed Near Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
The Pakistani army killed 30 Islamist militants in South Waziristan as part of an operation against militancy near the Afghanistan border. The region has been…
Turkey Detains 282 'Suspects' in Widespread Operation Against PKK
Turkey has detained 282 individuals in a large-scale operation against the PKK, accusing them of supporting the group and participating in protests. This crackdown coincides…
Tehran's Criminal Court Reports the Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of a Tehran University Student
The Tehran Criminal Court has announced the arrest of two suspects in the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a 19-year-old student, who was killed during…
Fifth Day of Student Protests: 'Each Person a Hijab Enforcer, Not a Single Guard'
Student protests in Iran continue for the fifth day following the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a 19-year-old student. Protesters are criticizing the government's neglect…
Protesting Students Demand Formation of Truth Commission Regarding the Murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi
Students at the University of Tehran are protesting the murder of fellow student Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, demanding a truth commission and accountability for security personnel.…
American Legislators Honor Iranian-Americans and Designate 'Iranian Heritage Month' in Virginia
Virginia legislators have proposed recognizing March as 'Iranian Heritage Month' starting in 2025, celebrating the contributions of Iranian-Americans. The bill highlights the significant educational and…
Conditional Release Order Issued for Bahareh Hedayat
Bahareh Hedayat, a civil rights activist, has been granted conditional release after serving one and a half years in prison due to her health issues.…
Toumaj Salehi Reports New Case Against Him by Judiciary
Toumaj Salehi, a prominent Iranian rapper and supporter of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement, announced he must appear in court for a new case related…
Thousands Protest in Munich Against 'Far-Right' Politics
Thousands protested in Munich against the rising popularity of the far-right AfD party in Germany, with claims of over 320,000 participants. This protest comes just…
Release of 'Faryad' by Mahour; A Work in Support of the Iranian Freedom Movement
Mahour, an Iranian singer in Norway, released a music video titled 'Faryad' to protest the violent suppression of Iranian protesters and support the freedom movement.…
Kian Pirfalak's Mother: 'I Have to Close My Son's Memorial Page for Reasons'
Mahmanir Molaei Rad, the mother of Kian Pirfalak, announced she must close her Instagram memorial page for her son due to unspecified reasons, amidst ongoing…
Bread Prices Will Increase Again
The Deputy Governor of Tehran announced that bread prices are set to increase again due to new wheat prices, following a year of rising costs.…
A Human Rights Organization Reports Increase in Arrests in Iran
A human rights organization reported a 40% increase in arrests in Iran in January 2025 compared to January 2024, with significant numbers of women, children,…
Heavy Sentences Issued by Education Department Against 47 Active Teachers in Kurdistan
The Education Department in Kurdistan has issued severe penalties against 47 teachers, including dismissals and rank cuts, following protests in 2022. This crackdown highlights ongoing…