September 2024
Historic Victory of the Far-Right Freedom Party in Austrian Elections
The far-right Freedom Party won the Austrian parliamentary elections, marking the first time a far-right party has topped the polls since World War II. Karl…
Mehdi Mahmoudian Sentenced to Prison for Reporting Bedbug Infestation in Evin Prison
Mehdi Mahmoudian has been sentenced to prison for reporting on bedbugs in Evin Prison, which he claims has caused distress among inmates. His sentence follows…
Shervin Hajipour Announces Closure of His Legal Case
Shervin Hajipour, a singer known for his protest song 'Baraye,' announced the closure of his legal case related to a pardon directive. He expressed hope…
Shervin Hajipour, Creator of the Song 'Baraye', Announces Closure of His Legal Case
Shervin Hajipour announced the closure of his legal case related to his protest song 'Baraye', which had previously led to a prison sentence. His case's…
Minister of Education Claims Unawareness of Partial Payments to Educators
The Iranian Minister of Education, Alireza Kazemi, claimed ignorance about the partial payment of educators' arrears, despite government announcements of such payments. The Ministry owes…
Tehran Residents' 177-Year Wait to Buy a Home Conditional on Price Stability for the Next 200 Years
Tehran residents face a staggering 177-year wait to buy a home due to skyrocketing housing prices, which have reached an average of 88.5 million tomans…
Release of Images of Multiple Men Assaulting French Woman Escalates Court Proceedings
The court proceedings in France regarding the serial assaults on Ghislaine Polico have intensified after images of the assaults were shown in court. The case…
Georgia Passes New Restrictive Laws Against Homosexuals
Georgia's parliament has passed new laws restricting the rights of sexual and gender minorities, including a ban on Pride events. The ruling 'Georgian Dream' party…
Return of the Pakistani Taliban to Power Amid the Collapse of Government Authority in Northwestern Pakistan
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has regained control in northwestern Pakistan, imposing severe restrictions on freedoms and rights, especially for women. This resurgence has led to…
Third Mahsa Jina Amini Scholarship at Radio Free Europe
Radio Free Europe is launching the third Mahsa Jina Amini Scholarship to honor the memory of Mahsa Amini, whose death in custody led to national…
Christian Weber, Austrian Citizen Imprisoned in Iran, Released
Christian Weber, an Austrian citizen imprisoned in Iran, has been released following intervention from Austrian officials. His release comes amid ongoing concerns about the treatment…
Israel Says Airstrike Likely Killed Three Hostages in Gaza in November
The Israeli army claims that an airstrike likely killed three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza last November. This revelation has sparked criticism from the…
Interview with Diako Alavi, a journalist from Saqez residing in Paris, about the situation in Saqez
As the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches, Saqez is experiencing heightened security and a significant presence of security forces. Diako Alavi, a journalist…
Gathering in the Women's Ward of Evin Prison with the Slogan 'Woman, Life, Freedom'
On September 24, female political prisoners in Evin Prison gathered to commemorate the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests, chanting slogans and burning their scarves in protest…
US State Department Says President Pezeshkian Can Start by Stopping the Suppression of Women
The US State Department has called for an end to the suppression of women's rights in Iran, referencing a UN report that highlights ongoing abuses.…
Extensive Deployment of Government Forces and Severe Internet Disruption in Saqqez Ahead of Mahsa Amini's Death Anniversary
Ahead of the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, significant government forces have been deployed in Saqqez, and internet disruptions have been reported. The Iranian…
Revolution Court Sentences Ismail Gerami to One Year in Prison for 'Participation in Pensioners' Protests'
Ismail Gerami, a labor and pensioners' rights activist, has been sentenced to one year in prison for participating in pensioners' protests against the Iranian regime.…
A Baloch Father Sets Himself on Fire Following His Child's Registration Denial in Zahedan; Education Ministry Spokesperson: 'We Do Not Deny the Issue'
A Baloch father attempted self-immolation in protest of his child's denied school registration in Zahedan, highlighting ongoing discrimination against Baloch students. The Education Ministry acknowledged…
US Secretary of State Calls for Review of Israeli Military Conduct in West Bank
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the shooting of a Turkish-American protester by Israeli soldiers and called for a review of Israel's military conduct…
Member of Parliament's Oversight Committee in the Supreme Nursing Council: If the Current Trend Continues, We Will Be Forced to Import 'Inexperienced Nurses and Doctors'
A member of the Iranian Parliament has warned that if the current trend of nurse and doctor emigration continues, Iran will be forced to import…
Forced Evacuation of Female Dormitory at Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran; 100 Students Must Find New Accommodation
Approximately 100 female students at Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran were forcibly evacuated from their dormitory, facing disarray and loss of belongings. The university's handling…
Abdollah Momeni Released from Prison Following Closure of His Case
Abdollah Momeni, a political activist, has been released from prison after the Supreme Court accepted a retrial and reduced his sentence. His imprisonment stemmed from…
Thousands Protest the Appointment of Michel Barnier as Prime Minister of France
Thousands protested in France against the appointment of Michel Barnier as Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of ignoring election results favoring the left.…
Security Forces Attempt to Arrest Hadith Najafi's Sister
Afsoun Najafi reported that security forces attempted to arrest her at her parents' home, showing her an arrest warrant and urging her to return to…
Admissions to Cardiology, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine Programs Have Reached Zero
Iran's medical fields, particularly in cardiology, pediatrics, anesthesia, and emergency medicine, are facing a severe shortage of applicants, leading to a potential healthcare crisis. The…
Family of Turkish-American Citizen Killed in West Bank Calls for Independent Investigation
A dual Turkish-American citizen, Aisha Nour Ozgi, was killed by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank during a protest. Her family is demanding an independent…
Mohammad Azad, Eye-Injured Protester, Passes Away
Mohammad Azad, a 48-year-old protester injured by government forces, has died after suffering from serious injuries for two years. His case highlights the ongoing violence…
Thousands Protest Michel Barnier's Appointment as Prime Minister in France
Thousands protested in France against Emmanuel Macron's appointment of Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, accusing him of electoral fraud. The protests were organized by leftist…
Death of a Turkish-American Woman in West Bank Settler Protests; U.S. Government Expresses Regret
A Turkish-American woman was killed during protests by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, prompting U.S. officials to express regret and call for an investigation.…
Michel Barnier Introduced as Prime Minister of France
Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as France's new Prime Minister to resolve a political deadlock following inconclusive parliamentary elections. Barnier faces significant challenges in…
Niece of a Hostage: Hamas Killed the Hostages, but Netanyahu is Also to Blame
The bodies of six hostages held by Hamas have been discovered, intensifying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has faced criticism for not saving…
Release of Childhood Photos in Response to Claims of Normalcy in Iranians' Foreign Travel; Record 40 Million Views on a Tweet
A viral response on social media saw thousands of Iranians sharing childhood photos humorously captioned to counter a user's claim that traveling abroad is commonplace…
General Strike in Israel Halted by 'Supreme Labor Court' Ruling to Pressure Netanyahu
A general strike in Israel aimed at pressuring the government to finalize a hostage agreement was halted by a Supreme Labor Court ruling, which deemed…
Shakila Monfared, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison
Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to an additional seven years and seven months in prison along with lashes for charges…
Three Labor Activists Released from Evin Prison Following Case Closure
Three labor activists, Reza Shahabi, Hassan Saidi, and Keyvan Mohtadi, were released from Evin Prison after their cases were closed following an amnesty request. Their…