April 2017
Arrest of Teacher Involved in Physical Punishment of a Student in Kerman
A teacher in Kerman province was arrested for severely punishing a student with a metal ruler. This incident follows a pattern of reported physical punishment…
Defense Minister and Army Commander of Afghanistan Resign After Deadly Attack in Mazar-i-Sharif
The Afghan Defense Minister and Army Commander resigned after a Taliban attack killed over 140 soldiers at a military base in Mazar-i-Sharif. The attack, described…
Ahmadinejad and Baghaei: We Will Not Support Any Candidate
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Hamid Baghaei, both disqualified from the presidential election, announced they will not support any candidates. They claimed their candidacy was due to…
Window; Continued Arrests of Journalists, Student Activists, Civil Activists, and Baha'i Citizens
Eight Baha'i citizens were arrested in Iran without clear charges, alongside ongoing detentions of journalists and student activists. Atena Daemi, a civil rights activist, is…
The Issue is More Serious Than You Think, Dear Sir...
Shahyar Ghanbari reflects on personal loss and its artistic impact while criticizing the current state of Iranian music, particularly the lack of risk-taking among artists.…
Shahyar Ghanbari: 'Without Wings and Head in the Middle of Los Angeles'
Shahyar Ghanbari, a prominent Iranian lyricist, reflects on the impact of his wife's death on his artistry and his newfound role as a social activist…
General Nicholson Deems Use of Largest Non-Nuclear Bomb Against ISIS Successful
General John Nicholson announced the successful use of the largest non-nuclear bomb against ISIS in Afghanistan, with President Trump praising the operation. The bomb, designed…
Dariče: Execution of More than 20 Death Sentences in Esfand 95
Over 20 executions took place in Iran last Esfand, despite ongoing global criticism. The Iran Human Rights Organization reported a total of at least 530…