January 2024
Increased Pressure on Media Ahead of Elections; Khabar Online Forced to Remove Poll Indicating '30% Participation'
Khabar Online was forced to remove a report predicting low voter turnout of 30% in the upcoming elections due to pressure from security agencies. This…
Five Prisoners Executed in Isfahan and Rasht
Five prisoners were executed in Isfahan and Rasht for drug-related offenses, with a significant increase in executions reported in 2023. Protests against these executions are…
Strike at 9 South Pars Refineries; Contract Workers in Oil-rich Regions Gather in Ahvaz
Workers at nine refineries in South Pars have gone on strike demanding better wages and working conditions, while contract workers in Ahvaz are protesting for…
Continued Media Suppression in Azerbaijan; Another Journalist Arrested
Azerbaijan continues to suppress media freedom with the recent arrest of journalist Shahin Rzayev and a temporary detention order for Elnara Qasimova. These actions have…
Commercialization Reaches Pharmacies; Hot Fever in Northern City and Bankruptcy of Old Pharmacies
The Iranian pharmacy sector is experiencing a crisis due to excessive commercialization and the rapid establishment of new pharmacies, leading to the bankruptcy of older…
Crisis Intensifies; Milk Powder Currency Share Not Paid
The Iranian government has failed to pay the currency share for milk powder, leading to a significant price increase and ongoing supply issues. Pharmacies are…
Death of a Military Officer in Attack on a Post in Rask; 'Jish al-Adl' Claims Responsibility
A military officer was killed in an attack by the militant group 'Jish al-Adl' on a border post in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan. This…
Shahla Lahiji, Iranian Historian and Publisher, Passes Away
Shahla Lahiji, an influential Iranian historian and the first female publisher in Iran, has passed away at 81 after a period of illness. She was…
Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Under Scrutiny; Less Than a Quarter of Small Factories Meet International Standards
Indian pharmaceutical companies are facing new regulations due to past health crises linked to their products. The Indian government is enforcing stricter quality controls as…
A German-Turkish Suspect Arrested in Connection with Islamist Threats Against Cologne Cathedral
German authorities have arrested a fifth suspect connected to a threat against Cologne Cathedral, bringing the total to five. The suspects are believed to be…