December 2014
Younesi Describes Treatment of Dervishes as 'Self-Directed' and Contrary to Interests
Ali Younesi, a senior Iranian official, criticized the treatment of dervishes as self-directed and against the law, claiming such incidents have not recurred. This statement…
Statement from 21 Human Rights Organizations: Address the Situation of Kurdish Political Prisoners
Twenty-one human rights organizations have called on the Iranian government to address the deteriorating health conditions of 27 Kurdish political prisoners on hunger strike, some…
Iran Expresses Regret Over UN General Assembly Resolution
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned a UN General Assembly resolution that criticized its human rights record, claiming it was biased and based on unverified sources. The…
UN General Assembly Condemns Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN General Assembly condemned Iran for human rights violations, urging the country to stop practices like torture and discrimination. The resolution, deemed political by…
The 'Severe' Condition of 75 Political and Security Prisoners in Ward 7 of Evin Prison
The condition of approximately 75 political prisoners in Ward 7 of Evin Prison is deteriorating, with reports of poor living conditions, lack of medical care,…
Rouhani: The Era of Extremism and Security Atmosphere is Over
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani declared the end of an era of extremism and security, promising to uphold his electoral commitments despite criticism from Nobel laureate…