February 2017
Human Rights Campaign: Arrest of Several Civil and Political Activists and a Journalist
Majid Asadi, a former political prisoner, has been arrested again, along with journalist Tahereh Riahi and activist Farzaneh Jalali. Their arrests highlight ongoing repression of…
Head of the Welfare Committee: 11 Million Iranians Live Below the Poverty Line
Parviz Fattah, head of Iran's Welfare Committee, announced that 11 million Iranians are living below the poverty line based on the minimum wage of 812,000…
Cartoonists' Campaign in Support of Mehdi Rajabian
A campaign by 'United Designs' in France seeks global cartoonists' support for Mehdi Rajabian, an imprisoned musician. The Rajabian brothers were sentenced for charges related…
Determination of Khuzestan Representatives to Question the President and Impeach the Minister of Energy
Khuzestan representatives are pushing to question the President and impeach the Minister of Energy due to dissatisfaction with the government's handling of environmental issues, particularly…
Hand Amputation Sentences for Three Individuals Convicted of Theft in Tehran
Three individuals in Tehran have been sentenced to hand amputation for theft, sparking condemnation from human rights organizations. The sentences were issued by the Tehran…
Is Pixel Phone Production Stopping? Google Says No!
Google has denied rumors about stopping the production of its Pixel phones, which have faced various technical issues. Despite initial expectations for the Pixel to…
Central Bank: Approximately 30% Growth in Money Supply in Iran
The Central Bank of Iran reported a significant increase in the money supply, reaching over 1 trillion tomans, which has raised concerns about inflation and…
Increase in Health Spending Share in Iranian Households' Expenditure
The share of health spending in Iranian households' budgets has increased significantly due to rising medical costs outpacing income growth. Despite government claims of support,…