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Month: December 2018

Iran: Mass Execution of 12 inmates in Kerman Central Prison

Iran-HRM - Iran on Thursday executed 12 prisoners in Kerman Central Prison, most of them convicted of drug charges. (more…)

Iran Human Rights Monitor, 2018 Annual Report

IRAN-HRM - This year, Human Rights Day marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone…

New Yemen Peace Talks To Be Held For First Time In Two Years

RFL/RE - The United Nations is for the first time in two years convening a new round of peace talks…

A Daily Overview of Human Rights Violations in Iran for December 6, 2018

HRNA - The following is an overview of human rights violations in Iran on December 6th, 2018 based on the…

Imprisoned Activist Reza Khandan Defies Politically Motivated Charges, Demands Public Trial

CHRI - Khandan Denied Lawyer of His Choice Detained civil rights activist Reza Khandan refused to appear at Branch 15 of…

US sanctions accelerate Iran’s blockchain drive

Al-Monitor - Blockchain technologies, especially cryptocurrencies, have become a hot topic in Iran during the past few years, just as…

Iran says special channel for trade with Europe almost set up

Al-Monitor - Iranian officials have announced that a special channel to conduct trade with European countries has been established and…

As Sanctions Take Effect, Loss Of Oil Revenue Hits Iran’s Budget

Radiofarda - The Iranian government has lost two thirds of its funding, according to statements from the head of the…

Foreigners Are ‘Looting’ Iranian Markets – Economist

Radiofarda -A prominent Iranian economist says selling essential goods to foreigners in Iran's border area markets is "looting" and should…

Huawei CFO Arrested In Canada For Violating U.S. Sanctions On Iran

Reuters- Canada has arrested Huawei's global chief financial officer in Vancouver, where she is facing extradition to the United States…