The Islamic Republic’s Compromised Stance on Human Shields
Iranwire - The use of civilians, prisoners of war, medics and other protected individuals as “human shields” in military conflict…
Human rights
Cellmate: Baktash Abtin’s Death was ‘Murder’, Prisoners on Hunger Strike Beaten and Split Up
Iranwire - A political prisoner who joined the seven-strong hunger strike protesting against the death of Baktash Abtin has sent IranWire an…
Ex-Detainees of Syria’s Torture Prisons React to Anwar Raslan Sentencing
Iranwire - “Anwar Raslan is not wronged. He was tried for the crimes he committed. The verdict was just and…
Yemeni Civilians Bear Brunt of Suffering in Escalating Conflict
VOA — As the fighting in Yemen heats up, the U.N. human rights office warns Yemen’s warring parties that wanton attacks…
Nobel laureates call for the immediate release of honor students
Iran-HRM - In a joint letter to the UN Secretary-General & the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, a group…
Mohsen Norouzi and Unidentified Man at Imminent Risk of Execution in Rasht
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO)- Mohsen Norouzi and an unidentified man were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their executions…
Moslem Aghamirzayi Executed for Murder in Khorramabad
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - Moslem Aghamirzayi who was sentenced to qisas(retribution-in-kind) for murder, has been executed in Khorramabad Central Prison.…
Abdolghafar Cheshmdam-Gargij Executed for Murder in Zahedan
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) - Abdolghafar Cheshmdam-Gargij, a Baluch prisoner sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) for murder, was executed in Zahedan Central Prison…
New Arrests of Baha’is and Confiscation of Properties
Iranwire - A Baha’i citizen in Tabriz, Sina Shahri, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents on January 17, at…
Fears for Evin Prison Detainees on Hunger Strike Over Baktash Abtin Death
Iranwire - Seven political prisoners at Evin Prison are on hunger strike in reaction to the death of their fellow…