A Mandaean Priest’s Dashed Hopes for Change in Iran
iranwire.com - In 2015, a joint meeting was held between members of the Iranian Mandaean community and Ali Younesi, Iran’s then Special…
Human rights
Violence Against Women in Iran Mandated by Law
Iran-HRM - November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Women in Iran are exposed…
Iranian-German Dissident Captured by Iran Denied Access to Lawyer, Appears in New Forced Confession, Daughter Tells VOA
VOA - The daughter of a U.S.-based Iranian-German dissident captured by Iran four months ago as he traveled in the…
Iran: Imminent execution of Swedish-Iranian academic Ahmadreza Djalali must be halted
Amnesty - Responding to news that Ahmadreza Djalali, an Iranian-Swedish specialist in emergency medicine, has been transferred to solitary confinement…
Iran: Kurdish Cultural Activist Anisa Jaffari Arrested in Kermanshah
Iran Human Rights (IHR) - Anisa Jaffari-Mehr, a Kurdish cultural activist, has been arrested at her home by security agents…
“Stop the Injustice”: Iranian-American’s Plea From Prison
iranwire.com - Siamak Namazi, who has been jailed in Iran since 2015, has appealed to President Rouhani's vice president for science…
Covid-19 Medicine for Sale on Black Market
iranwire.com -A member of the National Coronavirus Taskforce has described the news that coronavirus drugs are being sold on the black…
Investigative Reporter Facing Jail in Iran Honored by Press Freedom Community
iranwire.com - A freelance reporter facing a five-year prison sentence in Iran has been recognized in the Committee to Protect…
Iran: Civil Activist Arsham Rezaee Transferred to Rajai Shahr Prison Following Arrest
Iran Human Rights (IHR)- Arsham Rezaee, a civil activist who was arrested by security forces five days ago, has been…
Baha’i Homes Reportedly Raided In Cities Across Iran
Activists say Iranian security forces have raided the homes of dozens of Baha’is in several cities across the country, confiscating…