Human rights

iranintl – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a new report revealing instances of rape, torture, and sexual assault by Iranian state security forces against detainees during nationwide protests in 2022. The findings, according to human rights experts, underscore the systematic use of torture and rape by authorities, exposing a troubling pattern of abuse aimed at suppressing dissent. The Woman, Life, Freedom …

RFL/RE – Russia has continued to show blatant disregard for human rights both in its unprovoked war against Ukraine and in the treatment of its own citizens over the past year, the U.S. State Department has said in its latest annual report on human rights around the globe, which also highlights the abuses committed by Iran’s theocratic regime and the Taliban’s mistreatment …

RFL/RE – Iranian dissident rapper Saman Yasin, who was detained during nationwide protests in 2022, has been sentenced to five years in prison, according to a verdict obtained by RFE/RL’s Radio Farda. In sentencing Yasin, Branch 15 of Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Court said Yasin will serve the punishment at a prison in the city of Kerman, as dictated by a fatwa …

Iranwire – Parisa Salehi, a journalist, has stated that she has been summoned to the Karaj Justice Department to begin her 5-month prison term.  In a social media post, she mentioned: “I received a notification yesterday, instructing me to report to the 7th Branch of Karaj Execution of Sentences office within the next five days to commence serving the sentence.” …

Iranwire – Kurdish futsal player Afshin Nejadaziz from Urmia was arrested by Iranian security forces on April 19, according to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.  His current location and charges against him are still unknown. Reports indicate Nejadaziz was detained after protesting against racist slogans chanted by a presenter during a futsal match in Urmia.  Details about the reasons …

Iranwire – A young woman in Tehran was murdered by her husband during a domestic argument, according to reports.  The motive of the murder is cited as family disputes. Following the victim’s disappearance, the husband initially reported her missing to the police. However, after inconsistencies in his story were identified, he confessed to the crime.  He claimed he strangled his …

Iranwire – The commander of Iran’s police force, Ahmadreza Radan, announced that the crackdown against women in the country will continue.  Radan emphasized there was support from parliament, government, and the judiciary for the enforcement of mandatory hijab for women.  “With the backing of parliament, government, and judiciary, as well as the support of the people, we will continue the …

Iranwire – Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, in a message from Evin prison, has severely criticized the Islamic Republic for cracking down on women. Mohammadi sent a message asserting that the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a widespread assault against women across the country. In her message on Sunday, Mohammadi referenced the arrest of …

Iranwire – Over 200 students from Amir Kabir University in Tehran went on strike Sunday, refusing to attend classes in protest against recent repressive actions by security agents targeting students’ attire. The students have declared their intent to continue the strike even today, April 22. The strike began on the morning of April 21, primarily involving students from the faculties …

Iranwire – Dina Qalibaf, a journalist and student at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, was transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison after her arrest by security forces on April 16. Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi said in a voice message from the prison that Qalibaf had signs of bruising and recounted experiencing sexual assault. On April …