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VOA – The United States has sanctioned Harakat Hezbollah al Nujaba, a radical Muslim militia group of about 10,0000 fighters, as well as its leader Akram Kaabi, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday. Active in Iraq and Syria, Nujaba, which is known by various names including the “The Movement of the Noble Ones,” is also loyal to Iran. Reuters reported …

Amnesty – Wildlife conservationists in Iran who have been accused of espionage after using cameras to track endangered species could face the death penalty or more than a decade in prison, said Amnesty International, ahead of a verdict in their case in the coming days. The eight scientists, who are linked to the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation, were arrested at …

Iran Human Rights (IHR) -A part of the 11th Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran, by Iran Human Rights (IHR), deal with International treaties ratified by Iran, Islamic Penal Code & offences punishable by death, as well as procedures. Legislative Frameworkhttps://iranhr.net/media/files/Rapport_iran_2019-GB-BD.pdf International treaties ratified by Iran Iran has ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) …

CHRI – Prominent Human Rights Defender Was Facing Decades in Prison, Sentence Unclear The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) forcefully condemns the conviction of prominent Iranian defense attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh in a court process sorely lacking in international standards of due process. “No amount of spin will be able to conceal the fact that Sotoudeh is being persecuted for …

CHRI – Following is the statement by the United Nations Environment Programme: UN Environment continues to be concerned by the on-going detentions, and reported trials, of eight environmental workers in Iran, and has shared its concerns with the authorities in Tehran. Information we have recently received that some detainees may not have adequate access to legal counsel and representation is deeply …