Human rights

Execution of Mitra Badrnejad's one-year prison sentence: The judge said, "Just because you are a Baha'i, in my opinion you are a criminal."

The son of Mitra Badrnejad (Zohedi), a Baha'i citizen living in Ahvaz, told the Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that after receiving a summons, his mother...

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Issuance and execution of prison sentences for three female Baha'i citizens in Iran

Two Baha'i citizens living in Kerman, Kiana Rezvani and Kimia Mostafavi, were sentenced to a total of twelve years in prison by the Revolutionary Court.

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Unity of families of dual-national prisoners against the Islamic Republic's hostage-taking

This year, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, in addition to meetings between politicians, something new is happening: "The Unity of Families Against Government Hostage Taking"...

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21 Hepco workers released on bail; eight workers still detained for union protest

While dozens of Arak Hepco workers were arrested during union protests on Monday, reports indicate that a number of…

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Free Union of Iranian Workers: Suppression of workers is to intimidate society

Following the issuance of heavy sentences to a number of labor activists and the police attack on a gathering of HEPCO workers and the beating of…

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The number of Baha'i students deprived of education in Iran has increased again.

Reports published in human rights media indicate that once again the number of Baha'i citizens deprived of education has increased…

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An arrest warrant was issued for Saba Kamali after she supported the "Blue Girl"; charge: insulting Imam Hussein

While the news of a girl's self-immolation and death in Iran has sparked widespread domestic and international reactions, including...

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Statement by 260 social activists: We have received a precise message: We will suffocate

Women and social activists inside Iran have protested in a statement against the increasing and widespread repression of social activists. This…

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