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Iran executed 834 protesters in 2023, according to human rights groups
TEHRAN — Iranian authorities executed 834 individuals throughout 2023 in a bid to intimidate protesters, as revealed by a joint report from the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and the Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM). The report highlights a significant surge in death sentences carried out via hanging,…
Read More »Persecution of Christians in Iran increasing, detentions surge
TEHRAN — In a collaborative effort with various Christian organizations, human rights watchdog Article 18 unveiled its annual report highlighting the plight of Christians in Iran, exposing a disturbing surge in detentions linked to religious beliefs and peaceful activities, with a notable emphasis on possession of the Holy Bible. The…
Read More »Imprisoned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi announces hunger strike amidst ongoing executions in Iran’s Evin Prison
TEHRAN — In Tehran, detained human rights activist Narges Mohammadi announced a hunger strike following the execution of a participant in the “Women, Life, Freedom” protests. Mohammadi revealed that 61 political prisoners in Evin Prison are joining the hunger strike to protest against the Iranian authorities’ ongoing executions. “The imprisoned…
Read More »Turkish and Iranian presidents reaffirm commitment to stronger bilateral ties
ANKARA — After two postponed visits, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Turkey for a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The leaders engaged in discussions highlighting the significance of fostering cooperation between the two nations. Erdoğan emphasized Turkey’s commitment to enhancing ties with Iran based on “mutual…
Read More »Pakistan-Iran border tensions escalate as Pakistan conducts retaliatory airstrikes following Iran missile attack that killed civilians in Balochistan
TEHRAN / ISLAMABAD — Tensions along the Pakistan-Iran border intensified as Pakistan conducted retaliatory airstrikes inside Iran following an Iranian missile attack inside Pakistan that left several civilians, including children, dead. The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted that their military actions targeted what they labeled as “terrorist” sites within…
Read More »Installation of Patriarchal Vicar for Assyrian Church of the East Diocese of California, Chaldean Archbishop to be installed in Tehran
MODESTO, California, USA / TEHRAN — In a series of significant ecclesiastical events, ceremonies were conducted to elevate Father al-Khor, Bishop of Oshana Kannon, to the esteemed rank of Archdeacon. He was officially appointed as the Patriarchal Vicar of the Patriarchal Diocese of California for the Assyrian Church of the…
Read More »Reporters Without Borders identifies Turkey and Iran as most dangerous countries for journalists in 2023
PARIS — Reporters Without Borders designated Turkey and Iran among the countries posing the greatest threat to the lives of journalists, both male and female, in its 2023 report. The classification comes in the wake of persistent arbitrary arrests and the restrictive press environment maintained by both Turkish and Iranian…
Read More »Amnesty International and Committee for Struggle for Release of Political Prisoners in Iran expose widespread violence and torture by Iranian regime against detainees
TEHRAN — In a damning revelation, two independent reports by Amnesty International and the Committee for the Struggle for the Release of Political Prisoners in Iran (CSRPPI) in Iran shed light on the alarming extent of violence and torture perpetrated by the Iranian regime against detainees and political prisoners. Amnesty…
Read More »UN adopts Canadian draft resolution censuring Iran for human rights violations, focusing on repression of women
NEW YORK — The United Nations has endorsed a resolution, drafted by Canada, that censuring Iran for escalating human rights violations and intensifying repression, particularly targeting women. Against the backdrop of heightened violence by the Iranian regime against its dissenting voices and protesters in major urban centers, the Third Committee…
Read More »Iran increasing executions of political activists, 114 put to death since Hamas attack
TEHRAN — The non-profit human rights watchdog Iran Human Rights revealed this week that a staggering 114 individuals have been executed since 7 October. The organization’s report underscores Tehran’s heightened campaign of executions against its opponents, with the latest victims being three Baloch political prisoners executed just last Monday. Earlier…
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