Why Iranian human rights groups remain silent as the Israel–Iran conflict escalates
Amid rising tensions, the silence of Iranian human rights groups raises critical questions about their priorities, independence, and future direction.
Tragedy strikes as activist Kianoosh Sanjari takes his life in protest
“No one should be imprisoned for expressing their opinions. Protest is the right of every Iranian citizen,” the activist wrote in his final message.
Iran: Rights groups urgently call for the release of women human rights defenders
Women activists, artists, and social media influencers have particularly faced heightened targeting amidst an ongoing campaign against freedom of expression.
Iran: Alarming surge in executions
87 executions reported after June’s presidential elections, including 29 in one day.
Tightening the Net: Iran’s new phase of digital repression
ARTICLE 19 examines how the Iranian regime is strengthening its hold over the internet through its Supreme Council of Cyberspace (SCC).
Iran: International coalition launches to demand immediate release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi
“The Free Narges Campaign is not just about one woman’s freedom; it is a fight for the dignity, rights, and future of all political prisoners in Iran.”
Iran: Hossein Shanbehzadeh targeted as social media crackdown continues
Many Iranians went on to social media to protest against Shanbehzadeh’s arrest, calling the accusations against him ‘baseless’ and ‘ridiculous’.
Iran: The silencing of musicians advocating for women’s rights
Authorities convicted rapper Toomaj Salehi for a song he wrote and sentenced him to death.
Iran arrests Kurdish editor-in-chief, Iranian cartoonist, sues several newspapers
“Authorities must realize that jailing journalists and critical voices won’t help them in hiding Iran’s difficult realities.” — CPJ
“Iran International” journalist stabbed in London
“Iranian journalists working in London have long lived under the shadow of a potential attack, but for this to happen in a residential street in broad daylight is deeply shocking” – RSF
Four Iranian journalists detained after newsroom raid, detention of 30 employees
CPJ was unable to determine whether the journalists had been formally charged.
Iranian authorities must drop all charges and release journalists held for their work
CPJ urges release of all jailed Iranian journalists after bail granted to Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.
Iranian journalist Hasan Abbasi rearrested and held incommunicado
CPJ was unable to determine where Abbasi was being held or if he had been formally charged.
Iran’s journalists in dire straits one year after protest crackdown
Numerous journalists have been silenced and witnesses to brutality fear the consequences of speaking out.