Iranian Authorities Urged to Stop Imminent Execution of Mohammad Reza Azizi Why is Mohammad Reza Azizi Facing Execution? Mohammad Reza Azizi, now 21, was arrested at 17 and sentenced to death for a crime committed as a child. Iranian authorities plan to carry out his execution on October 21, 2024, in Shiraz, Fars province. What … Read more
Challenges in Iran after ‘Woman Life Freedom’ Uprising Two years after the ‘Woman Life Freedom’ uprising in Iran, the repercussions of the authorities’ brutal response continue to be felt. Brutal Crackdown and Impunity No impartial investigations into human rights violations during protests Security forces used excessive force resulting in numerous deaths and injuries Authorities targeting … Read more
Shocking Secret Execution in Iran What Happened? Reza Rasaei, a 34-year-old member of oppressed Kurdish and Yaresan ethnic and religious minorities, was arbitrarily executed in connection to the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising. He was subjected to torture, ill-treatment, including sexual violence, and sentenced to death after a sham trial. The Iranian authorities carried out the … Read more
January How has Norway improved prison conditions for those with mental health problems? Isolation reduction and more resources allocated Why were Russian rock band Bi-2 members detained in Thailand? Concerns over persecution in Russia for anti-war stance What led to the withdrawal of a bill in Belgium undermining the right to protest? Pressure from trade … Read more
Refugee Council Analysis: Channel Crossings in 2023 How many people crossed the Channel in 2023? In 2023, 29,437 individuals crossed the Channel. This number is slightly higher than 2021 but lower than 2022. Which countries did most Channel crossers come from? 72% of crossers in 2023 came from seven countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria. … Read more