Human Right Updates
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Alipour Family Faces Continuing Detentions and Abuse in Iran
The Alipour family faces renewed scrutiny after the execution of Babak Alipour. His father and brother reportedly remain detained, while allegations of mistreatment and unanswered questions about other relatives raise further serious human rights concerns.
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Medical Care for Female Prisoners in Iran Raises Serious Concerns
Concerns have arisen regarding inadequate medical care for female prisoners in Iran, with three women suffering from severe health issues being denied necessary treatment. These cases underscore a significant human rights issue, highlighting the urgent need for timely medical attention and accountability.
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Gohardasht Prison Demolition Raises Concerns Over 1988 Massacre Evidence
The demolition of Gohardasht Prison in Iran raises serious concerns over the destruction of evidence linked to the 1988 massacre of political prisoners, threatening historical memory, victims’ rights, and future efforts towards justice and accountability.
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British Parliamentarians and Experts Discuss Road to Democratic Change in Iran
British parliamentarians, legal experts, academics and Iranian community representatives gathered at Portcullis House in Westminster on September 9, 2026, for a conference titled The Road to a Free Iran: Human Rights, Accountability and Democratic Change. The meeting focused on executions, political repression, accountability for human rights violations and the prospects…
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UK Government Proscribe the IRGC on the List of Terrorist Organisations
The UK Government has announced the proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the new National Security (State Threats) Act 2026. The move makes it a criminal offence to work for, support, or benefit the IRGC in the UK, with serious penalties for those involved.
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Over 300 International Experts Call for Urgent UN Action to Stop Executions in Iran
More than 300 prominent international legal experts, human rights defenders, and Nobel laureates have issued a joint open letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, warning of a sharp escalation in executions in Iran and an emerging pattern of atrocity crimes. The signatories—including former UN officials, international court presidents, and leading…
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126 Weeks of ‘No to Executions Tuesday’ Hunger Strike
In the 126th week of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign, prisoners in 57 prisons across Iran staged a hunger strike on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, once again voicing their opposition to the continued issuance and implementation of death sentences. With Kerman Prison joining the initiative, the campaign has expanded…
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Brother of Executed Political Prisoner Speaks to The Sunday Times
Hamed Baniamerian (left), whose brother Vahid (right) was recently executed in Iran, spoke to The Sunday Times about the impact of his death on their family. Vahid, a 33-year-old electrical engineer, was executed at Ghezel Hesar prison near Tehran. “I would have told him I love him, that I will…
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Execution of Political Prisoners Amid War
For Iran, execution is not merely a legal punishment; it is a primary language through which the state communicates with its people—one of intimidation, aimed at crushing a nation seeking freedom. For the regime, executions function like oxygen for a system facing the threat of popular uprising and internal dissent.…
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EU Officially Designates IRGC as Terrorist Organisation
On 29 January 2026, the European Union formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, as a terrorist organisation after a unanimous decision by all 27 member states at the Foreign Affairs Council. The move places the IRGC on the EU terrorist list alongside ISIL and Al Qaida, signalling that…