Afghan probe verifies shooting deaths of migrants in Iran despite official denials

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Afghan probe verifies shooting deaths of migrants in Iran despite official denials

The regime's attempt to cover up the massacre of Afghan refugees in mid October has provoked a angry reaction from Iranian citizens.

Mass killing of Afghan migrants by Iranian guards sparks outrage

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Mass killing of Afghan migrants by Iranian guards sparks outrage

More than 200 Afghan migrants were gunned down while trying to cross the border.

Iranian regime sanctioned for serious human rights abuses

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Iranian regime sanctioned for serious human rights abuses

The US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand have pledged to act in 'lockstep' to hold the Iranian regime accountable for human rights violations.

Houthis' use of forced confessions mirrors Iranian regime's

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Houthis' use of forced confessions mirrors Iranian regime's

Iran's proxies in Yemen have broadcast forced confessions to spread disinformation about detained international and local NGO staff.

Houthis' hostages: civilian pawns caught up in group's dangerous game

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Houthis' hostages: civilian pawns caught up in group's dangerous game

More than two dozen mariners taken hostage during the Houthis' hijacking of the Galaxy Leader remain in the group's custody in Yemen.

Iranian followers of Bahai faith face new wave of persecution

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Iranian followers of Bahai faith face new wave of persecution

At least 19 Iranian Bahais were detained last week in two Iranian cities during a new crackdown on the minority group. Most remain imprisoned.

Iranian regime 'forced to give ground over many things': freed researcher

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Iranian regime 'forced to give ground over many things': freed researcher

The 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement has succeeded in changing Iranian society, says Iranian-French researcher Fariba Adelkhah.

UN expert says Israel-Hamas war emboldens Iranian regime's 'repression'

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UN expert says Israel-Hamas war emboldens Iranian regime's 'repression'

Since the war began, regime-linked media have been flooded with Gaza news and anti-Israel rhetoric, drowning out a number of domestic events that are troubling for the country's rulers.

Dozens of aid trucks enter Gaza as US says Israel must protect Palestinian civilians

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Dozens of aid trucks enter Gaza as US says Israel must protect Palestinian civilians

US President Joe Biden and other world leaders have emphasized the need to protect civilians in Gaza and increase humanitarian aid.

EU awards Mahsa Amini, Iranian women's movement Sakharov Prize

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EU awards Mahsa Amini, Iranian women's movement Sakharov Prize

The European Union's top rights prize was created in 1988 to honor individuals or groups defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.