Arslan Fatahi and Saman Safari Arrested in Iran
Two Kurdish adherents of the Yarsan religion, Arslan Fatahi and Saman Safari, were arrested by Iranian security forces in Javanrud on January 29, 2025. The two men, both from Gahwareh,…
human rights
Chow Hang Tung Among Six Arrested Under Hong Kong’s New Security Law
Hong Kong has announced its first arrests under the controversial new security law, detaining six people for publishing social media posts that allegedly “incited hatred” against Beijing. Among those arrested…
Kurdish Activist Jabbar Oyhangi Missing After Arrest by Iranian Authorities
Jabbar Oyhangi, a 52-year-old Kurdish civil activist, has been missing for over 10 days after being arrested by the Islamic Republic’s intelligence agents in Sanandaj. Oyhangi was detained on January…
ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Osama Elmasry Njeem for War Crimes
On 18 January 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for the arrest of Osama Elmasry Njeem, also known as Osama Almasri Njeem, in connection with war crimes…
Cop Shakur Arrested and Charged with Mutiny in Kenya
Jackson Kuria, better known as Cop Shakur, gained recognition for his participation in the June 2024 protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Recently, he was arrested and charged with mutiny,…
Fardin Mahmoudi Arrested in Piranshahr Amid Growing Crackdown
Security forces in the Islamic Republic have arrested 30-year-old civil and environmental activist, Fardin Mahmoudi, in Piranshahr. His detention marks the third recent arrest in the city. Mahmoudi was taken…
Russia Sentences Navalny’s Lawyers to Prison for Messages
Russia has handed lengthy prison sentences to three lawyers who had defended opposition leader Alexei Navalny, convicted for relaying messages from the imprisoned figure to the outside world. The verdicts…
Belarusian Priest Henrykh Akalatovich Sentenced to 11 Years for Treason
A Catholic priest in Belarus, Rev. Henrykh Akalatovich, was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday after being convicted of high treason for criticizing the government. This marks the…
Cameroonian Author Charles Onana Fined for Genocide Denial
A French court has convicted Charles Onana, a 60-year-old Cameroonian author, and his publisher, Damien Serieyx, for minimizing the Rwandan genocide in Onana’s 2019 book, Rwanda, The Truth About Operation…
Manuel Guerrero Aviña Given Suspended Sentence in Qatar
Manuel Guerrero Aviña, a 44-year-old British-Mexican man, has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended, after being arrested in Qatar. His arrest occurred in February during what his family…
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More