By Shahriar Kia, Originally published in NCR-Iran.org, 28th April 2021 There is a resolution pending in the House of Representatives which calls for a more assertive set of policies toward the Iranian regime. H. Res. 118 was presented to the public in a news conference on Tuesday, by
House Resolution on Iran Highlights the West’s Commitment on Human Rights Read More
By Hamideh Taati, Originally published in NCRI-Iran.org, 15th April 2021 On Monday, the European Union imposed new sanctions on eight figures in the Iranian regime’s security establishment, including the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The announcement of those sanctions explained that Hossein Salami
New EU Sanctions on Iran Must Lead to Broader Reckoning on Human Rights Read More
By NCRI-US Staff Writer, February 1, 2021 The mullahs’ regime has terrorized Iran’s citizens ever since its rise to power in 1979. For the past 40 years, the people of Iran have made strides to eliminate this regime, a prerequisite to establishing a democracy. Their
2020 Was Another Dark Year for Human Rights in Iran Read More
By Tahar Boumedra, originally published in TownHall.com, January 19, 2021 Western media have, for a long time, focused on the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons capabilities and its unbridled terrorism. That is beyond reproach because both of these threaten global peace and security. But considerably less
Pleading for Justice to the Victims of 1988 Mass Executions of Political Prisoners in Iran Read More
WASHINGTON, DC, December 10, 2020 – December 10 marks the internationally recognized Human Rights Day, a harbinger of an end to tyranny and oppression and a day to pay tribute to all defenders of human rights and dignity. This year, it also marks a new
Originally published in Townhall.com, by Ambassador Ken Blackwell, October 28, 2020 The United Nations Third Committee is discussing human rights in the next few weeks. As part of its final resolution, it should include a paragraph on one of the worst crimes against humanity in
UN Must End Iran’s Impunity of Crimes Against Humanity Read More
Originally published in Townhall.com, written by Tahar Boumedra, August 3, 2020 U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on July 17 called on the international community to conduct independent investigations into the 1988 massacre of political prisoners in Iran, and to provide accountability and justice. Following
NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi: The 1988 massacre of 30,000 political prisoners is “one of the most horrifying and indescribable crimes” of the regime. WASHINGTON, DC, August 1, 2020 – Over the July 17th weekend, the Iranian Resistance held its annual “Free Iran Global Summit.” Due