Young couple in Iran sentenced to 21 years for dancing in public video: Report

The verdict was issued by a court headed by Abolqasem Salavati, a notorious judge infamous for imposing severe punishments on individuals perceived as a threat to the Islamic Republic.

By Yaghoub Fazeli
Al Arabiya
January 31, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/01/31/Young-couple-in-Iran-sentenced-to-21-years-for-dancing-in-public-video-Report


Iran athlete says 'no regrets' after losing eye at protest

Al Arabiya
AFP
January 24, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/01/24/Iran-athlete-says-no-regrets-after-losing-eye-at-protest


Iran second worst country for internet censorship in 2022 following protests: Report

By Jennifer Bell
Al Arabiya
January 24, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/01/24/Iran-second-worst-country-for-internet-censorship-in-2022-following-protests-Report


Sunni leader calls for updating Iran's constitution as protesters take to streets

Despite a brutal crackdown by security forces, the province of Sistan-Baluchistan has witnessed protests weekly after Friday prayers since late September.

By Yaghoub Fazeli
Al Arabiya
January 20, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/01/20/Sunni-leader-calls-for-updating-Iran-s-constitution-as-protesters-take-to-streets


Britain adds new designations under Iran sanctions regime

Al Arabiya
Reuters
January 23, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/01/23/Britain-adds-new-designations-under-Iran-sanctions-regime


Parliament calls for more sanctions against Iranian regime

• Iranian authorities must end crackdown on their own citizens
• Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi should be added to the sanctions list
• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be added to the EU terrorist list

Press Releases
The European Parliament
January 19, 2023

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20230113IPR66652/parliament-calls-for-more-sanctions-against-iranian-regime


Iran: Brute Force Used in Crackdown on Dissent

Release Peaceful Protesters; End Sham Trials; Investigate Deaths, Torture

Human Rights Watch
January 12, 2023