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Habib Khabiri (15 August 1954 – June 21, 1984) was an Iranian footballer and captain of the Iran national football team. He was arrested for membership of the People's Mojahedin Organisation of Iran in 1983. He was subsequently tortured and executed by shooting the following year.

Habib Khabiri, Captain of Iran National Soccer Team

Poorang Novak - 22nd June 2021

Censorship and violation of freedom of speech and choice in Iran

Raisi’s Desired ‘Security’ Is Nothing but Repression and Censorship

Ill-treated prisoner of conscience Hossein Sepanta denied medical care

Iran Political Prisoner Denied Medical Treatment

Iran analysts say the international community should do whatever it needs to hold those who involve in human rights violations, mass killings, and genocides against minorities in Iran.

Dark Humor: As Ratko Mladic Convicted, Ebrahim Raisi Runs for Presidency

Iranian regime's Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi, known for his role in the 1988 massacre of over 30,000 political prisoners in Iran

Audiotape: Ebrahim Raisi Insisted on Hanging 200 More Inmates

Poorang Novak - 6th June 2021 0

While the death penalty has been completely abolished in most of the countries in the world, Iran is one of the few countries where this inhuman punishment is still practiced.

Iran: Eleven Executions in One Week, Including Two Women

Poorang Novak - 4th June 2021 0

A woman was hanged Sunday morning, May 23, 2021, in the Central Prison of Yazd.

Iran Executes 117th Woman in Rouhani Tenure

Poorang Novak - 27th May 2021 0

While Iran’s Judiciary Chief brags about ‘change’ and ‘youthfulness’ as his Presidential campaign’s slogans, he signed the implementation order for executing four youths.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Executed Four Youths, Then Announced His Candidacy

Poorang Novak - 22nd May 2021 0

Human rights defenders reported that authorities in Iran tortured two inmates to death in Urmia Central Prison on May 17.

Two Inmates Tortured to Death in NW Iran

Poorang Novak - 21st May 2021 0

Saba Kord Afshari refused food, medicine to gain her mother's freedom

Political Prisoner on Hunger Strike to Demand Release of Mother

Poorang Novak - 20th May 2021 0

The Iranian baluch child Meysam Naruei who was killed by regime repressive forces

Iran: Five Deaths and Injuries by Security Forces in 48 Hours

Poorang Novak - 14th May 2021 0

According to reports tallied by Iran News Update, the Iranian government continued gross and systematic human rights violations against people from different walks of life during the month of April.

Summary of Human Rights Violations in Iran – April 2021

Mahmoud Hakam - 11th May 2021 0

152 former UN officials and international human rights and legal experts called for an international commission of inquiry into the 1988 Massacre in Iran.

UN Experts Call on OHCHR Commission of Inquiry into 1988 Massacre...

Staff Writer - 6th May 2021 0

Meysam Jolani and Ali Khairjou were detained on October 1, 2020 in their homes, after taking part in a gathering in Ardabil’s Jiral Park.

Iranian Activists Sentenced To Flogging

Poorang Novak - 29th April 2021 0

More than 4300 people have been executed in Iran during Rouhani’s tenure.

Iran: Eleven Executions in Six Days

Poorang Novak - 16th April 2021 0

Political prisoners Ali Younesi and Amir Hossein Moradi

Amnesty Calls for Release of Iranian Students

Poorang Novak - 13th April 2021 0

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