Iran’s Meteorology Organization has warned the severe storms in Iraq will affect the western and southern provinces of Iran in less than forty eight hours and Khuzestan Province will face above fifty degrees Celsius temperatures. The report predicts rise in winds and severe dust storms. Starting Saturday July 18 Ilam and Khuzestan are to […]
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Raid on Sunni prisoners – guards confiscate religious books
Security forces conducted a raid on the Sunni prisoners’ section of Rajai Shahr prison in Iran last week, confiscating religious books and overturning their property. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), more than 80 prison guards stormed Section 10, Ward 4 of the prison at 4pm last Monday. The […]
Tehran mayor stands firm on gender segregation plan
The mayor of Tehran has defended his move to segregate male and female workers in city offices, saying: “We have religious honour and will not permit women to socialize and have contact with men other than their husbands.” Mohammadbagher Ghalibaf said he was standing firm on his decision to separate the offices for men […]
Families, friends of Kahrizak victims call for justice
A gathering was held to mark the fifth anniversary of the victims of the Kahrizak Detention Centre, with families and activists calling for a follow-up into the deaths of the detainees in custody. Mohammadreza Zaeri, who led the ceremony, said that those who caused this incident still have time to own up to their […]
Widespread Elimination of Women from Tehran City Administration “for Their Comfort”
A Tehran Municipality manager announced on July 13, 2014 that henceforth all managers in the organization should use male employees in their offices, and the Municipality offices should be segregated by gender. Farzad Khalafi, Deputy Media Director at the Municipality’s Communications and International Center told reporters that “This decision was made for the comfort […]
Reza Shahabi transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital
Reza Shahabi a Workers’ Rights activist who is on hunger strike since 41 days ago, transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital. Government officials have not yet allowed his family to visit him. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi was transferred on July 12th from the 12th Ward of […]
Arrests of Sunni Muslims in Iran continues
Four Sunni Muslims, Khaled Malaki, Abdol Karim Karimi, Ali and Abdol Hadi, were arrested by security forces in the city of Sanandaj last week. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the families of the men were reportedly not informed that they had been arrested until they visited the Ministry […]
‘A Separation’ director criticized in Iran for Gaza Facebook post
A widely-shared photo of Iranian director Asghar Farhadi and a human rights lawyer posing with a banner simply condemning “killing” in Gaza has caused controversy in Iran. A widely-shared photo of Iranian director Asghar Farhadi and a human rights lawyer posing with a banner simply condemning “killing” in Gaza has caused controversy in Iran. […]
Bill Criminalizing Birth Control is “Against Citizens’ Rights,” Critics Say
Two prominent Iranian lawyers have questioned the legitimacy of a bill approved by the Iranian Parliament on June 24, 2014, which calls for punishment against those who perform birth control procedures such as vasectomy and tubectomy. The bills are part of an official drive to boost the country’s population. The two lawyers, Farideh Gheirat […]
Condolences on the Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam ‘Ali (AS); Literal Meaning of ‘Qadr’
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) had prophesied the assassination of Imam ‘Ali (AS) and his issues. Regarding Imam ‘Ali (AS) he (PBUH) had said, “Oh ‘Ali! I see before my eyes thy beard dyed with the blood of thy forehead.” On the 19th of Shahr Ramadhan of the year 40 AH, Imam ‘Ali (AS) […]