The website of outspoken Iranian MP Ali Motahari has been blocked by Iranian cyber-censorship authorities. Meanwhile, the Tehran Prosecutor announced on Saturday January 4 that it has summoned Motahari to answer for a number of his recent statements. Ali Motahari criticized the judiciary last week in Parliament for failing to review the sentences given […]
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Oshnouyeh remembers Sheenabad fatal school fire
A snow sculpture was used by hundreds of students in Oshnouyeh on Friday January 3 to commemorate the fire at Sheenabad School that caused two fatalities and severe injuries among students. Kordpa reports that the Ava Cultural group organized the event in Oshnouyeh, where about 500 students and their families took part. Last December, […]
Judge Salavati ‘s Interferences in Medical Treatment of Jailed Dervishes Are Continued
Despite of official transfer of Mr. Hamid-Reza Moradi and Mr. Mostafa Daneshjou by specialist at Shohada e Tajrish hospital to Tehran Heart Center, judge Salavati is insisting on transferring them to Shahid Rajaee hospital at their own expenses.According to Majzooban Noor, on saturday afternoon (14th of Day/ Jun 4) judge Salavati sent an order […]
The Second Letter of Complaint From Imprisoned Dervishes Against Judge Salavati to the Court of Judicial Discipline
Seven imprisoned lawyers and Gonabadi Dervishes rights activists at ward 350 of Evin prison, have lodged their 2nd letter of complaint to “The Court of Judicial Discipline” in which they have demanded investigation into judge Salavati ‘ violation of law. According to Majzooban Noor, these Dervishes have pointed out in this letter that: “they have […]
Rights Lawyer Says Iran Needs Existing Laws Enforced, not a New Charter
Lawyer and member of the Defenders of Human Rights Center Mahnaz Parakand discussed necessary steps for implementing human rights protections in an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. “Before thinking to design a Citizenship Rights Charter, we must implement the Iranian Constitution, even with all its shortcomings. Many of the […]
Religious Scholar Ali Asghar Gharavi Awaits Trial in Dire Health
Forty days after the arrest of Qoran scholar Seyed Ali Asghar Gharavi, 68, his family was allowed to visit with him at Tehran’s Evin Prison. Gharavi has been in solitary confinement since his November 10, 2013, arrest, after Bahar Newspaper published his article, “Imam: Political Leader or Spiritual Role Model?” raising scholarly questions about […]
Intelligence Ministry May Be More “Flexible” in Respecting Human Rights, Says Lawyer
Ghasem Sholeh Sadi, lawyer and former Member of the Parliament and political prisoner, told the International Campaign for Human Rights that he is somewhat optimistic about the consequences of the draft Citizenship Rights Charter presented by President Hassan Rouhani in November. “For example, the Intelligence Ministry may show more flexibility during this period. But […]
Rights Lawyer Says Citizenship Rights Charter Is “Distraction”
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, lawyer Khalil Bahramian, who has represented many political prisoners, said the draft Citizenship Rights Charter is just a distraction for the public. “I believe that by preparing the draft Citizenship Rights Charter, Mr. Rouhani is trying to say that whatever violations have […]
The Father and Lawyer of Jailed Dervish, Mostafa Daneshjou Had a Heart Attack
Ali Daneshjou, the official expert of justice, lawyer and father of imprisoned Gonabadi Dervish at Evin prison, Mostafa Daneshjou, was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Kasra hospital after he had a heart attack.According to doctors, Mostafa Daneshjou’s father suffered a heart attack due to endure so much stress of his son’s […]
One dead, dozens hurt as quake hits Hormuzgan province of Iran
At least one was killed and dozens were wounded in the 5.5-magnitude earthquake which jolted the town of Bastak in Hormuzgan province, Southern Iran, on Thursday. A large number of residential units have been damaged and panic-stricken people have left their homes and stay outdoor.According to reports, aid workers have already been dispatched to […]