Tehran University Political Science Professor Sadegh Zibakalam publicly challenged Head of the Judiciary Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani’s recent remarks stating that Western countries’ criticism of Iran’s human rights record is in opposition to Islam. “Contrary to what is routinely said, I believe the criticisms raised against us about human rights have nothing to do with […]
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Tehran Says New U.S. Sanctions ‘Against Spirit’ Of Deal
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says new U.S. measures targeting individuals and companies for supporting Tehran’s nuclear program are “against the spirit” of a deal reached in Geneva last month. Abbas Araghchi, who is on Iran’s negotiating team, said on December 13 that his government is evaluating the situation after the United States the previous […]
UN Begins Fact-Finding Mission On Alleged Iran Rights Violations
The United Nations’ special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran has started a fact-finding mission that involves questioning members of the Iranian diaspora in European countries. Ahmed Shaheed on December 13 started a nine-day tour of Amsterdam, Berlin, and Paris to gather information about past and present rights abuses in Iran from […]
No Iranian Leader at the World’s Largest Gathering of Freedom Lovers
Even though Iran’s former two-time pro-reform president Mohammad Khatami failed to leave the country to attend Nelson Mandela’s memorial ceremony, president Hassan Rouhani too did not attend the gathering in Johannesburg – reported to have been the largest influx of world leaders – as nor did foreign minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif. Rouhani and Khatami did […]
Karoubi, Mousavi and Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela died on December 6th, 2013 while the whole world lauded him for his struggle for freedom and human values, not just for his country but for all humanity. Ever leader of the world has called him a great human being. Britain and the US lowered their national flags at half staff for […]
Speaking About Mandela
Nasrin Sotudeh It is not easy to talk about Mandela. But not just because of the pain he suffered during his 27 years of prison. It is hard to talk about him also because he spread great ideals around the world. These ideals were tested one by one in thought and deed as they […]
UN Panel Head Urges Continued Enforcement Of Iran Sanctions
The chairman of the United Nations Security Council’s Iran sanctions committee has urged UN member states to continue enforcing sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic over its nuclear program. The chairman, Australia’s UN Ambassador Gary Quinlan, told the Security Council that the interim nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers is a welcome […]
Despite Promises, Starred Students Keep Waiting to Return to Classrooms
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, two “starred students” said that despite promises to allow their return to the university and their application for the return, the authorities have not responded to their requests and they remain banned from the classroom. The Ministry of Science has told these […]
Executions Will Continue, Says Head of Judiciary
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the Head of Iran’s Judiciary Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani told high-ranking Judiciary officials yesterday, “The Judiciary will not take notice of irrational words and lies and will resolutely continue its work, because we believe that the highest human rights values are recognized in Islam.” “As I’ve said before, […]
Iran, IAEA set next meeting date
The next meeting between Iran and representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency will take place on January 21, the parties announced. Reuters reports that after a two-day meeting in Vienna, the parties have issued a joint statement announcing their next meeting. Experts indicate that more details must be examined in scientific detail in […]