The European Parliament has announced that it will send a delegation to Iran for the first time since 2007. The head of the five-person delegation, Finnish member of the European Parliament Tarja Cronberg, told RFE/RL on December 11 that the delegation will be in Iran for a week and is due to meet with […]
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Amid Escalating Threats, More Iranian Officials Join Facebook
Just days after Iran’s Police Chief threatened the country’s officials with “legal and judicial consequences” if they continue to cross the regime’s red lines by using Facebook, a governor in the southeastern province of Fars has opened his own Facebook page. With only 326 followers, and labeled “managed by fans of Dr. Seyed Mohammad Ahmadi,” […]
Kasra Nouri Refuse any Medical Treatment Due to Medical Negligence Toward Prisoners at Ebrat Ward
Despite the pain of lumbar degenerative disc, imprisoned Gonabadi Dervishe, Kasra Nouri refused to go to Adel Abad prison infirmary to take medicine, on 19 Azar 1392 ( Dec 10, 2013).According to Majzooban Noor, since two days ago, the disc pain of Dervish rights activist, Kasra Nouri has intensified so prison guards tried to […]
Now is the time to engage Iran on human rights
Al Monitor Dr Ahmed Shaheed 10 December 2013 On Dec. 10, the United Nations and its members will celebrate Human Rights Day in observance of the 65th anniversary of the presentation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which reaffirms “faith in fundamental human rights” and “in the dignity and worth of the […]
Human Rights Day: UN pays tribute to activists, landmark Vienna Declaration
10 December 2013 – Honouring human rights activism, including the legacy of Nelson Mandela, senior UN officials today mark Human Rights Day calling for greater political will and resources to implement laws and standards designed to promote and protect the rights and dignity of all people everywhere. “Promoting human rights is one of the […]
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
READ FULL REPORT IN ENGLISH The report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution22/23, in which the Council extended the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for the second time. Presented to the UN General Assembly […]
Jailed activist ill and in need of medical care: Hootan Dolati
Iranian political activist Hootan Dolati has been repeatedly denied medical treatment by the clinic in Tehran’s Evin Prison. He has been on hunger strike since 28 November, in protest at being denied medical care for his chronic heart condition. Hootan Dolati, aged 37, suffers from a chronic heart condition, angina, for which he is […]
9 Reformists Tell Rouhani to Respect Voters’ Demands to Release Political Prisoners
In an open letter to the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, nine prominent reformist figures have asked for his immediate action to end “the misunderstandings left over from the 2009 elections.” The letter emphasizes the importance of forgiveness by both sides of the disputed election, release of political prisoners, and ending the house arrest of Mir […]
Keeping Dervishes in Jail Without Charge for 7 Months/ Detention Was Extended for the Fourth Time
Four Gonabadi Dervishes are being held in Ebrat ward of Shiraz’s Adel-Abad prison in undecided situation as prison authorities have decided to extend their detention period for the fourth time.According to Majzooban Noor, four Gonabadi Dervishes, Messrs. Mohsen Esmaeeli, Seyed Ebrahim Bahrami, Mohammad Ali Sadeghi and Mohammad Ali Dehghan who were arrested in the […]
Mandela memorial becomes lightning rod for Iranian political intrigue
A spokesman for the Iranian government is denying reports published by a number of Iranian websites that the government has decided to send Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to the funeral service of former South African president Nelson Mandela. The ceremony commemorating Mandela will take place on Tuesday December 10 at a soccer stadium […]