Weekly report on Human Right Violation in Iran by International Organisation to preserve Human rights in IranResponses to Human Rights abuses in Iran 1. On Monday the 11th of March 2013, Ahmad Shaheed” the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran, presented his fourth report. Ahmad Shaheed read the summary from the […]
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Anniversary of Iran’s Oil Nationalization
29th of the Iranian month of Esfand corresponding with March 20 reminds a considerable event in Iran’s history: The Oil Nationalization Day.” It is a turning point in the history of Iranians’ struggle against the British colonial dominance over Iran’s oil. Iran’s oil was first exploited under the supervision of George Bernard Reynolds in […]
Chaharshanbeh Soori: Persian Festival of Fire
Iranians outside and inside Iran are celebrating their national fest of Chahr-Shanbeh Suri Last Wednesday of the Iranian year know as Chahar Shanbeh Soori (Čahār Šanbé Sūrī – usually pronounced Čāršambé-sūrī), the eve of which is marked by special customs and rituals, most notably jumping over fire. On the eve of last Wednesday of […]
Haji Firouz heralds Iranian New Year
Haji Firouz is the most famous traditional folk entertainer who appears in the streets in the days preceding Norouz (Iranian New Year starting on March 21, 2013) . Entertaining passersby by singing traditional songs, dancing and playing his tambourine for a few coins, Haji Firouz rarely knocks on a door, but begins his performance […]
Lack of anesthetics and shutting down the operation rooms in Iran
The head of anesthesia and urgent cares of Iran warned seriously about lack of anesthetic in Iran and said “because of lack of anesthetic for operation rooms some of private and governmental hospitals in Tehran are in danger of shutting down.”according to Mehr news report, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Qiamat claimed that “the latest follow […]
Political activist Mahdi Motamedi-Mehr arrested
Authorities in Iran have arrested a member of the Freedom Movement of Iran. According to opposition site Mizan Khabar, Mahdi Motamedi-Mehr, a member of the FMI’s political bureau and head of the groups’ Education and Research Committee, was arrested by security forces at his home on Saturday. Previously, the activist had been sentenced by […]
Reformist figures arrested, no reason given
Opposition websites report that a group of top reformist figures has been arrested by Iranian authorities. The Kaleme website reports that former lawmaker Hossein Loghmanian and four other reformist activists were arrested en route from Hamedan to meet former president Mohammad Khatami in Tehran. The four others, according to Kaleme, include three men and […]
Denial and Personal Attacks: Iran’s Larijani Responds at the UN
United Nations Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed elicited a blustering response from the Iranian delegation when he presented the findings of his most recent report on the situation of human rights in Iran to the Human Rights Council yesterday. In remarks both yesterday and today, Iranian delegation leader and Iranian Human Rights Council head Mohammad […]
Report on latest condition of female political prisoners in Iran
After women’s day was celebrated in the world, there are still a large number of female political prisoners accused of civil, and human rights activism who are serving prison terms behind bars throughout Iran. During the past months a number of female prisoners were released after serving their sentences. Among the released are Ronak […]
Human rights situation in Iran warrants serious concern, UN expert reports
An independent United Nations expert today voiced serious concern about the general situation of human rights in Iran, pointing to “widespread and systemic” torture, as well as the harassment, arrest and attacks against human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists. “The prevailing situation of human rights in Iran continues to warrant serious concern, and will […]