A Tehran appeals court has reduced the 18-month prison sentence originally handed down to Sadegh Zibakalam, a Tehran University professor and political analyst, for his public questioning of Iran’s nuclear program and his criticism of the trial process in a state corruption case, to a five million toman fine (approximately $1,600). In a blog […]
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Thousands rally against legislative attack on workers’ rights
Thousands of Iranian workers took part in a rally on Thursday November 20 organized by Tehran Manufacturing and Service Workers, protesting the government’s attempts to change the country’s employment legislation to the benefit of employers. ILNA reports that in a statement marking 24 years since the passing of the Employment Act, the workers stress […]
Erfaneh Halgheh follower arrested
Saeed Yasaee, a follower of Interuniversalism Mysticism (Erfaneh Halgheh) arrested in front of the Penal Court at Khayyam Avenue. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Tuesday morning 18 November 2014 at 11.00 am Saeed Yasaee was arrested in front of Penal Court located at Khayam Avenue when he […]
Maryam Alsadat Yahyavi released from Prison
Maryam Alsadat Yahyavi a Pro-government Civil Activist was released yesterday afternoon. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ms Maryam Alsadat Yahyavi, a pro government Activist was arrested on 2 November 2014 at her house by security forces. It is important to mention that Ms Maryam Sadat Yahyavi had been […]
Britain Says ‘Long Way To Go’ For Iran Nuclear Deal
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said world powers and Iran have a “long way to go” if they are to succeed in reaching a nuclear agreement by a November 24 deadline. Speaking on November 21 in Vienna where talks over Iran’s nuclear program are taking place, Hammond said Iran has a “huge” amount […]
Saleh Moradi Was Summoned to Court for Lashing Sentence and Two Years in Exile
Gonabadi Dervish rights activists, Salehedin Moradi was summoned by Kavar’s General Court to serve two years in exile and 30 lashes.According to Majzooban Noor, Mr. Moradi has been sentenced in Kavar’s General Court on charges of “inciting public opinion” and “disturbing the public order”.In addition to his case in Kavar’s General Court, he still […]
Arash Sadeghi met his family after 70 days
Arash Sadeghi after 70 days in solitary confinement seemed thin and pale. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Arash Sadeghi was allowed, during the previous days, to meet his father and his wife, in Evin prison. One of his relatives, in this regard, told HRANA’s reporter: “He had become […]
Protest of Mohammad Ali Taheri’s students in front of Evin Prison
Mohammad Ali Taheri’s students – a prisoner of conscience and the founder of Interuniversalism Mysticism – Erfaneh Halgheh – gathered in front of Evin Prison to protest against the imprisonment of their teacher and to express their concerns about his condition. HRANA reports that according to Sahamnews , on Tuesday , 18 November 2014, […]
Protest of Mohammad Ali Taheri’s students in front of Evin Prison
Mohammad Ali Taheri’s students – a prisoner of conscience and the founder of Interuniversalism Mysticism – Erfaneh Halgheh – gathered in front of Evin Prison to protest against the imprisonment of their teacher and to express their concerns about his condition. HRANA reports that according to Sahamnews , on Tuesday , 18 November 2014, […]
Rohani leads cheer for resolution of nuclear talks
As the Iranian and 5+1 delegations move into the second day of nuclear talks in Vienna, President Rohani said after a meeting with the heads of Parliament and the Judiciary that as long as there is “a political will and no excessive demands, everything is in place to reach an agreement.” Following a meeting […]