Promoting virtue and preventing vice proved to be the death of Ali Khalili, a young Iranian seminary student who eventually succumbed to injuries sustained when he tried to stop a group of men from harassing and kidnapping two women. Now lawmakers are debating ways to protect citizens like Khalili who take it upon themselves […]
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Photos: Holding Muharram Mourning Ceremonies in Baidokht by Gonabadi Dervishes
The annual mourning ceremonies of Muharram, honoring the death of Imam Hossein, were held in the places of worship of Gonabadi Dervishes accross the country and also in the Soltani Shrine (Mazare Soltani) in Baidokht.According to Majzooban Noor, in addition to commemorating the days of Tasua and Ashura ( that mark the martyrdom of the […]
Maryam Sadat Yahyavi arrested
Maryam Sadat Yahyavi, Green movement activist was arrested at her residence on Sunday November 2nd. According to Kaleme the civil rights activist was previously among the many who were arrested on February 14, 2011 (25 Bahman). She was subsequently sentenced to 3 years in prison, which was later reduced to one year. However after […]
U.K. Concerned By Trial, Jailing Of British-Iranian Woman
The British government says it is concerned about reports that a British-Iranian woman has been sentenced to one year in prison after trying to attend a volleyball match in Tehran. In a statement on November 2, the British Foreign Office said there are “concerns about the grounds for this prosecution, due process during the […]
Reporter who covered Isfahan protests set free on bail
Arya Jafari, an ISNA reporter detained for nine days by the Isfahan Revolutionary Guards for covering public protests against acid attacks on women, was released on bail today, October 31. Three ISNA staff members were arrested following their reports on the protests, and Jafari is the last to be released. The attacks on women […]
The Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.)
The month of Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar year. An important and tragic event took place on the tenth of Muharram that shook the Muslim world. It was the murder of Imam Husain (A.S.), his family members, and his close friends by the army of Yazid. Yazid was at that […]
The Ministry of Intelligence calls Gonabadi Dervishes as Misled; Insulting Dervishes in “30 years of Silent Endeavor” Exhibition
The Ministry of Intelligence and National Security of the Islamic Republic of Iran, following calling Gonabadi Dervishes as misled and irreligious, in an exhibition entitled: “30 years of Silent Endeavor,” in Lorestan province, again in Hormozgan province by launching a similar exhibition and presenting posters , have introduced Gonabadi Dervishes as followers of misguided […]
UN reviews Iran’s human rights record
The Universal Periodic Review Working Group (UPR) which works on reviewing the human rights record of UN member states was preparing to review Iran’s human rights record this morning. According to the UPR mechanisms, the experts are basing their assessment process on data submitted by three parties, namely the state that is under review, […]
Arrested protestors in Isfahan transferred to Dastgerd prison
During the clashes in Isfahan, around 40 protestors were arrested on Saturday. Among them 12 women were released on bail and the rest have been transferred to Dastgerd prison on Sunday. According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) based on Saham News Agency, Mehdi Jalaloddini is one of the arrestees. He went to […]
Media Advisory: Iran must clean up human rights record at UN review
Spokesperson available for interview in Geneva On 31 October, the UN Human Rights Council will undertake an assessment of Iran’s human rights record under the Universal Periodic Review process (UPR). During Iran’s last review in 2010, the authorities accepted a string of recommendations to improve the country’s track record on human rights, but so […]