The report by the Centre for the Supporters of Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Iran during the month of Azar 1392 [November-December 2013] In continuation of its monthly reports, the Centre for the Supporters of Human Rights, which is presided over by Shirin Ebadi, has reviewed the situation of human […]
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Prison bars political prisoners from own books
Rejai Shahr Prison officials have shut down the library used by political prisoners in Hall 12. The Human Rights Reporters News Agency (HRANA) reports that on Saturday January 18, officials changed the locks to the library and denied prisoners access to the books. The reports indicate that the books were in fact donated by […]
Retreat in the Last 165 Days
The man who was elected to be Iran’s next president 165 days ago had made promises about women and equality during the last month of his presidential election campaign which ultimately brought him much support and votes. Hassan Rouhani’s verbal support of half of Iran’s 72 million people – the women – brought him more […]
Sunni prisoners end hunger strike in Iranian prison
Four Iranian Sunni prisoners in Qezel Hessar Prison have ended their hunger strike after 75 days. The Human Rights Reporters News Agency reports that the four prisoners began their hunger strike to protest their death sentences and to question the fairness of the proceedings against them. The prisoners report that they ended their hunger […]
Death of another Leopard brings new committee
Following the death of a twelfth Persian Leopard so far this year, the deputy head of Wildlife Protection for the Department of Environment announced that an emergency committee has been established to protect the panthers. Ahmadali Kikha told IRNA that the committee consists of wildlife experts and officials and their mission is to reduce […]
Gonabadi Dervishes from Khuzestan’s Letter to Ali Motahari; « Investigate the Situation of Jailed Dervishes »
350 Gonabadi Dervishes from Khuzestan province by sending a letter to representative of Tehran at parliament of Iran, Ali Motahari, demand for investigation into the health status of jailed Dervishes in Tehran’s Evin prison and Shiraz’s Adel-Abad prison and an end their unlawful detention and imprisonment.According to Majzooban Noor, these Dervishes that their numbers […]
Gonabadi Dervishes from Khuzestan’s Letter to Ali Motahari; « Investigate the Situation of Jailed Dervishes »
350 Gonabadi Dervishes from Khuzestan province by sending a letter to representative of Tehran at parliament of Iran, Ali Motahari, demand for investigation into the health status of jailed Dervishes in Tehran’s Evin prison and Shiraz’s Adel-Abad prison and an end their unlawful detention and imprisonment.According to Majzooban Noor, these Dervishes that their numbers […]
Iran Should Release Imprisoned Activist for Urgent Medical Treatment
Continued Imprisonment Could Cause Irreversible Damage to Her Health The Iranian Judiciary should immediately release imprisoned student activist Bahareh Hedayat before continued imprisonment and lack of adequate medical treatment for her chronic reproductive system problems cause irreversible damage to her health, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today. The Judiciary […]
Exile of Kasra Nouri to Nezam Prison in Fars Province
A few hours ago, Gonabadi Dervish, blogger and Dervish rights activist, Kasra Nouri was transferred to the No. 2 prison in Fars province known as Nezam prison.According to Majzooban Noor, Kasra Nouri who was being held in Adel-Abad Prison in Shiraz for nearly 2 years, all the sudden with no explanation has been transferred […]
Love Is the Path of My Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Today many Muslims are honoring the birthday (Mawlid) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed’s (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-awwal, while Shi’a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed […]