The environment branch of Iran’s ministry of health wants offices, schools and colleges in Tehran to be shut down due to heavy air pollution. Ministry officials report that Tehran’s air quality has been deteriorating at an alarming rate, and in three letters to the Tehran governor, they have called for the implementation of legal […]
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11 prisoners hanged in Ghezel Hesar prison / Ward 2 on Hunger Strike
Following the execution of 10 men and a woman on charge of drug trafficking in Ghezel Hesar prison, 1800 prisoners of ward 2 went on hunger strike. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 11 prisoners including 10 men from Ghezel Hesar prison and a woman from Gharchak prison of […]
Iran’s Rohani Marks 100 Days In Office
President Hassan Rohani has praised the new interim deal with world powers on the Iranian nuclear program as a positive first step, but says there is still long journey ahead to reach a comprehensive accord. Speaking on state-run television November 26 to mark his government’s first 100 days in office, Rohani said there are […]
Weekly report on Human Right Violation in Iran (24-11-2013)
Responses to Human Rights Abuses in Iran1 .The daughter of Parvaneh and Daryoush Foroohar, two victims of the 1998’s serial killings, informed that this year again, the security forces disagreed with holding of commemoration ceremony for her parents.2. The Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly voted on a draft resolution introduced by […]
Eight Netizens Arrested While Iran Contemplates Unblocking Facebook and Twitter
High-ranking Iranian officials are openly using Facebook and Twitter, but for the general user population in Iran, access to these social networks continues to be blocked. According to a Kerman Province Judiciary statement, the Prosecutor for the General and Revolutionary Courts of Rafsanjan said yesterday that eight individuals have been arrested recently for publishing […]
President Rouhani must deliver on human rights promises
In the first 100 days of President Rouhani’s government, human rights in Iran have remained a low priority despite earlier promises made during the presidential campaign, said Amnesty International. The organization urges the Iranian authorities to go beyond the rhetoric and to take urgent and concrete measures� to address the country’s deplorable human rights […]
Ex-President Ahmadinejad Skips Iran Court Date
Former Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has failed to appear before a criminal court to face charges over nine cases stemming from his time in office. Ahmadinejad had been due to appear before the court in Tehran on November 26 for a preliminary hearing. The judge presiding over the court decided to continue the hearing […]
Obama Defends Iran Nuclear Deal
U.S. President Barack Obama has pushed back at critics of the recent international nuclear agreement with Iran. Speaking in San Francisco on November 25, Obama accused critics of playing political games instead of backing what was best for American security. “Tough talk and bluster may be the easy thing to do politically, but it’s […]
A Family Member of Hamidreza Moradi Had an Interview with BBC Persian on Delaying His Aorta Surgery
The surgery of imprisoned Gonabadi Dervish, Hamid-Reza Moradi Sarvestani who was supposed to have Vascular surgery due to artery blockage in his legs on Wednesday 29th Aban 1392 ( Nov 20 2013) was postponed because of his undesirable heart condition.The cardiology consultant regarding his new heart scan, declared his heart condition is unsuitable for […]
Kasra Nouri Is in Critical Health Condition with Pain in the Sciatic Nerve
Physical condition of imprisoned Gonabadi Dervish and a fellow of Majzooban Noor website, Kasra Nouri is reported dire.According to Majzooban’s reporter, Kasra Nouri has suffered severe back pain since the last month and regarding Adel-Abad prison infirmary’s diagnosis, he is suffering from spinal disc, sciatic nerve pain and respiratory disease so he must be […]