Talks in Geneva between representatives of leading world powers and Iran over that country’s disputed nuclear program are entering their third day. The November 22 meeting will be the third and last in this round of talks, the third since Iranian President Hassan Rohani was elected in June. Britain, China, France, Russia, the United […]
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Prominent Iranian Rights Defender Calls on France Not to Undermine Talks
Emad Baghi, a prominent Iranian human-rights defender who has been jailed in the Islamic Republic over his activities, has called on French President Francois Hollande not to undermine nuclear negotiations in Geneva aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the crisis over Iran’s nuclear program. In an open letter issued by the website “Iranwire,” […]
Human rights overlooked in nuclear talks
The glitz surrounding the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program is overshadowing a concurrent debate taking place over the dismal state of human rights in the country. Little of the camera glare focused on the flurry of foreign ministers in Geneva and the parameters of a nuclear deal is being shared with the […]
Iranian Supreme Leader speaks out on nuclear talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader spoke in support of the Iranian nuclear negotiators today, stressing that red lines protecting the rights of the Iranian people must not be crossed. IRNA reports that Ayatollah Khamenei addressed the Basij leaders today, November 20, 2013, speaking out against Israeli claims about Iran. He insisted that Iran is not looking […]
Human Rights Watch: Afghan Refugees and Migrants Face Abuse
Thousands Denied Refugee Rights, Summarily Deported The 124-page report, “Unwelcome Guests: Iran’s Violation of Afghan Refugee and Migrant Rights,”documents how Iran’s flawed asylum system results in a detention and deportation process with no due process or opportunity for legal appeal. Iranian officials have in recent years limited legal avenues for Afghans to claim […]
Detained opposition leader gets another hospital visit
Fatemeh Karroubi, the wife of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, reports that her husband was allowed another hospital visit. Mehdi Karroubi has been under house arrest since February 2011 and, according to reports from his family, he is suffering from deteriorating health due to his confinement. Saham News reports that Fatemeh Karroubi said on […]
Evin Prisoners Need Medical Care
After months of effort by imprisoned journalist Saeed Matinpour’s family to obtain medical treatment for him, the Prosecutor’s Office has maintained its silence, his wife told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. “The prisoners at Evin face a gradual death under prison conditions, and the officials apparently don’t hear our pleas. Poor […]
Stimulant in rainfall sends hundreds to hospital
Ahwaz health officials say 1,500 people ended up in emergency rooms last night due to respiratory problems brought on by rain. The Mehr News Agency reports that officials claim the presence of a stimulant in the rain water has been causing the widespread shortness of breath. The officials report that continued rain will result […]
UN Shows Strong Support for Human Rights in Iran with 83-to-36 Vote
http://www.iranhumanrights.org/wp-content/uploads/Iran-countries-Nov-19-2013.png (November 19, 2013) – The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran welcomes the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee vote today overwhelmingly supporting human rights in Iran, and urges the Iranian government to comply with UN human rights mechanisms and take concrete steps to address the ongoing violations in the country. Resolution A/C.3/68/L.57 […]
Doctors Call on Rouhani to End House Arrest of Mousavi, Karroubi, Rahnavard
In an open letter addressed to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, 193 faculty members of Iranian medical universities have demanded his serious efforts to end the house arrests of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi. Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, two 2009 presidential candidates, and Zahra Rahnavard, Mousavi’s wife, have […]