Interview with the Spokesperson of the Center for the Defenders of Human Rights In Iran, human rights attorneys have always been under threat, pressure, extortion, legal pursuit and even in prison. But since the 2009 presidential elections, the conditions have become worse for them. Many were sued, prosecuted and given heavy sentences. Some were barred […]
Category: Sufi news
Dismissed University Professor Awaits Response to Request for Reinstatement
Mohammad Sharif, lawyer and professor of law at Allameh Tabatabaee University who was dismissed from his academic job in April 2011, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that after recent statements by Jafar Tofighi, the Acting Minister of Science, about the return of academic staff dismissed during recent years, he submitted […]
Khuzestan Teachers Say Disallowing Mother Tongue in Schools Is Causing High Dropout Rate
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, two former Khuzestan Province teachers who currently live outside Iran said that the government’s refusal to allow the teaching and speaking of Arabic in schools has led to poor grades and an increase in dropout rates among Khuzestan students. According to these […]
NGO Reveals Grim Reality of Child Marriages in Iran
Justice for Iran – October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child To mark the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child, Justice for Iran (JFI), an NGO based in London, UK, has released a report titled “Stolen Lives, Empty Classrooms: Child Brides in Iran”. The full report may be read here. […]
MEPs Condemn Violence Against Christians
The European Parliament has passed a resolution, condemning violence and persecution against Christians in Syria, Pakistan, and Iran. MEPs expressed “deep concern” on October 10 about the general situation of religious minorities in Pakistan, especially the Christian churches. They urged the authorities to overhaul the blasphemy laws, saying they can be misused against people […]
Sattar Beheshti’s Mother: All Efforts Focused on Protecting Murderer
Sattar Beheshti’s mother told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that the indictment issued for her son’s prison death case for “quasi-intentional murder” was unexpected. “We’re really disappointed with the indictment. Up until the time the indictment was issued, every time we saw Mr. Shahriari, the case’s Investigative Judge, in the meetings […]
Iran Steps Up Threats To Sufis
The title of Ferghe News, an Iran-based website, means “Cult News.” It is dedicated mainly to defaming Sufi Muslims. But Ferghe News, following the ideological posture of the Iranian clerical dictatorship, also condemns the Saudi-based Wahhabi sect (historically the most violent enemies of the Sufis), the Baha’is, never favored by Khomeinist Tehran, and “New […]
Reza Shahabi is denied medical furlough
Although the doctors have recommended Reza Shahabi to be under hydrotherapy and physiotherapy the authorities do not allow him to go on a medical furlough.This labor rights activist’s wife told to HRANA: “Reza Shahabi was moved to Tajrish hospital on Wednesday October 2nd and was returned to prison afterwards. The doctors recommended him not […]
Britain Starts Process Of Mending Ties With Iran, Reopening Missions
Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain and Iran have begun a process that could lead to the reopening of their embassies after diplomatic relations broke down in 2011. Hague told Parliament on October 8 that he and his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, had agreed on gradual steps to mend ties. He said that […]
Iranian minister slams extreme censorship
Iran’s minister of culture and guidance has severely criticized the previous administration’s censorship of books. Mehr and ISNA report that Ali Jannati said in a speech on Tuesday October 8: “I have examined many of the books that were banned and see that many of the issues [the authorities] have taken with them are […]