In the list of the world’s ’10 Most Censored Countries’, compiled by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Iran is in the fourth place, after Eritrea, North Korea, and Syria.
Category: Sufi news
The list of 75 political prisoners granted pardon and released from Evin prison
According to reports by Kaleme, on Thursday August 16th, 2012, 75 political were released from Evin prison who have been pardoned by the Supreme Leader of Iran. The sentences of 9 additional political prisoners were reduced.
Human Rights: Brief News
Jailed journalist sentenced to imprisonment for another year Mehsa Amrabadi, who published editorials in the reformist E’temadnewspaper and is currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been convicted to imprisonment for one more year and “four years of suspended imprisonment.”
Universities close nursing to male applicants
Iran’s Nursing Association has slammed the university decision to restrict nursing programs to female applicants.
Prisoners released after annual pardons
Following reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader has pardoned 130 prisoners charged with security crimes, the Tehran Prosecutor’s office announced that so far about 90 prisoners have been released.
Nucleat talks to continue late August
The next round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the world powers will take place later this month.
Islamic alliance suspends Syria’s membership
Leaders of the Muslim world have suspended Syria from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at a summit in Mecca, despite objections from Iran. The move further isolates the Syrian leadership from its traditional peers.
Facebook Shows Off Its Good Side In Aftermath Of Iranian Quakes
Back in 2009, at the height of mass protests that followed Iran’s disputed presidential election, Facebook emerged as an important tool for protesters to share news and information. It had such an impact that the authorities even branded Facebook a weapon in a “soft war” against the Islamic republic.
Two Gonabadi Dervishes Transferred To Hospital After The Family Complained To The Director General Of The Central Prison In Shiraz
Gonabadi dervishes, Saleh Moradi and Kasra Nouri who have been incarcerated in Adel Abad prison, were taken to “Shaheed Mozaffari hospital’ in Shiraz yesterday on Mordad 23 , 1391 (Aug 14 , 2012).
Dissidents declare national day of mourning for quake victims
Close to 300 Iranian activists, journalists and dissidents have set the 16th of August as a national day of mourning for the victims of the deadly twin earthquakes that hit northwestern Iran last weekend.