According to a report by Radio Zamaneh, prominent jailed reformist Mostafa Tajzadeh has been sentenced in absentia to another year in prison. Kaleme reports that Tajzadeh has been confronted with new charges of “propaganda against the regime by writing letters to Ayatollah Khamenei Leader of the Islamic Republic from inside prison.” Tajazadeh, who had […]
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Formerly banned magazine revived after 14 years
As Radio Zamaneh reported, the monthly magazine Iran Farda, which is aligned with Nationalist-Religious groups in Iran, has resumed publication for the first time in 14 years. The Shargh daily reports that Iran Farda was banned in May of 2000 and has been absent from Iranian media ever since but it’s about to be […]
Kasra Nouri Transferred Again to Adel-Abad Prison
Dervish rights activist, Kasra Nouri was transferred from Nezam Prison to Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz, south-west Iran due to university examinations.According to a report by Majzooban Noor Kasra Nouri was moved to Adel-Abad prison as a venue for university exams while based on criteria specified, prisoner should not be taken for examination to […]
Weekly report on Human Right Violation in Iran (27-05-2014)
Responses to Human Rights Abuses in Iran 1. On Thursday 15th May 2014, at the commemoration of the 40 Yaak martyrs, Ali Motahari said: “What does the relationship between the people and the regime most resemble? The authority is the representative of the nation, not their owner. Why did people in medieval Europe turn […]
Weekly report on Human Right Violation in Iran (20-05-2014)
Responses to Human Rights Abuses in Iran1. Ardeshir Amir-arjmand, senior advisor of Mir Hossein Mousavi, said that: “it seems the prevention of access to medical services for Mr Mousavi is a deliberate action”. Mr Amir-arjmand added that the Supreme Leader of Iran is responsible for Mr Mousavi’s condition.2. On Saturday 10th May 2014, Ayat […]
Iran Executes Man Despite International Pressure
Iran has hanged a man accused of links to an exiled opposition group, despite international pressure on the Islamic Republic to halt the execution. Iran’s official media announced the execution of Gholamreza Khosravi Savadjani on June 1. The official IRNA news agency said Savajani was sentenced to death in 2010 for donating money and […]
Gholamreza Khosravi visited his family for the last time then executed
Gholamreza Khosravi visited his family for the last time while being handcuffed and in chains. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Gholamreza Khosravi Savadjani’s family visited him while he was chained and handcuffed some hours ago. “All the family was there and we was brought chained and handcuffed. The […]
Rohani responds to critical Imams
Iranian President Hassan Rohani responded to the attacks against him by the Tehran and Mashhad Friday Mass Imams, saying “Some are constantly concerned with people’s religion and the judgement day without expert knowledge of either.” ISNA reports that Rohani, who was addressing a gathering on Saturday May 31 at the Department of the Environment, […]
Activist gets summons after meeting EU official
Nargess Mohammadi, the Iranian human rights activist and deputy director of the Human Rights Defenders Centre of Iran, has been summoned by the Evin Prison Court. Kaleme reports that Mohammadi has been summoned to appear in court on Sunday June 1, and the reason for her summons has been referred to as “charges stated […]
Mousavi brother visits detained opposition leader
Mir Hossein Mousavi, the Iranian opposition leader under house arrest, has been allowed a visit from his brother, MirMahmoud Mousavi, for the first time in two years. Kaleme reports that MirMahmoud Mousavi “had been barred from visits after he reported in the media about the restrictions on the situation of MirHosein Mousavi and Zahra […]