Daughter of former president Hashemi Rafsanjani, Faezeh Hashemi, has written a letter from inside prison describing the atmosphere of the women’s ward in Evin prison, calling it a school of love and a university for learning and practicing democracy.
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Iran-American Pastor Reportedly Jailed
A Iranian-American pastor, Saeed Abedini, has reportedly been arrested and charged in Iran while visiting his family.
Labour activist Reza Shahabi goes on hunger strike following mistreatment
Imprisoned labour activist Reza Shahabi has once again gone on hunger strike to protest his maltreatment in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison, opposition reports suggest.
Deadly mine explosion comes as accident figures released
Four miners were killed and another four are trapped after a mine explosion near the northeastern city of Tabas on Tuesday December 18, Iranian media report.
Preparations for widespread executions, phones disconnected for four days in Gohardasht Prison
Based on reports obtained by the Human Rights and Democracy Activists in Iran in Gohardasht Prison in Karaj, west of Tehran all telephone lines used by ordinary prisoners to contact their families have been disconnected for the past four days.
Political prisoner Majid Assadi begins hunger strike
Political prisoner Majid Assadi in Ward 350 of Evin Prison began hunger strike for one week protesting the measures of the branch 15th of Iran’s Revolutionary Court by Judge Salavati.
Religious Persecution Continues In Iran
During the time of the year when millions around the world hope for “peace on earth, good will toward men,” the Iranian government continues to repress the right to religious freedom for the country’s religious minorities.
Iran Criticizes EU Parliament Over Sakharov Prize
Iran has criticized the European Parliament for awarding a human rights prize to two Iranian dissidents.
Activists demand release of political prisoners at Iranian embassy
Protesters demanded the release of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a 45-year-old human rights activist and lawyer who has been for more than two years in an Iranian prison, this afternoon at the Iranian embassy in Brussels.
Son Of Iranian Ex-President Rafsanjani Released On Bail
The son of former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has been released from prison after spending more than two months in detention.