Ninety-six social and political activists have issued a letter urging the Islamic Republic judiciary to take the necessary steps for the release of jailed journalist Saeed Razavi Faqih. The letter highlights Razavi Faqih’s need for immediate medical care and reminds the judiciary of its responsibility for his health and safety. The letter indicates that […]
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ust storm problem spreads to Bushehr
The latest reports from Khuzestan indicate that dust particles have now reached Bushehr Province, causing some flight cancellations. Residents of Abadan and Ahwaz protested once again in front of government offices, demanding swift and effective action to improve air quality, and the Red Crescent announced that it is on emergency alert in Khuzestan as […]
Omid Kokabee, in Letter from Prison, Accepts Prestigious Science Award
An acceptance speech [click here for full letter] by Omid Kokabee, written from his prison cell in Iran, was delivered at the Award Ceremony for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2014 Freedom and Responsibly Award on February 13. The gifted Iranian doctoral student of physics, who is being held as […]
Prisoner of Conscience’s Life at Risk at Evin Prison
Authorities Refuse Treatment for Critical Illnesses Mohammad Hassan Yousef Pourseifi, a prisoner of conscience too sick to complete his prison sentence, remains inside Evin Prison as authorities refuse to transfer him to a hospital to seek treatment for heart disease, rheumatism, and to maintain his eyesight, a source told the International Campaign for Human […]
Ninth Anniversary of Destruction of Gonabadi Dervishes’ Place of Worship “Qom Shariat Hosseiniyeh”
The day of Ashura was the eighth anniversary of destruction of Gonabadi dervishes worship-place (Hosseiniyeh) in the city of Qom.An attack on a Gonabadi dervishes’ place of worship “Shariat Hosseiniye”, took place in Qom in February 2006. According to official reports 1,200 followers of the order were arrested during the incident and hundreds were […]
Rohani: Iran Seeking ‘Win-Win’ Outcome In Nuclear Talks
Iran’s President Hassan Rohani says Iran is seeking a “win-win” outcome in the nuclear negotiations with global powers. Rohani made the comments on February 11 at a state rally marking the anniversary of the 1979 revolution. He said “win-win” would entail Iran showing transparency in its nuclear activities in exchange for a removal of […]
“Human Rights Atlas” Published by 2 Political Prisoners
The book “Human Rights Atlas” was published by Mehdi Khodaei and Omid Kokabi’s effort, with a foreword of Abdolfatah Soltani. This educational book is translated and compiled in Evin prison, by these prisoners. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), “Human Rights Atlas” was compiled by Seyed Mehdi […]
Stubborn dust pollution makes life, breathing difficult
Thick dust continues to disrupt life in the provinces of Khuzestan and Western Azerbaijan, keeping government offices and schools closed. Meanwhile, a number of cities in Lorestan and Ilam have also been affected by the dust particles, according to reports from Iran on Tuesday February 10. Ahwaz officials told the Mehr News Agency that […]
Deterioration of Human Rights in Iran
Political-Civil activists are persecuted due to their activity by officials of the regime of Iran. Torture, beating, mock execution and brutal interrogation are the norms at the prisons of Iran that most of them are unknown due to weak media and Human Rights organizations. Fractured captives are thrown into solitary confinement and interrogation rooms, […]
Statement of 6 Jailed Dervishes Expressing concern regarding the Justice System’s Interference in Prisoners’ Medical Treatment
Following the critical conditions of 3 captive Gonabadi Dervishes who were recently transferred back to prison without medical discharge based on the justice department’s orders, 6 of captive dervishes have issued a statement.According to Majzooban Noor, 6 of Human Rights activists in Evin and Nezam Shiraz prisons have issued a statement in protest to […]