The United Nations Human Rights Council has renewed the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for human rights in Iran.
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UN chief urges cooperation with UN rapporteur
The UN Secretary General wants the Islamic Republic to cooperate with the special UN rapporteur on Iran, Ahmad Shaheed.
Russia wants speedy resumption of nuclear talks
Russia wants nuclear talks between Iran and the G5+1 to be resumed “as quickly as possible.”
IMF chief warns of sudden rise in oil prices
The head of the International Monetary Fund warned yesterday that the disruption of Iranian oil exports could drive up oil prices by 30 percent.
Japan Promises Cuts In Iranian Oil Imports
Japan promised it would “substantially” cut oil imports from Iran, a day after the United States announced a decision to exempt Japan from new sanctions that target those who continue to do business with Tehran.
Rights groups call for renewal of rapporteur’s mandate
The rights groups’ statement says human rights are deteriorating in Iran. With the Islamic Republic’s steely refusal to cooperate with UN organizations, they say the member states’ support of Shaheed’s mission in Iran is more vital than ever. Shaheed released his second human rights report on March 7, attaching the testimony of […]
Opposition leader sends message of resistance
Karroubi wrote about the visit on his Facebook page, saying they spent about 12 hours with his father on Tuesday, the first day of the New Year
Press TV’s British journalists released in Libya
Two British journalists from Press TV, Iran’s English-language broadcaster, were released in Libya on March 18.
Political prisoners released with approach of Norooz
Parvin Mokhtareh, Arya Aramnejad, Alireza Falahati and Ahmad Miri are among the political prisoners who have been temporarily released in Iran.
Dissident blogger Mahdi Khazali released after 70 days of hunger strike
GVF — After seventy days of hunger strike, Iranian blogger, publisher and physician Mahdi Khazali has been released from prison, opposition website Kaleme reported in the early hours of Monday 19 March.