Restrictions on cybercafes and plans to launch national internet prompt fears users could be cut off from world wide webSaeed Kamali DehghanThe Guardian, Thu 5 Jan 2012 15.45 GMTIran is clamping down heavily on web users before parliamentary elections in March with draconian rules on cybercafes and preparations to launch a national internet.
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“Dezfool Prison Inmates Are Treated Like Animals”
A local source in Ahvaz told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that Saeed Saki, a political prisoner and an Ahvaz Arab activist who was previously held in Karoon Prison of Ahvaz, was transferred to Dezfool prison two months ago. According to the source, the Dezfool Prison is in deplorable conditions due […]
Report lists names of inmates hanged in secret in Iran
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran has published the names of 101 prisoners who were executed in secret mass executions in Mashhad’s Valikabad Prison.
Iranian activist gets 20-year jail term
Sohrab Razzaghi, an Iranian activist and a former professor at Allmaeh Tabatabai University, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and a fine of 550 thousand euros.
Iranian ‘Mothers’ Ask, ‘Who Really Endangers National Security?’
The Mothers of Laleh Park (previously known as the Mourning Mothers of Iran) — a group of women whose children were killed or detained during Iran’s 2009 postelection crackdown — have issued the names of seven members or supporters who have in recent months been sentenced to prison over their activism.
“Police Should End Coverup And Release Recording,” Says Brother of Deceased Activist
The brother of Haleh Sahabi, who lost her life on 1 June 2011 following interference by security forces during her father’s funeral, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that he continues to pursue his complaint with Iranian authorities to identify those involved in the incident.
China opposes unilateral sanctions against Iran
China has spoken out against U.S. and EU sanctions against Iran, saying: “Beijing is doubtful about the effect of unilateral sanctions on resolving the atomic disputes with Iran.”
Snapshot: 6 Months of Human Rights Violations and Political Arrests in Iran’s Azerbaijan Provinces
During the six-month period from 21 March to 21 September 2011 more than 320 cultural, political, women’s rights, and human rights activists were arrested in Iran’s West and East Azerbaijan Provinces, according to local sources.
Yazd, Bride of Desert
Yazd is the capital of Yazd Province in Iran, and a centre of Zoroastrian culture. The city is located 270 km southeast of Isfahan. Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd is an architecturally unique city. It is also known in Iran for the high quality of its handicrafts, especially […]
Exclusive: In major blow, EU agrees embargo on Iranian crude
By Justyna Pawlak and Parisa HafeziBRUSSELS/TEHRAN, Jan 4 (Reuters) – European governments have agreed in principle to ban imports of Iranian oil, EU diplomats said Wednesday, dealing a potentially heavy blow to Tehran that crowns new Western economic sanctions imposing real pain just months before an Iranian election.