WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) – The European Union is preparing new restrictive measures against Iran and shares U.S. concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said on Monday.
Category: Sufi news
Student Activist Denied Prison Leave to Take Exam
Reza Tabarzadi, father of imprisoned human rights activist and student Abolfazl Tabarzadi, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that the Ahvaz Prosecutor denied his son permission to leave prison for a few hours last Wednesday to take a graduate admission test.
“Because I Complained I Was Arrested Again,” Says Payman Aref
Almost a month after the arrest of student activist Payman Aref, his wife told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that authorities are not providing any causes for his arrest and her attempts to find out about his case have been futile.
Successful end to hunger strike in Yazd Prison
Nine political prisoners in Yazd successfully ended their hunger strike today, as authorities finally separated them from the general prisoners.
Arab League approves Syria sanctions
LA Times – The Arab League overwhelmingly approved sanctions Sunday against Syria to pressure Damascus to end its deadly eight-month crackdown on dissent, an unprecedented move by the League against an Arab state.
Mohamad Nourizad’s 12th letter to Supreme Leader
Journalist and documentary film maker Mohamad Nourizad has written his 12th letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. In his latest letter he reveals he was threatened by plainclothes thugs to stop him talking.
A Lot Can Happen Over Coffee: From Traditional Persian Coffee Houses to Modern Cafes
Regardless of its humane or inhumane face and impact, time inevitably passes through us. So, what seems important and inspirational is how human beings look for and create ways to pass the time.
Coordination Council calls for ‘new initiatives’ ahead of Student Day
GVF — In anticipation of Student Day in Iran, the Coordination Council for the Green Path of Hope has called on students to take the “initiative” to express “dissatisfaction” over the current state of affairs in the country.
Deplorable conditions and secret executions in Langeroud Prison in Qom
According to human rights activists in Qom, the Central Qom Prison known as Langeroud Prison which is situated 10 kilometers from the old Qom- Kashan Road, has very bad conditions because of the large numbers of prisoners with limited facilities and the insulting treatment of prisoners by prison guards.
Iranian Parliament Votes To Downgrade Ties With Britain
Iran’s parliament has approved a draft bill calling for a reduction in diplomatic and economic relations with Britain in retaliation for Britain’s decision to increase sanctions against Tehran.