Amir Eslami, the solicitor of Gonabadi Dervishes whose detention has longed over than 40 days, for his bad health transferred to thedispensary of Evin.
Category: Sufi news
Iranian pilgrims to wreak more havoc, warns expert
By Al ArabiyaAn analyst on Iran, Sheikh Omar bin Abdul Aziz al-Zaid, believes that Iran wants to prove that Saudi Arabia is ill equipped to protect pilgrims during Hajj.
Iranian cinema a ‘whorehouse’, says conservative filmmaker
GVF — “Iranian cinema is a whorehouse,” these remarks were made by an Iranian filmmaker known for his conservative views.
7,600 asylum seekers in first six months of 2011
Industrialised countries saw a 17 per cent increase in asylum applications in the first half of this year, with most claimants coming from countries with long-standing displacement situations, the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday.
Kurdish journalist imprisoned for more than 1,500 days without furlough
The violation of the most fundamental rights for Kurdish prisoners has become a common practice in Iran- namely in the prisons. Recently, a number of unknown Kurdish prisoners have launched hunger strikes to protest the deplorable conditions they are forced to endure.
Tehran Fabric merchants still on strike
The fabric merchants of the Tehran Bazaar are continuing their strike over the payment of value added tax.
Detained lawyer denied visiting privileges
Detained Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh is being denied visiting privileges for refusing to wear the chador in prison.Sotoudeh’s husband reports that last week he and his children were not allowed to visit Sotoudeh on the grounds that she had lost her visiting privileges.
Mothers of Park Laleh: Human Rights Violations Reaching Record High in Iran
The following statement has been released by Mothers of Park Laleh on the International Day Against Death Penalty, October 10, 2011:
Majid Dori Denied Medical Care in Behbahan Prison
Political prisoner Majid Dori’s health is fast deteriorating while officials in Behbahan Prison continue to deny him the necessary medical care.
Political Activist Hassan Faeizi Arrested
Political activist Hassan Faeizi has been detained.