Asieh Amini, journalist and human rights activist once said: ”Our children aren’t civil activists or political activists. Nevertheless they experience double the suffering. They first suffer when their parents’ activism makes them aware of the hostility and violence and cruelty that exist in society. Then they suffer from the political violence imposed on their parents […]
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Two more years in prison for jailed Iranian journalist
Jailed Iranian journalist Issa Saharkhiz has received an additional two years on top of his three-year prison term.
Banned Student Rejects Charges For Interviewing…
Amir Sheibanizadeh, a Mashad student who was banned from continuing his university education, talked to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran about his trial session, held on Monday, 1 August. “A few days ago, they called me to let me know that the upcoming trial session would be regarding the 14 July […]
Ahmadinejad – the full exclusive interview
Jon Davies, euronews:Mr. President can I start with some compelling images which we saw today on Iranian TV, on TV throughout the Middle East and throughout the world. We saw former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, on a stretcher in a cage being accused of corruption and mass murder. What were your thoughts when you […]
Iranian Academic Charged As ‘Enemy Of God’ Brands Court Illegal
A former chancellor of Tehran University charged with waging war against God has told the court hearing his case that it is illegal, RFE/RL’s Radio Farda reports.
UN Rights Investigator Appeals for Iranian Access
A newly appointed U.N. special investigator has renewed calls for Iran to cooperate in a probe of alleged human rights abuses.
Iran, Where A Water Fight Can Land You In Prison
Young Iranians gathered to spray water on each other last week in Tehran.August 03, 2011Yet again, a number of young people have been arrested in the Iranian capital.
Amordadgan Festival Raided; More Than 100 Arrested
On Thursday, July 28, 2011, Iranian security forces raided a gathering sponsored by Baharestan Society in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, and arrested more than one hundred participants. Baharestan Society is a cultural group that had scheduled a gathering in observance of Amordadgan Festival, an ancient Persian celebration of life and immortality.
Three activists arrested
Poet Jamal Khani, teacher Farhad Vakilinia and student Naeim Najafi have been arrested in Kermanshah.
Attempt to Arrest Babak Ejlali Failed
On Monday, August 1, 2011, Iranian security forces raided and searched Babak Ejlali’s house and summoned him to the Intelligence Agency. During this raid, Babak Ejlali’s computer and personal notes were seized.