January 6th, 2012 – [Jaras] – In an unprecedented move, Ali Jamshidi, poltiical activist, editor of the reformist opposition website Tahavole Sabz and head of the social networks Enghelab Sabz, Tahlilgaran Enghelab Sabz and television host for RASA television [the first Green reformist television station] has been summoned to the office of the Intelligence […]
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“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.
Social Media Carries Prison Message From Iranian Activist
A well-known Iranian political activist, Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, has managed to send out an unprecedented video message from the Rajayishahr prison in which he dismisses Iran’s repressive measures aimed at silencing dissent and predicts they will fail.
Rights activist sentenced to three years in jail
The Iranian judiciary has sentenced women’s rights activist Fereshteh Shirazi to three years in prison.
Labour activist ends hunger strike
A jailed Iranian labour activist has ended a 30-day hunger strike after being hospitalized.
“Starred” student activist endures more abuse in gruesome Iranian prison
Starred student activist Zia Nabavi is illegally held in prison exile. In Iran, a starred student is banned from pursuing higher education because he or she spoke out against educational discrimination, a practice denied by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Lawyer calls for release of labour activist
The lawyer for jailed labour activist Reza Shahabi has denounced his client’s undetermined judicial state and called for his release.
Student Activist Expelled for “Disobedience”
According to a source who spoke to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, women’s rights and student activist Setareh Elyasi has been expelled from university.
Jailed labour activist taken to hospital
Jailed Iranian labour activist Reza Shahabi has been transferred to hospital after three weeks on a hunger strike.
MP admits state error in death of activist
Iranian MP Ali Motahari has admitted “the negligence of officials caused the death of Haleh Sahabi,” the Iranian activist who died during a raid on her father’s funeral.