GVF — In a strongly worded private letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s most senior political figure Ahmad Sadr Haj-Seyed Javadi called for an end to the house arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hosseib Mousavi and Mahdi Karroubi, as well as the impeachment of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for misconduct as president.
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Gohardasht Political prisoners denied proper food and treatment in ongoing pressures
According to reports, inhumane pressures have increased against political prisoners in the Gohardasht Prison in Karaj. An example of these pressures is the reduction of the quality and quantity of the prisoners’ food.
Gohardasht Political prisoners denied proper food and treatment in ongoing pressures
According to reports, inhumane pressures have increased against political prisoners in the Gohardasht Prison in Karaj. An example of these pressures is the reduction of the quality and quantity of the prisoners’ food.
39 Political Prisoners Declare: The First Step Towards National Sovereignty Is the Unconditional Release of Mousavi & Karroubi
January 25th, 2012 [Kalame] In an open letter addressed to the nation of Iran, 39 political prisoners call upon the nation to come together to create public awareness regarding the upcoming sham and rigged parliamentary elections in February, and continue to do everything in their power to ensure that the detained leaders of the […]
Political Prisoner Issa Saharkhiz Hospitalized in Tehran
Journalist and political activist Issa Saharkhiz has been at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran since 14 December 2011, a source close to his family told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. The source added that the political prisoner’s family is under immense pressure not to give interviews to foreign media.
Political Activist Ali Jamshidi Summoned to the Office of the Intelligence Ministry in Malaysia
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 […]
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.
Incarcerated Political Prisoner Mehdi Mahmoudian’s Mother Arrested on Orders of the Prosecutor’s Office
Fatemeh Alvandi, incarcerated political prisoner Mehdi Mahmoudian’s mother was reportedly arrested on orders of the prosecutor’s office. According to reports by Kaleme, Mahmoudian’s family had been gathering in front of the offices of Tehran’s prosecutor, protesting the lack of attention to Mahmoudian’s basic civil rights.
Shutting Down Political Prisoners’ Cell Block in Urmia
Following the transfer of six political prisoners to solitary confinement in the Urmia Central Prison, Mehr Ali Farhang who is in charge of political prisoners’ cell block has announced that Ward 12 will be closed down soon.
Mother Of Political Prisoner Sentenced To Prison For Publicizing Son’s Case
Iran has sentenced the mother of a political prisoner to 23 months in prison apparently for publicizing her son’s case in media interviews.