GVF — Iranians are witnessing an “undeclared martial law” in their country, according to a group of political prisoners held in the notorious Evin Prison.
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Iranian political prisoners receive HR awards from ICHR
The International Center for Human Rights (ICHR) announced today that Mr. Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, Iranian political leader and prisoner, is receiving a prestigious human rights award from ICHR for his human rights activities. Five other prisoners also won the awards in the realms of student, labour, culture, human rights and legal advocacy. The International Center […]
Two Political Prisoners in Evin Transferred to Hospital
Political prisoners Kobra Amirkhizi and Hussein Ronaghi Maleki were transferred to hospital for urgent medical care.
Nine Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Yazd Prison
On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, nine political prisoners in Yazd Prison began their hunger strike to protest against being locked up together with ordinary inmates and also the inappropriate behavior of prison officials towards political prisoners.
Father Breaks His Silence, One Year After His Son’s Death: The Story Of Political Prisoner Arash Arkan
Following is a translation of an interview conducted by Masih Allinejad with Ardeshir Arkan, father of Arash Arkan who was arrested during the street protest of November 4, 2009.
Political Prisoner Saeid Naeimi’s Wife: My Husband’s New Charges Of Espionage Are Unfounded
Saideh Islami, wife of Saeid Naeimi, member of Policy Council of Alumni Association of Iran (Advar-e-Tahkime Vahdat) in an interview with Advar news gave the latest status of her husband.
Political prisoners warn against participating in “illegal” elections
Thirty-six Iranian political prisoners have issued a statement calling on “the Green Movement and the reformists” to support the elections only if they are “open and free” and in any other case to refrain from allowing their participation to “legitimize an illegal election process.”
UN Committee Says Iran Fails to Uphold the Majority of Civil and Political Rights
On 4 November 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Committee issued its concluding observations regarding Iran’s record of upholding civil and political rights.
Political activist arrested over public statement
Iranian political activist Mohammad Tavassoli has been arrested and charged with allegedly forging signatures on a public statement.
Political Prisoner’s Health Deteriorates in Prison
A source told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that Ali Tari was sentenced to 6 months in prison on 11 October 2011 when he appeared at Mati Kola prison in Babol.