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.
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Opposition activists warn about strike against Iran
‘Democracy doesn’t come from gun barrel’ GVF — More than 120 Iranian authors, activists and journalists have issued a strong warning about the ramifications of a possible military strike against Iran.
Tehran Fabric merchants still on strike
The fabric merchants of the Tehran Bazaar are continuing their strike over the payment of value added tax.
Concern over Abbas Lesani’s Condition
There are concerns over the condition of Abbas Lesani who was arrested during the Lake Uroumiyeh protests.
Imprisoned journalist Isa Saharkhiz on hunger strike, health critical
According to Jaras, imprisoned journalist Isa Saharkhiz has launched a hunger strike in Rajai Shahr ‘Gohardasht’ prison since Thursday. He has also threatened to stop taking all his needed medication.
Workers on Strike at Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex – Day 7
Seven days have passed since 1500 workers of Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex in Khuzestan Province began their strike. Free Trade Union of Iranian Workers has reported that security agents have arrested 3 workers and taken them to the Intelligence Agency located at the port city of Bandar Imam Khomeini.
Workers of Flarc Company on Strike for Unpaid Wages
One hundred workers of Flarc Company in Kamyaran County have gone on strike to demand their unpaid wages for the last five months. Flarc Company is a contractor working on a project to build an irrigation system utilizing rain for farmlands.
Incarcerated Civil Rights Activists on Hunger Strike in Tabriz
The security forces had arrested 30 people at the house of Mostafa Avazpour during the Iftar ceremony.
Student Activist in Solitary Confinement on Hunger Strike
To protest his conditions inside Babol’s Matikola Prison, imprisoned student activist Ashkan Zahabian embarked on a hunger strike on 31 August. Zahabian’s father, Hassan Zahabian, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that prison staff moved his son to solitary confinement after he began his hunger strike, even though, according to other […]
Farshad Kamangar in ICU After 29 Days of Hunger Strike
After 29 days of hunger strike, the Kurdish prisoner Farshad Kamangar has been hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital in the city of Bijar. He is in extremely critical condition.