Imprisoned lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh has been denied visits for refusing to wear the chador (long open cloak worn by Iranian women on top of their hijab). She has refused to wear the chador, stating that it is a violation of her rights.
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Amir Eslami was transferred to Evin’s dispensary
Amir Eslami, the solicitor of Gonabadi Dervishes whose detention has longed over than 40 days, for his bad health transferred to thedispensary of Evin.
Detained lawyer denied visiting privileges
Detained Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh is being denied visiting privileges for refusing to wear the chador in prison.Sotoudeh’s husband reports that last week he and his children were not allowed to visit Sotoudeh on the grounds that she had lost her visiting privileges.
Imprisoned Lawyer Tried and Sentenced Again on Same Charges
Ghassem Sholeh Sadi, lawyer, university professor, and former member of the Iranian Parliament, who is now serving time inside Evin Prison, was again tried by Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court on the charge of “insulting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei” and was sentenced to two years in prison.
Mehrangis Kar: Gentlemen, Thank You!
Espionage is a special crime that is considered serious not just by governments but also by peoples. They do not forgive it because it is seen as an act against the interests of people.
Khandan defends right to seek justice
Reza Khandan, the husband of jailed human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, reported to Evin Court to present his final defence for having filed a complaint.
Detained Iranian Lawyer Charged With Accepting Human Rights Award
A prominent Iranian lawyer who was arrested earlier this month is reported to be facing a new charge of accepting an “unlawful” award for his human rights work.
EU concerned over arrest of Iranian rights lawyer
Iran Focus – European foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton voiced concern Thursday about Iran’s arrest of a prominent human rights lawyer, saying it signalled “the erosion of political and civil freedoms.”
Appeals Court Reduces Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Sentence to 6 Years in Prison
Prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh is on the front page of today’s issue of the Times, with the title, “The lawyer who was jailed for daring to defend freedom.”
Urgent News: custody of lawyer dervishes , Farshid Yadollahi
According to Majzooban Noor reporter , Farshid Yadollahi Farsi , lawyer dervishes was arrested and taken to a unknown place on Sunday,11 Sep in Shiraz .