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.
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Iranian scientists to receive UNESCO Award
Four Iranian scientists ranked in the list of Islamic World’s top scholars are to receive UNESCO Award. Islamic World Scientists Network cooperating with Iran’s Biophysics and Biochemistry Association is to offer the prizes to the four senior Iranian scientists.
Iranian MP challenges award for jailed journalist
MP Fatemeh Alia says it is an “insult” to the people of Iran that jailed Iranian journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amouyi is the 2011 recipient of the Hellman-Hammett award.