The mother of Sattar Beheshti, the Iranian blogger who was pronounced dead five days after his arrest by the Iranian Cyber Police, has threatened to commit suicide in public if the authorities don’t start proceedings against those responsible for her son’s death.
Tag: Justice
Political Payback Or Justice For Tehran’s ‘Butcher Of The Press’?
Years after three young men were tortured to death after being detained for participating in mass protests that followed Iran’s 2009 presidential election, the man held responsible has finally gone on trial. Outside observers of the closed-door trial, however, hold out little hope for justice.
Saleh Moradi’s Court hearing delayed again/Accused Dervishes Still Waiting for Justice
The court hearing for four Gonabadi dervishes which has been set to begin on 8th of Esfand (Feb 26) was postponed to another time by judge’s decision.
Western officials call for justice for Iranian opposition leaders
International protests against the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders gained momentum this week, as the foreign ministries of France, Britain and the United States issued statements calling on Iranian authorities to end their arrest and the abuse directed at their families.
Abdol-Karim Lahidji: Judiciary’s Intimidation Tactics and Disproportionate Punishments Marks Its Failure to Deliver Public Justice
Following the announcement of death sentences for two men who were charged with violating public security through “robbery,” prominent lawyer and Vice President of the International Federation of Human Rights (IFHR) Abdol-Karim Lahidji told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that the main focus of the […]
Iran’s former intelligence chief slams justice system
In a rare move likely to put the spotlight on the Iranian justice system, former Iranian intelligence minister Ali Younesi launched a series of criticisms against the country’s judiciary for its lack of independence.
Amnesty International: Still no explanation or justice for blogger who died in custody
The mother of an Iranian blogger who died in custody was among those attacked by security forces today at her son’s graveside, prompting Amnesty International to call once more for a thorough and impartial investigation into the 35-year-old’s death.
Still no explanation or justice for blogger who died in custody
The mother of an Iranian blogger who died in custody was among those attacked by security forces at her son’s graveside, prompting Amnesty International to call once more for a thorough and impartial investigation into the 35-year-old’s death.
Activist demands justice from head of judiciary
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, a detained Iranian human rights activist, has called on the head of the Iranian judiciary to prosecute the officials who beat him and other aid workers last month at a relief camp for earthquake victims in northwestern Iran.
Iranian journalists demand justice for jailed peer
A letter signed by 141 Iranian journalists expresses their support for their jailed colleague, Bahman Ahmadi Amouyi, and urges the authorities to assure that laws and prison regulations are observed in dealing with prisoners.