Incarcerated rights attorney, Nasrin Sotoudeh has been banned from visits for three weeks by Evin prison’s Disciplinary Board.
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UN human rights experts urge immediate release of Sakharov Prize winners
GENEVA (1 November 2012) – A group of United Nations independent experts called for the immediate release from prison of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent human rights lawyer, and Jafar Panahi, an internationally acclaimed film-maker, both of whom were recently awarded the prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament.
Reza Khandan – “Our First and Foremost Priority is to Convince Nasrin to End her Hunger Strike”
From the Facebook of Reza Khandan the husband of incarcerated human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh now on the 13th day of her hunger strike at Evin prison:
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Hou 121 Of one Essence is the human race, Thusly has Creation put the Base; One Limb impacted is sufficient, For all Others to feel the Mace.
Imprisoned Iranian Lawyer Awarded Sakharov Prize, Family Says She Is in Critical Condition
The European Parliament today awarded its prestigious Sakharov Prize for human rights and freedom of thought to imprisoned Iranian lawyer and human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh and prominent filmmaker Jafar Panahi. Both awardees have been sentenced to long prison sentences in Iran and bans on travel and their careers because of their opposition […]
Incarcerated Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Transferred to Evin Prison’s Infirmary
Nasrin Sotoudeh, incarcerated human rights lawyer on hunger strike since October 17th, 2012 was reportedly transferred to the infirmary at Evin prison two days ago as a result of her deteriorating health condition.
Incarcerated Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Continues Her Hunger Strike Despite Visitation With Family Members
From the Facebook Of Reza Khandan the husband of incarcerated human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh now on hunger strike for six days.
Punitive Measures Imposed On Detained Human Rights Defender Must Cease
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), strongly condemns the harassment faced by Ms. Nasrin Sotoudeh and, more generally, denounces the policy of subjecting jailed human rights defenders to punitive measures in prison.
Incarcerated Lawyer and Human Rights Activist Nasrin Sotoudeh Launches a Hunger Strike
From the Facebook of Reza Khandan , husband of incarcerated lawyer and human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh
Two Iranians among finalists chosen for Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2012
Ales Bialiatski, Pussy Riot and Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi are the three finalists shortlisted for the 2012 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a foreign affairs committee and development committee vote on Tuesday 9 October. The laureate will be announced on Friday 26 October following a decision of the Conference of […]