“Nadarkhani’s acquittal and release is a stellar example of the positive influence of international pressure. The international community must continue to hold Iranian authorities accountable for their imprisonment of all other prisoners of conscience,” Ghaemi said.
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Iran must release prisoner of conscience Zhila Bani-Yaghoub
The Iranian authorities must release prisoner of conscience Zhila Bani-Yaghoub, an award-winning journalist and women’s rights activist, Amnesty International said.
UN’s Ban Ki-moon urges Iran to release opposition leaders, activists
The voices of Iranian people must be must during next year’s presidential election, secretary general tells audience at Tehran university.
Amnesty: Iran must immediately release prisoner of conscience Arzhang Davoodi
Writer Arzhang Davoodi, who is facing fresh charges after being imprisoned in Iran for nearly nine years, must be released immediately and unconditionally, Amnesty International said.
The Recent Release Of Political Prisoners, A Distraction Or A Show Of Good Faith?
Last week a number of political prisoners were released under amnesty by the Supreme Leader.
Right groups call on Iran to release Kurdish activist
Mohammad Seddigh Kaboudvand’s health has “drastically deteriorated” in Evin prison after lengthy hunger strikes.
U.S. Calls On Iran To Release Christian Pastor
The United States has called on Iran to release Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who was imprisoned in 2009 and condemned to death for converting from Islam to Christianity.
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki’s First Blog Entry After Release On Furlough
There are no clocks on the wall, There is no time. There are no shadows moving on the floor of the cell from dawn to dusk. There is neither light nor darkness and there is no door.
The Kidnapping, Arrest And The Release Of Mohamad Nourizad, As Told By Himself
Former political prisoner, documentary film maker Mohamad Nourizad has provided news sites an account of the day he was kidnapped and put under arrest for hours before being released.
Amnesty International : Iran must release imprisoned trade unionists
Introduction On the occasion of the 101st session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) – taking place in Geneva from 30 May to 15 June 2012 – Amnesty International renews its call on the Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release trade unionists who have been imprisoned solely for their peaceful trade union […]