In a new wave of arrests, the Islamic Republic has detained four journalists, the opposition website Kaleme reports.
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Death of Iranian student triggers university protest
A group of Iranian students at Amir Kabir University in Tehran staged a demonstration yesterday to protest “the incompetence and negligence of university personnel,” which they claim has caused the death of a female student.
Amnesty International condemns arrest of Iranian filmmakers, calls for immediate release
GVF — Human rights organisation Amnesty International has condemned the Iranian authorities’ arrest of six individuals—documentary filmmakers and a producer—and called for their “immediate and unconditional release.”
Syrian opposition to ‘Iranian people’: ‘Ties between two nations must not be cut off’
GVF — In a recent statement addressed to the “People of Iran”, the Supreme Council for the Leadership of the Syrian Revolution has said the Iranian regime’s stance towards the crackdowns in Syrian should not entail the severing of ties between the people of Iran and Syria.
Satellite ban enforced by Iranian police
Iran’s top police official has slammed the effects of satellite TV programming on Iranian society and says police have intensified efforts to confiscate receiver dishes in homes.
Iranian Authorities Remain Silent on Kouhyar Goudarzi’s Condition
The Committee of Human Rights Reporters (Updated: September 29, 2011) — Nearly two months following Kouhyar Goudarzi’s arrest, there is still no information available on his condition. According to earlier unofficial reports, Kouhyar Goudarzi was held in ward 240 solitary confinement in Evin prison.
PEN demands release of Iranian writer, activist
More than 100 writers, poets and women’s rights activists are speaking out against the arrest of Faranak Farid, the Iranian journalist, poet and activist who was arrested on September 3 in Tabriz.
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.
Iranian authorities sentenced citizen of Turkmenistan to 21 years in prison
Chari Mohammad Moradof, a citizen of Turkmenistan is sentenced to a definitive 21 years in prison in Iran, according to Kaleme. One of his main charges is taking a few photos and recording some videos of the post-election protests.
Iranian civil activist gets 11 years in jail
Nargess Mohammadi, the deputy head of Iran’s Human Rights Defenders Centre and chief executive of the National Council of Peace, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Islamic Republic judiciary.