United Nations Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed elicited a blustering response from the Iranian delegation when he presented the findings of his most recent report on the situation of human rights in Iran to the Human Rights Council yesterday. In remarks both yesterday and today, Iranian delegation leader and Iranian Human Rights Council head Mohammad […]
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Report on latest condition of female political prisoners in Iran
After women’s day was celebrated in the world, there are still a large number of female political prisoners accused of civil, and human rights activism who are serving prison terms behind bars throughout Iran. During the past months a number of female prisoners were released after serving their sentences. Among the released are Ronak […]
Human rights situation in Iran warrants serious concern, UN expert reports
An independent United Nations expert today voiced serious concern about the general situation of human rights in Iran, pointing to “widespread and systemic” torture, as well as the harassment, arrest and attacks against human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists. “The prevailing situation of human rights in Iran continues to warrant serious concern, and will […]
Reformist says Iran should harness experience of detained leaders
Senior reformist figure Abdollah Nouri is calling on the Islamic Republic establishment to take advantage of the experience and popularity of opposition leaders MirHosein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi to help resolve the country’s growing problems.
Blocking Medicine to Iran
Patients in Iran are dying of treatable diseases because of shortages in life-saving medicines. The past year has been nothing short of catastrophic for the Iranian health-care sector: Imports from American and European drug makers in 2012 were down by an estimated 30 percent since 2011, and they continue to […]
EU says Iran must act before sanctions ease
Iran must take concrete steps to address international concerns about its nuclear program before the EU considers lifting sanctions, says Michel Mann, spokesman for EU High Representative Catherine Ashton.
U.S. Commander: Sanctions On Iran ‘Not Working’
The top U.S. commander in the Middle East says the current sanctions and diplomatic efforts to stop Iran from gaining nuclear capabilities are not working.
Iran hits back at UN rapporteur over human rights claims
Ahmed Shaheed’s report charges Islamic republic with cases of torture, executions and fostering ‘culture of impunity’ Iran has criticised the UN special rapporteur tasked with investigating its human rights record for publishing a damning report that warns against widespread and systematic violations.
46th Death Anniversary of Mohammad Mosaddegh: National Hero of Iran
“There is no better way to govern Iran than democracy and social justice!” Mohammad Mossadegh
Farhad Nouri Speaks to Raha TV Shabnameh: The Status of Dervishes in Iran
“Crackdown on Dervishes in Iran; the Status of Imprisoned Dervishes” is the discussion topic which was discussed between Ahmad Rafat and Farhad Nouri, the current manager of Majzooban Noor website, in Raha TV | Shabnameh (12th of Esfand/ March 2).