Massoud Sepehr, another senior member of the reformist organization Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution, has been arrested by Islamic Republic authorities.
Tag: Arrest
One month since his arrest, Houman Fakhar remains incommunicado
Even though a month has gone by since the arrest of children’s rights activist and member of One Million Signatures Campaign Houman Fakhar, there is still no news of him.
‘End illegal house arrest of green leaders,’ says conservative MP
GVF — An Iranian lawmaker has called for an end to what he called “the illegal and illegitimate house arrest” of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mahdi Karroubi, the leaders of Iran’s opposition Green Movement.
Karroubi allowed unexpected family visit
Islamic Republic security forces allowed detained opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi to have an unexpected visit with his family yesterday.
A Full Month After Arrest, Still No News on Freelance Photojournalist
A full month after the arrest of freelance photojournalist Reza Entesari, there is still no news available about him.
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.”
Fatemeh Karroubi denounces opposition leader’s arrest conditions
The full content of Mrs. Karroubi’s letter is as follows:
Incarcerated Journalist Mohamad Davari: My Work In Documenting Prison Rape And Torture Led To My Arrest
Journalist, Editor-in-Chief of Saham News, Mehdi Karoubi’s presidential campaign activist and a teacher’s rights activist, Mohamad Davari has been in Evin prison for over two years without being allowed a furlough.
EU concerned over arrest of Iranian rights lawyer
Iran Focus – European foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton voiced concern Thursday about Iran’s arrest of a prominent human rights lawyer, saying it signalled “the erosion of political and civil freedoms.”
Iranian Police Arrest Water-Pistol ‘Rebels’
Young people fight with water guns in a park in Tehran last month.Iranian police have started cracking down on water fights springing up across the country, arresting several young men and women who took part in the latest organized water-pistol battles.