Reactions to the violation of Human Rights in Iran1. On Friday 16th August, a number of Zanjan citizens formed a gathering for the second time in protest of the lead and zinc factory not being shut down, during which they were confronted by security forces in the city centre, Sabzeh Square. This campaign acting […]

  Reactions to the violation of human rights in Iran1. Giti poorfazel, the lawyer representing Sattar Beheshti’s family, the web-logger who passed away in prison said that one of the Iranian intelligence agents, who had interrogated his client, was the main cause of Mr Beheshti’s death. On Wednesday 26th June, Mrs Poorfazel criticised the authority […]

  Reactions to the violation of human rights in Iran1. On 21st and 22nd June, 11 prisoners from Rajaee Shahr Prison in Karaj, in protest against the beatings of the prisoners, insulting and humiliating them, deprivation of having phone calls, lack of time given for fresh air, poor food quality, presenting problems especially for private […]

  Reactions to Human rights violations in Iran1. The head of BBC Persian has claimed that the intelligence agencies of Iran have threatened the families of his employees, telling them that if they don’t comply, their children may be murdered in London. He points out that the encounter between the agency and those who work […]

  Reactions to the violation of Human rights in Iran1. Farda radio has made a statement indicating that “as a result of upcoming of presidential elections, pressure on the families of Farda radio employees are increasing”. According to Arman Mastofi, the head of the radio, during the past few weeks, the security forces have called […]