GVF — The imprisoned head the political bureau of the outlawed Freedom Movement of Iran is said to be in dire physical conditions.
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U.N. urges Iran to reconsider death penalty
GENEVA The United Nations called on Iran to ban the death penalty in cases that do not meet standards of “serious crime” as defined by international law, according to a report to be published Monday.
Annual report on the death penalty in iran- 2011
Iran Human Rights : As the Iranian authorities continue the crackdown of the dissidents and the civil society, Iran Human Rights (IHR) presents its annual report on the death penalty in 2011 in Iran. The report was presented in press conferences at the Italian Senate, Paris City Hall and University of Oslo las week.
Mehdi Khazali to Prison Authorities:”In the Event of my Death, I Ask That My Autopsy Be Performed by an International Entity”
February 22nd, 2012 [Kaleme] In a letter addressed to prison authorities at Evin prison, Dr. Mehdi Khazali has announced that in the event that he dies while in prison and as a result of his hunger strike any autopsy or forensic examination take place only at the hand of medical examiners associated with International […]
Javad Lari’s death sentence replaced with 2 years behind bars, possibility of his imminent release
According to his lawyer Manijeh Mohammadi, the lower court had received this case for further review and handed down the new sentence of 2 years imprisonment.
Death penalty announced for “disruptive” currency traders
The head of Iran’s judiciary announced on Wednesday that the courts will readily “issue death penalties” to the “disruptors” of the country’s foreign currency market.
Web Developer and Humorist Mehdi Alizadeh Has Been Sentenced To Death
Continuing his trend of issuing death sentences, Judge Salavati, presiding over Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court, has given the death sentence to web developer and humorist Mehdi Alizadeh.
Death sentences and national Internet
Reporters without borders – The Iranian government’s constant repressive policies towards journalists and netizens are being steadily ratcheted up as part of a generalized increase in persecution of dissidents and a reinforcement of online censorship.
Web Master & Blogger Vahid Asghri Sentenced to Death
One month after his trial held at the 15th branch of the Revolutionary Court, the authorities have notified Vahid Asghri that a death sentence has been issued for him.
Iranian court sentences ‘CIA agent’ to death
Report : GuardianIran has sentenced an American citizen to death and reports have emerged that the country has started enriching uranium underground in a show of defiance of western sanctions.