Six weeks after the deadly twin quakes that rocked Iran’s northwestern regions, winter cold and rain are causing enormous problems for the quake survivors who remain without shelter, the state-run Asr-e Iran daily reported, adding many people are faced with dangerous illnesses.
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Dairy industry blames gov’t for price hikes
The price of dairy products in Iran has gone up for the third time in recent weeks, and reports indicate that in the past three months, those prices have doubled.
Pennames and new identities grow fast in Iran
Iranian journalists might write under their real names but mostly they choose to write under a penname. Some even have numerous pennames. Basically, it is an odd question to ask the Iranian journalists if they have a penname.
IAEA urges Iran to ease nuclear concerns
Following approval of a new IAEA resolution expressing “serious concern” about Iran’s nuclear activities, agency chief Yukiya Amano called on the Islamic Republic to make serious efforts to relieve international concerns.
Overt and covert hands in Iran’s foreign currency market
There is no calm in sight for the Iranian currency market and Iranians do not expect anything else either.
Rent Prices Increase by a Staggering 60% Says Iran’s Census Bureau
According to the Census Bureau in Iran, rent prices increased 27% this past year.
Connections severed or slowed and Google Mail blocked in latest anti-Internet offensive
Reporters Without Borders condemns the government’s latest offensive against the Internet coinciding with celebrations marking the Islamic Revolution’s 31st anniversary. Online access has again been disrupted, as it is whenever opposition protests are expected.
Amnesty: Naderkhani acquittal shows urgent need to allow religious freedom
The acquittal of Pastor Yousef Naderkhani in a re-trial in Iran’s northern Gilan province demonstrates just why the Iranian authorities must guarantee the rights of all religious minorities in Iran, Amnesty International said.
Press freedom violations recounted in real time (from 1st January 2012)
11.09.2012 – Two bloggers freed Mohammad Reza Ali Pyam, a blogger and satirical poet openly critical of the government, was released on bail of 100 million toman (100,000 euros) on 9 September pending trial. The editor of the blog Halloo, Pyam was arrested at his home by men in plain-clothes on 14 August.
UN General Secretary Alarmed by Vast Human Rights Violations in Iran
Posted by IHRV On September – 11 – 2012 A Weekly Report on Human Rights Violations in Iran from August 25 to September 2, 2012.