Political prisoner beaten by prison guards who then refused to provide medical treatment.
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Iran lowers prices as ‘chicken crisis’ becomes simmering political issue
Iranian demonstrators purportedly took to the streets in a rare act of public defiance last week, but not over corruption, unemployment, or social and political reform.
Concerns Over Dire Health Of On Hunger Strike Political Prisoner Esmaeil Barzegari
Reports are that hospitalized hunger striker, political prisoner Esmaeil Barzegari’s health is in critical condition, but with the Prosecutor ignoring Barzegari’s demands, he is refusing to end his hunger strike.
Execution Date Has Been Set For Political Prisoner Gholamreza Khosravi
Execution date of September 10, 2012 has been set for political prisoner Gholamreza Khosravi. Khosravi who was also a political prisoner in the 80′s has been in the Intelligence Ministry’s detention since 2006.
Political prisoner hospitalized after nervous breakdown
Afshin Yavari, a political prisoner incarcerated at Rejaei-Shahr prison (in Gohardasht), was hospitalized after suffering a nervous breakdown.
Political prisoner Asghar Mahmoudian sentenced to 6 years in prison
Asghar Mahmoudian, a political prisoner detained during opposition protests in late 2009, has been sentenced to six years in jail plus exile to Semnan.
Brief News :Mohammad Sadiq Kaboodvand hospitalized
Mohammad Sadiq Kaboodvand hospitalizedKurdish minority political prisoner, Mohammad Sadiq Kaboodvand, has been hospitalized after a deterioration in his medical condition following fifty days on hunger strike.
Political Prisoner Esmaeil Barzegar’s Health Deteriorating Due To Hunger Strike
Health of political prisoner Esmaeil Barzegar, incarcerated in Ward 350 of Evin prison, is deteriorating due to hunger strike.
Officials Should Stop Denying the Existence of Political Prisoners
Iranian officials should cease spreading lies and disinformation about the existence of political prisoners as they are simultaneously imprisoning hundreds for exercising their legal rights, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today.
Asal Esmaeilzadeh, Political Activist, in Danger of Imprisonment
Political activist Asal Esmaeilzadeh– who was sentenced in January 2011 by Judge PirAbassi in branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court to four months in prison and eight months *suspended imprisonment– has been summoned to the Shahid Moghaddas Prosecutor’s office in Evin prison.