Iran has sentenced the mother of a political prisoner to 23 months in prison apparently for publicizing her son’s case in media interviews.
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Iran criticised over capital punishment ‘killing spree’
Guardian- Amnesty International warns of ‘new wave of drug offence executions’ in Iran as well as public and secret hangings
Father Breaks His Silence, One Year After His Son’s Death: The Story Of Political Prisoner Arash Arkan
Following is a translation of an interview conducted by Masih Allinejad with Ardeshir Arkan, father of Arash Arkan who was arrested during the street protest of November 4, 2009.
Political Prisoner Saeid Naeimi’s Wife: My Husband’s New Charges Of Espionage Are Unfounded
Saideh Islami, wife of Saeid Naeimi, member of Policy Council of Alumni Association of Iran (Advar-e-Tahkime Vahdat) in an interview with Advar news gave the latest status of her husband.
Journalist Siyamak Ghaderi’s Wife: When I Told Authorities About My Husband’s Tortures, They Just Laughed At Me
Journalist Siyamak Ghaderi has been incarcerated in Evin prison over a year and a half without being allowed use of furlough for even a day.
Prisoner Keyvan Samimi in poor physical condition at Rajai Shahr prison
The children of incarcerated journalist Keyvan Samimi have expressed their concern for their father’s health in Rajai Shahr prison while the prison officials have ignored the issue.
Political Prisoner’s Health Deteriorates in Prison
A source told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that Ali Tari was sentenced to 6 months in prison on 11 October 2011 when he appeared at Mati Kola prison in Babol.
Fear of Physical and Psychological Pressure on Journalist Inside IRGC’s Ward 2-A
A month after his arrest, judicial authorities informed the family of detained journalist Amir Ali Allamehzadeh that he is held in a solitary cell inside Ward 2-A of Evin Prison, a friend of Allamehzadeh told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran. “Mr. Allamehzadeh was arrested on Sunday, 18 September in Tehran, along […]
Ailing political prisoner denied medical attention
Political prisoner Jafar Eqdami who suffered a muscle problem in his legs last week was taken to the infirmary after his condition deteriorated.
Female political prisoner denied medical treatment
Political prisoner Farah Vazehan is in poor physical condition. She was taken to the hospital last Sunday after her condition deteriorated but was reportedly returned to prison because the head of the hospital refused to admit her due to a lack of beds.