Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate, is throwing her support behind the 39 Iranian political prisoners calling for an election boycott and the release of Iran’s opposition leaders from house arrest.
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39 Political Prisoners Declare: The First Step Towards National Sovereignty Is the Unconditional Release of Mousavi & Karroubi
January 25th, 2012 [Kalame] In an open letter addressed to the nation of Iran, 39 political prisoners call upon the nation to come together to create public awareness regarding the upcoming sham and rigged parliamentary elections in February, and continue to do everything in their power to ensure that the detained leaders of the […]
Iran Pastor Naderkhani Rejects Release Offer
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)– Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has rejected an offer to be released from prison if he publicly acknowledges Islam’s prophet Mohammed as “a messenger sent by God” well-informed Christians and rights activists said Friday, January 13.
“Police Should End Coverup And Release Recording,” Says Brother of Deceased Activist
The brother of Haleh Sahabi, who lost her life on 1 June 2011 following interference by security forces during her father’s funeral, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that he continues to pursue his complaint with Iranian authorities to identify those involved in the incident.
Lawyer calls for release of labour activist
The lawyer for jailed labour activist Reza Shahabi has denounced his client’s undetermined judicial state and called for his release.
Release of two Gonabadi Dervishes
Two Gonabadi Dervishes from Kavar were temporarily released on bail and surety condition yesterday .
40 Days After Release From Prison, Ashkan Zahabiyan Still Suffers From Stuttering, Physical, Psychological Damage
Every day news reports from around the country are heard about physical and mental damage inflicted on political activists, civil activists and journalists who are former & current political prisoners. The worse cases can be seen in the lesser known prisoners.
Former president: ‘Free elections and release of prisoners to ensure country’s security’
GVF — Holding free elections is the best way for safeguarding the country’s security, Mohammad Khatami told a group of reformists.
Release the Leaders of the Green Movement
With the passage of over 250 days since the leaders of Iran’s Green Movement Mehdi Karoubi, Mir-Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard were put under illegal house arrest, and while just a few more months are left for elections to the ninth Majlis, a number of current lawmakers have, in the last month, made […]
Release of Gholamreza Shirzadi, one of Gonabadi Dervishes
On Thursday Mehr 14, 1390 (October 06, 2001), Golamreza Shirzadi, theassistant professor and one of Gonabadi Dervishes, was released upon abail of 50,000,000 Tomans from the concentration camp of Shirazsecurity office, known as plate No. 100.