Political prisoner Pezhman Zafarmand’s father, Hassan Zafarmand, tells the National-Religious website, “A few days ago I was finally able to visit my son for a few minutes in the presence of security guards. He was in a very bad shape, looked very pale, and hardly had the strength to talk. He said he had […]
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Candidate criticizes last election, current climate
Iranian presidential candidate Mohammadreza Aref spoke about the 2009 election during a radio program, saying: “In the election of 2009, there were overt violations and inappropriate endorsements.” The 2009 election result was challenged by the reformist candidates, who alleged it had been rigged in favour of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iran’s Supreme Leader denied the allegations […]
Outstanding student suspended again
Peyman Aref, an activist student and journalist, was suspended once again and not permitted to continue studying. In the past, Aref was sentenced to the 74 lashes after being convicted of insulting the President.
Peyman Aref Returned to Prison Following One Day in Hospital; Broke Hunger Strike
Persian2English – Peyman Aref has been arrested six times since post-election Iran
Jailed activist goes on hunger strike
Peyman Aref, the jailed Iranian journalist and activist, has been on a hunger strike for four days.
Iranian activist arrested again
Iranian political activist Peyman Aref has been arrested for the third time by Iranian security forces.
Student activist Peyman Aref summoned to Evin prison
Peyman Aref, a student activist and member of the Iran National Front, has been once again summoned to branch 2 of the Shahid Moghaddas Prosecutor’s office in Evin prison. Peyman Aref had been released from prison in December 2011.
“Because I Complained I Was Arrested Again,” Says Payman Aref
Almost a month after the arrest of student activist Payman Aref, his wife told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that authorities are not providing any causes for his arrest and her attempts to find out about his case have been futile.
Evin Court refused to accept the set bail for Peyman Aref
Even though Iran’s Revolutionary Court has issued a bail of 20 million tomans ($18,500) for Peyman Aref, the officials at Evin prison refused to accept the bail money and prevented his release.
Peyman Aref & two other activists arrested during visit to Neda’s grave
Iranian security forces have arrested three civil rights activists, Peyman Aref, Asal Esmaeilzadeh, and Sharar Konoon Tabrizi. The incident occurred at Neda’s grave site in the Behesht Zahra cemetery.