In a mail the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders expresses his concern about the human rights situation in Iran in general and the persecution of religious minorities, such as the dervishes, in particular. “Your mail of 15 April had my full attention. I share your concern about the […]
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The Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation Expressed Concern Over Dervish Rights Violations in Iran
A Brief Look At The Gonabadi Dervishes’ Situation In Iran: Two Dervishes on The 87th Day Of A Hunger Strike In recent days, news of the “dry” hunger strike and deteriorating physical condition of two Gonabadi Dervishes, Saleh Moradi and Kasra Nuri , has been widely publicized (1). The rulers of the Islamic Republic […]
MEP Ana Gomes expresses concern for Kasra Nouri and Saleh Moradi
MEP Ana Gomes expresses her concern for the dervishes Saleh Moradi and Kasra Nouri who have been in hunger strike in Shiraz Adel Abad prison for more than 85 days now.Letters written by MEP Ana Gomes to the Iranian Ambassadors in Brussels and Lisbon to express her concern over the health situation of the […]
In Iran, Concern Grows Over Dervishes On Prison Hunger Strike
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi has expressed concern over the conditions of two jailed dervishes who are reportedly on hunger strike in an Iranian prison. The two men — Salehedin Moradi and Kasra Nouri — are members of Iran’s largest Sufi order, the Nematollahi Gonabadi order, which in recent years has come […]
Human rights situation in Iran warrants serious concern, UN expert reports
An independent United Nations expert today voiced serious concern about the general situation of human rights in Iran, pointing to “widespread and systemic” torture, as well as the harassment, arrest and attacks against human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists. “The prevailing situation of human rights in Iran continues to warrant serious concern, and will […]
Hunger-striking activist attracts international concern
Twenty days into a hunger strike by jailed Iranian labour activist Reza Shahabi, labour organizations in various countries have expressed concern regarding Shahabi’s health.
Political prisoner’s health causes concern
The health of Iranian political prisoner Mostafa Tajzadeh in Evin Prison is of grave concern, a group of political prisoners’ families has warned.
Concern grows for detained opposition leaders
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has expressed grave concern regarding the health of Iranian political prisoners, including the condition of Iranian opposition leaders MirHosein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard and Mehdi Karroubi, who have been under house arrest since February of 2011.
IAEA chief expresses concern for inspectors in Iran
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano said on Thursday that his inspectors in Tehran are enduring pressure but he failed to indicate what kind of duress they might be under, saying the situation was not easily explained.
Concern for plight of jailed teachers
Iran’s “Campaign to Support Jailed Teachers” has issued an announcement in protest against the “concerning situation” of teachers in Iran’s prisons.