GVF — In a new blow to the Syrian dictatorship, Iran’s ambassador to Damascus has informed his Syrian hosts of his plans to leave the country as criticism of the regime’s use of brute force against protesters grows.
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Who are the 22 Political Prisoners Behind Bars at Evin’s Ward 350, Who Continue to Be Denied Furlough From Prison?
August 13th, 2011 – [Kalame: Sara Pardis] – Contrary to the repeated claims by Tehran’s Prosecutor and judicial authorities in Iran that all political prisoners have access to furlough [temporary leave from prison], many of these prisoners, particularly those who are supporters of the Green movement and were arrested following the post election turmoil, have […]
Iranian political prisoners begin a hunger strike to protest the death of Hoda Saber and Haleh Sahabi
Rahana – Twelve Iranian political prisoners have started a hunger strike to protest the deaths of Haleh Sahabi and Reza Hoda Saber. Twelve Iranian political prisoners have started a hunger strike to protest the deaths of the two Nationalist-religious political prisoners in the past month, Haleh Sahabi and Reza Hoda Saber.
Iranian security forces delay burial of activist
Iranian security forces held up the burial of Reza Hoda Saber this morning, surrounding the family and mourners in anticipation of outbursts of protest against the death of the jailed activist, an opposition website reports.