The victory of Hassan Rouhani, a 64-year-old cleric, in Iran’s presidential election, presents a new opportunity to address human rights abuses in the country, Amnesty International said today. Hassan Rouhani, described as a moderate and a pragmatist, made a number of pledges to improve Iran’s dire human rights record during his electoral campaign, for […]
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Gonabadi Dervish, Parviz Malekshahi Was Denied Furlough Despite Promises by Prosecutor
Despite previous promises by the prosecutor to give furlough for Parviz Malekshahi, this prisoners of conscience has been held in detention yet.
Japan Promises Cuts In Iranian Oil Imports
Japan promised it would “substantially” cut oil imports from Iran, a day after the United States announced a decision to exempt Japan from new sanctions that target those who continue to do business with Tehran.
Yazd Judiciary official promises crackdown on religious minorities
The head of the Yazd Judiciary, Gholamhossein Heidari said in the meeting of the Ethnic and Religion Commission of the Yazd Security Council, “If ethnicities, groups and various religions that are known as ‘Zaleh’ [meaning worthless] and the government does not recognize carry out activities in an attempt to cause disruptions and problems […]
US dismisses Iran’s nuclear offer as ’empty promises’
WASHINGTON (AFP) — Iran’s offer offer to halt production of low enriched uranium is not credible because the Islamic republic has a record of making “empty promises,” the United States said Friday.