Following the transfer of six political prisoners to solitary confinement in the Urmia Central Prison, Mehr Ali Farhang who is in charge of political prisoners’ cell block has announced that Ward 12 will be closed down soon.
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Photos: Mud bathing in Lake Urmia – Iran
Lake Urmia (a Syriac name meaning city of water), is the third largest salt lake on earth located in northwestern Iran.
Concern over Abbas Lesani’s Condition
There are concerns over the condition of Abbas Lesani who was arrested during the Lake Uroumiyeh protests.
Environmental protests ‘against God’ says judiciary official
GVF — An official in Iran’s judiciary has said that environmental protests against the drying up of Iran’s Lake Urmia were a form of protest against God.
Social Activists Beaten in Tabriz Prison
A number of social activists have been beaten and battered by Iranian security forces in Tabriz Prison. These individuals were arrested in recent weeks following demonstrations to save Lake Urmia.
Tens of thousands protest in North West Iran
GVF — Clashes erupted on Saturday when Iranian security forces attacked tens of thousands of environmental protesters calling for the preservation of Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran.
Security Forces Destroy Public Property in Urmia Bazaar
Iranian security and anti riot forces have attacked an indoor market on Mosom Street and destroyed public property. Earlier, this bazaar had been closed because of demonstrations.
Sporadic Protests in Tabriz and Urmia
On Saturday, September 3, 2011, protestors in Tabriz and Urmia demonstrated in streets again to save Lake Urmia.
Regime responds with brutality to environmental protests in Urmia, Tabriz
GVF — Thousands of Iranians have protested the Iranian authorities’ failure to take action to save Lake Urmia, the Middle East’s largest lake and the third largest salt-water lake in the world.
Peaceful Demonstrations Turned Violent in Azerbaijan
Peaceful demonstrations by Azerbaijani citizens turned violent when Iranian security forces interfered with a gathering to save Lake Urmia.