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5 Nov 2011

Mahdieh Golroo and other students issued more prison sentences

A six-month prison sentence was upheld in branch 54 of the Revolutionary Court for student activist Mahdieh Golroo, according to the Committee of Human Rights Reporters. In 2010 Mahdieh Golroo wrote a letter from prison for the anniversary of Student Day (16 Azar/December 7th). Her new 6-month sentence, which is additional to an existing one-year prison term she is already serving, was issued by Judge Moghiseh in branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court. She was charged with, Engaging in propaganda activities against the regime and Conspiring to act against national security . The sentence was upheld by the Appeals Court.
A six-month prison sentence was upheld in branch 54 of the Revolutionary Court for student activist Mahdieh Golroo,...
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5 Nov 2011

Iranian authorities ignore deteriorating health of imprisoned journalist Keyvan Samimi

The children of incarcerated journalist Keyvan Samimi have expressed their concern for their father s health in Rajai Shahr prison, while the prison officials have ignored the issue.
The children of incarcerated journalist Keyvan Samimi have expressed their concern for their father s health in Rajai...
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1 Nov 2011

Student activist Shabnam Madadzadeh imprisoned more than 1000 days + Her letter to Ahmed Shaheed

Shabnam Madadzadeh is a 24-year old Iranian university student and activist who, for the past three years, has endured more than 1000 days behind bars. She is currently held in Tehran s Evin prison. She is forced to tolerate constant abuse and torture because no one hears her voice.
Shabnam Madadzadeh is a 24-year old Iranian university student and activist who, for the past three years, has endured...
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19 Sep 2011

Ayatollah Boroujerdi banned from prison visits

According to reports, Ayatollah Seyed Hossein Kazemeyni Boroujerdi, who is currently held in Evin prison, has been banned from prison visits by the Special Clerical Court. On Saturday morning, when Kazemeyni Boroujerdi s family members visited him in prison, prison officials did not allow the visit to occur. The family members protested against the illegal ban but they were ignored by the prison officials, and no explanation was offered.
According to reports, Ayatollah Seyed Hossein Kazemeyni Boroujerdi, who is currently held in Evin prison, has been...
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13 Sep 2011

Atefeh Nabavi writes letter from prison for her 30th birthday

Student activist and political prisoner Atefeh Nabavi has written a letter from Evin prison for the occasion of her 30th birthday. She and her cousin Zia Nabavi were arrested on June 15, 2009, following the 2009 Iranian Presidential election. Atefeh Nabavi was taken to ward 209 of Evin prison.
Student activist and political prisoner Atefeh Nabavi has written a letter from Evin prison for the occasion of her 30th...
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12 Sep 2011

Dr. Maleki’s letter to Ahmed Shaheed I testify to 32 years of crime

In a letter to Ahmad Shaheed, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran, Dr. Mohammad Maleki, the first president of Tehran University after the Islamic revolution, declared that he is ready to reveal the crimes he has witnessed over the past 32 years in Iran. Maleki was recently summoned to appear before the court.
In a letter to Ahmad Shaheed, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran, Dr. Mohammad Maleki, the...
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29 Jul 2011

More than ten political prisoners return to the horrific Karoun prison, concerns rise for Zia Nabavi

Political prisoners in Karoun prison are held with dangerous criminals and drug addicts. Sources say that the hygienic, food, and security conditions in this prison are despicable. The political prisoners who returned to Karoun all have been issued prison sentences above ten years.
Political prisoners in Karoun prison are held with dangerous criminals and drug addicts. Sources say that the hygienic,...
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28 May 2011

Iranian media reacts to human rights report: He was 23 years old!

Iran Human Rights, May 28: Iran Human Rights (IHR) had published a report on May 26th regarding the public execution of "Mehdi Faraji" in Qazvin titled: "Young boy was used to carry out execution of a man in public in Iran". The information was based on eyewitness reports who said, "A young boy was used to draw the chair Mehdi was standing on and carry out the execution."
Iran Human Rights, May 28: Iran Human Rights (IHR) had published a report on May 26th regarding the public execution of...
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31 Mar 2011

Iranian lawyer revives Delara who is responsible for her death

The following is a recent letter on Delara Darabi's execution that occurred two years ago, from the blog of Mohammad Mostafaei, one of Delara Darabi's lawyers. Delara was executed in Iran on May 1, 2009. An alternate spelling to Delara's name is Delaram. "Del" in Persian means heart, "aram" means calm.
The following is a recent letter on Delara Darabi's execution that occurred two years ago, from the blog of Mohammad...
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13 Mar 2011

Young Iranian woman burned with acid tells her story

The following is the English translated text of a video on Masoumeh Ataei, a young Iranian woman who was burned and blinded with acid after divorcing her husband. She needs the help of concerned citizens and human rights activists to afford the needed surgeries and laser treatments.
The following is the English translated text of a video on Masoumeh Ataei, a young Iranian woman who was burned and...
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5 Mar 2011

Disgraceful: Iran Now Member of Top UN Women’s Rights Body, with US approval

Today, Iran becomes a full-member of the UN s top women s rights body, the UN Commission on the Status of Women. It was elected by the UN General Assembly by consensus, meaning with the approval of the United States.
Today, Iran becomes a full-member of the UN s top women s rights body, the UN Commission on the Status of Women. It was...
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5 Mar 2011

Concerns of torture for two missing opposition heads

Iranian officials should immediately end the illegal, incommunicado detention of four leading opposition figures: Mehdi Karroubi; Mir Hossein Mousavi; Fatemeh Karroubi; and Zahra Rahnavard, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today.
Iranian officials should immediately end the illegal, incommunicado detention of four leading opposition figures: Mehdi...
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2 Mar 2011

Interview with human rights activist on executions “silence allows violators set the standards”

The International Campaign for Abolishing the Death Penalty in Iran spoke to human rights activist Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam on his organization's recent annual execution report that covers Iran s 2010 record. The Iran Human Rights group s report states that, according to Iranian sources, "85 people have been executed in January 2011. At least 3 of those executed in January 2011 were arrested in connection with the 2009 post election protests."
The International Campaign for Abolishing the Death Penalty in Iran spoke to human rights activist Mahmood...
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7 Feb 2011

A Campaign for Abolishing the Death Penalty in Iran

The growing number of executions, an indication of the ever increasing trend of the violation of the right to life, has resulted in a group of journalists and human rights activists to come together to launch an international campaign aimed at abolishing the death penalty in Iran .
The growing number of executions, an indication of the ever increasing trend of the violation of the right to life, has...
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5 Feb 2011

Iran Uses Media Stunts in Lieu of Fair Trials

International Campaign for Human Rights expressed its grave concern about the execution sentence of Saeed Malekpour, an Iranian-Canadian dual national and web developer, accused of establishing pornographic websites. He has been reportedly tortured to confess to these charges.
International Campaign for Human Rights expressed its grave concern about the execution sentence of Saeed Malekpour, an...
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1 Feb 2011

Jailed Supporter of Mourning Mothers in Poor Health and Banned from Prison Visits

Family members of Hakimeh Shokri announced that in their previous [attempt at a] prison visit, which [is supposed to] take place every two weeks, prison officials did not allow them to visit nor follow up on Hakimeh s condition. The family said that Hakimeh has been banned from prison visits and, after hours of waiting for news on her, they had no option but to leave.
Family members of Hakimeh Shokri announced that in their previous [attempt at a] prison visit, which [is supposed to]...
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26 Jan 2011

Human Rights Lawyer Becomes Spokesperson for ‘Human Rights House of Iran’

The Human Rights House of Iran (also known as RAHANA) would like to introduce prominent attorney and human rights activist, Mohammad Mostafaei, as its spokesperson. In furthering its goals of informing the public of human rights violations occurring in Iran, and defending prisoners and victims of human rights violations, the Human Rights House of Iran is introducing prominent lawyer Mohamamad Mostafaei as its spokesperson.
The Human Rights House of Iran (also known as RAHANA) would like to introduce prominent attorney and human rights...
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14 Jan 2011

Mother of Nazanin Khosravani Says Daughter Forced to Sleep in Cold Cell with No Warm Clothes

There are no beds in the the prison cells in the Ministry of Intelligence s ward 209. Consequently, prisoners are forced to sleep on the floor. Despite the extreme cold weather, prisoners have not be provided with warm clothes or extra blankets.
There are no beds in the the prison cells in the Ministry of Intelligence s ward 209. Consequently, prisoners are forced...
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14 Jan 2011

Two Kurdish Political Prisoners on Death Row “We Were Threatened with Sexual Torture”

Loghman Moradi and Zaniar Moradi, two political prisoners sentenced to death by public hanging contacted CDPP from Rajai Shahr Gohardasht prison to seek help from human rights defenders and insisted that they were forced to confess under torture; that none of the accusations leveled against them were true.
Loghman Moradi and Zaniar Moradi, two political prisoners sentenced to death by public hanging contacted CDPP from Rajai...
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