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19 Dec 2011

General Assembly voices concern over Iranian human rights record

United Nations Member States today expressed deep concern at reports of human rights violations in Iran, including torture, the use of cruel punishments such as flogging and amputations and "pervasive gender inequality and violence against women," and called on Tehran to strengthen its national human rights institutions.
United Nations Member States today expressed deep concern at reports of human rights violations in Iran, including...

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13 Dec 2011

What Has Happened to the 1000s Wounded After the Election

Last month Alireza Saboori, shot in the head during the mass protest of 15 June 2009, died in the US. This prompted Mohammad (Farhad) Yeganeh Tabrizi, injured during the Ashura demonstrations of December 2009 to break his anonymity: "I have already come to terms with the fact that sooner or later, I might have to face the same fate, but what tortures me is how the thousands of injured, whose pain is many times greater than the death of those who died during the protests following the election, are being forgotten."
Last month Alireza Saboori, shot in the head during the mass protest of 15 June 2009, died in the US. This prompted...

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15 Sep 2011

Iran Activist “severely beaten” in detention after Lake Oroumieh protest

Amnesty International has urged authorities in Iran s East Azerbaijan province to thoroughly investigate reports that a women s rights activist was tortured in custody amid mass arrests following environmental protests about a saltwater lake.
Amnesty International has urged authorities in Iran s East Azerbaijan province to thoroughly investigate reports that a...

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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...

Imprisoned Political Activist’s Health Deteriorates in Prison

Ali Tabarzadi, son of prisoner of conscience Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, told the International Campaign for Human Rights In Iran that his father s health has deteriorated in prison, and that in the last few months he has experienced serious cardiac complications. Judicial authorities have refused his family s request for his medical leave.
Ali Tabarzadi, son of prisoner of conscience Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, told the International Campaign for Human Rights In...

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23 Aug 2011

Where is Kouhyar Goudarzi? Human rights activist still missing after more than 20 days

Even though more than 20 days have passed since the arrest of human rights activist and journalist Kouhyar Goudarzi, there is still no information on his whereabouts. Kouhyar Goudarzi is a member of the Committee of Human Rights Reporters (CHRR).
Even though more than 20 days have passed since the arrest of human rights activist and journalist Kouhyar Goudarzi,...

Imprisoned Blogger Severely Beaten By IRGC Forces after Writing a Letter to Tehran’s Prosecutor

Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, a blogger arrested after the 2009 presidential election, was beaten by IRGC security forces after writing a letter to Tehran s Prosecutor detailing his condition in Evin Prison.Ronaghi is currently suffering from severely damaged kidneys and is in need of serious medical attention.In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Zoleikha Mousavi and Ahmad Ronaghi Maleki, Ronaghi s mother and father, talked about their most recent prison visit with their son and said that the reason for the beating was his letter
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, a blogger arrested after the 2009 presidential election, was beaten by IRGC security forces...

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28 Jul 2011

Upon Completion of 2-Year Sentence New Trial Awaits

In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the wife of prisoner of conscience Hashem Khastar said that her husband, whose two-year prison term ended, was expected to be released on 26 July; but instead was taken to court and tried on the new charge of "creating public anxiety."
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the wife of prisoner of conscience Hashem...
27 Jul 2011

Asking the Supreme Leader to Intervene in His Case Resulted in Additional Charges for Abdollah Momeni

One year after political prisoner Abdollah Momeni s letter to the Supreme Leader describing horrific tortures he endured during his interrogations, he was summoned to Court located inside of Evin to face new charges. Charges that according to the Tehran Prosecutor, Momeni will be put on trial for.
One year after political prisoner Abdollah Momeni s letter to the Supreme Leader describing horrific tortures he endured...

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21 Jul 2011

Revisiting the Horrors of Kahrizak Prison – The Guilty, the Victims, and Their Families

Kahrizak ---- Although familiar to locals, the word was only elevated to heights of infamy, in the most bitter, painful and tragic ways, in the disputed 2009 Presidential election. The public --- both domestic and foreign --- learned about a place called Kahrizak Prison, a detention centre where those protesting the election results were subject to mistreatment, beatings, abuse, torture, and, in some cases, death.
Kahrizak ---- Although familiar to locals, the word was only elevated to heights of infamy, in the most bitter, painful...

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13 Jul 2011

Jailed Iranian Journalist Appeals To UN Rapporteur

A prominent jailed Iranian journalist has urged a newly appointed UN human rights investigator to visit Iran as soon as possible in order to inform the world about the "heinous acts" committed in the country's prisons, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports.
A prominent jailed Iranian journalist has urged a newly appointed UN human rights investigator to visit Iran as soon as...

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11 Jul 2011

Arzhang Davoudi describes nature of Velayat-e Faqih regime in letter from Rajai Shahr prison

In a letter delivered to the Human Rights and Democracy Activists in Iran group, political prisoner Arzhang Davoudi described the nature of the Velayat-e Faqih regime. He also revealed the organized crimes committed against defenseless prisoners in the ward 1 solitary confinement cells at Rajai Shahr 'Gohardasht' prison (Karaj, Iran).
In a letter delivered to the Human Rights and Democracy Activists in Iran group, political prisoner Arzhang Davoudi...

Pressure on Sotoudeh Continues In-Person Visits With Children Prevented

Evin Prison authorities have once again prevented imprisoned human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh from visiting her children in person in order to put pressure on her for forced confessions. In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Sotoudeh s husband, Reza Khandan, spoke of their children s disappointment.
Evin Prison authorities have once again prevented imprisoned human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh from visiting her...

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3 Jul 2011

Iran denies U.S. hikers were mistreated in jail

Iran denied in a statement issued by its U.N. mission on Friday that two U.S. citizens detained on spying charges have been mistreated, saying they had consular contact and a visit from their families.
Iran denied in a statement issued by its U.N. mission on Friday that two U.S. citizens detained on spying charges have...

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1 Jul 2011

Take Action for Imprisoned Doctor Arash Alaei

Dr Kamiar Alaei is free and his three year sentence has expired but Dr Arash Alaei remains in prison in Tehran . Amnesty International urges that he be released immediately and unconditionally and allowed to return to his important HIV and AIDS work.
Dr Kamiar Alaei is free and his three year sentence has expired but Dr Arash Alaei remains in prison in Tehran . Amnesty...

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26 Jun 2011

New Report on Iran’s Prison Deaths Raises Concerns

Iran s pattern of prison abuse and neglect demonstrates that the lives of prisoners of conscience are at risk, theInternational Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today, with the publication of a new report, Death in Prison: No One Held Accountable. The Campaign holds Iranian authorities at the highest levels accountable for the health and well-being of eighteen prisoners of conscience now on their sixth day of a hunger strike.
Iran s pattern of prison abuse and neglect demonstrates that the lives of prisoners of conscience are at risk,...

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14 Jun 2011

Cellmates say deceased journalist beaten prior to death

Sixty-four Iranian political prisoners from Ward 350 of Evin Prison have issued an announcement declaring that Reza Hoda Saber, the jailed Iranian journalist who died on Saturday following nearly 10 days on a hunger strike, was severely beaten by authorities on the eighth day of his strike.
Sixty-four Iranian political prisoners from Ward 350 of Evin Prison have issued an announcement declaring that Reza Hoda...

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11 Jun 2011

U.S. hikers abused in Iran jail, companion says

The two American hikers detained for nearly two years in Iran on charges of espionage and trespassing have allegedly experienced physical abuse at the hands of prison guards and their former companion is worried they remain victims of mistreatment.
The two American hikers detained for nearly two years in Iran on charges of espionage and trespassing have allegedly...

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9 Jun 2011

Imprisoned Journalist Masoud Bastani Transferred to Solitary Confinement

Following the incident a few days ago when a prison official severely beat up Masoud Bastani, the imprisoned journalist was transferred to solitary confinement on the orders of the Rajai Shahr 'Gohardasht' prison warden.
Following the incident a few days ago when a prison official severely beat up Masoud Bastani, the imprisoned journalist...

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28 Apr 2011

Pressure and torture of political prisoner result in disease

In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Fatemeh Alvandi, mother of prisoner of conscience Mehdi Mahmoudian, said that her son has developed epilepsy in prison and is in dire physical and psychological shape
In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Fatemeh Alvandi, mother of prisoner of...

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15 Mar 2011

Increased Pressure on Students in Babol Forced Confessions, Mistreatment, and Torture

A local source in Babol told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that several activists arrested in the northern city during recent protests on February 14 and 20 have been released from prison, though the status of many detainees are still unknown.
A local source in Babol told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that several activists arrested in the...

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5 Mar 2011

The abuse on Iranian women continues

Iran Green Voice reported that reformist activists Fakhrosadat Mohtashamipour and Mahsa Amir-Abadi were arrested during the March 1st pro-opposition rallies in Iran. Another woman by the name of Shahin Jahadi was also among the detainees.
Iran Green Voice reported that reformist activists Fakhrosadat Mohtashamipour and Mahsa Amir-Abadi were arrested during...

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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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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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5 Jan 2011

Iranian nuclear scientist ‘tortured on suspicion of revealing state secrets’

An Iranian nuclear scientist who claimed to have been abducted by the CIA and who returned to a hero's welcome in Tehran in July has been imprisoned and tortured on suspicion of giving away state secrets, according to an opposition website.
An Iranian nuclear scientist who claimed to have been abducted by the CIA and who returned to a hero's welcome in Tehran...

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