Saeed Abedini, Mostafa Eskandari and Khaled Hardani were transferred back to Hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison after 5 days in solitary confinement.
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Apr 15
More Prisoners Scheduled to Be Executed in Karaj
A number of families of prisoners who have been sentenced to death in Rajai Shahr prison and Qezelhesar
Apr 11
Prominent Activists Optimistic on End of Ban on Women at Sports Stadiums
Two prominent Iranian human rights defenders have expressed optimism over the recent moves in Iran to amend the laws banning women from sports stadiums, but note that real and permanent changes will require time and sustained citizen support for its realization.
Apr 02
The UN extends direly needed monitoring of the human rights situation in Iran
By extending the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Iran for another year, the Human Rights Council has recognized that serious human rights violations continue to take place in the country, and that international attention on human rights should not be diverted by the ongoing nuclear negotiations. FIDH has tirelessly called on the …
Mar 31
A Prisoner Deprived of Medical Treatment in Rajai Shahr Prison
Rostam Bagheri, a prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, who had been chemically injured in the war between Iran and Iraq, has been deprived of his essential medicines in prison.
Mar 28
Acid Attacker’s Eyes Gouged Out in Iran’s Retribution Ruling
In a literal interpretation of Sharia law’s eye for an eye, a man in Iran, who was convicted of blinding another person in an acid attack, was blinded earlier this month, marking the first time for such a punishment to be carried out in the country. The accused, who remains unidentified, was made unconscious at …
Mar 28
Pro-Hassan Rouhani Iranian editor defects while covering nuclear talks in Lausanne
Amir Hossein Motaghi says he no longer sees any “sense” in his profession as he could only write as he was told
Mar 28
Obama, Merkel urge Iran to take the final steps
Tuesday’s deadline for a nuclear deal in sight, US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have called upon Iran to make the necessary decisions. The two leaders spoke with each other by telephone.
Mar 26
Monthly Report – An Overview of the Human Rights Situation in Iran in January – February, 2015
The Department of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists in Iran has published the following monthly report on the human rights situation in Iran during the period of January – February, 2015 (Persian calendar month of Bahman, 1393). This report cannot perfectly and comprehensively reflect the details of human rights concerns in …
Mar 25
Father of Imprisoned Blogger Pleads for His Ill Son’s Release
Dozens Remain Behind Bars Since Disputed 2009 Election.The father of blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, who, prior to a six-month medical furlough granted for severe illness had been imprisoned since 2009 for his peaceful activities following the disputed 2009 presidential election in Iran, is appealing for an end to his son’s incarceration after the blogger was …
