URGENT APPEAL: Dr. Mohammad Maleki Summoned to Serve Prison Sentence
January 25, 2012
The Observatory has been informed by the Iranian League for the Defence of Human Rights (LDDHI) of the summons of Dr. Mohammad Maleki to serve a one-year prison term. The Observatory condemns the judicial harassment of Dr. Mohammad Maleki since it seems to merely aim at sanctioning his human rights activities and expresses its deep concern about the ongoing attempts to hinder the peaceful activities of human rights defenders in Iran.
HEADLINES
Press Release | Journalists Detained in Iranian Revolutionary Guard Solitary Cells
January 23, 2012
Parastoo Dokouhaki and Marzieh Rasouli, Iranian journalists and bloggers who were arrested last week, are being kept in solitary cells at Tehran’s Evin prison. Latest reports from Iran indicate that the two are held by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (Sepah) in the so-called ‘Ward AA’ (do Alef).
Young woman arrested last year for Facebook activities celebrates birthday in Evin prison today
January 18, 2012
Today is Hanieh’s birthday. She turns 30 years old. She was arrested in July 2010 and is currently held in Evin prison. According to reliable sources, the young Iranian woman was arrested for her membership in Facebook and online activities.
Report: The arrests of Iranian journalists continue
January 18, 2012
According to the latest report by the Committee to Protect Journalists, with 43 journalists behind bars, Iran currently ranks as the worst country in the world with the most imprisoned journalists.
Navid Khanjani’s translated note: “From being ‘impure’ as a child to becoming a prisoner of the IRGC as a youth
January 14, 2012
Inside is an English translation of a written note by Navid Khanjani, a member of two Iranian human rights organizations. Navid was imprisoned until May 3, 2010 and was issued a 12-year prison sentence on January 31, 2011.
Student activist Mahdieh Golroo from prison to her husband: “Our best days are yet to come”
January 13, 2012
Student activist Mahdieh Golroo recently wrote a heart-warming letter from Evin prison to her husband Vahid Lalipour. They are both imprisoned.
Iranian authorities have once again summoned student activist Peyman Aref to Evin prison
January 13, 2012
If the newest court summons leads to Peyman Aref’s arrest, this would be the fourth imprisonment for the student activist since the 2009 Iranian Presidential election.
PRESS RELEASE FOR SAEED MALEKPOUR : He faces execution again
January 10, 2012
Sadly, as part of a political ploy initiated by the IRGC “Cyber Counterattack” team, Saeed Malekpour, a 36-year-old Canadian resident and freelance computer programmer, who has been illegally imprisoned in Iran for the past three years, is once again faced with the danger of execution. For the chance to remain alive, Saeed requires the supportive voices of concerned citizens around the world.
Women’s rights activist released from Evin after three years in prison without furlough
January 08, 2012
Alieh Eghdamdoost , a women’s rights activist who was arrested for her peaceful activism, was released from prison on Sunday morning. Eghdamdoost, who is in her sixties, was forced to endure three consecutive years in Evin prison’s general women’s ward without one day of furlough.
Iranian Judiciary Punishes Political Activist Asal Esmaeilzadeh with Prison Sentence
January 08, 2012
Yesterday morning, branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced political activist Asal Esmaeilzadeh to four months in prison and eight months suspended imprisonment.
Journalist Fatemeh Kheradmand has been arrested
January 07, 2012
Journalist Fatemeh Kheradmand was arrested last night at her home and transferred to Evin prison. She is the wife of journalist Masoud Lavasani, who was released from Evin prison on September 8th after enduring approximately two years behind bars.
Tribute to Behrouz Javid Tehrani: released from prison after several years of torture
January 04, 2012
Student and political activist Behrouz Javaid Tehrani was finally released from Rajai Shahr ‘Gohardasht’ prison on December 27th, the day of his birthday, after approximately seven years behind bars.
Kouhyar Goudarzi’s court hearing postponed, his mother issued two-year prison sentence
January 03, 2012
The first court hearing for imprisoned human rights activist Kouhyar Goudarzi was held yesterday morning, but postponed after Goudarzi requested a moratorium. Last month, his mother Parvin Mokhtareh was sentenced to 23 months in prison by the Kerman Revolutionary Court.
Ailing political prisoner’s mother arrested on orders of the Tehran Prosecutor’s office
January 02, 2012
UPDATE | Mehdi Mahmoudian’s mother released after a few hours. According to a close source who spoke to Fatemeh Alvandi, she was released after a few hours after Iranian authorities made a promise to take care of Mahmoudian’s ailing condition. The Iranian authorities also ordered Alvandi to not conduct any more interviews with the media regarding her son’s situation in prison.
Part 2 of Zia Nabavi’s latest handwritten notes: exploring the concept of democracy
January 01, 2012
Read the English translation of Zia Nabavi’s detailed letter from prison exile. In Part 2, the imprisoned student activist explores the concept of democracy. He explains how his perception of the concept of democracy has shifted since his incarceration.
Two years have passed since Bahareh Hedayat’s arrest, and she’s still locked up behind bars
December 31, 2011
On this day two years ago, student and women’s rights activist Bahareh Hedayat was arrested and taken to Evin prison. Follow the moments leading to her arrest and the timeline of the ensuing events.
Zia Nabavi’s Latest Handwritten Notes from Prison | Part 1
December 21, 2011
Last month when Zia Nabavi was still in Ahvaz Clinic, he wrote a letter where he explains how the overall prison experience has changed his perspective on political concepts. Read part 1 of the letter here. Part 2 will be published shortly.
“Starred” student activist endures more abuse in gruesome Iranian prison
December 21, 2011
On Friday, Zia Nabavi, the *starred education advocacy activist held illegally in exile, was violently transferred along with 59 other political prisoners to another section (ward 8) of Karoun prison (in Ahvaz city) which holds people held on theft and drug-related charges.
Iranian advocacy council: “For the 6th consecutive year, student activists are banned from pursuing higher education”
December 20, 2011
The following is a translation of a declaration issued by the Advocacy Council for the Right to Education (ACRE) in June 2011 about the practice by Iranian authorities to ban and imprison students.
Wife of political prisoner: When I told authorities about the tortures, they laughed at me.
November 16, 2011
Farzaneh Mirvand, the wife of political prisoner Siyamak Ghaderi recently spoke to Kaleme about her husband’s latest situation, and the problems she faces.
Mohammad Mostafaei will receive Norwegian award for outstanding achievements
November 11, 2011
On Tuesday November 15th, prominent human rights lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei will be awarded the Norwegian PEN’s Ossietzky prize for outstanding achievements in the field of free expression.
Remember Ehsan Fattahian, brave man who dared to defy regime of terror
November 11, 2011
Two years ago today, the barbaric Iranian regime illegally executed a Kurdish young man named Ehsan Fattahian.
My son’s crime: helping the Mourning Mothers
November 08, 2011
The family of Seyed Mohammad Ebrahimi has told Rooz Online that, despite this prisoner of conscience’s unsuitable physical and psychological condition, he is still held in Evin prison in a state of limbo. Seyed Mohammad Ebrahimi was arrested last December on the charge of “Colluding to act against national security”.
Arya Aramnejad, singer and musician, has been detained
November 08, 2011
Singer and music maker, Arya Aramnejad, has been arrested at his home by Intelligent Ministry agents. He has been reportedly beaten during the arrest. Moreover, his PC as well as some of his documents have been seized. He is best known for a song he published in the wake of Dec. 27, 2009 popular protest.
Iranian student activists write letter to Obama on anniversary of embassy hostage-taking
November 05, 2011
On the occasion of 13 Aban (November 4th, the anniversary of the hostage-taking of the American embassy in Iran), a group of current and former Iranian student activists have written a letter to Amerrican president Barack Obama. In the letter, the students stress the importance of sanctioning the Iranian authorities.
Iranian authorities ignore deteriorating health of imprisoned journalist Keyvan Samimi
November 05, 2011
Some time ago, Keyvan Samimi’s children had announced that, according to the prison physicians, a tumor had been detected in their father’s liver and he requires immediate surgery and special care. However, to date, the prison administrators have not acknowledged this issue.
Mahdieh Golroo and other students issued more prison sentences
November 05, 2011
New prison sentences were upheld for four student activists who are already serving sentences in prison.
Peyman Aref remains imprisoned, authorities refused set bail money
November 03, 2011
Iran’s Revolutionary Court issued a bail amount of 20 million tomans (approximately $18,500 USD) for Peyman Aref’s release from Evin prison, however, prison officials refused to accept the bail money from his wife yesterday, according to Human Rights House of Iran.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
- Letter from Prison: Nasrin Sotoudeh explains to her children why she can’t see them
- Hossein Ronaghi Maleki returned to Evin prison after undergoing two kidney surgeries
- Student activist Shabnam Madadzadeh imprisoned more than 1000 days + Her letter to Ahmed Shaheed
- Peyman Aref & two other activists arrested during visit to Neda’s grave + Update
- Student lashed for insulting Ahmadinejad released from prison
- Nasrin Sotoudeh denied prison visits, wins more international awards
- Mohammad Maleki & Fereshteh Shirazi issued prison sentences
- Imprisoned activist Faranak Farid released on bail
- Amnesty International concerned over continuous house arrests of Mousavi & Karroubi
- Iranian authorities issue heavy prison sentences to 3 political activists
- Iranian regime issues total of 30 years imprisonment to seven Baha’i members
- Ailing imprisoned blogger refuses medical treatment
- Protests held in cities around the world against Kouhyar Goudarzi’s illegal imprisonment
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Domestic Politics
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Amnesty International concerned over continuous house arrests of Mousavi & Karroubi
October 20, 2011
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Man tied to Iran’s largest financial scandal in Canada
October 12, 2011
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ALERT | Iran’s Supreme Court: Death Sentences Will Now Be Issued In Less Than 10 Days
March 18, 2011
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Report: Four Reform Heads Remain Under House Arrest
March 17, 2011
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Human rights report: Concerns of torture for two missing opposition heads
March 04, 2011
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Ex-Iranian diplomat says regime would rather slaughter people than surrender power
March 03, 2011
Economic News
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Man tied to Iran’s largest financial scandal in Canada
October 12, 2011
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More than 500 female teachers rally to protest five months of back wages
March 10, 2011
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50 Dismissed Contract Workers Protest for Rights
January 22, 2011
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Confidential Report Forecasts Collapse of Iranian Economy
November 05, 2010
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Students at University of Medical Sciences Protest Dissolution
October 31, 2010
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Karroubi: “So-Called Economic Sedition an Excuse to Embezzle Nation’s Wealth!”
October 19, 2010
Execution & Torture
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Remember Ehsan Fattahian, brave man who dared to defy regime of terror
November 11, 2011
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Another distinguished student flogged for insulting Ahmadinejad
October 17, 2011
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Iranian regime exposes children to public executions
October 14, 2011
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More executions in Iran, four people punished with amputation
October 12, 2011
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October 11th dedicated to Behnoud Shojaee, 21, executed by the Iranian regime
October 11, 2011
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Iranian regime continues to execute in high numbers, do not forget the Iranians
October 10, 2011
Gender Violence
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Women’s ward in Evin prison continues to face difficulties
September 16, 2011
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Regime lashes civil activist, Shirin Ebadi says act shows weakness
September 15, 2011
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Women’s movement activists release statement in protest to increase in violence against women in Iran
July 31, 2011
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Iranian University Student Writes on Violence Against Women: “Invisible Wounds”
June 15, 2011
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Retribution Punishment of Blinding with Acid Postponed for Iranian Man
May 14, 2011
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Woman Blinded with Acid Talks to Radio Farda: “I don’t want the same act to be repeated”
May 13, 2011
Journalists and Bloggers
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Press Release | Journalists Detained in Iranian Revolutionary Guard Solitary Cells
January 23, 2012
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Young woman arrested last year for Facebook activities celebrates birthday in Evin prison today
January 18, 2012
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Report: The arrests of Iranian journalists continue
January 18, 2012
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Navid Khanjani’s translated note: “From being ‘impure’ as a child to becoming a prisoner of the IRGC as a youth
January 14, 2012
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Journalist Fatemeh Kheradmand has been arrested
January 07, 2012
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Tribute to Behrouz Javid Tehrani: released from prison after several years of torture
January 04, 2012
Prisoners & Their Families
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URGENT APPEAL: Dr. Mohammad Maleki Summoned to Serve Prison Sentence
January 25, 2012
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Press Release | Journalists Detained in Iranian Revolutionary Guard Solitary Cells
January 23, 2012
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Young woman arrested last year for Facebook activities celebrates birthday in Evin prison today
January 18, 2012
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Report: The arrests of Iranian journalists continue
January 18, 2012
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Navid Khanjani’s translated note: “From being ‘impure’ as a child to becoming a prisoner of the IRGC as a youth
January 14, 2012
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Student activist Mahdieh Golroo from prison to her husband: “Our best days are yet to come”
January 13, 2012
Protests & Police Brutality
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Women’s rights activist released from Evin after three years in prison without furlough
January 08, 2012
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Iranian advocacy council: “For the 6th consecutive year, student activists are banned from pursuing higher education”
December 20, 2011
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Mahdieh Golroo and other students issued more prison sentences
November 05, 2011
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Student lashed for insulting Ahmadinejad released from prison
October 28, 2011
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Protests held in cities around the world against Kouhyar Goudarzi’s illegal imprisonment
October 19, 2011
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Kurdish journalist imprisoned for more than 1,500 days without furlough
October 19, 2011
Religious Persecution
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Navid Khanjani’s translated note: “From being ‘impure’ as a child to becoming a prisoner of the IRGC as a youth
January 14, 2012
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Iranian regime issues total of 30 years imprisonment to seven Baha’i members
October 20, 2011
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Navid Khanjani: “I do not feel safe because there are plainclothes agents stationed outside my home.”
July 14, 2011
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UPDATE: Christian Iranian man facing execution
June 30, 2011
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Children’s rights activist arrested in Kerman
March 07, 2011
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Amnesty International Creates Urgent Action for Navid Khanjani
March 02, 2011
Students
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URGENT APPEAL: Dr. Mohammad Maleki Summoned to Serve Prison Sentence
January 25, 2012
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Navid Khanjani’s translated note: “From being ‘impure’ as a child to becoming a prisoner of the IRGC as a youth
January 14, 2012
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Student activist Mahdieh Golroo from prison to her husband: “Our best days are yet to come”
January 13, 2012
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Iranian authorities have once again summoned student activist Peyman Aref to Evin prison
January 13, 2012
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Tribute to Behrouz Javid Tehrani: released from prison after several years of torture
January 04, 2012
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Kouhyar Goudarzi’s court hearing postponed, his mother issued two-year prison sentence
January 03, 2012
Workers
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Four leftist labor and student activists in Tabriz sentenced to a total of 22.5 years in prison
September 17, 2011
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Labour Activist Mansour Osanloo Released from Prison
June 02, 2011
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Mansour Osanloo Transferred to Hospital for Critical Decline in Health
May 06, 2011
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Rajai Shahr Political Prisoners Continue Hunger Strike in Protest to Dictatorship
May 06, 2011
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Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison
April 14, 2011
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Iran Government Clamps Down on Ancient Cultural Spring Festival, Fearing Protests
March 15, 2011
