Actress Maryam Kaviani Writes Poem for Shabnam Madadzadeh
September 02, 2010
Iranian Actress Maryam Kaviani writes an open letter about imprisoned student activist Shabnam Madadzadeh who is detained in Evin prison.
HEADLINES
Ahmad Batebi Writes Open Letter: “Sister Shiva”
September 01, 2010
Human rights activist Ahmad Batebi writes an open letter about imprisoned human rights activist Shiva Nazar Ahari who is detained in Evin prison. Shiva’s court date is on September 4, 2010.
Exile Sentences Carried Out for Hamed Rouhinejad and Ahmad Karimi
September 01, 2010
Hamed Rouhinejad was sent into exile from Evin to Zanjan prison on the night of August 26, 2010. He is accused of membership in an anti-government organization. At the same time, Ahmad Karimi, who was detained in ward 350 of Evin prison, was transferred to the courthouse, and at 7:30am on August 27th, he was sent into exile at Gonbad-e Qabus prison (in the province of Golestan) to serve his 15-year sentence without any prior notice given to his family or lawyers.
P2E Weekly Twitter Updates | August 28, 2010
August 29, 2010
All Persian2English tweets from last week in one place.
Security Forces Prevent Annual Ceremony for Executed Political Prisoners
August 28, 2010
Radio Zamaneh reports that Islamic Republic security forces prevented families of political prisoners at Khavaran cemetery from observing the 22nd anniversary of the mass executions of political prisoners in Iranian prisons.
UPDATE: Rahim Rashi Ends Hunger Strike on 43rd Day, Physical Condition Poor
August 28, 2010
The physical condition of Kurdish activist Rahim Rashi has deteriorated after insisting to continue his hunger strike after the 36th day while detained in Mahabad prison. Rahim Rashi is now connected to IV tubes to receive nutrition. He is also receiving medical treatment.
TAKE ACTION | Global Campaign in Support of Shiva Nazar Ahari: “We Are All Shiva”
August 27, 2010
A group of activists and human rights defenders have united to launch a global campaign that focuses on shedding light on the illegal detention of Shiva Nazar Ahari. The main message of the Campaign is simple: Release Shiva from prison immediately and unconditionally. JOIN THE CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF SHIVA.
PART 1: 30 Years of Massacres and Political Executions in Kurdistan, Iran
August 26, 2010
In his blog titled “Neither My Type or that of Yours”, writer Shahabaddin Sheikhi reviews the history of executions and massacres of the Kurdish population in Iran post 1979 Islamic Revolution. Persian2English will present Sheikhi’s research in a three-part series.
New York Times: Crime (Sex) and Punishment (Stoning)
August 23, 2010
It may be the oldest form of execution in the world, and it is certainly among the most barbaric. In the West, death by stoning is so remote from experience that it is best known through Monty Python skits and lurid fiction like Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery.”
Amnesty International and Dutch Authorities Concerned Over Possible Death Sentence for Ashura Detainee Zahra Bahrami
August 23, 2010
Following unverified reports about the possibility of a death sentence for Zahra Bahrami, an Iranian-Dutch citizen arrested in Iran following the Ashura uprising (December 27, 2009), Amnesty International and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands have expressed concern.
Mousavi Senior Economic Advisor Released on Bail
August 23, 2010
The Kaleme website reported that an economics professor at Allameh Tabatabai University was released from Evin prison on August 18, 2010. Arab Mazar was also an economic advisor to Mir Hossein Mousavi during the 2009 Iranian presidential election.
For My Uncle Sentenced to Death: A Letter dedicated to Javad Lari
August 23, 2010
Political prisoner Javid Lari is [sentenced to death and] charged with Moharebeh (waging war against God) and Mofsed Fel-arz (spreading corruption on Earth). On August 16, 2010, CHRR released a letter dedicated to Javad Lari written by his niece Golnar.
The Shiva I Know: A letter about Shiva Nazar Ahari
August 21, 2010
Sepideh Pooraghaiee, a friend and colleague of Shiva Nazar Ahari, writes an open letter about Shiva. Sepideh Pooraghaiee states in the letter that she wants her words to be considered when passing judgment on Shiva and the organization CHRR.
Tongue of Kurdish Political Prisoner Amputated, Risks Death
August 18, 2010
The website Kurdish Perspective reports that Evin prison interrogators have amputated the tongue of Matin Arjan, a Kurdish political prisoner from Turkey. He is currently in critical condition and risks death.
Abdollah Momeni, Keyvan Samimi and Bahman Ahmadi Amouie Return to Evin Prison’s General Ward
August 18, 2010
HRANA reports that Daftar-e Tahkim Vahdat spokesperson Abdollah Momeni was returned to ward 350 (general ward) in Evin prison. Momeni endured 22 days of solitary confinement in ward 240 and he was on hunger strike for 18 of those days. Advar News reports that two other political prisoners, journalists Bahman Ahmadi Amouie and Keyvan Samimi, who were detained in solitary confinement in ward 240, were also transferred back to general ward 350.
TAKE ACTION | 12 ‘Hunger Strike’ Prisoners Transferred Back to General Ward, 3 Remain in Solitary
August 18, 2010
After 22 days in solitary confinement, 12 of the political prisoners formerly on hunger strike were transferred back to ward 350 (the general ward) in Evin prison. Abdollah Momeni, Bahman Ahmadi Amouie, and Keyvan Samimi remain in solitary confinement. Samimi is still on hunger strike after 23 days.
Political Prisoner Rahim Rashi Tortured, Remains on Hunger Strike after 26 Days
August 18, 2010
Rooz Online reporter Saman Rasoulpour conducted an interview with Soran Rash, the son of political prisoner Rahim Rash. He talked of his father’s physical condition. Rahim Rash’s hunger strike, that he launched to protest against torture and his detention, has reached its 26th day. Rahim Rash is in critical condition.
Lawyer for Shiva Nazar Ahari Concerned About Verdict on Charge of Moharebeh
August 17, 2010
Shiva Nazar Ahari’s lawyer, Mohammad Sharif, has expressed concern about his client’s upcoming trial considering the heavy charge of moharebeh (enmity with God) in her case.
The Last Letter of Mohammad Nourizad to the Supreme Leader
August 17, 2010
Mohammad Nourizad, Iranian journalist and filmmaker, has written his sixth letter addressed to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei titled, “The Last Letter of Mohammad Nourizad to the Leader.” Persian2English has translated parts of the letter.
Majid Tavakoli Transferred to Rajai Shahr Prison
August 16, 2010
Student political prisoner Majid Tavakoli was transferred from Evin to Rajai Shahr prison (I.e. Gohardasht prison). Majid’s brother Ali Tavakoli told HRANA that he has not been able to communicate with his brother. A prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison has reportedly witnessed the transfer.
Seventeen Prisoners in the Infinite Loneliness of Solitude: A Letter by Zhila Baniyaghoub
August 16, 2010
Zhila Baniyaghoub, the wife of political prisoner Bahman Ahmad Amouie, wrote an open letter to recognize the ‘hunger strike’ prisoners who remain detained in solitary confinement in ward 240 of Evin. Journalist and political prisoner Keyvan Samimi continues his hunger strike after more than 20 days. According to reports, Samimi plans to not break his strike until he and his fellow prisoners are transferred out of solitary confinement.
A Letter by Nazanin Davoudi: How Do I Make One See this Non-Islamic Tyranny?
August 16, 2010
Nazanin Davoudi writes an open letter on her husband Arzhang Davoudi’s hunger strike and the injustices inflicted on him by prison authorities.
Political Prisoner Reza Joushan Losing Eye Sight, Denied Medical Care
August 15, 2010
According to Human Rights and Democracy Activists in Iran, 25 year old political prisoner Reza Joushan suffers from acute eye disease since a week ago. Despite this, Mohebbi, the chief interrogator of the Ministry of intelligence, has denied him medical treatment. Reza Joushan’s eyes are red and watery. He suffers from severe pain and the deterioration of vision.
Rajai Shahr Prison: New Murder Under Torture
August 15, 2010
35 year old prisoner Hassan Ghashghaei died under torture in a solitary confinement cell in ward 1 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj (I.e. Gohardasht prison).
Hunger Strike Continues for Keyvan Samimi, Health Deteriorates
August 15, 2010
Political prisoners who were recently on a hunger strike that lasted two weeks have repeatedly asked 62 year old imprisoned journalist Keyvan Samimi to end his hunger strike, however, he insists that it will continue until he and his ‘imprisoned children’ are transferred from solitary confinement to the general ward of Evin prison.
P2E Weekly Twitter Updates | August 14, 2010
August 15, 2010
All Persian2English tweets from the last week posted here.
‘Hunger Strike’ Prisoners Threatened with 6 Months Solitary Confinement
August 15, 2010
Five of the 17 Evin hunger strike prisoners detained in solitary confinement cells of ward 240 were transferred to the Prosecutor’s office. The prisoners (Kouhyar Goodarzi, Bahman Ahmad Amouie, Keyvan Samimi, Gholamhossein Arashi, and Ali Malihi) were threatened with six months imprisonment in solitary confinement, even though 20 days is the maximum allowed time spent in solitary confinement for wards covered by the Prisons Organization.
More than 70 Prisoners Suddenly Executed in Mashhad
August 14, 2010
There are reports that in the past few days more than 70 people detained in Mashhad prison were executed suddenly and without prior notice. Based on the information available, prisoners under the age of 18 years were among the executed.
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- Detention Order Renewed for Kurdish Political Prisoner Mokhtar Houshmand
- Amnesty International Condemns Sentences for Seven Baha’i Leaders
- Physical Condition of Arzhang Davoodi Reaches Critical Peak, Hunger Strike Nears One Month
- Yashar Daralshafa Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
- 22 Torture Files Sent to Iranian Supreme Leader
- Ashura Detainee Sentenced to Death
- They Sealed My Office Door: Mohammad Mostafaei Talks To Voice of America
- Physical and Psychological Torture: An Interview with an Iranian Refugee in Germany
- Hunger Strike Prisoner Majid Tavakoli Sent to Evin Clinic
- Professor Shahla Talebi: The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Rape of Men
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Domestic Politics
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Mohammad Mostafaei in Turkey + A Letter to His Wife and Daughter on their Birthdays
August 04, 2010
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Mohammad Mostafaei Breaks Silence: “If You Have Faith in God and Judgment Day, Release My Family”
August 01, 2010
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TIME.COM | An Attack on Iran: Back on the Table
July 24, 2010
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Wall Street Journal: Iran’s Swedish Protector
July 23, 2010
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Iran Sanctions and the World
July 19, 2010
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Abducted Baloch Teen in Danger of Execution
July 11, 2010
Economic News
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Iran Sanctions and the World
July 19, 2010
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Tabriz Strikes Spread
July 19, 2010
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Sections of Bazaars in Mashhad Join Strike
July 19, 2010
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Iran’s Problems with Selling Oil
July 10, 2010
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Tehran Bazaar on Strike
July 06, 2010
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BBC Persian interviews Mehrdad Emadi- Sanctions and the Iranian Economy
May 19, 2010
Execution & Torture
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Security Forces Prevent Annual Ceremony for Executed Political Prisoners
August 28, 2010
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PART 1: 30 Years of Massacres and Political Executions in Kurdistan, Iran
August 26, 2010
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New York Times: Crime (Sex) and Punishment (Stoning)
August 23, 2010
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Amnesty International and Dutch Authorities Concerned Over Possible Death Sentence for Ashura Detainee Zahra Bahrami
August 23, 2010
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For My Uncle Sentenced to Death: A Letter dedicated to Javad Lari
August 23, 2010
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Rajai Shahr Prison: New Murder Under Torture
August 15, 2010
Gender Violence
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RFERL: Iran To Review Woman’s Stoning Execution
July 12, 2010
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HRANA publishes more documents and a new video of torture in Rajai Shahr prison
May 30, 2010
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Emotional Interview with the Lawyer of Executed Prisoners: “I Am Speechless”
May 13, 2010
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Shirin Alam Hooli was scheduled to be released
May 13, 2010
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A Personal Account of a Female Detainee, Stripped by Her Interrogators
May 05, 2010
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Female Workers Suffer Hidden Discriminations
May 01, 2010
Journalists and Bloggers
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Ahmad Batebi Writes Open Letter: “Sister Shiva”
September 01, 2010
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TAKE ACTION | Global Campaign in Support of Shiva Nazar Ahari: “We Are All Shiva”
August 27, 2010
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The Shiva I Know: A letter about Shiva Nazar Ahari
August 21, 2010
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Abdollah Momeni, Keyvan Samimi and Bahman Ahmadi Amouie Return to Evin Prison’s General Ward
August 18, 2010
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TAKE ACTION | 12 ‘Hunger Strike’ Prisoners Transferred Back to General Ward, 3 Remain in Solitary
August 18, 2010
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The Last Letter of Mohammad Nourizad to the Supreme Leader
August 17, 2010
Prisoners & Their Families
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Actress Maryam Kaviani Writes Poem for Shabnam Madadzadeh
September 02, 2010
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Ahmad Batebi Writes Open Letter: “Sister Shiva”
September 01, 2010
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Exile Sentences Carried Out for Hamed Rouhinejad and Ahmad Karimi
September 01, 2010
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Security Forces Prevent Annual Ceremony for Executed Political Prisoners
August 28, 2010
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UPDATE: Rahim Rashi Ends Hunger Strike on 43rd Day, Physical Condition Poor
August 28, 2010
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TAKE ACTION | Global Campaign in Support of Shiva Nazar Ahari: “We Are All Shiva”
August 27, 2010
Protests & Police Brutality
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TAKE ACTION | Global Campaign in Support of Shiva Nazar Ahari: “We Are All Shiva”
August 27, 2010
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PART 1: 30 Years of Massacres and Political Executions in Kurdistan, Iran
August 26, 2010
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Amnesty International and Dutch Authorities Concerned Over Possible Death Sentence for Ashura Detainee Zahra Bahrami
August 23, 2010
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Seventeen Prisoners in the Infinite Loneliness of Solitude: A Letter by Zhila Baniyaghoub
August 16, 2010
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A Letter by Nazanin Davoudi: How Do I Make One See this Non-Islamic Tyranny?
August 16, 2010
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Rajai Shahr Prison: New Murder Under Torture
August 15, 2010
Religious Persecution
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Amnesty International Condemns Sentences for Seven Baha’i Leaders
August 11, 2010
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Prison Time Totals 140 Years for Seven Leaders of the Baha’i Community
August 08, 2010
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Iran Prisoner Updates: Releases, New Arrests, Medical Neglect, Still No Answers
July 22, 2010
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Iranian Government Allows Destruction of 50 Homes of Baha’i Residents
July 01, 2010
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RAHANA Report: 325 People Arrested in the Month of Khordad
June 23, 2010
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RAHANA Publishes List of 470 Prisoners of Conscience in Iran
May 25, 2010
Students
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Ahmad Batebi Writes Open Letter: “Sister Shiva”
September 01, 2010
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Exile Sentences Carried Out for Hamed Rouhinejad and Ahmad Karimi
September 01, 2010
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TAKE ACTION | Global Campaign in Support of Shiva Nazar Ahari: “We Are All Shiva”
August 27, 2010
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TAKE ACTION | 12 ‘Hunger Strike’ Prisoners Transferred Back to General Ward, 3 Remain in Solitary
August 18, 2010
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Majid Tavakoli Transferred to Rajai Shahr Prison
August 16, 2010
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Seventeen Prisoners in the Infinite Loneliness of Solitude: A Letter by Zhila Baniyaghoub
August 16, 2010
Workers
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For My Uncle Sentenced to Death: A Letter dedicated to Javad Lari
August 23, 2010
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Bazaar Merchant Sentenced to Death, Another Sentenced to Ten-Year Imprisonment
August 05, 2010
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Mehdi Karroubi Visits Osanloo Family
July 19, 2010
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Mansour Osanloo Charged with Anti-Regime Propaganda for the Second Time
July 19, 2010
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Osanloo Family Face Increasing Pressures
June 29, 2010
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My daughter-in-law suffered a miscarriage as a result of the brutal attack: An interview with Parvaneh Osanloo
June 29, 2010
