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Apr 13 2010 12:42PM
At night, when you close your eyes, think of a woman who never sleeps.

Farangis Khanum Davoudifar, Kaveh Kermanshahi's mother Farangis khanum is 50 years old and mother of two sons although she tragically lost one of them 10 years ago and the other, Kaveh is in prison for over two months. As a young girl...

Apr 8 2010 1:28PM
Koohyar Goodarzi, A man for all seasons

He is young, energetic and very, very intelligent. He is from the city of Kerman where its winters are crisp and cold and summers dry and hot. Kerman has produced many brave men and women who have stood for the rights of people and...

Apr 8 2010 10:54AM
Free my so or take me to prison as well!

Bewildered mother of Mohemmed Davari, a simple and honest teacher who also cooperated with Etemad Meli and Saham New. These two publications are the official online papers of cleric Mehdi Karubi, the defeated Iranian presidential...

Apr 6 2010 3:00PM
Concern about Mahboobeh Karami's ill-health

Mahboubeh Karami, member of One Million Signature Campaign was arrested last year in Tehran and kept in solitary for 200 days. Mahboobeh had not committed any crime. Her only crime is being member of the Campaign. Last year, when her...

Apr 5 2010 12:01PM
Out of danger but in danger

A report by Iranian human rights activists who have fled Iran in fear of persecution in recent months through hazardous mountains of Kurdestan into Turkey and now live in dire circumstance waiting to be re-settled. NIGDE, Turkey –...

Mar 27 2010 6:34PM
Protestor in Danger of Execution as Iran Flouts Human Rights Standards

(4 March 2010) An Iranian protestor, prosecuted in a post-Ashura trials on charges of Moharebeh, or “enmity against God," is in danger of imminent execution, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today. The identity...

Mar 27 2010 6:24PM
Zahra Jabari, a woman prisoner in danger of ill-health

According to reports by human rights activists in iran, prisoner of conscious, Ms Zahra Jabari is suffering from heart problems and acute rheumatism and is hardly able to walk without aid. Medical authorities in prison have refused to...

Mar 27 2010 10:06AM
Conspiracy against Iran's national security

Alieh Eghdamdoust is a woman's rights activist from the north regions of Iran who is serving 3 year prison term for her activities which were raising women's awareness of their rights. Despite widespread campaigns for her release Alieh...

Mar 25 2010 9:53PM
A big thank you to the IS Middle East Team, especially Ann Harrison and Drury Dyke

Last Iranian year was a difficult and turbulent year for the Iranian people. Iran was about to have its presidential elections after 5 years of Ahmadinejad’s presidency which brought economic disaster, political chaos and international...

Mar 25 2010 9:51PM
A big thank you to the IS Middle East Team, especially Ann Harrison and Drury Dyke

Last Iranian year was a difficult and turbulent year for the Iranian people. Iran was about to have its presidential elections after 5 years of Ahmadinejad’s presidency which brought economic disaster, political chaos and international...

Mar 25 2010 2:35PM
Women of Iran, 31 years on

I shall never die As I have sowed the seed of words. Ferdowsi, 10th century Iranian poet. It was 8 March 1979, a month after the Iranian revolution had overthrown 2500 years monarchy and was about to set a date for the referendum to...

Mar 20 2010 6:48PM
Happy NoRooz to Everyone

Happy Persian New Year to all those who celebrate it. We Iranians hope to have a peaceful and free Iran in the coming year.

Mar 17 2010 1:24PM
Remember prisoners in spring

On 21 March Iranian New Year starts while many families have their loved ones in prison. Despite their relenless effort,s few have been given leave for the duration of holidays. Amnesty Middle East section proposed that we send...

Mar 17 2010 1:24PM
Remember prisoners in spring

On 21 March Iranian New Year starts while many families have their loved ones in prison. Despite their relenless effort,s few have been given leave for the duration of holidays. Amnesty Middle East section proposed that we send...

Mar 14 2010 12:02PM
On the Eve of the NoRooz, Iranian New Year

Tehran's general attorney informed the world that they have arrested 30 people in connection with the 'Syber War' the US and the West have waged against Iran by allocating a budget to promote the internet services for the Iranians...

Mar 10 2010 10:21AM
International Coalition Against Violence in Iran (ICAVI)

The International Coalition Against Violence in Iran (ICAVI) is established by a number of Iranians who believe in the need to stop the growing violence in Iran. The coalition enjoys the support of individuals, groups and organisations...

Mar 10 2010 10:14AM
Iran: Shadi Sadr dedicates Courage Award to imprisoned Womens Rights Activist Shiva Nazar Ahari

Source: WLUML Network Shadi Sadr, a renowned Iranian human rights lawyer, women’s rights activist and member of Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) – International Solidarity Network Council, has been awarded the International Women...

Mar 4 2010 8:30AM
More than 9 Ashura protestors get death penalty!

Bloggers Against the Death Penalty call to save the life of Mohammad Amin Valian Mohammad Amin Valian, 20, was arrested on January 12, in Damghan after he published an article in a student newspaper at the University of Damghan. He was...

Feb 27 2010 10:44AM
Forget Us Not, Bridge Walk on International Women's Day

Forget Us Not Iranian women have lived under the shadow of discrimination,humiliation and suppression for the past thirty one years. With the worsening political atmosphere after the June presidential elections Iranian women and their...

Feb 23 2010 10:37AM
BBC Persian has received a new film on the attack at the university dormitory on June 14, 2009 Iran

فیلم منتشر نشده ای از حمله به کوی دانشگاه http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/2010/02/100222_iran_l19_kooy_tehran_u… The film is sel-explanatory. Needless to say that according to reports 5 students were killed and more...

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