Call to action by Sarah Shourd: International Banner Week
Petitions:
Sign the petition to support hunger strikers in Greece
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Neither the parliament nor the government know the details of their ongoing subsidy removal program (Farsi)
Police to set up stations in 2000 Tehran locations starting October 30, 2010 (Farsi)
UPDATE: Kouhyar Goodarzi Moved to Ward 3 of Rajai Shahr Prison
Women Political Prisoners Write Statement after Release of Hengameh Shahidi
Afghan Officials Say Woman Shot Dead By Iranian Forces
Ashura Detainee Navid Kamran Returned to Evin Prison
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- Reports are Supreme Leader's office had invited all of Qom Marja Ayatollahs to visit SL in advance of his trip.
- Reports are that SL visits with Mrja Ayatolllahs was only used as photo-op & nothing important was discussed.
- Reports are some of the Marja Ayatollahs that visited with SL only stopped by to say hello but were faced with photographers.
- Reports are Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani & Shobayri were not aware of photographers presence in advance.
- 8 Marja Ayatollahs with the greatest number of followers across the country did not visit with Supreme leader.
- Reports are that Marja Ayatollahs were warned & threatened with possibility of retaliation if they do not visit with SL.
- 1- Marjas who did not see SL: Ayt Bayat Zanjani, Ayt Vahid Khorasani, Ayt Mousavi Ardebili,
- 2- Marjas who did not see SL: Ayt Mohamad Sadegh Rouhani, Ayt Mohamad Sadeghi Tehrani,
- 3- 2- Marjas who did not see SL: Ayt Sanei, Ayt Gerami Qomi, Ayt Houseini Shirazi.
- Fakhredin Samimi was sentenced to 6 months by a court in Sari (N.IR) for promoting Bahai faith.
- Bojnourd Uni English instructor Hadi Hakim Shafaei has been summoned to Bojnourd prison to serve his 1 yr sentence.
- Senior Ghazvin International U student Haydar Ghazvini was expelled & banned for 3yrs from finishing his degree in any uni.
- Esfahan province Payam Nour university with 44 campuses will implement gender separation in the near future.
- Kudish author & poet Behzad Kurdestani in solitary for 2 months is under pressure & torture to give false confession.
- Imprisoned HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh's lawyer Ms. Ghanavi has been threatened with arrest by Intel agents.
- Abdolaziz Noti-Zehi convicted of possession of firearms & killing 5 policemenwas was executed in Zahedan Thurs.
Friday, October 29, 2010
News Update - October 28, 2010
Call to action by Sarah Shourd: International Banner Week
Petitions:
Petition for human rights in Iran
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RSF: Iranian Government Continues Relentless Crackdowns
Hengameh Shahidi Temporary Released for Medical Treatment
Kouhyar Goodarzi Moved to Prison Exile as End of Sentence Approaches
Finland grants asylum to former Iranian diplomat
Iranian Political Asylum Seekers Launch Campaign for Freedom
Ali Shakouri-Rad was released (Farsi)
Cracking down remorselessly, Tehran shows its true face
Iranian hardliner says democracy used as seditious tool
Ministry: Execution of Iranian Church Leader Delayed
Political Activist Mansour Faraji Sentenced to 3 Years of Suspended Imprisonment and 30 Lashes
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- Intel agents threatened Ayat Bayat Zanjani with similar attacks as was done on Ayt Sanei & Montazeris' compounds.
- Jaras reports Intel agents visited with Ayt Bayat Zanjani trying to convince him to visit with Khamenei, he refused.
- Ayat Bayat Zanjani called recently released from prison Participation Front member Housein Nouraninejad
- Ayat Bayat Zanjani called family of imprisoned student activist Zia Nabavi giving them moral support.
- Journalist Hengameh Shahidi has been released on bail.
- Women's rights & children's rights activist Parisa Kakaei has been sentenced to 6 yrs in prison on bogus charges.
- Karoubi's son Taghi Karoubi has been fired from his position at the office of Secretary of the Expediency Council.
- Taghi Karoubi's dismissal was ordered by Mohsen Rezaei. He is been barred from entering any of the Council's offices.
- Taghi Karoubi a Law professor at Elm-o-Farhang U has reportedly discussed the elections aftermath in class many times.
- Zahra Bahrami has been moved from Evin 209 to Evin 350. She is still in limbo status after 11 months in prison.
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Interview with Mandana, an asylum seeker on hunger strike in Greece
Petitions:
Petition for human rights in Iran
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RSF: Iranian Government Continues Relentless Crackdowns
Hengameh Shahidi Temporary Released for Medical Treatment
Kouhyar Goodarzi Moved to Prison Exile as End of Sentence Approaches
Finland grants asylum to former Iranian diplomat
Iranian Political Asylum Seekers Launch Campaign for Freedom
Ali Shakouri-Rad was released (Farsi)
Cracking down remorselessly, Tehran shows its true face
Iranian hardliner says democracy used as seditious tool
Ministry: Execution of Iranian Church Leader Delayed
Political Activist Mansour Faraji Sentenced to 3 Years of Suspended Imprisonment and 30 Lashes
- Intel agents threatened Ayat Bayat Zanjani with similar attacks as was done on Ayt Sanei & Montazeris' compounds.
- Jaras reports Intel agents visited with Ayt Bayat Zanjani trying to convince him to visit with Khamenei, he refused.
- Ayat Bayat Zanjani called recently released from prison Participation Front member Housein Nouraninejad
- Ayat Bayat Zanjani called family of imprisoned student activist Zia Nabavi giving them moral support.
- Journalist Hengameh Shahidi has been released on bail.
- Women's rights & children's rights activist Parisa Kakaei has been sentenced to 6 yrs in prison on bogus charges.
- Karoubi's son Taghi Karoubi has been fired from his position at the office of Secretary of the Expediency Council.
- Taghi Karoubi's dismissal was ordered by Mohsen Rezaei. He is been barred from entering any of the Council's offices.
- Taghi Karoubi a Law professor at Elm-o-Farhang U has reportedly discussed the elections aftermath in class many times.
- Zahra Bahrami has been moved from Evin 209 to Evin 350. She is still in limbo status after 11 months in prison.
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Interview with Mandana, an asylum seeker on hunger strike in Greece
Thursday, October 28, 2010
News Update - October 27, 2010
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Iran Vying for Board of UN Women
Grand Ayatollah Sadeqi Tehrani: Government shouldn't be in the hands of one person (Farsi)
Khamenei in Command
“People Shouldn’t Die for Their Beliefs” says Wife of Death Row Prisoner
“Proud of Hand Amputations,” Says Top Judiciary Official
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- Khamenei's trip to Qom was extended for 1 more day so he can meet with Howzeh clergy once more.
- 7 more doctors have added their name to the 165 signature petition requesting release of for Dr. Shkouri Rad.
- Tehran DA said 2 new indictments for 2 people charged with espionage have been sent to court.
- Dowlatabadi said the 2 charged w espionage were working with Israel Intel & had received money from them.
- On Monday prisoners in Gohardasht prison sent off a prisoner who was being released with singing Ey Iran anthem
- Prison guards in Gohardasht attacked Ward 4 prisoners on Tues destroying their personal property.
Iran Vying for Board of UN Women
Grand Ayatollah Sadeqi Tehrani: Government shouldn't be in the hands of one person (Farsi)
Khamenei in Command
“People Shouldn’t Die for Their Beliefs” says Wife of Death Row Prisoner
“Proud of Hand Amputations,” Says Top Judiciary Official
- Khamenei's trip to Qom was extended for 1 more day so he can meet with Howzeh clergy once more.
- 7 more doctors have added their name to the 165 signature petition requesting release of for Dr. Shkouri Rad.
- Tehran DA said 2 new indictments for 2 people charged with espionage have been sent to court.
- Dowlatabadi said the 2 charged w espionage were working with Israel Intel & had received money from them.
- On Monday prisoners in Gohardasht prison sent off a prisoner who was being released with singing Ey Iran anthem
- Prison guards in Gohardasht attacked Ward 4 prisoners on Tues destroying their personal property.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
News Update - October 26, 2010
Petitions:
Release Saeed Malekpour, Iranian-Canadian, Tech Expert, in danger of Death Sentence!
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Jailed Iran Lawyer 'Gets Family Visit, Ends Hunger Strike'
Iran arrests members of Sunni rebel group: report
Seven Amputations in Three Months - We Amputate Hands to Set Example
Kurdish Prisoner Dalir Roozgard Transferred to Sanandaj Central Prison
Zhila Baniyaghoub’s One Year Prison Sentence and 30 Year Ban from Journalism Upheld
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- 165 physicians & university professors have signed a petition asking Judiciary Chief to release Dr. Ali Shokouri-Rad.
- Tehran DA: If Sarah Shroud does not return for her trial, we will confiscate the bail money she posted.
- Tuesday went by with no Marja Ayatollah paying respect to Khamenei, so he gave another yada yada speech.
- Tehran DA: All death sentences given to drug traffickers & confirmed by higher courts will be carried out.
- Tehran DA Dowlatabadi said in the last 2-3 days five people convicted of drug trafficking have been hanged
Release Saeed Malekpour, Iranian-Canadian, Tech Expert, in danger of Death Sentence!
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Jailed Iran Lawyer 'Gets Family Visit, Ends Hunger Strike'
Iran arrests members of Sunni rebel group: report
Seven Amputations in Three Months - We Amputate Hands to Set Example
Kurdish Prisoner Dalir Roozgard Transferred to Sanandaj Central Prison
Zhila Baniyaghoub’s One Year Prison Sentence and 30 Year Ban from Journalism Upheld
- 165 physicians & university professors have signed a petition asking Judiciary Chief to release Dr. Ali Shokouri-Rad.
- Tehran DA: If Sarah Shroud does not return for her trial, we will confiscate the bail money she posted.
- Tuesday went by with no Marja Ayatollah paying respect to Khamenei, so he gave another yada yada speech.
- Tehran DA: All death sentences given to drug traffickers & confirmed by higher courts will be carried out.
- Tehran DA Dowlatabadi said in the last 2-3 days five people convicted of drug trafficking have been hanged
Monday, October 25, 2010
News Update - October 25, 2010
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Veteran Political Prisoner Demands Trial of Supreme Leader
Prominent American Civil Rights Lawyer Calls for Release of Imprisoned Iranian Lawyers
Leader tells Basij members to avoid extremism
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- Advar member (Alumni Assoc) Ali Jamali has been sentenced to 4 yrs. He is currently in Evin 350.
- Zhilla Baniyaghoub's husband Journalist Bahman Amoei is currently in Evin serving a 5 yr sentence.
- Court of Appeals has upheld Zhilla Baniyaghoub's 1 yr prison & 30 yr ban from journalism sentence.
- Mohamad Reza Moghayese who is close to Mousavi, was rearrested Sun in a raid of his home. He was out on bail.
Veteran Political Prisoner Demands Trial of Supreme Leader
Prominent American Civil Rights Lawyer Calls for Release of Imprisoned Iranian Lawyers
Leader tells Basij members to avoid extremism
- Advar member (Alumni Assoc) Ali Jamali has been sentenced to 4 yrs. He is currently in Evin 350.
- Zhilla Baniyaghoub's husband Journalist Bahman Amoei is currently in Evin serving a 5 yr sentence.
- Court of Appeals has upheld Zhilla Baniyaghoub's 1 yr prison & 30 yr ban from journalism sentence.
- Mohamad Reza Moghayese who is close to Mousavi, was rearrested Sun in a raid of his home. He was out on bail.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
News Update - October 24, 2010
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Shannon Bauer Speaks Out
Multiple Reports of Secret Group Executions in Vakilabad Prison
Iran says some academic courses too "Western"
Iranian reformist party demands probe into post-election government policies
Denials Were Not Accurate - Supreme Leader’s Role in Ahmadinejad’s Election Exposed
Journalist Mahsa Amrabadi Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Post-Election Detainee Rouhollah Mohammadi Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
Court Upholds the Prison and Lashing Sentence of Ashura Detainee Navid Kamran
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- Wives of imprisoned Reformists Dr. Mirdamadi & Tajerzadeh visited with family of imprisoned student activist Majid Doori.
- Court of Appeals has upheld sentence of 33 months in prison & 75 lashes for Navid Kamran arrested on Ashura.
- Mohamad Amin Hadavi, author of many books & articles on economics was arrested on Fri, whereabouts unknown.
- Mousavi campaign activist Rohollah Mohamadi Moein has been sentenced to 2 yrs on bunch of bogus charges.
- Pol prisoners are being threatened to deny their statements & letters or they'll be put in solitary & banned from visits
- Yousef Rahmanpour arrested in Bokan 3 yrs ago, was sentenced to 5 yrs in prison & is now facing Moharebeh charges.
- New charges of Moharebeh have been brought up against pol prisoner Yousef Rahmanpour in Esfahan Shahr Rezai prison.
- Journalist Mahsa Amrabadi has been sentenced to 1 yr. Her husband Masoud Bastani is serving a 6 yr sentence in Rejaishahr.
Shannon Bauer Speaks Out
Multiple Reports of Secret Group Executions in Vakilabad Prison
Iran says some academic courses too "Western"
Iranian reformist party demands probe into post-election government policies
Denials Were Not Accurate - Supreme Leader’s Role in Ahmadinejad’s Election Exposed
Journalist Mahsa Amrabadi Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Post-Election Detainee Rouhollah Mohammadi Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
Court Upholds the Prison and Lashing Sentence of Ashura Detainee Navid Kamran
- Wives of imprisoned Reformists Dr. Mirdamadi & Tajerzadeh visited with family of imprisoned student activist Majid Doori.
- Court of Appeals has upheld sentence of 33 months in prison & 75 lashes for Navid Kamran arrested on Ashura.
- Mohamad Amin Hadavi, author of many books & articles on economics was arrested on Fri, whereabouts unknown.
- Mousavi campaign activist Rohollah Mohamadi Moein has been sentenced to 2 yrs on bunch of bogus charges.
- Pol prisoners are being threatened to deny their statements & letters or they'll be put in solitary & banned from visits
- Yousef Rahmanpour arrested in Bokan 3 yrs ago, was sentenced to 5 yrs in prison & is now facing Moharebeh charges.
- New charges of Moharebeh have been brought up against pol prisoner Yousef Rahmanpour in Esfahan Shahr Rezai prison.
- Journalist Mahsa Amrabadi has been sentenced to 1 yr. Her husband Masoud Bastani is serving a 6 yr sentence in Rejaishahr.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
News Update - October 23, 2010
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Iran Is Said to Give Top Aide to Karzai Cash by the Bagful
Head of Evin prison replaced
For Nasrin Sotoudeh: When we are all called upon to "Defend" the "Defenders" of Human Rights
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- Hand amputation was performed in Yazd on a 32 yr old man convicted of theft.
- Khamenei met with members of the Society of Qom Seminary Teachers on Saturday. No Ayatollah visits.
Iran Is Said to Give Top Aide to Karzai Cash by the Bagful
Head of Evin prison replaced
For Nasrin Sotoudeh: When we are all called upon to "Defend" the "Defenders" of Human Rights
- Hand amputation was performed in Yazd on a 32 yr old man convicted of theft.
- Khamenei met with members of the Society of Qom Seminary Teachers on Saturday. No Ayatollah visits.
News Update - October 22, 2010
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Women's Rights activists urging Nasrin Sotodeh to end her hunger strike (Farsi)
Visitation ban still on for Nasrin Sotoudeh, husband reports
Iran Eyewitness: Watching the Supreme Leader's Mission in Qom (Azadi)
Germany granted access to two arrested in Iran
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- Wed. night, sec forces raided on Osanloo's daughter in law. She wasn't around so they just scared the neighbors.
- Bahais Sima Eshraghi & Jalayer Vahdat reported to Mashhad prison on Wednesday to start svng their 5 yr sentences.
- Prison doctors have prescribed Kaboudvand to be transferred to a hospital but Prosecution & Intel denied the request.
- Imprisoned HR activist Mohamad Sedigh Kaboudvand is in poor health but proper medical help is denied.
- Pol prisoner Heshmatolah Tabarzadi was allowed to have family visit him in Rejaei Shahr prison yesterday.
- Sayed Navid Kamran was sentenced by lower court to 33 months & 74 lashes, Appeals Court has not ruled yet.
- Sayed Navid Kamran has been summoned to Evin. He was arrested on Ashura & released on bail after months in prison.
- A German embassy official met today with the two German citizens who are in custody in Tabriz.
- Ayatollah Bayat Zanjai is in Zanjan to attend his nieces's wedding & to visit with his elder mother.
- Khamenei's Qom trip is scheduled for 9 days, let's see if he will stand this humiliation for the duration or will leave earlier.
- There is so much none news around Khamenei that to make some up yesterday he surprised 3 martyrs families with a visit
Women's Rights activists urging Nasrin Sotodeh to end her hunger strike (Farsi)
Visitation ban still on for Nasrin Sotoudeh, husband reports
Iran Eyewitness: Watching the Supreme Leader's Mission in Qom (Azadi)
Germany granted access to two arrested in Iran
- Wed. night, sec forces raided on Osanloo's daughter in law. She wasn't around so they just scared the neighbors.
- Bahais Sima Eshraghi & Jalayer Vahdat reported to Mashhad prison on Wednesday to start svng their 5 yr sentences.
- Prison doctors have prescribed Kaboudvand to be transferred to a hospital but Prosecution & Intel denied the request.
- Imprisoned HR activist Mohamad Sedigh Kaboudvand is in poor health but proper medical help is denied.
- Pol prisoner Heshmatolah Tabarzadi was allowed to have family visit him in Rejaei Shahr prison yesterday.
- Sayed Navid Kamran was sentenced by lower court to 33 months & 74 lashes, Appeals Court has not ruled yet.
- Sayed Navid Kamran has been summoned to Evin. He was arrested on Ashura & released on bail after months in prison.
- A German embassy official met today with the two German citizens who are in custody in Tabriz.
- Ayatollah Bayat Zanjai is in Zanjan to attend his nieces's wedding & to visit with his elder mother.
- Khamenei's Qom trip is scheduled for 9 days, let's see if he will stand this humiliation for the duration or will leave earlier.
- There is so much none news around Khamenei that to make some up yesterday he surprised 3 martyrs families with a visit
Friday, October 22, 2010
News Update - October 21, 2010
Austin, TX: Human Rights Event (October 23rd)
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Spouse of Ahmad Zeidabadi: “We Constantly Dream of His Freedom”
Freed American leaves Iran after 2-1/2 years' jail
Iran's Khamenei scores points with cleric critics
Governor of Tehran: The president is confident in the earthquake, thus we have betrayed people if we don't tell (Farsi)
High School Student and Blogger in Solitary Confinement for over 30 Days
Iran, Venezuela leaders seek 'new world order'
News Blackout on Khamenei’s Meetings
Cultural Cleansing: "Secular" Professors Dismissed From Iranian Universities
Khatami: We should stand against agents of violence and extremism
Has The Iranian Government Reduced Female University Enrollment?
First Court Hearing Held for Kaveh Ghasem-Kermanshahi
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- Offices of the Islamic Mojahedin of Iran was raided by Plainclothes, computers & documents were confiscated.
- Manufacturer of satellite dishes & accessories was raided by police on the outskirts of Tehran.
- In the raid of the satellite dish business, 25000 dishes, 5000 dish mounts, 7000 receivers & other items were confiscated.
- Intel agents are preventing the release of pol prisoner Taimor Rezaeian, found not guilty & exonerated of all charges.
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Spouse of Ahmad Zeidabadi: “We Constantly Dream of His Freedom”
Freed American leaves Iran after 2-1/2 years' jail
Iran's Khamenei scores points with cleric critics
Governor of Tehran: The president is confident in the earthquake, thus we have betrayed people if we don't tell (Farsi)
High School Student and Blogger in Solitary Confinement for over 30 Days
Iran, Venezuela leaders seek 'new world order'
News Blackout on Khamenei’s Meetings
Cultural Cleansing: "Secular" Professors Dismissed From Iranian Universities
Khatami: We should stand against agents of violence and extremism
Has The Iranian Government Reduced Female University Enrollment?
First Court Hearing Held for Kaveh Ghasem-Kermanshahi
- Offices of the Islamic Mojahedin of Iran was raided by Plainclothes, computers & documents were confiscated.
- Manufacturer of satellite dishes & accessories was raided by police on the outskirts of Tehran.
- In the raid of the satellite dish business, 25000 dishes, 5000 dish mounts, 7000 receivers & other items were confiscated.
- Intel agents are preventing the release of pol prisoner Taimor Rezaeian, found not guilty & exonerated of all charges.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
News Update - October 20, 2010
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Father of Zia Nabavi Summoned & Interrogated for 7 Hours
Saeed Malekpour’s Wife Tells Rooz: Prison Sentence Before the Trial
Tehran Conference on “Human Rights in the US”
Detained Journalist Sues Nokia For Aiding Iranian Crackdown
Majid Dori Transferred to Prison Exile
In Iran, Renewed Efforts To Keep University Students In Check
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- Mousavi's Shiraz campaign manager, Mohamad Saber Abbasian has been moved from Intel detention to Vakilabad prison.
- 4 Azari civil activists were released on bail from Tabriz prison on Tuesday.
- Released on bail: Dr. Alireza Abdolahi, Shahram Radmehr, Behboud Gholizadeh & Ahmad Khiyavi.
- 68 y/o retired teacher Hashem Khastar, in Mashhad Vakilabad prison, has been banned from phone calls.
- Chair of Iran Freedom Movement Dr. Ebrahim Yazdi arrested in Esfahan Oct 1, called family from prison yesterday.
- Reporters without boarders places Iran number 175 out of 178 nations on the 2010 World Press Freedom Index list.
- Leftist Esfahan U student activist Maziar Masoumi has been expelled & banned from continuing education.
- HR activist & journalist Kaveh Ghasemi Kermanshahi's trial started today. He denied all of his charges.
- 4 people charges with various crimes were lashed in public on Monday in Ghonbad Kavoos (NE.IR).
Father of Zia Nabavi Summoned & Interrogated for 7 Hours
Saeed Malekpour’s Wife Tells Rooz: Prison Sentence Before the Trial
Tehran Conference on “Human Rights in the US”
Detained Journalist Sues Nokia For Aiding Iranian Crackdown
Majid Dori Transferred to Prison Exile
In Iran, Renewed Efforts To Keep University Students In Check
- Mousavi's Shiraz campaign manager, Mohamad Saber Abbasian has been moved from Intel detention to Vakilabad prison.
- 4 Azari civil activists were released on bail from Tabriz prison on Tuesday.
- Released on bail: Dr. Alireza Abdolahi, Shahram Radmehr, Behboud Gholizadeh & Ahmad Khiyavi.
- 68 y/o retired teacher Hashem Khastar, in Mashhad Vakilabad prison, has been banned from phone calls.
- Chair of Iran Freedom Movement Dr. Ebrahim Yazdi arrested in Esfahan Oct 1, called family from prison yesterday.
- Reporters without boarders places Iran number 175 out of 178 nations on the 2010 World Press Freedom Index list.
- Leftist Esfahan U student activist Maziar Masoumi has been expelled & banned from continuing education.
- HR activist & journalist Kaveh Ghasemi Kermanshahi's trial started today. He denied all of his charges.
- 4 people charges with various crimes were lashed in public on Monday in Ghonbad Kavoos (NE.IR).
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
News Update - October 19, 2010
Austin, TX: Human Rights Event (October 23rd)
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Majid Dori Transferred to Prison Exile
Prison Abuse & Neglect for Jailed Student Zia Nabavi
In Qom, Iran's supreme leader Khamenei aims to cement leadership over clerics
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 20, 2010
Mom of US hiker jailed in Iran expects Nov. trial
Iranians stage hunger strike, sew mouths shut, as Greece under pressure on asylum
Karroubi: “So-Called Economic Sedition an Excuse to Embezzle Nation’s Wealth!”
A group of young people (mainly students) condemned the filtering of Khatami's website in Iran (Farsi)
Chavez Meets Ahmadinejad in Tehran
Iran to prosecute US hikers for espionage on Nov 6
Footballers face lashes for kissing fan
Court Hearing Held for Prominent Attorney Mohammad Ali Dadkhah
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- After 55 days in 240 solitary, Advar member Hassan Assadi Zaydabadi has been moved to Evin 350.
- Zahra Rahnavard is urging imprisoned HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh to end her hunger strike.
- Farsnews has listed the names of Olamas that met Khamenei, still missing from the list the influential Ayatollahs.
- Leftist student activist Mohsen Vafaei was arrested in Yazd 11 days ago, status & whereabouts are unknown.
- Beheshti U Philosophy student Hamed Rouhinejad suffering from progressive MS is in solitary in Zanjan prison.
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Green paintball was thrown at Khamenei's bus
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Majid Dori Transferred to Prison Exile
Prison Abuse & Neglect for Jailed Student Zia Nabavi
In Qom, Iran's supreme leader Khamenei aims to cement leadership over clerics
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 20, 2010
Mom of US hiker jailed in Iran expects Nov. trial
Iranians stage hunger strike, sew mouths shut, as Greece under pressure on asylum
Karroubi: “So-Called Economic Sedition an Excuse to Embezzle Nation’s Wealth!”
A group of young people (mainly students) condemned the filtering of Khatami's website in Iran (Farsi)
Chavez Meets Ahmadinejad in Tehran
Iran to prosecute US hikers for espionage on Nov 6
Footballers face lashes for kissing fan
Court Hearing Held for Prominent Attorney Mohammad Ali Dadkhah
- After 55 days in 240 solitary, Advar member Hassan Assadi Zaydabadi has been moved to Evin 350.
- Zahra Rahnavard is urging imprisoned HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh to end her hunger strike.
- Farsnews has listed the names of Olamas that met Khamenei, still missing from the list the influential Ayatollahs.
- Leftist student activist Mohsen Vafaei was arrested in Yazd 11 days ago, status & whereabouts are unknown.
- Beheshti U Philosophy student Hamed Rouhinejad suffering from progressive MS is in solitary in Zanjan prison.
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Green paintball was thrown at Khamenei's bus
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
News Update - October 18, 2010
Austin, TX: Human Rights Event (October 23rd)
News Links
Iran's Supreme Leader Encourages Citizen Journalism
Physical Assault & Battery of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Evin Prison
Nokia Siemens's response to access "No To Nokia" Campaign only raises more questions about complicity in human rights abuse
News Agency Editor: 'We Would Publish The News Upside Down'
Sotoudeh’s Husband Says Wife is in Solitary Confinement
“They Want to Kill My Son or Give Him Back Disabled” Says Father of Prisoner of Conscience
Contradictory Statements By Intelligence Minister Regarding Detained Americans
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 18, 2010
Leads on Recent Events in Kurdistan - This Time, Salafi Kurds Are Suspects
Ban on Printing Images of Mousavi and Karoubi - Publish Them and be Banned
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- Reports are very heavy security atmosphere in Qom, streets look like a military zone.
- Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez arrived in Tehran Monday night.
- Imprisoned attorney Mohamad Oliaifar suffering from leukemia has been moved to hospital. Family not allowed to see him.
- Oliaifar who represented many political prisoners is being watched by armed guards by his bed in the hospital.
- Member of IR military Abdollah Sarvari charged with espionage has been sentenced to death by a military court in Sanandaj.
- Sarvari who has served in IR military 25yrs was arrested last year after returning from visiting family in Kurdestian, Iraq.
- Bail has been denied for prominent cleric's son Dr. Mehdi Khazali arrested last week. He is in Evin.
- Iraq PM Nouri al-Maliki is in Tehran meeting with supreme leader & various other officials discussing bilateral relations.
- Pro regime sites blamed Mehdi Hashemi (Rafi's son) for the fake letter from Judry Chief to Khamenei. He has denied the accusation.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Encourages Citizen Journalism
Physical Assault & Battery of Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Evin Prison
Nokia Siemens's response to access "No To Nokia" Campaign only raises more questions about complicity in human rights abuse
News Agency Editor: 'We Would Publish The News Upside Down'
Sotoudeh’s Husband Says Wife is in Solitary Confinement
“They Want to Kill My Son or Give Him Back Disabled” Says Father of Prisoner of Conscience
Contradictory Statements By Intelligence Minister Regarding Detained Americans
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 18, 2010
Leads on Recent Events in Kurdistan - This Time, Salafi Kurds Are Suspects
Ban on Printing Images of Mousavi and Karoubi - Publish Them and be Banned
- Reports are very heavy security atmosphere in Qom, streets look like a military zone.
- Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez arrived in Tehran Monday night.
- Imprisoned attorney Mohamad Oliaifar suffering from leukemia has been moved to hospital. Family not allowed to see him.
- Oliaifar who represented many political prisoners is being watched by armed guards by his bed in the hospital.
- Member of IR military Abdollah Sarvari charged with espionage has been sentenced to death by a military court in Sanandaj.
- Sarvari who has served in IR military 25yrs was arrested last year after returning from visiting family in Kurdestian, Iraq.
- Bail has been denied for prominent cleric's son Dr. Mehdi Khazali arrested last week. He is in Evin.
- Iraq PM Nouri al-Maliki is in Tehran meeting with supreme leader & various other officials discussing bilateral relations.
- Pro regime sites blamed Mehdi Hashemi (Rafi's son) for the fake letter from Judry Chief to Khamenei. He has denied the accusation.
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
News Update - October 17, 2010
Austin, TX: Human Rights Event (October 23rd)
Petitions:
Release Majid Dorri from Prison!
Appeal for Nasrin Sotoodeh to International Lawyers, Judges and Prosecutors
News Links
Protest Statement of Over 900 Civil and Women’s Rights Activists
Father of Jailed Student with Multiple Sclerosis: “Where is the Justice?”
Iran warns domestic media over opposition news
American held in Iran for 30 months says to sue group
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki's Mother: "In the Name of God, Please Write About What They are Doing to Hossein"
American freed in Iran denies links to rebel group
Rahnavard calls for release of detained Iranian lawyer
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- Bahais Vahid Salim Eyghaei & Mr. Ghaderi were arrested in Tonekabon in Mazandaran province on Saturday.
- Kurdish journalist Amin Madani was arrested in Sanandaj today.
- Rajanews claims a team sent to Qom in advance of Khamenei's decision re Azad U to influence Marjas were detained.
- 1/2) Last week 4 Laleh Park mothers were arrested, Osanlo's daughter-in-law & wife were threatened with murder.
- 2/2) imprisoned pol prisoners Mohsen Mirdamadi's wife & Abdolreza Tajik's sister were summoned.
- During last week 8 women were subject of summons, death threats & arrests in Iran.
- 1/2) Nasrin Sotoudeh's indictment has been issued, she is charged with anti national security activities,...
- 2/2) ...gathering & collusion with intent to disturb the national security & membership in HR defenders Association.
- 1 killed & 4 injured in what police called a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in route from Khash to Zahedan.
- 2 men convicted of drug trafficking were hanged in Ahvaz Karoon prison.
- 5 men convicted of drug trafficking were hanged in Esfahan prison on Saturday.
- Another Tehran U student has been arrested. Per request of his family his name is not being published.
- The recent arrests of Tehran U students is connected to last summer's attack on Tehran U dormitory case.
- Anti regime cleric Ayatollah Broujerdi was assaulted & beaten by a baton by prison guards on Sat evening.
- Participation Front member Davoud Solaymani who was released on bail Thurs is back in Rejaei Shar prison today.
- Davoud Solaymani arrested 6/13/09, returned to Rejaei Shahr after Prosecution refused to extend his prison leave.
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American held in Iran for 30 months says to sue group
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki's Mother: "In the Name of God, Please Write About What They are Doing to Hossein"
American freed in Iran denies links to rebel group
Rahnavard calls for release of detained Iranian lawyer
- Bahais Vahid Salim Eyghaei & Mr. Ghaderi were arrested in Tonekabon in Mazandaran province on Saturday.
- Kurdish journalist Amin Madani was arrested in Sanandaj today.
- Rajanews claims a team sent to Qom in advance of Khamenei's decision re Azad U to influence Marjas were detained.
- 1/2) Last week 4 Laleh Park mothers were arrested, Osanlo's daughter-in-law & wife were threatened with murder.
- 2/2) imprisoned pol prisoners Mohsen Mirdamadi's wife & Abdolreza Tajik's sister were summoned.
- During last week 8 women were subject of summons, death threats & arrests in Iran.
- 1/2) Nasrin Sotoudeh's indictment has been issued, she is charged with anti national security activities,...
- 2/2) ...gathering & collusion with intent to disturb the national security & membership in HR defenders Association.
- 1 killed & 4 injured in what police called a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in route from Khash to Zahedan.
- 2 men convicted of drug trafficking were hanged in Ahvaz Karoon prison.
- 5 men convicted of drug trafficking were hanged in Esfahan prison on Saturday.
- Another Tehran U student has been arrested. Per request of his family his name is not being published.
- The recent arrests of Tehran U students is connected to last summer's attack on Tehran U dormitory case.
- Anti regime cleric Ayatollah Broujerdi was assaulted & beaten by a baton by prison guards on Sat evening.
- Participation Front member Davoud Solaymani who was released on bail Thurs is back in Rejaei Shar prison today.
- Davoud Solaymani arrested 6/13/09, returned to Rejaei Shahr after Prosecution refused to extend his prison leave.
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Austin, TX: Human Rights Event (October 23rd)
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Ban on all phone contact and visitation for Shabnam Madadzadeh
Iran releases American held for 2 years in Tehran
Dissident clerics rebuke Iran's Supreme Leader
A Year Later, Nokia Still Can’t Escape Connections To Iran Repression
Kahrizak should not be compared to Guantanamo: Iranian Official
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- 1/3) Participation Front member & Mousavi camp activist Azad U student Mohsen Biglerbaigi was arrested in Behshahr.
- 2/3) Agents with a warrant went to Biglerbaigi's father's business, searched & seized computer & documents.
- 3/3) A search & seizure of Biglerbaigi's home was also performed by the agents.
- Member of Mousavi camp 88 & Participation Front member Rahmat Izadi has been arrested in Behshahr.
- 2 Participation Front members have been arrested in Behshahr, Mazandran provice (N.IR).
- Zahra Bahrami has been moved back to Evin 209 & reports are she is under torture to give on camera false confession.
- Police arrested 30 men & women in 4 cafes in Mashhad & 4 garden cafes were sealed & 4 managers arrested.
- HRDA reported yesterday that prisoners in ward 209 can hear Nasrin Sotoudeh's screams through out the night.
- HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh was arrested 6 weeks ago, has had only 2 phone calls with husband & no visits allowed.
- Labor activist Behnam Ebrahimzadeh is in Evin Med facility due to complications suffered from hunger strike.
- Reports are that in Qom store owners have been told to display Khamenei's posters on their windows.
- In Qom cars are being stopped & welcoming Khamenei messages written on their windows.
- After 115 days in prison Azari activist Zahra Frajzadeh has been released on bail from Tabriz prison.
- Farajzadeh was arrested when she went to court to find info re her imprisoned husband. He is still in prison.
- Farajzadeh's husband, Ayat Mehrali Biglou has been in prison 5 months & is banned from lawyer & family visits.
- Hand amputation+1 yr prison is the sentence a 21 y/o received for stealing cookies,candy & $400 from a bakery.
Petitions:
No to Nokia
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Ban on all phone contact and visitation for Shabnam Madadzadeh
Iran releases American held for 2 years in Tehran
Dissident clerics rebuke Iran's Supreme Leader
A Year Later, Nokia Still Can’t Escape Connections To Iran Repression
Kahrizak should not be compared to Guantanamo: Iranian Official
- 1/3) Participation Front member & Mousavi camp activist Azad U student Mohsen Biglerbaigi was arrested in Behshahr.
- 2/3) Agents with a warrant went to Biglerbaigi's father's business, searched & seized computer & documents.
- 3/3) A search & seizure of Biglerbaigi's home was also performed by the agents.
- Member of Mousavi camp 88 & Participation Front member Rahmat Izadi has been arrested in Behshahr.
- 2 Participation Front members have been arrested in Behshahr, Mazandran provice (N.IR).
- Zahra Bahrami has been moved back to Evin 209 & reports are she is under torture to give on camera false confession.
- Police arrested 30 men & women in 4 cafes in Mashhad & 4 garden cafes were sealed & 4 managers arrested.
- HRDA reported yesterday that prisoners in ward 209 can hear Nasrin Sotoudeh's screams through out the night.
- HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh was arrested 6 weeks ago, has had only 2 phone calls with husband & no visits allowed.
- Labor activist Behnam Ebrahimzadeh is in Evin Med facility due to complications suffered from hunger strike.
- Reports are that in Qom store owners have been told to display Khamenei's posters on their windows.
- In Qom cars are being stopped & welcoming Khamenei messages written on their windows.
- After 115 days in prison Azari activist Zahra Frajzadeh has been released on bail from Tabriz prison.
- Farajzadeh was arrested when she went to court to find info re her imprisoned husband. He is still in prison.
- Farajzadeh's husband, Ayat Mehrali Biglou has been in prison 5 months & is banned from lawyer & family visits.
- Hand amputation+1 yr prison is the sentence a 21 y/o received for stealing cookies,candy & $400 from a bakery.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
News Update - October 15, 2010
Austin, TX: Human Rights Event (October 23rd)
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Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Being Severely Tortured
Mohammad Mostafaei Delivers Speech Against Executions
Imprisoned Human Rights Lawyer Mohammad Oliyaifard Diagnosed with Leukemia
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 15, 2010
Report of the Secretary General on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran – 2010
“Mortazavi Must Apologize To Me,” Says Persecuted Human Rights Lawyer
Details of Veteran Politician’s Detention Unknown
Tehran Prosecutor Delivers False Hope: Shabnam Madadzadeh Suffers
Iranian Says US Hikers Should be Tried
Iran: Detained Germans admit to breaking the law
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- Journalist Hengameh Shahidi is in poor health in Evin. Prosecution has denied lowering the $600,000 bail.
- Hengameh Shahidi's family can not afford such high bail. The medical help she needs is not available in Evin.
- Hengameh Shahidi is asking the prosecution to lower her bail so she can get out & get proper medical help.
- Tehran Prosecutor Jafari-Dowlatabadi is putting Hengameh Shahidi's life at risk by denying lowering her bail.
- Esfahan Police announced no more bicycling for women in the parks or the streets, only designated areas are allowed.
- Sanandaj Yazdan Panah U student Azad Kamangar has been released on bail. He is Farzad Kamangar's nephew.
- Tehran Police said they arrested 20 people at Azadi Stadium before the start of the football game.
- 1- Arrested in Tabriz Sahand stadium: Behnam Nourmohamadi, Vali Roshan, Karim Tiri, Mehdi Golabi.
- 2- Arrested in Tabriz Sahand stadium: Rahim Fouri, Housein Pourfayaz, Saied Houseinzadeh, Housein Ranjbar.
- 3- Arrested in Tabriz Sahand stadium: Hassan Khoy Oshaghi, Hamid Hashemi, Rahim Golabi.
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Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Being Severely Tortured
Mohammad Mostafaei Delivers Speech Against Executions
Imprisoned Human Rights Lawyer Mohammad Oliyaifard Diagnosed with Leukemia
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 15, 2010
Report of the Secretary General on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran – 2010
“Mortazavi Must Apologize To Me,” Says Persecuted Human Rights Lawyer
Details of Veteran Politician’s Detention Unknown
Tehran Prosecutor Delivers False Hope: Shabnam Madadzadeh Suffers
Iranian Says US Hikers Should be Tried
Iran: Detained Germans admit to breaking the law
- Journalist Hengameh Shahidi is in poor health in Evin. Prosecution has denied lowering the $600,000 bail.
- Hengameh Shahidi's family can not afford such high bail. The medical help she needs is not available in Evin.
- Hengameh Shahidi is asking the prosecution to lower her bail so she can get out & get proper medical help.
- Tehran Prosecutor Jafari-Dowlatabadi is putting Hengameh Shahidi's life at risk by denying lowering her bail.
- Esfahan Police announced no more bicycling for women in the parks or the streets, only designated areas are allowed.
- Sanandaj Yazdan Panah U student Azad Kamangar has been released on bail. He is Farzad Kamangar's nephew.
- Tehran Police said they arrested 20 people at Azadi Stadium before the start of the football game.
- 1- Arrested in Tabriz Sahand stadium: Behnam Nourmohamadi, Vali Roshan, Karim Tiri, Mehdi Golabi.
- 2- Arrested in Tabriz Sahand stadium: Rahim Fouri, Housein Pourfayaz, Saied Houseinzadeh, Housein Ranjbar.
- 3- Arrested in Tabriz Sahand stadium: Hassan Khoy Oshaghi, Hamid Hashemi, Rahim Golabi.
Friday, October 15, 2010
News Update - October 14, 2010
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Student activist sentenced to 4 years in prison
Interview: Mehdi Karroubi on Iran’s Green Movement
Sakineh Ashtiani’s lawyer condemns Iran executions (Video-BBC)
IRAN: Everyday Injustices Part of Life
Student Prisoner Jailed for a Decade: “Execution is a legal crime”
Karroubi In NYer: We Don’t Expect Anything From U.S.
The Arrest of Mehdi Khazali: Continued Pressure On Critics
Fruitless Efforts To Reduce Shahidi’s $600,000 Bail
State pressures stepped up on Iran's Mourning Mothers
Rafsanjani calls for freedom of expression
Ahmadinejad Tells Activists He's anti-Capitalist
Hossein Sarshoomi in Prison Limbo for 100 days
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- Leftist student activist Housein Sarshomi, in Esfahan Intel detention 100 days, still in limbo status & banned from visits.
- Women's rights activist Parisa Kakaei will go on trial Sat Oct 16. She is charged with same bogus charges as others.
- Pol activist Hassan Farzin was arrested on Tues in Mashhad, his status & whereabouts are unknown.
- Journalist Mahsa Amrabadi's trial started today. She is charged with the same bogus charges as everyone else.
- Mahsa Amrabadi arrested along with her husband Masoud Bastani last summer, was released on bail after 72 days.
- Mahsa's husband Masoud Bastani is currently in Rejaei Shahr serving a 6 yr sentence.
- Date for Khamenei's trip to Qom has been announced. He will visit Qom on October 19 & will possibly stay 1 week.
- 1/7) Laleh Park Mothers (Mourning mothers) deny the recent regime accusations of having MKO ties.
- 2/7) LP Mothers: LP Mothers members, Akram Neghabi & her daughter were arrested Oct 9 in a raid of their home.
- 3/7) LP Mothers: Akram Neghabi's son, student Saeid Zainali arrested 18 Tir 11 yrs ago & has vanished since.
- 4/7) LP Mothers: Former pol prisoner Hesam Tarmasi's mother & sister were arrested in a raid of their home Oct.
- 5/7) LP Mothers: In the raid of homes of these LP members, agents confiscated passports, computers & other items.
- 6/7) LP Mothers: Neghabi & Tarmasi's daughters were preparing to leave the country legally for further education.
- 7/7) LP Mothers: Neghabi & Tarmasi's daughters have no prior political or civil activism.
- By order of Intel interrogators, student activist Shabnam Madadzadeh has been banned from visits & phone calls.
- Shabnam Madadzadeh is being punished for voicing support for attorneys Nasrin Sotoudeh & Mohamad Oliaeifar.
- Status of high school student & blogger Navid Mohebi arrested in Sari (N.IR) 25 dys ago still unknown.
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Student activist sentenced to 4 years in prison
Interview: Mehdi Karroubi on Iran’s Green Movement
Sakineh Ashtiani’s lawyer condemns Iran executions (Video-BBC)
IRAN: Everyday Injustices Part of Life
Student Prisoner Jailed for a Decade: “Execution is a legal crime”
Karroubi In NYer: We Don’t Expect Anything From U.S.
The Arrest of Mehdi Khazali: Continued Pressure On Critics
Fruitless Efforts To Reduce Shahidi’s $600,000 Bail
State pressures stepped up on Iran's Mourning Mothers
Rafsanjani calls for freedom of expression
Ahmadinejad Tells Activists He's anti-Capitalist
Hossein Sarshoomi in Prison Limbo for 100 days
- Leftist student activist Housein Sarshomi, in Esfahan Intel detention 100 days, still in limbo status & banned from visits.
- Women's rights activist Parisa Kakaei will go on trial Sat Oct 16. She is charged with same bogus charges as others.
- Pol activist Hassan Farzin was arrested on Tues in Mashhad, his status & whereabouts are unknown.
- Journalist Mahsa Amrabadi's trial started today. She is charged with the same bogus charges as everyone else.
- Mahsa Amrabadi arrested along with her husband Masoud Bastani last summer, was released on bail after 72 days.
- Mahsa's husband Masoud Bastani is currently in Rejaei Shahr serving a 6 yr sentence.
- Date for Khamenei's trip to Qom has been announced. He will visit Qom on October 19 & will possibly stay 1 week.
- 1/7) Laleh Park Mothers (Mourning mothers) deny the recent regime accusations of having MKO ties.
- 2/7) LP Mothers: LP Mothers members, Akram Neghabi & her daughter were arrested Oct 9 in a raid of their home.
- 3/7) LP Mothers: Akram Neghabi's son, student Saeid Zainali arrested 18 Tir 11 yrs ago & has vanished since.
- 4/7) LP Mothers: Former pol prisoner Hesam Tarmasi's mother & sister were arrested in a raid of their home Oct.
- 5/7) LP Mothers: In the raid of homes of these LP members, agents confiscated passports, computers & other items.
- 6/7) LP Mothers: Neghabi & Tarmasi's daughters were preparing to leave the country legally for further education.
- 7/7) LP Mothers: Neghabi & Tarmasi's daughters have no prior political or civil activism.
- By order of Intel interrogators, student activist Shabnam Madadzadeh has been banned from visits & phone calls.
- Shabnam Madadzadeh is being punished for voicing support for attorneys Nasrin Sotoudeh & Mohamad Oliaeifar.
- Status of high school student & blogger Navid Mohebi arrested in Sari (N.IR) 25 dys ago still unknown.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
News Update - October 13, 2010
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Seifzadeh in Court: ‘My Charge Was Establishing the Defenders of Human Rights Center’
Amputations and Floggings on the Rise
The Arrest of Mehdi Khazali: Continued Pressure On Critics
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- 1/3) Pol prisoner Majid Dori suffering from excruciating headaches in Evin 350. Proper med help is not provided.
- 2/3) Evin doctor has prescribed MRI for Majid Dori to find the cause of his severe headaches. No MRI machine at Evin.
- 3/3) Evin officials have not allowed Majid Dori to be sent to a hospital for an MRI.
- HRA reports Dr. Mehdi Khazali was arrested by 4 Intel agents after being summoned. They transfered him to Evin.
- 1/2) HRA reports Kurdish prisoner Jamal Aminzadeh arrested 15 yrs ago at age 15, sentenced to life in prison...
- 2/2) ...has been in Gonbad Ghavous prison without any leave or visits the entire time. His parents are both deceased.
- 1/2) Tehran U instructor Feraydon Verdinejad found his retirement notice on his desk at his office last week.
- 2/2) Verdinejad says he had no prior notice about his forced retirement & after seeing the notice he packed up & left.
- Judiciary Spokesman Ejeii denied the authenticity of "The secret memo" from Judiciary Chief to Khamenei.
- Ejeii said the fake memo from Judiciary Chief to Khamenei just another attempt by the sedition movement to fabricate stories.
- Kurdish student activist Amanj Mohamadi has been sentenced to 2 years in prison.
- Mohamadi along with a number of Kurdish students arrested last year during a protest against Ehsan Fahatian's execution.
- Sistan & Balouchestan (SE IR) MP said unemployment in his province has reached an all time high of 30%.
- Political activist Arash Saghar has been sentenced to 8 yrs in prison & banned from all pol activities for 5 yrs.
- Arash Saghar was arrested 10 months ago & has been in Evin 209 since with limited contact with family.
- Tehran DA Jafari Dowlatabadi said Mehdi Hashemi (Rafsanjani's son) will be arrested if & when he returned to Iran.
- Tehran DA Jafari Dowlatabadi said 5 people have been arrested in Tehran for espionage.
Seifzadeh in Court: ‘My Charge Was Establishing the Defenders of Human Rights Center’
Amputations and Floggings on the Rise
The Arrest of Mehdi Khazali: Continued Pressure On Critics
- 1/3) Pol prisoner Majid Dori suffering from excruciating headaches in Evin 350. Proper med help is not provided.
- 2/3) Evin doctor has prescribed MRI for Majid Dori to find the cause of his severe headaches. No MRI machine at Evin.
- 3/3) Evin officials have not allowed Majid Dori to be sent to a hospital for an MRI.
- HRA reports Dr. Mehdi Khazali was arrested by 4 Intel agents after being summoned. They transfered him to Evin.
- 1/2) HRA reports Kurdish prisoner Jamal Aminzadeh arrested 15 yrs ago at age 15, sentenced to life in prison...
- 2/2) ...has been in Gonbad Ghavous prison without any leave or visits the entire time. His parents are both deceased.
- 1/2) Tehran U instructor Feraydon Verdinejad found his retirement notice on his desk at his office last week.
- 2/2) Verdinejad says he had no prior notice about his forced retirement & after seeing the notice he packed up & left.
- Judiciary Spokesman Ejeii denied the authenticity of "The secret memo" from Judiciary Chief to Khamenei.
- Ejeii said the fake memo from Judiciary Chief to Khamenei just another attempt by the sedition movement to fabricate stories.
- Kurdish student activist Amanj Mohamadi has been sentenced to 2 years in prison.
- Mohamadi along with a number of Kurdish students arrested last year during a protest against Ehsan Fahatian's execution.
- Sistan & Balouchestan (SE IR) MP said unemployment in his province has reached an all time high of 30%.
- Political activist Arash Saghar has been sentenced to 8 yrs in prison & banned from all pol activities for 5 yrs.
- Arash Saghar was arrested 10 months ago & has been in Evin 209 since with limited contact with family.
- Tehran DA Jafari Dowlatabadi said Mehdi Hashemi (Rafsanjani's son) will be arrested if & when he returned to Iran.
- Tehran DA Jafari Dowlatabadi said 5 people have been arrested in Tehran for espionage.
News Update - October 12, 2010
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The Latest from Iran (12 October): Rafsanjani Hits Back
Do we take the Iranian regime seriously?
International Campaign Launched to hold Islamic Republic of Iran accountable for crimes against humanity
Father of Iranian Student in Prison Exile: “My son is dying!”
12 soldiers killed, 20 injured in west Iran blast
Human Rights Violations Report | Part 2: Week of Oct. 4, 2010
Iran steps up assault on female activists
Iran Accuses Foreigners of 'Anti-revolutionary' Ties
Iran's Supreme Leader Targets University
Supreme Leader takes side with Ahmadinejad, calls donation of Azad University's properties unlawful
Bojnourd University Professor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Amir Hossein Fatoohi Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
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- Participation Front member Ali Shokourirad has been arrested. He was summoned Tues AM & did not return home.
- Tehran U Med School student Naeim Aghai was arrested after being summoned to Armed Forces Judiciary court.
- Armed Forces court handling Tehran U dorm attack has been summoning current& expelled students recently & arresting them.
- Rasht Uni student activist Siyamak Mirzaei was arrested Sun at his parents home in Pars Abad, Moghan.
- Article 201 of the Islamic Republic's Penal Code calls for cutting off hand for theft.
- The young man whose hand was amputated today in Mashhad was convicted of 2 theft incidents.
- HR & student activist Mehdi Khodaei has been sentenced to additional 3 yrs. He was previously setenced to 4 years.
- Khodaei arrested last March during mass arrests of HR activists across IR & has been in Evin ward 2A since.
- Status of high school student & blogger Navid Mohebi arrested in Sari (N.IR) 25 days ago still unknown.
- 1/2 Mousavi camp activist Housein Zarini has been on hunger strike for 16 days.
- 2/2 Housein Zarini has been in prison for 5 months & has been banned from visits & phone calls the entire time.
- Talesh publication has lost it's publishing license & ordered to cease publishing.
- Mashhad Pros Gen: There are 11000 prisoners in Mashhad prison system with 4000 new prisoners added in recent months.
- Court of Appeals has reduced the sentence of Bojnourd Uni instructor Hadi Hakim Safai from 3 yrs to 1 yr in prison.
- Savage attack of prisoners by guards in Gohardasht Wad 5 on Monday from 9:30 AM to 12 noon.
- Prisoners in ward 5 of Gohardasht were attacked & beaten with batons resulting in injuries of some prisoners.
- There were 30 guards involved in the attack at Gohardasht, they destroyed prisoners personal properties also.
- 1/2) Karoubi's campaign activist Amir Housein Fotouhi has been sentenced to 4 yrs in prison.
- 2/2) Amir Housein Fotouhi, a former medical student was expelled from Hormozgan uni for his activism.
- 3 men were hanged on Saturday in Dehdash in Kohkilouyeh- Buyerahmad province, SW IR.
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The Latest from Iran (12 October): Rafsanjani Hits Back
Do we take the Iranian regime seriously?
International Campaign Launched to hold Islamic Republic of Iran accountable for crimes against humanity
Father of Iranian Student in Prison Exile: “My son is dying!”
12 soldiers killed, 20 injured in west Iran blast
Human Rights Violations Report | Part 2: Week of Oct. 4, 2010
Iran steps up assault on female activists
Iran Accuses Foreigners of 'Anti-revolutionary' Ties
Iran's Supreme Leader Targets University
Supreme Leader takes side with Ahmadinejad, calls donation of Azad University's properties unlawful
Bojnourd University Professor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Amir Hossein Fatoohi Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
- Participation Front member Ali Shokourirad has been arrested. He was summoned Tues AM & did not return home.
- Tehran U Med School student Naeim Aghai was arrested after being summoned to Armed Forces Judiciary court.
- Armed Forces court handling Tehran U dorm attack has been summoning current& expelled students recently & arresting them.
- Rasht Uni student activist Siyamak Mirzaei was arrested Sun at his parents home in Pars Abad, Moghan.
- Article 201 of the Islamic Republic's Penal Code calls for cutting off hand for theft.
- The young man whose hand was amputated today in Mashhad was convicted of 2 theft incidents.
- HR & student activist Mehdi Khodaei has been sentenced to additional 3 yrs. He was previously setenced to 4 years.
- Khodaei arrested last March during mass arrests of HR activists across IR & has been in Evin ward 2A since.
- Status of high school student & blogger Navid Mohebi arrested in Sari (N.IR) 25 days ago still unknown.
- 1/2 Mousavi camp activist Housein Zarini has been on hunger strike for 16 days.
- 2/2 Housein Zarini has been in prison for 5 months & has been banned from visits & phone calls the entire time.
- Talesh publication has lost it's publishing license & ordered to cease publishing.
- Mashhad Pros Gen: There are 11000 prisoners in Mashhad prison system with 4000 new prisoners added in recent months.
- Court of Appeals has reduced the sentence of Bojnourd Uni instructor Hadi Hakim Safai from 3 yrs to 1 yr in prison.
- Savage attack of prisoners by guards in Gohardasht Wad 5 on Monday from 9:30 AM to 12 noon.
- Prisoners in ward 5 of Gohardasht were attacked & beaten with batons resulting in injuries of some prisoners.
- There were 30 guards involved in the attack at Gohardasht, they destroyed prisoners personal properties also.
- 1/2) Karoubi's campaign activist Amir Housein Fotouhi has been sentenced to 4 yrs in prison.
- 2/2) Amir Housein Fotouhi, a former medical student was expelled from Hormozgan uni for his activism.
- 3 men were hanged on Saturday in Dehdash in Kohkilouyeh- Buyerahmad province, SW IR.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
News Update - October 11, 2010
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Iranian Authorities Order Spanish Correspondent to Leave Country
Speech by Akbar Ganji
Two German Journalists and the Lawyer and Son of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani Arrested
61 post-election detainees sentenced to prison terms
Nobel Laureate, Dr. Shirin Ebadi in Vancouver Discusses Human Rights In Iran, Talks to Iran News Now
A Letter to My Brother, Still Imprisoned in Iran
Jailed Iranian Filmmaker Challenges Supreme Leader
Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Hunger Strike in Interviews with Her Lawyers and Husband
Jafar Panahi’s trial to begin on November 7th
Temporary Detention Order Issued for Ebrahim Yazdi
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- Bureau of Prisons Chief said it is not possible to send letters out of Evin with all the monitoring that is in place.
- Bureau of Prisons Chief: Some prisoners while out on bail may have written statements that are published by friends later.
- Jud Spokesman reiterates that ruling for dissolving Participation Front & Islamic Mojahedin is final & it stands.
- Judc Spokesman: In past moth 64 rulings were issued for after elec protesters, 2 were exonerated & 61 found guilty.
- Judc Spokesman: Sentences have been issued for the 61 found guilty by lower court but can be appealed.
- Iran Freedom Movement member Ali Asghar Gharavi has been released from Esfahan prison.
- HRA reports 5 people convicted of smuggling have been hanged in Esfahan prison. Date is not given.
- Arrested in Paveh: Retired teacher Amir Hatami, Blogger&jouro Mohamad Erfan & City Council memb Mohamad Ebrahimi.
- 3 environmental activists have been arrested in the city of Paveh in Kermanshah province in western Iran.
- Jud Spokesman Ajeie threatened pol prisoners today with additional sentences if they continue to issue statements from prison.
- Pol prisoners were threatened by Judiciary Spokesman: Stop writing letters or you will receive harsher sentence.
- Evin 350 pol prisoners are still banned from phone use. This puts added pressure on families living out of Tehran.
- Evin's water is supplied from a well & the last few days when they did have running water it has been very murky.
- Evin 350 has been without hot water for sometimes & prisoners have to shower with cold murky water now.
- Family has not heard from blogger Mohamad Reza Pourshajari arrested 4 weeks ago & moved to Gohardasht prison.
- Pourshajari was arrested in a raid of him home, moved to Sepah solitary in Gohardasht.
- Reports are that Pourshajari was taken to Gohardasht medical facility twice as a result of injuries sustained from torture.
- Pourshajari's daughter in Mashhad has also been summoned by Intel office & told not to talk to the press.
- Elm-o-Sanaat Uni students activists Hamid Bedar & Navid Ataei have been suspended for 2 terms each.
- Hamed Rouhinejad suffers from progressive MS, was in very poor health at Evin before his transfer to Zanjan.
- Hamed's father is currently in Zanjan trying to get permission to visit his son. He has not been able to get permission.
- Hamed Rouhinejad, Ahmad Karimi, Ali Zamani & Arash Rahmanpour all gave false confession in hopes of lighter sentence.
- Hamed & the other 3 in this case were tried in the show trials, their false confession was used to convict them.
- After much international pressure about their case Hamed & Ahmad Karim's death sentences were overturned.
- Hamed Rouhinjejad was transferred to a prison in Zanjan 2 weeks ago & has been banned from visits since.
- In addition to the 10 yr sentence he previously received, Hamed Rouhinejad has received additional 1 yr in a separate case.
- Detention order for one month has been issued for Sec Gen of Iran Freedom Movement Dr. Ebrahim Yazdi.
Video
Iranian Authorities Order Spanish Correspondent to Leave Country
Speech by Akbar Ganji
Two German Journalists and the Lawyer and Son of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani Arrested
61 post-election detainees sentenced to prison terms
Nobel Laureate, Dr. Shirin Ebadi in Vancouver Discusses Human Rights In Iran, Talks to Iran News Now
A Letter to My Brother, Still Imprisoned in Iran
Jailed Iranian Filmmaker Challenges Supreme Leader
Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Hunger Strike in Interviews with Her Lawyers and Husband
Jafar Panahi’s trial to begin on November 7th
Temporary Detention Order Issued for Ebrahim Yazdi
- Bureau of Prisons Chief said it is not possible to send letters out of Evin with all the monitoring that is in place.
- Bureau of Prisons Chief: Some prisoners while out on bail may have written statements that are published by friends later.
- Jud Spokesman reiterates that ruling for dissolving Participation Front & Islamic Mojahedin is final & it stands.
- Judc Spokesman: In past moth 64 rulings were issued for after elec protesters, 2 were exonerated & 61 found guilty.
- Judc Spokesman: Sentences have been issued for the 61 found guilty by lower court but can be appealed.
- Iran Freedom Movement member Ali Asghar Gharavi has been released from Esfahan prison.
- HRA reports 5 people convicted of smuggling have been hanged in Esfahan prison. Date is not given.
- Arrested in Paveh: Retired teacher Amir Hatami, Blogger&jouro Mohamad Erfan & City Council memb Mohamad Ebrahimi.
- 3 environmental activists have been arrested in the city of Paveh in Kermanshah province in western Iran.
- Jud Spokesman Ajeie threatened pol prisoners today with additional sentences if they continue to issue statements from prison.
- Pol prisoners were threatened by Judiciary Spokesman: Stop writing letters or you will receive harsher sentence.
- Evin 350 pol prisoners are still banned from phone use. This puts added pressure on families living out of Tehran.
- Evin's water is supplied from a well & the last few days when they did have running water it has been very murky.
- Evin 350 has been without hot water for sometimes & prisoners have to shower with cold murky water now.
- Family has not heard from blogger Mohamad Reza Pourshajari arrested 4 weeks ago & moved to Gohardasht prison.
- Pourshajari was arrested in a raid of him home, moved to Sepah solitary in Gohardasht.
- Reports are that Pourshajari was taken to Gohardasht medical facility twice as a result of injuries sustained from torture.
- Pourshajari's daughter in Mashhad has also been summoned by Intel office & told not to talk to the press.
- Elm-o-Sanaat Uni students activists Hamid Bedar & Navid Ataei have been suspended for 2 terms each.
- Hamed Rouhinejad suffers from progressive MS, was in very poor health at Evin before his transfer to Zanjan.
- Hamed's father is currently in Zanjan trying to get permission to visit his son. He has not been able to get permission.
- Hamed Rouhinejad, Ahmad Karimi, Ali Zamani & Arash Rahmanpour all gave false confession in hopes of lighter sentence.
- Hamed & the other 3 in this case were tried in the show trials, their false confession was used to convict them.
- After much international pressure about their case Hamed & Ahmad Karim's death sentences were overturned.
- Hamed Rouhinjejad was transferred to a prison in Zanjan 2 weeks ago & has been banned from visits since.
- In addition to the 10 yr sentence he previously received, Hamed Rouhinejad has received additional 1 yr in a separate case.
- Detention order for one month has been issued for Sec Gen of Iran Freedom Movement Dr. Ebrahim Yazdi.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
News Update - October 10, 2010
News Links
Mohammad Mostafaei's Speech at the French Bar Association Against Execution
Iran rebels say kidnap nuclear expert
Kurdish opposition groups condemn the shooting in Sanandaj that left 5 people dead & 9 injured (Farsi)
Heshmatollah Tabarzadi Responds to His 9-Year Sentence
Families of Iranian political detainees persecuted by authorities
Unpaid Workers Go On Strike In Iran
Jafar Panahi’s trial to begin on November 7th
Political Prisoner Reza Malek Transferred to Solitary Confinement Once Again
Twitter
- Azari civil activist Housein Nazari has been sentenced to 1 yr in prison by Revolutionary Court in Tabriz.
- Last yr this time 100's of us here were twting, praying & hoping for a last min stay of execution for Behnoud Shojaei.
- Last yr this time Behnoud Shojaei was in solitary, praying & hoping to receive a last minute stay of execution.
- Last yr this time there were 300 people outside of Evin praying for a last min stay of execution for Behnoud Shojaei.
- Ahmadinejad's senior advisor, Samereh Hashemi denied rumors of Foreign Minister Motaki being replaced.
- Wife of pol prisoner Ali Saremi was summoned to Judge Salavati's Court on Sat, was interrogated & tried by Salavati.
- Ali Saremi's wife continues to received threatening phone calls from agents. She was a pol prisoner herself in the 80's.
- Mowje Zendeh, Advar Tahkim (Alumni Assoc) site in Boushehr (S.IR) has been filtered in Iran.
- Iran Freedom movement member Dr. Sayed Ali-Asghar Ghravi arrested in Esfahan 2 weeks ago is on hunger strike.
- More executions in Iran: 3 men & 1 woman convicted of drug trafficking were hanged in Zanjan (NW Iran) today.
Video
Mohammad Mostafaei's Speech at the French Bar Association Against Execution
Iran rebels say kidnap nuclear expert
Kurdish opposition groups condemn the shooting in Sanandaj that left 5 people dead & 9 injured (Farsi)
Heshmatollah Tabarzadi Responds to His 9-Year Sentence
Families of Iranian political detainees persecuted by authorities
Unpaid Workers Go On Strike In Iran
Jafar Panahi’s trial to begin on November 7th
Political Prisoner Reza Malek Transferred to Solitary Confinement Once Again
- Azari civil activist Housein Nazari has been sentenced to 1 yr in prison by Revolutionary Court in Tabriz.
- Last yr this time 100's of us here were twting, praying & hoping for a last min stay of execution for Behnoud Shojaei.
- Last yr this time Behnoud Shojaei was in solitary, praying & hoping to receive a last minute stay of execution.
- Last yr this time there were 300 people outside of Evin praying for a last min stay of execution for Behnoud Shojaei.
- Ahmadinejad's senior advisor, Samereh Hashemi denied rumors of Foreign Minister Motaki being replaced.
- Wife of pol prisoner Ali Saremi was summoned to Judge Salavati's Court on Sat, was interrogated & tried by Salavati.
- Ali Saremi's wife continues to received threatening phone calls from agents. She was a pol prisoner herself in the 80's.
- Mowje Zendeh, Advar Tahkim (Alumni Assoc) site in Boushehr (S.IR) has been filtered in Iran.
- Iran Freedom movement member Dr. Sayed Ali-Asghar Ghravi arrested in Esfahan 2 weeks ago is on hunger strike.
- More executions in Iran: 3 men & 1 woman convicted of drug trafficking were hanged in Zanjan (NW Iran) today.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
News Update - October 09, 2010
News Links
International Authorities Ignore Pleas for Help by Wife of Iranian-Canadian Sentenced to Death
Nourizad demonstrated to Khamenei how American society is closer to Islamic ideals than Iran (Farsi)
Iran’s Hardliners Fall Out
Mehdi Karroubi to Youth "This Situation Will Not Last....The Future Belongs to You"
Kurdish Political Prisoner: Rahim Rashi Released on Bail
Renal and Infectious Diseases Spread in Women’s Ward
Head of Iran’s Prisons: “There are no political prisoners in Iran”
Political Prisoner Reza Malek Transferred to Solitary Confinement Once Again
Twitter
- Mohsen Mirdamadi's wife has been summoned by Judiciary, he is the imprisoned Sec Gen of Participation Front.
- Qum-Mashhad Hwy, the most expensive Hwy project in the country to date went to Khatamol Anbiya (Sepah).
- Just last month another expensive contract, the Haraz Hwy expansion project was given to Sepah.
- Imprisoned journo Abdolreza Tajik's sister summoned for 2nd time to Evin court Sat, interrogated & charged.
- Tajik's sister Parvin, a retired teacher was charged with propagating against IR for giving interviews to press.
- Blogger Housein Ronaghi-Maleki on hunger strike is in poor health. He is still in Evin ward 2A even after sentencing.
- After former Justice Minister Dr.Seyed Javadi wrote letters criticizing Ahmadi's policies, he & his family have been threatened.
- Dr. Seyed Javadi & his family have been threatened by Intel Min agents with arrest if he writes any more critical letters.
- 5 pol prisoners in RejaieShahr prison in a letter announce their support for Mousavi's call for holding a referendum.
- 1/2) Mansour Osanlo, Issa Saharkhiz, Rasoul Badaghi, Reza Rafiei Froushani & Heshmatolah Tarzadi....
- 2/2) ....are the five political prisoners supporting Mousavi's call for holding a referendum.
International Authorities Ignore Pleas for Help by Wife of Iranian-Canadian Sentenced to Death
Nourizad demonstrated to Khamenei how American society is closer to Islamic ideals than Iran (Farsi)
Iran’s Hardliners Fall Out
Mehdi Karroubi to Youth "This Situation Will Not Last....The Future Belongs to You"
Kurdish Political Prisoner: Rahim Rashi Released on Bail
Renal and Infectious Diseases Spread in Women’s Ward
Head of Iran’s Prisons: “There are no political prisoners in Iran”
Political Prisoner Reza Malek Transferred to Solitary Confinement Once Again
- Mohsen Mirdamadi's wife has been summoned by Judiciary, he is the imprisoned Sec Gen of Participation Front.
- Qum-Mashhad Hwy, the most expensive Hwy project in the country to date went to Khatamol Anbiya (Sepah).
- Just last month another expensive contract, the Haraz Hwy expansion project was given to Sepah.
- Imprisoned journo Abdolreza Tajik's sister summoned for 2nd time to Evin court Sat, interrogated & charged.
- Tajik's sister Parvin, a retired teacher was charged with propagating against IR for giving interviews to press.
- Blogger Housein Ronaghi-Maleki on hunger strike is in poor health. He is still in Evin ward 2A even after sentencing.
- After former Justice Minister Dr.Seyed Javadi wrote letters criticizing Ahmadi's policies, he & his family have been threatened.
- Dr. Seyed Javadi & his family have been threatened by Intel Min agents with arrest if he writes any more critical letters.
- 5 pol prisoners in RejaieShahr prison in a letter announce their support for Mousavi's call for holding a referendum.
- 1/2) Mansour Osanlo, Issa Saharkhiz, Rasoul Badaghi, Reza Rafiei Froushani & Heshmatolah Tarzadi....
- 2/2) ....are the five political prisoners supporting Mousavi's call for holding a referendum.
Friday, October 8, 2010
News Update - October 08, 2010
Petitions:
Save Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki (Babak Khorramdin)
News Links
Khamenei Plans a Trip to Qom to Shore Up Waning Clerical Support
Twitter
- Political prisoners in Evin ward 350 are still banned from using phone- It's been more than 3 months now.
- Sarchahi in prison for nine months now, has been under pressure to give false on camera confession. He refused.
- Lesser known Greens: Attorney Hassan Sarchahi 30, has been sentenced to 2 yrs in prison.
- Hassan Sarchahi was arrested on Ashura, was in Evin 209 for long time, is in Evin 350 now.
- Fars news reports 2 people involved in shootings of police & civilians in Sanandaj yesterday have been killed, no details provided.
- Bahai Mahin Khanjani-Samimi was arrested Thurs in Tehran, home searched, computer & docs.
- Mousavi & his wife Zahra Rahnavard visited with his newly released senior advisor Alireza Beheshti Shirazi.
- Kurdish activists Hazhir Ebrahimi & Bakhtiyar Memari arrested 60 days ago have not had any contact with family since.
- Families of Kurdish activists Hazhir Ebrahimi & Bakhtiyar Memari are under pressure not to talk to media.
Save Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki (Babak Khorramdin)
News Links
Khamenei Plans a Trip to Qom to Shore Up Waning Clerical Support
- Political prisoners in Evin ward 350 are still banned from using phone- It's been more than 3 months now.
- Sarchahi in prison for nine months now, has been under pressure to give false on camera confession. He refused.
- Lesser known Greens: Attorney Hassan Sarchahi 30, has been sentenced to 2 yrs in prison.
- Hassan Sarchahi was arrested on Ashura, was in Evin 209 for long time, is in Evin 350 now.
- Fars news reports 2 people involved in shootings of police & civilians in Sanandaj yesterday have been killed, no details provided.
- Bahai Mahin Khanjani-Samimi was arrested Thurs in Tehran, home searched, computer & docs.
- Mousavi & his wife Zahra Rahnavard visited with his newly released senior advisor Alireza Beheshti Shirazi.
- Kurdish activists Hazhir Ebrahimi & Bakhtiyar Memari arrested 60 days ago have not had any contact with family since.
- Families of Kurdish activists Hazhir Ebrahimi & Bakhtiyar Memari are under pressure not to talk to media.
News Update - October 07, 2010
News Links
Captive Sarah Shourd on life in Tehran prison
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 07, 2010
Death Row Prisoner Commits Suicide One Night Before His Execution
Nokia Says It Has 'Restricted' Business With Iran
What Was My Husband’s Crime Other Than Expressing His Opinion?
Shirin Ebadi’s International Appeal to Help Imprisoned Colleague
Mousavi's wife met with family of war hero Bakeri (Farsi)
Twitter
- Azari civil activists Behrooz Alizadeh & Vodod Saadati have been released from Ardebil prison after 1 yr in detention.
- Court of Appeals in Semnan has upheld the 3 yrs sentence of Siyamak Eyghai of Bahai faith.
- During interrogation of Ronaghi-Maleki, his brother was repeatedly beaten in front of him.
- 2 people on motorcycle opened fire on police & pedestrians in Sanandaj. The incident left 5 dead, 9 injured.
- 4 of the dead in Sanandaj attack were police & 1 civilian. 5 of the injured were police & 4 were civilians.
- The shooters in Sanandaj incident fled the scene on their motorcycle.
- Imprisoned HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh has been on hunger strike for 12 days.
- Kurdish prisoner Rahim Rashi has been released on bail after 70 days in prison.
- RAHANA: It's been 8 days now that the women's ward in Evin has had running water problems.
- Water in Evin women's public ward has been off most of the times putting prisoners & their infants at health risk.
- There are 20 infants In Evin women's public ward with their imprisoned mothers.
- Prisoners in Evin women's ward are in an unsanitary environment with dirty dishes, no showers, toilets can't be flushed.
- 1/3) 60 people ages 20-26 were arrested in Ooshan (N.Tehran). Their big crime: Holding a birthday party & having fun.
- 2/3) Confiscated during the birthday party were, few bottles of alcoholic drinks, 2 camera & 2 video cameras.
- 3/3) When police arrived at the birthday party the people in attendance were committing the horrible crime of dancing.
Captive Sarah Shourd on life in Tehran prison
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 07, 2010
Death Row Prisoner Commits Suicide One Night Before His Execution
Nokia Says It Has 'Restricted' Business With Iran
What Was My Husband’s Crime Other Than Expressing His Opinion?
Shirin Ebadi’s International Appeal to Help Imprisoned Colleague
Mousavi's wife met with family of war hero Bakeri (Farsi)
- Azari civil activists Behrooz Alizadeh & Vodod Saadati have been released from Ardebil prison after 1 yr in detention.
- Court of Appeals in Semnan has upheld the 3 yrs sentence of Siyamak Eyghai of Bahai faith.
- During interrogation of Ronaghi-Maleki, his brother was repeatedly beaten in front of him.
- 2 people on motorcycle opened fire on police & pedestrians in Sanandaj. The incident left 5 dead, 9 injured.
- 4 of the dead in Sanandaj attack were police & 1 civilian. 5 of the injured were police & 4 were civilians.
- The shooters in Sanandaj incident fled the scene on their motorcycle.
- Imprisoned HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh has been on hunger strike for 12 days.
- Kurdish prisoner Rahim Rashi has been released on bail after 70 days in prison.
- RAHANA: It's been 8 days now that the women's ward in Evin has had running water problems.
- Water in Evin women's public ward has been off most of the times putting prisoners & their infants at health risk.
- There are 20 infants In Evin women's public ward with their imprisoned mothers.
- Prisoners in Evin women's ward are in an unsanitary environment with dirty dishes, no showers, toilets can't be flushed.
- 1/3) 60 people ages 20-26 were arrested in Ooshan (N.Tehran). Their big crime: Holding a birthday party & having fun.
- 2/3) Confiscated during the birthday party were, few bottles of alcoholic drinks, 2 camera & 2 video cameras.
- 3/3) When police arrived at the birthday party the people in attendance were committing the horrible crime of dancing.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
News Update - October 06, 2010
News Links
The Double Abuse of Iranians: Asylum-Seeking Leads to Hunger Strike in Norway
A Letter from Detained Activist Tavakoli to Students: "Despotism's Palace is Shaking on Its Foundations"
Sadistic Bullies in Iran's Judiciary and Prisons
Court Defense of Heshmatollah Tabarzadi
Release Unjustly Imprisoned Student Leaders
Jinous Sobhani Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Children of Sakineh Ashtiani Request Asylum in Italy
The Story of Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki | From Threat of Execution to 15 Years Imprisonment
“Intelligence and Security Organizations Influenced the Nine Year Sentence”
“I Think They Have Demands Of Her Which She Does Not Wish To Grant,” Says Sotoudeh’s Husband
No Future for Iranian Web Restrictions
Mousavi: Hold Referendum on Regime Policies; Major Run on Dollars
Twitter
- Advar Tahkim Vahdat (Alumni Assoc) news site writers & bloggers are under pressure to stop updating the site.
- Prosecution in Rasht has asked for death penalty for priest Yousef Naderkhani charged with apostasy.
- Naderkhani's lawyer says he has been unofficially informed of the death sentence but has not received official notification.
- Naderkhani's wife Fatemeh Pasandideh who was arrested with him Oct 09 has been sentenced to life for apostasy.
- More Executions in Iran: 8 men convicted of drug trafficking were hanged in Kerman this morning.
- After threats from Tehran DA, some of the stores in the Gold Bazaar opened today but kept the lights off & no bus conducted.
- HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh in a short phone convo with husband today confirmed she is on hunger strike.
- Sotoudeh's husband says Nasrin used the word "Threatened" when the phone connection was cutoff.
- HR attorney Mohamad Dadkhah will go on trial Oct 17. He is currently out on bail.
- Dadkhah says he is being charged with possession of bullets, banned books & drugs in his office.
- Tehran DA Dowlatabadi threatens the Bazaaris: "We will confront those who disturb the flow of economy."
The Double Abuse of Iranians: Asylum-Seeking Leads to Hunger Strike in Norway
A Letter from Detained Activist Tavakoli to Students: "Despotism's Palace is Shaking on Its Foundations"
Sadistic Bullies in Iran's Judiciary and Prisons
Court Defense of Heshmatollah Tabarzadi
Release Unjustly Imprisoned Student Leaders
Jinous Sobhani Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Children of Sakineh Ashtiani Request Asylum in Italy
The Story of Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki | From Threat of Execution to 15 Years Imprisonment
“Intelligence and Security Organizations Influenced the Nine Year Sentence”
“I Think They Have Demands Of Her Which She Does Not Wish To Grant,” Says Sotoudeh’s Husband
No Future for Iranian Web Restrictions
Mousavi: Hold Referendum on Regime Policies; Major Run on Dollars
- Advar Tahkim Vahdat (Alumni Assoc) news site writers & bloggers are under pressure to stop updating the site.
- Prosecution in Rasht has asked for death penalty for priest Yousef Naderkhani charged with apostasy.
- Naderkhani's lawyer says he has been unofficially informed of the death sentence but has not received official notification.
- Naderkhani's wife Fatemeh Pasandideh who was arrested with him Oct 09 has been sentenced to life for apostasy.
- More Executions in Iran: 8 men convicted of drug trafficking were hanged in Kerman this morning.
- After threats from Tehran DA, some of the stores in the Gold Bazaar opened today but kept the lights off & no bus conducted.
- HR attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh in a short phone convo with husband today confirmed she is on hunger strike.
- Sotoudeh's husband says Nasrin used the word "Threatened" when the phone connection was cutoff.
- HR attorney Mohamad Dadkhah will go on trial Oct 17. He is currently out on bail.
- Dadkhah says he is being charged with possession of bullets, banned books & drugs in his office.
- Tehran DA Dowlatabadi threatens the Bazaaris: "We will confront those who disturb the flow of economy."
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
News Update - October 05, 2010
Petitions:
Free Political Prisoner Heshmatollah Tabarzadi
News Links
Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki Receives 15 Year Prison Sentence
Over 70 Imprisoned Students
‘Mourning Mothers’ Supports Mother of Exiled Prisoner Ahmad Karimi, Details of Case Included
“I Hope to See My Father’s Captors in a Public Trial Soon,” says Mehdi Saharkhiz
Ahmadinejad tells West to put more pressure on Iran
Opposition leader seeks referendum on Ahmadinejad
Ahmad Zeidabadi Receives 2010 Golden Pen of Freedom Prize
With Trial Scheduled, Lawyer Says Almost Sure No Acquittal for Americans
Plainclothes Forces Harass Families of Iran-Iraq War Heroes
UK religious leaders call for release of Baha’i leaders in Iran
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 05, 2010
“I thought silence would prove results, but the opposite happened”|Father of Zia Nabavi in Interview
Shirin Ebadi: “Nokia Siemens’ Action A Major Accomplishment For Iranians And For People Of The World”
Poll finds Americans not trigger-happy on Iran
Twitter
- Sister of imprisoned journalist Abdolreza Tajik has been summoned to Evin court for the second time.
- Trial of 23 people charged in connection with Tehran U dormitory attack was held in a military court on Tuesday.
- Indictments were read against 23 of d 27 people charged in connection with the 2009 Tehran U dorm attack.
- Investigations of 17 more suspects charged in connection with Tehran U attack are in progress.
- Prisoner in Uromiyeh committed suicide night before his scheduled hanging. He was in prison 5 yrs for drug trafficking.
- Reports are last week arrest of members of Iran Freedom Movement was violent & included beatings, pepper spray & teargas.
- Rev Court in Zanjan has sentenced author, literary critic & journalist Mehdi Jalilkhani to 3 yrs in prison.
- In his latest interview Mousavi lashes out at the regime for it's domestic & foreign policies & asks for a referendum.
- HRDA reports currently there are a large number of women in Evin on death row charged with murder & drug trafficking.
- 1- On Death Row: Soraya Zakarianejad, homemaker, in Evin 4 yrs convicted of possession of drugs.
- 2- On Death Row: Ashraf Amraei 38, homemaker, in Evin 2 yrs, convicted of possession of controlled substance.
- 2A- Ashraf Amraei's husband has already been executed for drug trafficking.
- 3- On Death Row: Sohaila Pourhouseini 19, in Evin ward 3, 1 yr, convicted of murder.
- 4- Ashraf Kohhar 45, in Evin 9 yrs, convicted of murder & adultery, sentenced to death by stoning.
- 5- On Death Row: Shahla Jahed in Evin ward 1 upper section 8 yr, convicted of murder.
- 6- On Death Row: Kobra Rahmanpour 29, in Evin ward 2 lower section 9 yrs, convicted of murder.
- 7- On Death Row: Sogand Jahani 28, homemaker, 2 1/2 yrs in Evin ward 2 lower sec, convicted of murder.
- 8- On Death Row: Rayhaneh Jabari 25, 3 1/2 yrs in Evin ward 1, convicted of murder.
- 9- On Death Row: Sadat Savafi 45, 3 1/2 yrs in Evin Ward 1 lower sec, convicted of murder.
- 10- On Death Row: Sahar Parikhani 23, homemaker, 3 yrs in Evin ward 1 upper sec, convicted of murder.
- 11- On Death Row: Fatemeh Haddad 34, homemaker, 1 1/2 yrs in Evin ward 1 upper sec, convicted of murder.
- 12- On Death Row: Akram Alimohamadi 29, in Evin Ward 2 for 5 yrs, convicted of murder.
- Small bomb explosion at 8:30 AM at the entrance of Al-Ghadir hospital in Tehran left broken windows & no injuries.
- The hangings in Khorasan were not reported by IR official news agencies but were reports in local papers.
- HRA reports 3 men were hanged in S.Khorasan convicted of rape during month of Ramadan.
- HRA reports last week a woman convicted of drug trafficking was hanged in Shirvan, N.Khorasan.
- Former British Embassy employee Housein Rassam was found not guilty of espionage, his 4 yr sentence overturned.
Video
Free Political Prisoner Heshmatollah Tabarzadi
News Links
Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki Receives 15 Year Prison Sentence
Over 70 Imprisoned Students
‘Mourning Mothers’ Supports Mother of Exiled Prisoner Ahmad Karimi, Details of Case Included
“I Hope to See My Father’s Captors in a Public Trial Soon,” says Mehdi Saharkhiz
Ahmadinejad tells West to put more pressure on Iran
Opposition leader seeks referendum on Ahmadinejad
Ahmad Zeidabadi Receives 2010 Golden Pen of Freedom Prize
With Trial Scheduled, Lawyer Says Almost Sure No Acquittal for Americans
Plainclothes Forces Harass Families of Iran-Iraq War Heroes
UK religious leaders call for release of Baha’i leaders in Iran
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - October 05, 2010
“I thought silence would prove results, but the opposite happened”|Father of Zia Nabavi in Interview
Shirin Ebadi: “Nokia Siemens’ Action A Major Accomplishment For Iranians And For People Of The World”
Poll finds Americans not trigger-happy on Iran
- Sister of imprisoned journalist Abdolreza Tajik has been summoned to Evin court for the second time.
- Trial of 23 people charged in connection with Tehran U dormitory attack was held in a military court on Tuesday.
- Indictments were read against 23 of d 27 people charged in connection with the 2009 Tehran U dorm attack.
- Investigations of 17 more suspects charged in connection with Tehran U attack are in progress.
- Prisoner in Uromiyeh committed suicide night before his scheduled hanging. He was in prison 5 yrs for drug trafficking.
- Reports are last week arrest of members of Iran Freedom Movement was violent & included beatings, pepper spray & teargas.
- Rev Court in Zanjan has sentenced author, literary critic & journalist Mehdi Jalilkhani to 3 yrs in prison.
- In his latest interview Mousavi lashes out at the regime for it's domestic & foreign policies & asks for a referendum.
- HRDA reports currently there are a large number of women in Evin on death row charged with murder & drug trafficking.
- 1- On Death Row: Soraya Zakarianejad, homemaker, in Evin 4 yrs convicted of possession of drugs.
- 2- On Death Row: Ashraf Amraei 38, homemaker, in Evin 2 yrs, convicted of possession of controlled substance.
- 2A- Ashraf Amraei's husband has already been executed for drug trafficking.
- 3- On Death Row: Sohaila Pourhouseini 19, in Evin ward 3, 1 yr, convicted of murder.
- 4- Ashraf Kohhar 45, in Evin 9 yrs, convicted of murder & adultery, sentenced to death by stoning.
- 5- On Death Row: Shahla Jahed in Evin ward 1 upper section 8 yr, convicted of murder.
- 6- On Death Row: Kobra Rahmanpour 29, in Evin ward 2 lower section 9 yrs, convicted of murder.
- 7- On Death Row: Sogand Jahani 28, homemaker, 2 1/2 yrs in Evin ward 2 lower sec, convicted of murder.
- 8- On Death Row: Rayhaneh Jabari 25, 3 1/2 yrs in Evin ward 1, convicted of murder.
- 9- On Death Row: Sadat Savafi 45, 3 1/2 yrs in Evin Ward 1 lower sec, convicted of murder.
- 10- On Death Row: Sahar Parikhani 23, homemaker, 3 yrs in Evin ward 1 upper sec, convicted of murder.
- 11- On Death Row: Fatemeh Haddad 34, homemaker, 1 1/2 yrs in Evin ward 1 upper sec, convicted of murder.
- 12- On Death Row: Akram Alimohamadi 29, in Evin Ward 2 for 5 yrs, convicted of murder.
- Small bomb explosion at 8:30 AM at the entrance of Al-Ghadir hospital in Tehran left broken windows & no injuries.
- The hangings in Khorasan were not reported by IR official news agencies but were reports in local papers.
- HRA reports 3 men were hanged in S.Khorasan convicted of rape during month of Ramadan.
- HRA reports last week a woman convicted of drug trafficking was hanged in Shirvan, N.Khorasan.
- Former British Embassy employee Housein Rassam was found not guilty of espionage, his 4 yr sentence overturned.
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