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Mistaken as an Iranian Martyr, Then Hounded
Brazil Offers Asylum for Sakineh Mohammadi
The Drumbeats of War with Iran are getting Louder
Iran hit by second moderate quake in 2 days
Poll Finds Dwindling Support for Govt
Iranian reformists challenge hardline cleric's "ironclad immunity"
Report on Majid Dorri, an Evin Prisoner on Hunger Strike
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- Sister of imprisoned journalist Abrolreza Tajik has been summoned to Court in Evin.
- More executions in IR- 2 men were hanged in Esfahan today convicted of drug trafficking.
- All communications have been cut-off with ward 350, current status of prisoners in that ward are unknown.
- 350 Warden & Intel agents told pol prisoners that they will be sacrificed just like Kahrizak prisoners.
- Ward 350 warden to prisoners: You are nothing, you don't even count.
- Mon when pol prisoners were protesting thr conditions that resulted in being moved to solitary they sang Yaredabestani.
- Anti riot guards in Evin 350 threatened the prisoners that they will make another Kahrizak out of this place.
- Pol prisoners Housein Marashi & Mohsen Mirdamadi have bn moved from ward 7 to ward 350, reason unknown.
- Families of political prisoners have staged a sit-in protest in front of Prosecutor Gen's office.
- Stoning woman's lawyer Mohamad Mostafai has written a letter to Pros Gen asking for release of his family.
- In his letter Mostafai calls the arrest of his wife illegal & a hostage taking situation.
- Mostafai says as hard as it is to see the jewel of his life, his wife, in prison but he won't play their game.
- Mostafai calls the warrant issued for his arrest illegal also saying by law a summons should be issued first.
- Mostafai says that their illegal actions have left his 6 yr old daughter without her father or mother with her.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
News Update - July 30, 2010
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Take Action! Mail Postcards to Save Zeynab!
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Earthquake hits northeastern Iran, injuring dozens
Correction on the earthquake number of injuries are up to 170 not the dead (Farsi)
US Calls Iran's Year-Long Detention of Hikers 'Unjustifiable'
17 Political Prisoners Launch Hunger Strike in Evin
Iran’s Persecution of Rights: The Pursuit of Lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei
Iran stoning sentence woman asks to be reunited with her children
Iran report: Cigarettes implicated in Western plot
Isa Saharkhiz sentenced to 15 months (Farsi)
Post-Election Protester’s Death Sentence Upheld; Re-Trial Denied By Supreme Court
- A brief case history of Jafar Kazemi who is sentenced to death & his execution imminent (next 15 tweets)
- 1- Jafar Kazemi 46, married with 2 children, worked at Amir Kabir U Print Dept, arrested last fall during St. protests.
- 2- Jafar Kazemi was sentenced to death by judge Moghayeseh for cooperation with MKO.
- 3- Kazemi has denied being a member of or cooperating in any way with MKO.
- 4- Kazemi's appeal was rejected in Branch 36 of the Appeals Court by judge Seyed Ahmad Zargar & his sentence upheld.
- 5- Supreme Court rejected hearing Kazemi's case. Kazemi's execution ruling has been sent to the enforcement division.
- 6- Kazemi was tortured for 3 days before he was put in solitary for 74 days under pressure to give false confession
- 7- Kazemi's wife says his interrogators told him the regime needs a few sacrificial lambs & he is going to be one
- 8- Kazemi was under pressure to give false confession as being part of Ashura protests. He refused
- 9- Kazemi was arrested 3 months before the date that interrogators were pressing him to give false confession about
- 10- Kazemi was threatened with the torture of his wife & child in front of him if he refuses to confess. He refused
- 11- Kazemi's death sentenced is based on false & bogus evidenace & his refusal to give false confession
- 12- Kaziemi's defense attorney did not have access to him until minutes before his trial
- 13- Kazemi was a political prisoner in the 80's & survived the mass executions that occurred at that time
- 14- Kazemi visited his son in Ashraf camp in Iraq (MKO) 2 yrs ago.
- 15- Kazemi's wife has written a letter to UN Sec Gen asking for help in saving her husband
- Gholam Housein Arshi & Payman Karimi both arrested on Ashura are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Journalist Kayvan Samimi & Journalist Bahman Amoei are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Blogger & member of Committee of Human Rights Reporters Kouhyar Goudarzi is on hunger strike & in solitary.
- In 1990, Housein Soudmand executed in Mashhad charged with apostasy for refusing to denounce his Christian faith.
- Christians Reza(Stephan) & Ehsan Behrooz are under pressure by Intel in Mashhad prison to denounce their faith.
Take Action! Mail Postcards to Save Zeynab!
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Earthquake hits northeastern Iran, injuring dozens
Correction on the earthquake number of injuries are up to 170 not the dead (Farsi)
US Calls Iran's Year-Long Detention of Hikers 'Unjustifiable'
17 Political Prisoners Launch Hunger Strike in Evin
Iran’s Persecution of Rights: The Pursuit of Lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei
Iran stoning sentence woman asks to be reunited with her children
Iran report: Cigarettes implicated in Western plot
Isa Saharkhiz sentenced to 15 months (Farsi)
Post-Election Protester’s Death Sentence Upheld; Re-Trial Denied By Supreme Court
New series of attacks on members of the Bahai faith
Iranian opposition leader slams the accusing hardliner
Interview: Mothers Say U.S. Hikers' Yearlong Detention 'Outrageous
Basij Forces Plan 7,000 New Bases
Concerns Over Status of Detained Blogger Behnam Ebrahimzadeh
Appeals Court Upholds Suspended Imprisonment for Borhan Bagahei and Mehran Koosha
Hoda Saber Makes First Phone Call from Evin Prison
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- Hedayatollah Rezaie of Bahai faith has been arrested in Abadan (S.IR) by Intel agents.
- In recent days 15 Gonabadi Sufi's have been arrested, businesses closed & sealed, homes searched & items confiscated.
- Passport of Zahedan's Sunni FP Imam Molana Abolhamid was confiscated upon his return to IR from Turkey.
- As of 7/30 Still no news re whereabouts of HR attorney Mohamad Mostafai. His site not updated since 7/24.
- Families of pol prisoners on hunger strike have written to Pros Gen requesting info re their loved ones.
- All phone communications with Evin are still cut off causing extreme worry for families of pol prisoners.
- Pol prisoner families have not had any communication with their loved ones since Mon 7/26.
Iranian opposition leader slams the accusing hardliner
Interview: Mothers Say U.S. Hikers' Yearlong Detention 'Outrageous
Basij Forces Plan 7,000 New Bases
Concerns Over Status of Detained Blogger Behnam Ebrahimzadeh
Appeals Court Upholds Suspended Imprisonment for Borhan Bagahei and Mehran Koosha
Hoda Saber Makes First Phone Call from Evin Prison
- Hedayatollah Rezaie of Bahai faith has been arrested in Abadan (S.IR) by Intel agents.
- In recent days 15 Gonabadi Sufi's have been arrested, businesses closed & sealed, homes searched & items confiscated.
- Passport of Zahedan's Sunni FP Imam Molana Abolhamid was confiscated upon his return to IR from Turkey.
- As of 7/30 Still no news re whereabouts of HR attorney Mohamad Mostafai. His site not updated since 7/24.
- Families of pol prisoners on hunger strike have written to Pros Gen requesting info re their loved ones.
- All phone communications with Evin are still cut off causing extreme worry for families of pol prisoners.
- Pol prisoner families have not had any communication with their loved ones since Mon 7/26.
- A brief case history of Jafar Kazemi who is sentenced to death & his execution imminent (next 15 tweets)
- 1- Jafar Kazemi 46, married with 2 children, worked at Amir Kabir U Print Dept, arrested last fall during St. protests.
- 2- Jafar Kazemi was sentenced to death by judge Moghayeseh for cooperation with MKO.
- 3- Kazemi has denied being a member of or cooperating in any way with MKO.
- 4- Kazemi's appeal was rejected in Branch 36 of the Appeals Court by judge Seyed Ahmad Zargar & his sentence upheld.
- 5- Supreme Court rejected hearing Kazemi's case. Kazemi's execution ruling has been sent to the enforcement division.
- 6- Kazemi was tortured for 3 days before he was put in solitary for 74 days under pressure to give false confession
- 7- Kazemi's wife says his interrogators told him the regime needs a few sacrificial lambs & he is going to be one
- 8- Kazemi was under pressure to give false confession as being part of Ashura protests. He refused
- 9- Kazemi was arrested 3 months before the date that interrogators were pressing him to give false confession about
- 10- Kazemi was threatened with the torture of his wife & child in front of him if he refuses to confess. He refused
- 11- Kazemi's death sentenced is based on false & bogus evidenace & his refusal to give false confession
- 12- Kaziemi's defense attorney did not have access to him until minutes before his trial
- 13- Kazemi was a political prisoner in the 80's & survived the mass executions that occurred at that time
- 14- Kazemi visited his son in Ashraf camp in Iraq (MKO) 2 yrs ago.
- 15- Kazemi's wife has written a letter to UN Sec Gen asking for help in saving her husband
- Gholam Housein Arshi & Payman Karimi both arrested on Ashura are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Journalist Kayvan Samimi & Journalist Bahman Amoei are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Blogger & member of Committee of Human Rights Reporters Kouhyar Goudarzi is on hunger strike & in solitary.
- In 1990, Housein Soudmand executed in Mashhad charged with apostasy for refusing to denounce his Christian faith.
- Christians Reza(Stephan) & Ehsan Behrooz are under pressure by Intel in Mashhad prison to denounce their faith.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
News Update - July 29, 2010
Petitions:
URGENT ACTION | Appeals Court Finalizes Sentence: Execution Order for Jafar Kazemi Imminent
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Post-Election Protester’s Death Sentence Upheld; Re-Trial Denied By Supreme Court
Fifteen Evin Prisoners Transferred To Solitary Cells After Hunger Strike
Shadi Sadr to Iran’s Bar Association: Do Not Keep Silent on State Kidnap and Revenge
Iran Human Rights Updates: Heavy Sentences, New Charges, Summons, Suspensions,
The Hikers in Iran: One Year Later
Political Prisoner Sentenced to Life Describes Hellish Conditions in Rajai Shahr Prison
UN Declares Water, Sanitation as Human Rights
Mahboubeh Karami Suffers from Depression and Respiratory Problems in Prison
Mothers of US Hikers Held in Iran Renew Call for Release
Shadi Sadr to Iran’s Bar Association: Do Not Keep Silent on State Kidnap and Revenge
Iranian Social Networking, Hard-Line Style
Hoda Saber Makes First Phone Call from Evin Prison
Mohammad Reza Jalaeipour Visits In-Laws in Prison
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- HR attorney Mohamad Mostafi's whereabouts are still unknown, a warrant for his arrest has been issued.
- Illegal detention of wife & brother-in-law of attorney Mohamad Mostafai continues after 6 days. They are in solitary.
- Activist Hoda Saber who had been missing since Sat has called his family from Evin prison. Arrest reason is unknown.
- Pol prisoner Payman Karimi Azad on hunger strike has been hospitalized after a fainting episode due to low blood sugar.
- Karimi Azad was arrested on Ashura (Dec 27) & has been in prison in limbo status for 7 months.
- Pol prisoner Arjag Davoudi on 16th day of hunger strike in Gohardasht has been banned from family visits.
- Arjang Davoudi is now suffering from multitude of health problems including low blood pressure & vision problems.
- Journalist Kayvan Samimi & Journalist Bahman Amoei are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Gholam Housein Arshi & Payman Karimi both arrested on Ashura are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Blogger & member of Committee of Human Rights Reporters Kouhyar Goudarzi is on hunger strike & in solitary.
- Student activist Zia Nabavi & Civil activist Ebrahim (Nader) Babaei are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Civil activist Jafar Eghdami & photo-journalist Babak Bordbar are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Student activist Ali Parviz & political activist Hamid Reza Mohamadi are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Advar-e-Tahkim (Alumni Assoc) spokesman & student activist Abdollah Momeni is on hunger strike & in solitary.
- Journalist & Participation Front member Housein Nouraninejad is on hunger strike in Evin & is in solitary.
- Advar member & student activist Ali Malihi is on hunger strike & is in solitary.
- Members of Teachers & Scholars Association of Qum's Seminary Assembly met with Mousavi today.
- Reza Joshan,ended his hunger strike after 8 days after allowed to visit his mother.
- A man was hanged this morning in Ghazvin convicted of rape.
URGENT ACTION | Appeals Court Finalizes Sentence: Execution Order for Jafar Kazemi Imminent
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Post-Election Protester’s Death Sentence Upheld; Re-Trial Denied By Supreme Court
Fifteen Evin Prisoners Transferred To Solitary Cells After Hunger Strike
Shadi Sadr to Iran’s Bar Association: Do Not Keep Silent on State Kidnap and Revenge
Iran Human Rights Updates: Heavy Sentences, New Charges, Summons, Suspensions,
The Hikers in Iran: One Year Later
Political Prisoner Sentenced to Life Describes Hellish Conditions in Rajai Shahr Prison
UN Declares Water, Sanitation as Human Rights
Mahboubeh Karami Suffers from Depression and Respiratory Problems in Prison
Mothers of US Hikers Held in Iran Renew Call for Release
Shadi Sadr to Iran’s Bar Association: Do Not Keep Silent on State Kidnap and Revenge
Iranian Social Networking, Hard-Line Style
Hoda Saber Makes First Phone Call from Evin Prison
Mohammad Reza Jalaeipour Visits In-Laws in Prison
- HR attorney Mohamad Mostafi's whereabouts are still unknown, a warrant for his arrest has been issued.
- Illegal detention of wife & brother-in-law of attorney Mohamad Mostafai continues after 6 days. They are in solitary.
- Activist Hoda Saber who had been missing since Sat has called his family from Evin prison. Arrest reason is unknown.
- Pol prisoner Payman Karimi Azad on hunger strike has been hospitalized after a fainting episode due to low blood sugar.
- Karimi Azad was arrested on Ashura (Dec 27) & has been in prison in limbo status for 7 months.
- Pol prisoner Arjag Davoudi on 16th day of hunger strike in Gohardasht has been banned from family visits.
- Arjang Davoudi is now suffering from multitude of health problems including low blood pressure & vision problems.
- Journalist Kayvan Samimi & Journalist Bahman Amoei are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Gholam Housein Arshi & Payman Karimi both arrested on Ashura are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Blogger & member of Committee of Human Rights Reporters Kouhyar Goudarzi is on hunger strike & in solitary.
- Student activist Zia Nabavi & Civil activist Ebrahim (Nader) Babaei are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Civil activist Jafar Eghdami & photo-journalist Babak Bordbar are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Student activist Ali Parviz & political activist Hamid Reza Mohamadi are on hunger strike & are in solitary.
- Advar-e-Tahkim (Alumni Assoc) spokesman & student activist Abdollah Momeni is on hunger strike & in solitary.
- Journalist & Participation Front member Housein Nouraninejad is on hunger strike in Evin & is in solitary.
- Advar member & student activist Ali Malihi is on hunger strike & is in solitary.
- Members of Teachers & Scholars Association of Qum's Seminary Assembly met with Mousavi today.
- Reza Joshan,ended his hunger strike after 8 days after allowed to visit his mother.
- A man was hanged this morning in Ghazvin convicted of rape.
News Update - July 28, 2010
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Mahboubeh Karami Suffers from Depression and Respiratory Problems in Prison
Detailed Report on Status of Political Prisoners 14 Months After the Highly Contested Presidential Elections
“Bahareh Hedayat’s Defense Went Unnoticed – She Received the Maximum Sentence,” Says Lawyer
Iran Must End Harassment of Stoning Case Lawyer
Jannati: I have evidence US gave $1 bil to green leaders. (Farsi)
Lawyer in Iran stoning case in hiding to avoid arrest, supporters say
Latest News from Journalists and Political Prisoners - Saharkhiz’s Letter, Activists’ Disappearance
Cyber Wars in Iran
Transport Workers’ Union Member Reza Shahabi Held Incommunicado
Christian Citizen Alireza Seyedi Released on Bail
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- Journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amoei has been on hunger strike since Mon 7/26.
- Reports are that 6 political prisoners in ward 350 started a hunger strike on 7/27 to protest their treatment.
- Reports are 15 prisoners have been moved from ward 350 to ward 240 solitary after the incident on Mon at Evin.
- This regime commits HR violations at it's worse. Latest is the rape of a journalist in front of Judicial authorities.
- The regime is upset at the international attention & outcry that Mostafai brought to the stoning case of Ashtiani.
- Many pol prisoners have not had a day of leave from prison. Many are still kept in prison on temp detention order.
- Author & ex Editor-In-Chief of Souran weekly publication was arrested yesterday in Sanandaj (Kurdestan).
- Mousavi met with family of Ahmad Naeimabadi. He was the first victim of IR's brutality during street protests last year.
- No phone connection with Evin 350 has caused much concern for the families of pol prisoners on death row.
- 1 month since arrest of Teachers Trade Union membs Mahmoud Bagheri & Mokhtar Assadi. No family visits yet.
- The 90+ journalists are asking Pros Gen Dowlatabadi for investigation & action re their colleague's reported rape in prison.
- Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi has aksed the UN for action re Journalist Abrolreza Tajik's rptd rape in prison.
- logger Behnam Ebrahimzadeh arrested June 12 so violently that he suffered broken ribs & leg bone.
- Family of Ebrahimzadeh has had only a phone call from him complaining of pain from his broken bones.
- Evin authorities will not give any info to Ebrahimzadeh's family. His status is currently unknown.
- All phone calls from ward 350 have been banned since Mon. Reports are 10 prisoners have been moved to solitary.
- On Mon during visiting hours Evin guards treated the prisoners & their families extremely harsh.
- After guards reaction to their families the prisoners chanted slogans, visiting hrs were cut short as the result.
- Abdolah Momeni, Bahman Amoei & Ahmad Karimi along with number of other ward 350 prisoners have been moved to solitary.
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Basijis attack home of Ayatollag Borojerdi in 2006
Mahboubeh Karami Suffers from Depression and Respiratory Problems in Prison
Detailed Report on Status of Political Prisoners 14 Months After the Highly Contested Presidential Elections
“Bahareh Hedayat’s Defense Went Unnoticed – She Received the Maximum Sentence,” Says Lawyer
Iran Must End Harassment of Stoning Case Lawyer
Jannati: I have evidence US gave $1 bil to green leaders. (Farsi)
Lawyer in Iran stoning case in hiding to avoid arrest, supporters say
Latest News from Journalists and Political Prisoners - Saharkhiz’s Letter, Activists’ Disappearance
Cyber Wars in Iran
Transport Workers’ Union Member Reza Shahabi Held Incommunicado
Christian Citizen Alireza Seyedi Released on Bail
- Journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amoei has been on hunger strike since Mon 7/26.
- Reports are that 6 political prisoners in ward 350 started a hunger strike on 7/27 to protest their treatment.
- Reports are 15 prisoners have been moved from ward 350 to ward 240 solitary after the incident on Mon at Evin.
- This regime commits HR violations at it's worse. Latest is the rape of a journalist in front of Judicial authorities.
- The regime is upset at the international attention & outcry that Mostafai brought to the stoning case of Ashtiani.
- Many pol prisoners have not had a day of leave from prison. Many are still kept in prison on temp detention order.
- Author & ex Editor-In-Chief of Souran weekly publication was arrested yesterday in Sanandaj (Kurdestan).
- Mousavi met with family of Ahmad Naeimabadi. He was the first victim of IR's brutality during street protests last year.
- No phone connection with Evin 350 has caused much concern for the families of pol prisoners on death row.
- 1 month since arrest of Teachers Trade Union membs Mahmoud Bagheri & Mokhtar Assadi. No family visits yet.
- The 90+ journalists are asking Pros Gen Dowlatabadi for investigation & action re their colleague's reported rape in prison.
- Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi has aksed the UN for action re Journalist Abrolreza Tajik's rptd rape in prison.
- logger Behnam Ebrahimzadeh arrested June 12 so violently that he suffered broken ribs & leg bone.
- Family of Ebrahimzadeh has had only a phone call from him complaining of pain from his broken bones.
- Evin authorities will not give any info to Ebrahimzadeh's family. His status is currently unknown.
- All phone calls from ward 350 have been banned since Mon. Reports are 10 prisoners have been moved to solitary.
- On Mon during visiting hours Evin guards treated the prisoners & their families extremely harsh.
- After guards reaction to their families the prisoners chanted slogans, visiting hrs were cut short as the result.
- Abdolah Momeni, Bahman Amoei & Ahmad Karimi along with number of other ward 350 prisoners have been moved to solitary.
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Basijis attack home of Ayatollag Borojerdi in 2006
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
News Update - July 27, 2010
Petitions:
Save Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki (Babak Khorramdin)
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The Seditious Ahmadinejad?
Hanieh “Sharareh” Farshi Shotorban arrested in Tabriz for Facebook Activities
Iran stoning case woman fainted on hearing sentence, says cellmate
Halt Arrest of Lawyer in Stoning Case
Interview: Farah Pahlavi Recalls 30 Years In Exile
Kefayat Malek Mohammadi’s Lawyer Objects To Her Five Year Prison Sentence
Activist’s Wife: “My Husband Was Under Pressure From Security Authorities”
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attacks Octopus Paul
Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall reworked for Iranian protest
Attorney in Iran stoning case remains missing
The “violation” of Abdolreza Tajik In Prison and the Judiciary’s Silence
Rahesabz claims 250 pro-green IRGC commanders to be laid off: (Farsi)
Five Year Old Girl in Italy Writes Message of Support for Majid Tavakoli
Prominent Iranian Journalist and Prisoner of Conscience, Isa Saharkhiz, Presents Written Statement of Defense to Court
Iran to pay for new babies to boost population
Iran's Ahmadinejad denies helping Taliban in US interview
Opposition Leader Mousavi Reveals Untold Facts of the Iran-Iraq War
Iranian Reformist Returns to Evin Prison
Award-Winning Iranian Journalist Receives Jail Term
Christian Citizen Alireza Seyedi Released on Bail
Political Figure Mohsen Aminzadeh Returned to Evin Prison
Court Hearing Held For Members of Arman Student Organization
Arak Political Activist Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Four Mahabad Residents Detained
Appeals Court Upheld Massoud Babapour’s 2 Year Prison Sentence
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- Housein Ronaghi Maleki has been in Sepah solitary 8 months (worst pl in Evin) has had only 4 family visits.
- Mohamad Mostafai's site is back on line, no updates since his last entry on Sat.
- Kurdish pol prisoner Rahim Rashi on his 8th day of hunger strike has been moved to Uromiyeh Sepah detention center.
- On visiting days, families are kept in long lines for long periods of time, visiting time period is very short.
- Evin authorities putting more pressure on the political prisoners & their families.
- Phone contacts with Evin ward 350 have been cut off. There are approx 200 political prisoners in this ward.
- Allameh U Kurdish student Hamed Omidi, in detention 5 months, has been sentenced to 3 yrs.
- Abedini arrested last March, sentenced to 11 yrs on bogus charges & is among criminals in Ahvaz prison.
- HR activist Abolfazl Abedini with severe case of the flu in Ahvaz prison is not being provided any Med help.
- MORE HANGINGS: 3 men were hanged in Ahvaz charged with drug trafficking. Charges cannot be independently verified.
- Housein Ronaghi has started a hunger strike. He is Evin 240 solitary under pressure to give false on camera confession.
- Ronaghi a journalist & blogger has been in solitary for 8 months.
- Ronaghi has been banned from calling his family, has had only 4 family visits in the last 8 months.
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Save Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki (Babak Khorramdin)
News Links
The Seditious Ahmadinejad?
Hanieh “Sharareh” Farshi Shotorban arrested in Tabriz for Facebook Activities
Iran stoning case woman fainted on hearing sentence, says cellmate
Halt Arrest of Lawyer in Stoning Case
Interview: Farah Pahlavi Recalls 30 Years In Exile
Kefayat Malek Mohammadi’s Lawyer Objects To Her Five Year Prison Sentence
Activist’s Wife: “My Husband Was Under Pressure From Security Authorities”
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attacks Octopus Paul
Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall reworked for Iranian protest
Attorney in Iran stoning case remains missing
The “violation” of Abdolreza Tajik In Prison and the Judiciary’s Silence
Rahesabz claims 250 pro-green IRGC commanders to be laid off: (Farsi)
Five Year Old Girl in Italy Writes Message of Support for Majid Tavakoli
Prominent Iranian Journalist and Prisoner of Conscience, Isa Saharkhiz, Presents Written Statement of Defense to Court
Iran to pay for new babies to boost population
Iran's Ahmadinejad denies helping Taliban in US interview
Opposition Leader Mousavi Reveals Untold Facts of the Iran-Iraq War
Iranian Reformist Returns to Evin Prison
Award-Winning Iranian Journalist Receives Jail Term
Christian Citizen Alireza Seyedi Released on Bail
Political Figure Mohsen Aminzadeh Returned to Evin Prison
Court Hearing Held For Members of Arman Student Organization
Arak Political Activist Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Four Mahabad Residents Detained
Appeals Court Upheld Massoud Babapour’s 2 Year Prison Sentence
- Housein Ronaghi Maleki has been in Sepah solitary 8 months (worst pl in Evin) has had only 4 family visits.
- Mohamad Mostafai's site is back on line, no updates since his last entry on Sat.
- Kurdish pol prisoner Rahim Rashi on his 8th day of hunger strike has been moved to Uromiyeh Sepah detention center.
- On visiting days, families are kept in long lines for long periods of time, visiting time period is very short.
- Evin authorities putting more pressure on the political prisoners & their families.
- Phone contacts with Evin ward 350 have been cut off. There are approx 200 political prisoners in this ward.
- Allameh U Kurdish student Hamed Omidi, in detention 5 months, has been sentenced to 3 yrs.
- Abedini arrested last March, sentenced to 11 yrs on bogus charges & is among criminals in Ahvaz prison.
- HR activist Abolfazl Abedini with severe case of the flu in Ahvaz prison is not being provided any Med help.
- MORE HANGINGS: 3 men were hanged in Ahvaz charged with drug trafficking. Charges cannot be independently verified.
- Housein Ronaghi has started a hunger strike. He is Evin 240 solitary under pressure to give false on camera confession.
- Ronaghi a journalist & blogger has been in solitary for 8 months.
- Ronaghi has been banned from calling his family, has had only 4 family visits in the last 8 months.
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Monday, July 26, 2010
News Update - July 26, 2010
Petitions:
Free Abdolreza Tajik HR activist in Iran
Release Mohammad Mostafaei's Family and Stop the Pressure on Mr. Mostafaei and his Family
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The International Campaign Speaks to Shiva Nazar Ahari’s Mother
Issa Saharkhiz’s Lawyers Object To His Court Appearance in Handcuffs
Lawyer Says No Evidence To Support Harsh Sentence For Student
Illegal Summons of a Gonabadi Nematollahi Guru to Intelligence Office
Warrant issued for Iran stoning woman's lawyer: opposition
Mousavi: I have to tell the untold war (Farsi)
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July, 26, 2010
Wife and brother-in-law of human rights lawyer 'held hostage' by authorities
Massoumeh Yavari’s Lawyer: “I hope my client is acquitted”
Iran's opposition leader warns rulers could topple
'Convincing' Revolutionary Guards Who Support Green Movement 'Better Than Eliminating Them'
Iranian political prisoner warns he will take his case to international courts
Iranian political activist disappears in Tehran
Mohammad Reza Jalaeipour Transferred to Mashhad Prison after 40 Days
Police Prevented Holding the Tenth Anniversary of Ahmad Shamlou’s Passing
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- HR attorney Mohamad Mostafai's site has been removed.
- Karoubi: The country is monopolized exclusively by Sepah & Basij.
- MP Alikhani: It is beyond belief that one who has taken the oath to protect the nation would wish for sanctioning of oil.
- MP Alikhani: The confrontational manner of speaking of some reflects that they actually welcomed the sanctions.
- MP Alikhani: Instead of using diplomacy to stop the sanctions they welcomed them.
- MP Alikhani: As a nationalistic citizen & supporter of the Islamic Repl, I hope that Ahmadi does not wish for a war.
- Mostafai's father-in-law says they have told him if Mostafai turns himself in his wife & her brother will be released.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 1 yr sentence & 74 lashings of student activist Payman Aref.
- On 21 July, Mohammad Mostafaei was issued a summons requiring him to go to the Prosecutor's Office in Evin Prison.
- Mostafai went to Evin Court on 24 July, was questioned for at least one hour and then was released.
- Mostafai Later received a further summons by telephone.
- Same eve of new summons, Mostafai's wife and her brother were arrested and have been detained since.
- Per unconfirmed info, they may be held on suspicion of hiding somebody wanted by the authorities.
- Mostafaei's whereabouts are not known. Evening of 7/24 he wrote on his FB: "it is possible they will arrest me.
- Mostafaei & his wife have a daughter aged around 7, who is currently believed to be in the care of her grandmother.
- Jaras reports 250 High rank Sepah members were forced to retired due to support for Mousavi.
- Jaras: A think tank group was created after the election to decide faith of high rank Sepah members who voted for Mousavi.
- Ali Golchin Has been released on $200,000 bail. He was arrested for being a Christian.
- Zahedan Prosecutor Gen said they have arrested 9 people suspected of involvement with the double suicide bombing.
- Jafari (IRGC), admitted that “guards” in the IRGC indeed supported the Green Movement following the fraudulent.
- Political prisoner Khaled Hardani is on his 5th day of hunger strike. He is in solitary.
- Pol prisoner Reza Joshan on his 6th day of hunger strike has fallen into a coma & is in Gohardasht Med facility.
Photos
Bahai cemetery in Jifroft has been vandalized
Free Abdolreza Tajik HR activist in Iran
Release Mohammad Mostafaei's Family and Stop the Pressure on Mr. Mostafaei and his Family
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The International Campaign Speaks to Shiva Nazar Ahari’s Mother
Issa Saharkhiz’s Lawyers Object To His Court Appearance in Handcuffs
Lawyer Says No Evidence To Support Harsh Sentence For Student
Illegal Summons of a Gonabadi Nematollahi Guru to Intelligence Office
Warrant issued for Iran stoning woman's lawyer: opposition
Mousavi: I have to tell the untold war (Farsi)
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July, 26, 2010
Wife and brother-in-law of human rights lawyer 'held hostage' by authorities
Massoumeh Yavari’s Lawyer: “I hope my client is acquitted”
Iran's opposition leader warns rulers could topple
'Convincing' Revolutionary Guards Who Support Green Movement 'Better Than Eliminating Them'
Iranian political prisoner warns he will take his case to international courts
Iranian political activist disappears in Tehran
Mohammad Reza Jalaeipour Transferred to Mashhad Prison after 40 Days
Police Prevented Holding the Tenth Anniversary of Ahmad Shamlou’s Passing
- HR attorney Mohamad Mostafai's site has been removed.
- Karoubi: The country is monopolized exclusively by Sepah & Basij.
- MP Alikhani: It is beyond belief that one who has taken the oath to protect the nation would wish for sanctioning of oil.
- MP Alikhani: The confrontational manner of speaking of some reflects that they actually welcomed the sanctions.
- MP Alikhani: Instead of using diplomacy to stop the sanctions they welcomed them.
- MP Alikhani: As a nationalistic citizen & supporter of the Islamic Repl, I hope that Ahmadi does not wish for a war.
- Mostafai's father-in-law says they have told him if Mostafai turns himself in his wife & her brother will be released.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 1 yr sentence & 74 lashings of student activist Payman Aref.
- On 21 July, Mohammad Mostafaei was issued a summons requiring him to go to the Prosecutor's Office in Evin Prison.
- Mostafai went to Evin Court on 24 July, was questioned for at least one hour and then was released.
- Mostafai Later received a further summons by telephone.
- Same eve of new summons, Mostafai's wife and her brother were arrested and have been detained since.
- Per unconfirmed info, they may be held on suspicion of hiding somebody wanted by the authorities.
- Mostafaei's whereabouts are not known. Evening of 7/24 he wrote on his FB: "it is possible they will arrest me.
- Mostafaei & his wife have a daughter aged around 7, who is currently believed to be in the care of her grandmother.
- Jaras reports 250 High rank Sepah members were forced to retired due to support for Mousavi.
- Jaras: A think tank group was created after the election to decide faith of high rank Sepah members who voted for Mousavi.
- Ali Golchin Has been released on $200,000 bail. He was arrested for being a Christian.
- Zahedan Prosecutor Gen said they have arrested 9 people suspected of involvement with the double suicide bombing.
- Jafari (IRGC), admitted that “guards” in the IRGC indeed supported the Green Movement following the fraudulent.
- Political prisoner Khaled Hardani is on his 5th day of hunger strike. He is in solitary.
- Pol prisoner Reza Joshan on his 6th day of hunger strike has fallen into a coma & is in Gohardasht Med facility.
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Bahai cemetery in Jifroft has been vandalized
Sunday, July 25, 2010
News Update - July 25, 2010
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Iran stoning case lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei's relatives arrested
Mohammad Mostafaei’s Family Arrested, No News on Mostafaei
Young Girl From South of Tehran Describes Family’s Life in Iran
Imprisoned Journalist Abdolreza Tajik Tells Sister, “I Was Violated”
Petrochemical Factory Blast Kills 4 In Iran
Iran will react if ships inspected: Ahmadinejad
“When He Spoke of Being ‘Violated,’ He Was Very Upset And Angry”
Shiva Nazarahari’s Life And Her Ten-Month “Temporary Detention”
Masoud Shafei In Exclusive Interview with Rooz: Alaei Brothers Deprived From Right to Conditional Release
Khamenei’s Advisor Reported: Method of War With America Announced
Photos: An Iranian Political Prisoner Is Released
Rahnavard says Iran establishment is threatened by women
Resolution Green-Lighting Israeli Strikes on Iran Introduced by House Republicans
Worldwide Rallies For Iranian Woman Sentenced To Death For Adultery
Former Tehran University professor murdered in Vienna
Twitter
- Azari Poet & journalist Ebrahim Rashidi has been in Meshgin Shahr prison for 40 days in limbo status.
- Lawyer oliyaifar is now in prison for his involvement in Behnoud Shojai's case & interviews he gave.
- Mohamad Mostafai has saved 18 youths from execution in last few years throught his non-stop effort & perseverance.
- It has been 4 months since Ayt Broujerdi's family has seen him. It's reported that he is in serious need of Med help.
- Family of Ayt Broujerdi were prevented from visiting him in Evin by authorities yesterday.
- Mr. Mostafaei just saved a boy's life, who committed a crime when he was 16, Ali Mahin Torabi.
- Fereshteh Halimi (wife) & Farhad Halimi (her brother) were arrested July 24, 11pm. no news on whereabouts.
- Participation Front member & Mousavi camp activist Morteza Golizad has been sentenced to 1 yr by lower court.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 4 yr sentence of Amir Khosro Dalisani based on bogus charges.
- Author Emaddin Baghi has been sentenced to 1 yr in prison & 5yrs ban from any political activities.
- Baghi has one more case pending against him re his interview with Ayt. Montazeri which was published by BBC Farsi.
- Journalist Ali Malihi has been sentenced to 4yrs & monetary fines based on bogus charges.
- After 40 days in Evin solitary Mohamad Reza Jalalipour has been moved to Mashhad prison & is in solitary.
- 6 people went on trial on Sunday in Zahedan charged with being members of Jundollah Group.
- Zahra Rahnavard meeting with political activists in Karaj said; Part of the ruling faction sees women as a threat.
Iran stoning case lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei's relatives arrested
Mohammad Mostafaei’s Family Arrested, No News on Mostafaei
Young Girl From South of Tehran Describes Family’s Life in Iran
Imprisoned Journalist Abdolreza Tajik Tells Sister, “I Was Violated”
Petrochemical Factory Blast Kills 4 In Iran
Iran will react if ships inspected: Ahmadinejad
“When He Spoke of Being ‘Violated,’ He Was Very Upset And Angry”
Shiva Nazarahari’s Life And Her Ten-Month “Temporary Detention”
Masoud Shafei In Exclusive Interview with Rooz: Alaei Brothers Deprived From Right to Conditional Release
Khamenei’s Advisor Reported: Method of War With America Announced
Photos: An Iranian Political Prisoner Is Released
Rahnavard says Iran establishment is threatened by women
Resolution Green-Lighting Israeli Strikes on Iran Introduced by House Republicans
Worldwide Rallies For Iranian Woman Sentenced To Death For Adultery
Former Tehran University professor murdered in Vienna
- Azari Poet & journalist Ebrahim Rashidi has been in Meshgin Shahr prison for 40 days in limbo status.
- Lawyer oliyaifar is now in prison for his involvement in Behnoud Shojai's case & interviews he gave.
- Mohamad Mostafai has saved 18 youths from execution in last few years throught his non-stop effort & perseverance.
- It has been 4 months since Ayt Broujerdi's family has seen him. It's reported that he is in serious need of Med help.
- Family of Ayt Broujerdi were prevented from visiting him in Evin by authorities yesterday.
- Mr. Mostafaei just saved a boy's life, who committed a crime when he was 16, Ali Mahin Torabi.
- Fereshteh Halimi (wife) & Farhad Halimi (her brother) were arrested July 24, 11pm. no news on whereabouts.
- Participation Front member & Mousavi camp activist Morteza Golizad has been sentenced to 1 yr by lower court.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 4 yr sentence of Amir Khosro Dalisani based on bogus charges.
- Author Emaddin Baghi has been sentenced to 1 yr in prison & 5yrs ban from any political activities.
- Baghi has one more case pending against him re his interview with Ayt. Montazeri which was published by BBC Farsi.
- Journalist Ali Malihi has been sentenced to 4yrs & monetary fines based on bogus charges.
- After 40 days in Evin solitary Mohamad Reza Jalalipour has been moved to Mashhad prison & is in solitary.
- 6 people went on trial on Sunday in Zahedan charged with being members of Jundollah Group.
- Zahra Rahnavard meeting with political activists in Karaj said; Part of the ruling faction sees women as a threat.
News Update - July 24, 2010
Petitions:
Don't Let Congress Green-Light Attack on Iran
News Links
Jailed blogger in poor physical health in Evin Prison
Exiles Urge That Iran be Ejected from UN Women’s Group
International Sakine Mohammadi Ashtiani Day – Citizens of the World Against Stoning Rallies, Events in pictures and videos
In a meeting with Karroubi, recently released activist Narges Mohammadi describes her beatings (Farsi)
Iranian Opposition Leader Slams Guardians Council
An Attack on Iran: Back on the Table
Prisoner Loghman Abdollahzadeh on Death Row Under False Accusation
Student Activist Commits Suicide in Eastern Iran
Iran arrests suspected mosque bombing accomplices
Iran arrests two more critical journalists
13 university professors dismissed from Iranian university
Court Hearing Held For a Post-Election Detainee
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- MP Naghavi said he is planning to censure the Interior Minister & 18 MP's have already signed the letter of censure.
- Currently there are 37 journalists imprisoned by the Islamic Republic of Iran for reporting what they don't like.
- IR Interior Min said number of people involved in the recent suicide bombings in Zahedan have been arrested.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 9 1/2 yrs sentence of student activist Bahareh Hedayat.
Don't Let Congress Green-Light Attack on Iran
News Links
Jailed blogger in poor physical health in Evin Prison
Exiles Urge That Iran be Ejected from UN Women’s Group
International Sakine Mohammadi Ashtiani Day – Citizens of the World Against Stoning Rallies, Events in pictures and videos
In a meeting with Karroubi, recently released activist Narges Mohammadi describes her beatings (Farsi)
Iranian Opposition Leader Slams Guardians Council
An Attack on Iran: Back on the Table
Prisoner Loghman Abdollahzadeh on Death Row Under False Accusation
Student Activist Commits Suicide in Eastern Iran
Iran arrests suspected mosque bombing accomplices
Iran arrests two more critical journalists
13 university professors dismissed from Iranian university
Court Hearing Held For a Post-Election Detainee
- MP Naghavi said he is planning to censure the Interior Minister & 18 MP's have already signed the letter of censure.
- Currently there are 37 journalists imprisoned by the Islamic Republic of Iran for reporting what they don't like.
- IR Interior Min said number of people involved in the recent suicide bombings in Zahedan have been arrested.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 9 1/2 yrs sentence of student activist Bahareh Hedayat.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
News Update - July 23, 2010
Petitions:
Take Action! Send e-Letters demanding the IRI improve prison conditions & provide medical care!
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Genoa names square in honor of Iranian women
Student Activist Majid Tavakoli Allowed Ten Minute Prison Visit
Mohammad Mostafaei Summoned to Evin Prison
Juvenile Offender on Death Row Acquitted of Charges and Released
Wall Street Journal: Iran’s Swedish Protector
Secretary of Tahkim Vahdat Hospitalized Again for Heart Complications Caused by Prison Pressures
Lawyer Summoned to Evin Prison Courts — Aftershocks of the Stoning Story?
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July 23, 2010
Assessing the politics behind the recently concluded bazaar strike
Iran merchants and tax collectors end standoff
Iran denies that returned citizen is nuclear scientist
Rallies for Iranian woman sentenced to death
Former and Current Revolutionary Guards Commanders Clash
Kayhan Tries to Threaten Bazaar as Government’s Next Target
Mothers of US hikers held in Iran hope to cause Tehran embarrassment
Student Activist Nasim Sarabandi Summoned to Revolutionary Court
Baha’i Student Activist Moshfegh Samandari Released in Babol
Several University of Tehran Students Summoned; Three Temporarily Expelled
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- Another prisoner hospitalized with heart problem; Hamzeh Karami Managing Dir of Jomhoriyat site is in hospital.
- Karami was out on bail for a 5 day leave from prison, suffered heart attack & is in CCU now.
- Kaviz Nozdehi of Bahai faith has been arrested in Mashhad & taken to Vakilabad prison to start serving his 2yrs sentence.
- Abdolzadeh arrested once before on bogus charges of murder of an Intel agent, but found not guilty & released.
- Loghman Abdolzadeh sentenced to death on bogus charges of drug trafficking is in Sanandaj prison, execution imminent.
- Pol prisoner Arjang Davoudi on his 2nd week of hunger strike has been moved to Gohardash medical facility.
- Iran's debt to foreign entities has reached 22.148 billion dollars, 8.437 billion of which is due to be paid this year.
- Mousavi's wife Zahra Rahnavard visited with family of imprisoned labor leader Mansour Osanlo.
Take Action! Send e-Letters demanding the IRI improve prison conditions & provide medical care!
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Genoa names square in honor of Iranian women
Student Activist Majid Tavakoli Allowed Ten Minute Prison Visit
Mohammad Mostafaei Summoned to Evin Prison
Juvenile Offender on Death Row Acquitted of Charges and Released
Wall Street Journal: Iran’s Swedish Protector
Secretary of Tahkim Vahdat Hospitalized Again for Heart Complications Caused by Prison Pressures
Lawyer Summoned to Evin Prison Courts — Aftershocks of the Stoning Story?
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July 23, 2010
Assessing the politics behind the recently concluded bazaar strike
Iran merchants and tax collectors end standoff
Iran denies that returned citizen is nuclear scientist
Rallies for Iranian woman sentenced to death
Former and Current Revolutionary Guards Commanders Clash
Kayhan Tries to Threaten Bazaar as Government’s Next Target
Mothers of US hikers held in Iran hope to cause Tehran embarrassment
Student Activist Nasim Sarabandi Summoned to Revolutionary Court
Baha’i Student Activist Moshfegh Samandari Released in Babol
Several University of Tehran Students Summoned; Three Temporarily Expelled
- Another prisoner hospitalized with heart problem; Hamzeh Karami Managing Dir of Jomhoriyat site is in hospital.
- Karami was out on bail for a 5 day leave from prison, suffered heart attack & is in CCU now.
- Kaviz Nozdehi of Bahai faith has been arrested in Mashhad & taken to Vakilabad prison to start serving his 2yrs sentence.
- Abdolzadeh arrested once before on bogus charges of murder of an Intel agent, but found not guilty & released.
- Loghman Abdolzadeh sentenced to death on bogus charges of drug trafficking is in Sanandaj prison, execution imminent.
- Pol prisoner Arjang Davoudi on his 2nd week of hunger strike has been moved to Gohardash medical facility.
- Iran's debt to foreign entities has reached 22.148 billion dollars, 8.437 billion of which is due to be paid this year.
- Mousavi's wife Zahra Rahnavard visited with family of imprisoned labor leader Mansour Osanlo.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
News Update - July 22, 2010
Petitions:
Save Ali Saremi from execution!
News Links
Gohardasht Prison officials suppress rightful protests of political prisoners
Imprisoned Student Activist’s Husband: “We Have Problems Getting Medicine to Her”
Over Twenty Activists Recently Sentenced in Court
Iran Prisoner Updates: Releases, New Arrests, Medical Neglect, Still No Answers
Satellite Dishes Confiscated in Town of Bistoon
“Release My Father For Medical Treatment,” Asks Kaboudvand’s Daughter
Iranian Labor Activist Released From Prison
Iran stoning case woman ordered to name campaigners
Student Activist Hospitalized for Heart Condition After Three Months in Prison
Islamic Republic Supreme Leader’s Fatwa About Himself - Khamenei: You Must Obey Me
Execution of juvenile offender overturned in Iran
Christian Citizen Fatemeh Tork-Kajouri Released on Bail
Seven Gorgan Political and Campaign Activists Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
Genoa names square in honor of Iranian women
Twitter
- Political prisoner Ayatolah Broujerdi is in desperate need of medical help in Evin.
- Rozita Vaseghi of Bahai faith is in need of medical help in Mashhad prison.
- Pol prisoners Arjang Davoudi & Ahmad Reza Ahmadpour are on hunger strike in prison.
- Hossein Ronaghi Maleki suffering from heart & kidney condition & is in desperate need of Med help in Evin.
- Pol prisoners Amir Housen Kazemi, Hashem Khastar & Masoud Bastani are in desperate need of Med help in prison.
- Pol prisoners Mahboubeh Karami (F) & Mohamad Sadigh Kaboudvand are in desperate need of Med.
- Temporary detention order of Mohamad Reza Jalipour has been extended for another month.
- Jalalipour was rearrested for 3rd time 40 days ago &is under pressure in Evin to have his wife return to Iran.
- Reza Joshan has been banned from visits & phone calls for weeks now.
- Political prisoner Reza Joshan has started a hunger strike to protest his condition in prison.
- Blogger & HR activist Housein Ronaghi in desperate need of Med help in Evin for heart & kidney problems.
- Student & women's rights activist Nasim Sarabandi (F) has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court.
- HR Lawyer Mohamad Mostafai has been summoned to Evin Court.
- Sakineh's lawyer Mohamad Mostafai has been summoned to Evin prison Court, reason unknown.
- Sakineh Ashtiani has been under pressure in Tabriz prison to reveal names of HR activists working on her behalf.
- Sakineh Ashtiani 's 22 y/o son has been summoned to Intel office few times & told not to talk to the media.
- Punishment of hand amputation was performed on 5 men in Hamedan (W.IR) charged with theft.
- Hamedan prosecutor: amputation sentence was not performed public so International community doesn't exploit it as HR violation.
Save Ali Saremi from execution!
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Gohardasht Prison officials suppress rightful protests of political prisoners
Imprisoned Student Activist’s Husband: “We Have Problems Getting Medicine to Her”
Over Twenty Activists Recently Sentenced in Court
Iran Prisoner Updates: Releases, New Arrests, Medical Neglect, Still No Answers
Satellite Dishes Confiscated in Town of Bistoon
“Release My Father For Medical Treatment,” Asks Kaboudvand’s Daughter
Iranian Labor Activist Released From Prison
Iran stoning case woman ordered to name campaigners
Student Activist Hospitalized for Heart Condition After Three Months in Prison
Islamic Republic Supreme Leader’s Fatwa About Himself - Khamenei: You Must Obey Me
Execution of juvenile offender overturned in Iran
Christian Citizen Fatemeh Tork-Kajouri Released on Bail
Seven Gorgan Political and Campaign Activists Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
Genoa names square in honor of Iranian women
- Political prisoner Ayatolah Broujerdi is in desperate need of medical help in Evin.
- Rozita Vaseghi of Bahai faith is in need of medical help in Mashhad prison.
- Pol prisoners Arjang Davoudi & Ahmad Reza Ahmadpour are on hunger strike in prison.
- Hossein Ronaghi Maleki suffering from heart & kidney condition & is in desperate need of Med help in Evin.
- Pol prisoners Amir Housen Kazemi, Hashem Khastar & Masoud Bastani are in desperate need of Med help in prison.
- Pol prisoners Mahboubeh Karami (F) & Mohamad Sadigh Kaboudvand are in desperate need of Med.
- Temporary detention order of Mohamad Reza Jalipour has been extended for another month.
- Jalalipour was rearrested for 3rd time 40 days ago &is under pressure in Evin to have his wife return to Iran.
- Reza Joshan has been banned from visits & phone calls for weeks now.
- Political prisoner Reza Joshan has started a hunger strike to protest his condition in prison.
- Blogger & HR activist Housein Ronaghi in desperate need of Med help in Evin for heart & kidney problems.
- Student & women's rights activist Nasim Sarabandi (F) has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court.
- HR Lawyer Mohamad Mostafai has been summoned to Evin Court.
- Sakineh's lawyer Mohamad Mostafai has been summoned to Evin prison Court, reason unknown.
- Sakineh Ashtiani has been under pressure in Tabriz prison to reveal names of HR activists working on her behalf.
- Sakineh Ashtiani 's 22 y/o son has been summoned to Intel office few times & told not to talk to the media.
- Punishment of hand amputation was performed on 5 men in Hamedan (W.IR) charged with theft.
- Hamedan prosecutor: amputation sentence was not performed public so International community doesn't exploit it as HR violation.
News Update - July 22, 2010
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Majid Tavakoli, Jailed Student Leader, Finally Meets with His Family After 3 Months (Farsi)
Iran Says Amiri Spied on U.S.
Afghanistan will be US's new Vietnam: Iran speaker
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July 21, 2010
Iran says scientist provided information on CIA
A report about Aya. Boroujerdi's critical condition in Evin (Farsi)
Lawyer Mohammad Mostafaie summoned to the Evin prison court (Farsi)
Head of Judiciary: Human rights in Iran are not Universal (Farsi)
Iran's supreme leader accuses U.S. of supporting bombings
Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Represents Prophet Muhammad on Earth
Muslims must fight US, British terrorism: Khamenei
Iranian Conservatives Unite In Bid To Undermine Ahmadinejad
In Tehran, Afghan refugee children find joy and dignity in theater
Writer and Religious Scholar Dr. Akbar Karami Released on Bail
Boukan Resident Ali Rostam Detained
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- Political activist Ali Gholitabar & Ehsan Alaifar have been sentenced to 1 yr suspended for 5 yrs.
- Political activists Mohamad Rafati & Medi Gholitabar have been sentenced to 6 months suspended for 3 yrs.
- Pol activists Housein Rafati, Mohamad Hassan Kayghobadi & Ebrahim Biganeh have been sentenced to 2yrs suspended for 5yrs.
- Prayers for lawyer Mohamad Mostafai who always works so hard on behalf of youth sentenced to death.
- Mohamad Mostafai's last case of saving a youth from execution was Ali Mahin Torabi, fined in lieu of execution.
- Mohamad Mostafai HR lawyer who tirelessly works on behalf of children has been summoned to Evin Court.
- Rozita Vaseghi of Bahai faith in Mashhad Vakilabad prison has lost a lot of weight & suffering from health problems.
- In recent weeks about 50 Tehran Uni students have bn summoned to the disciplinary office, 3 have been expelled .
- Court of Appeals has sentenced Ghazvin Uni student Arsalan Abadi to 6 yrs in prison on bogus charges.
- FAB NEWS: Ali Mahin Torabi sentenced to death at age 16 was found not guilty of murder & released after 7 yrs in jail.
- Ali Mahin Torabi was found to have acted in self defense & was fined & released fr Rejai shahr prison.
- Hamedan Bo-Ali Sina student Mohsen Abdi has been in Evin for 200 days in limbo status.
- Stiff sentences for 3 charged with murder; Farzad 8yrs, Jafar 15yrs & Mohamad Reza death. All 3 deny the charges.
- Pol prisoner Ali Maazi 57, suffering from multitude of health problems in Gohardash prison. Med help not provided.
- Iran's 2 leading specialists in HIV/AIDS, brothers Arash + Kamiar Alaei imprisoned June 08 4 their research.
- Student activist Mehdi Arabshahi has been hospitalized due to heart problems.
- Arabshahi who's out on bail was in Evin 240 solitary for 3 months under severe pressure to confess to false charges.
- While in prison, due to stress & pressures Arabshahi suffered heart problems which now has landed him in hospital.
- Ayt. Broujerdi has almost lost his vision in both eyes, can not keep his balance when standing up.
- More executions in IR: This morning (7/21) a man was hanged in Ahvaz charged with drug trafficking.
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Majid Tavakoli, Jailed Student Leader, Finally Meets with His Family After 3 Months (Farsi)
Iran Says Amiri Spied on U.S.
Afghanistan will be US's new Vietnam: Iran speaker
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July 21, 2010
Iran says scientist provided information on CIA
A report about Aya. Boroujerdi's critical condition in Evin (Farsi)
Lawyer Mohammad Mostafaie summoned to the Evin prison court (Farsi)
Head of Judiciary: Human rights in Iran are not Universal (Farsi)
Iran's supreme leader accuses U.S. of supporting bombings
Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Represents Prophet Muhammad on Earth
Muslims must fight US, British terrorism: Khamenei
Iranian Conservatives Unite In Bid To Undermine Ahmadinejad
In Tehran, Afghan refugee children find joy and dignity in theater
Writer and Religious Scholar Dr. Akbar Karami Released on Bail
Boukan Resident Ali Rostam Detained
- Political activist Ali Gholitabar & Ehsan Alaifar have been sentenced to 1 yr suspended for 5 yrs.
- Political activists Mohamad Rafati & Medi Gholitabar have been sentenced to 6 months suspended for 3 yrs.
- Pol activists Housein Rafati, Mohamad Hassan Kayghobadi & Ebrahim Biganeh have been sentenced to 2yrs suspended for 5yrs.
- Prayers for lawyer Mohamad Mostafai who always works so hard on behalf of youth sentenced to death.
- Mohamad Mostafai's last case of saving a youth from execution was Ali Mahin Torabi, fined in lieu of execution.
- Mohamad Mostafai HR lawyer who tirelessly works on behalf of children has been summoned to Evin Court.
- Rozita Vaseghi of Bahai faith in Mashhad Vakilabad prison has lost a lot of weight & suffering from health problems.
- In recent weeks about 50 Tehran Uni students have bn summoned to the disciplinary office, 3 have been expelled .
- Court of Appeals has sentenced Ghazvin Uni student Arsalan Abadi to 6 yrs in prison on bogus charges.
- FAB NEWS: Ali Mahin Torabi sentenced to death at age 16 was found not guilty of murder & released after 7 yrs in jail.
- Ali Mahin Torabi was found to have acted in self defense & was fined & released fr Rejai shahr prison.
- Hamedan Bo-Ali Sina student Mohsen Abdi has been in Evin for 200 days in limbo status.
- Stiff sentences for 3 charged with murder; Farzad 8yrs, Jafar 15yrs & Mohamad Reza death. All 3 deny the charges.
- Pol prisoner Ali Maazi 57, suffering from multitude of health problems in Gohardash prison. Med help not provided.
- Iran's 2 leading specialists in HIV/AIDS, brothers Arash + Kamiar Alaei imprisoned June 08 4 their research.
- Student activist Mehdi Arabshahi has been hospitalized due to heart problems.
- Arabshahi who's out on bail was in Evin 240 solitary for 3 months under severe pressure to confess to false charges.
- While in prison, due to stress & pressures Arabshahi suffered heart problems which now has landed him in hospital.
- Ayt. Broujerdi has almost lost his vision in both eyes, can not keep his balance when standing up.
- More executions in IR: This morning (7/21) a man was hanged in Ahvaz charged with drug trafficking.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
News Update - July 20, 2010
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Arjang Davoudi in Sixth Day of Hunger Strike
Manosur Osanlou Charged With Anti-Regime Propaganda for a Second Time
One Execution in Shirvan
Iranian Authorities Accused Of Covering Up Kahrizak Atrocities
Large quakes hit southern Iran
Eight Other Pending Executions in Iran
The Revolt Against the Supreme Leader Begins
Kayhan: 'What happened? Nothing!'
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July 20, 2010
Khamenei's new Fatwa is being removed from some IR sites. Still is on Parlement News (Farsi)
My Wife's Prison Experience
Khamenei did declare himself the absolute power as personification of Prophet Mohamad (Farsi)
Saharkhiz's lawyer: He was supposed to be tried in the press court (Farsi)
“Head of Judiciary Responsible For My Client’s Life,” Says Kaboudvand’s Lawyer
The Case is Political, Sarah Shourd is Ill, and the Continuation of Imprisonment is Illegal, Says the Hikers’ Lawyer
Informed Sources Report to Rooz: Shahram Amiri in Intelligence Quarantine
Nader Karimi-Jouni Trasferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison
Students Suspended for Attending Kianousn Asa’s Memorial
Christian Citizen Mehdi Karbalaei-Ali Released on Bail
Hamzeh Karami on Sick Leave from Evin Prison
Mohammad Reza Jalaeipour Makes Second Phone Call from Prison
Concerns Over Saeid Torabian’s Physical and Mental Condition
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- Dr. Ali Asghar Jamili has been sentenced to 3 yrs in prison & banned from his practice for 3 years.
- Mohamad Reza Jalalipour called home for 2nd time from Evin. He is still in solitary.
- Journalist & HR activist Abolfazl Abedini in Ahvaz prison has been banned from visits again. He is sentenced to 11years on bogus charges.
- Kurdish HR activist Mohamad Sadigh Kaboudvand in prison 38 months, has written to Pros Gen requesting Med leave.
- Kaboudband is suffering from severe headaches, dizziness, numbness & vision problems all sings of a stroke.
- Labor activist Saied Torabi has been released on bail.
- HRA: Author & translator Hojatolah Nikoui was arrested by Plainclothes on Sun & taken to unknown location.
- Poet&song writer Rozbeh Bemani has denied news of his arrest. Reports were news came from his sister, Bemani doesn't have 1.
- Zabol & Zahedan MP's who had resigned over the Zahedan bombings have withdrawn their resignations.
- Managing Dir of Jomhouriyat news site Hamzeh Karami has been released on bail for 5 days. He is sentenced to 11 yrs.
Arjang Davoudi in Sixth Day of Hunger Strike
Manosur Osanlou Charged With Anti-Regime Propaganda for a Second Time
One Execution in Shirvan
Iranian Authorities Accused Of Covering Up Kahrizak Atrocities
Large quakes hit southern Iran
Eight Other Pending Executions in Iran
The Revolt Against the Supreme Leader Begins
Kayhan: 'What happened? Nothing!'
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July 20, 2010
Khamenei's new Fatwa is being removed from some IR sites. Still is on Parlement News (Farsi)
My Wife's Prison Experience
Khamenei did declare himself the absolute power as personification of Prophet Mohamad (Farsi)
Saharkhiz's lawyer: He was supposed to be tried in the press court (Farsi)
“Head of Judiciary Responsible For My Client’s Life,” Says Kaboudvand’s Lawyer
The Case is Political, Sarah Shourd is Ill, and the Continuation of Imprisonment is Illegal, Says the Hikers’ Lawyer
Informed Sources Report to Rooz: Shahram Amiri in Intelligence Quarantine
Nader Karimi-Jouni Trasferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison
Students Suspended for Attending Kianousn Asa’s Memorial
Christian Citizen Mehdi Karbalaei-Ali Released on Bail
Hamzeh Karami on Sick Leave from Evin Prison
Mohammad Reza Jalaeipour Makes Second Phone Call from Prison
Concerns Over Saeid Torabian’s Physical and Mental Condition
- Dr. Ali Asghar Jamili has been sentenced to 3 yrs in prison & banned from his practice for 3 years.
- Mohamad Reza Jalalipour called home for 2nd time from Evin. He is still in solitary.
- Journalist & HR activist Abolfazl Abedini in Ahvaz prison has been banned from visits again. He is sentenced to 11years on bogus charges.
- Kurdish HR activist Mohamad Sadigh Kaboudvand in prison 38 months, has written to Pros Gen requesting Med leave.
- Kaboudband is suffering from severe headaches, dizziness, numbness & vision problems all sings of a stroke.
- Labor activist Saied Torabi has been released on bail.
- HRA: Author & translator Hojatolah Nikoui was arrested by Plainclothes on Sun & taken to unknown location.
- Poet&song writer Rozbeh Bemani has denied news of his arrest. Reports were news came from his sister, Bemani doesn't have 1.
- Zabol & Zahedan MP's who had resigned over the Zahedan bombings have withdrawn their resignations.
- Managing Dir of Jomhouriyat news site Hamzeh Karami has been released on bail for 5 days. He is sentenced to 11 yrs.
Monday, July 19, 2010
News Update - July 19, 2010
News Links
Mehdi Karroubi Visits Osanloo Family
Death Row Political Prisoner in Critical Condition
Iran Sanctions and the World
No Word on Kurdish Political Prisoner Sentenced to Execution Raises Suspicions of Death Under Torture
Ashura Witness Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Mansour Osanloo Charged with Anti-Regime Propaganda for the Second Time
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July 19, 2010
Seven women and three men are sentenced to death for adultery
Amiri Told CIA Iran Has No Nuclear Bomb Programme
PART I - Isa Saharkhiz's Moving Defense Behind The Closed Doors of The Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Court
Ahmadinejad angers conservatives, reformists
Iran calls for world body free of big power control
Sections of Bazaars in Mashhad Join Strike
Political Prisoner Hamid Reza Mohammadi Deprived of Rights for Over Five Years
One person hanged in northeastern and five others hanged in northwestern Iran
Mousavi’s Meeting with Students from Teacher’s College
Iranian Intellectual Calls to Impeach Khamenei
74 lashes for women who are “un-Islamically” dressed (Graphic image)
HRA reports: Increasing pressure on labor activists in Iran (Farsi)
Mousavi has sent a message of condolence to Baluchestan's bomb victim families (Farsi)
Iran: Breaking your own laws
Fars Editor: You Are All Betrayers and Agents of Zionists - An Interview That Never Was
Latest News from Journalists and Political Prisoners: Books Banned, Drugs Allowed
Mehdi Karroubi: As a part of this system, I am ashamed
Campaign Backs Student Photographer Arrested Over Protest Pix
Concerns Over Saeid Torabian’s Physical and Mental Condition
Detained Journalist Abolfazl Abedini-Nasr Denied Prison Visits
Adeleh Ziaei Received Travel Ban for Publishing a Note to Personal Weblog
Deprived Baha’i Student Sara Mahboubi Released on Bail
Before and After Prison Pictures
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- Protester Mostafa Papay was put on trial today in the court room of judge Moghayeseh, charged with bunch of BS charges.
- BBC Persian: Iran has banned government jobs for smokers.
- Kurdish activists Kambiz Ebrahimzadeh & Nader Darvishi have been arrested by Intel agents in Mahabad.
- Appeals Court has upheld the 1 yr sentence of Arak Uni student Abbas Ahmadlou. He reported to Arak prison 10 days
- Pol prisoner Rashid Akhkandi in Saghez prison, sentenced to death, banned from visits, suffering from Kidney infection.
- On Sunday 3 men were hanged in Kerman & 1 in Shirvan (Khorasan) charged with drug trafficking.
- A man was hanged in public in Ahvaz this AM charged with drug trafficking. Charges cannot be independently verified.
Misc. Sources
- A group of families of political prisoners celebrated the birthday of Mahsa Amrabadi, journalist who after being detained for months was released on bail. In this simple celebration which was held at the weekly gathering of the families of political prisoners, Zahra Rahnavard, Elaheh Mojaradi (wife of Mohsen Mirdamadi, imprisoned chairman of Participation Front), Family of Emadedin Baghi (Journalist who was recently released from prison on bail) and Mahdiyeh Mohammadi (wife of Ahmad Zaydabadi, imprisoned journalist and chairman of Takhim-Vahdat) were present. The families of political prisoners gathered for the birthday celebration of Mahsa Amrabadi and while congratulating her who her husband is also in prison at the moment and comforting her also reminded that the families of political prisoners have not forgotten each other. Mahsa Amrabadi is the journalist who was arrested following the rigged presidential elections and was detained for months. Masoud Bastaani, Mahsa’s husband, while was following up on her wife’s case during her detention was also arrested and has been imprisoned since then.
Video
Mehdi Karroubi Visits Osanloo Family
Death Row Political Prisoner in Critical Condition
Iran Sanctions and the World
No Word on Kurdish Political Prisoner Sentenced to Execution Raises Suspicions of Death Under Torture
Ashura Witness Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Mansour Osanloo Charged with Anti-Regime Propaganda for the Second Time
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - July 19, 2010
Seven women and three men are sentenced to death for adultery
Amiri Told CIA Iran Has No Nuclear Bomb Programme
PART I - Isa Saharkhiz's Moving Defense Behind The Closed Doors of The Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Court
Ahmadinejad angers conservatives, reformists
Iran calls for world body free of big power control
Sections of Bazaars in Mashhad Join Strike
Political Prisoner Hamid Reza Mohammadi Deprived of Rights for Over Five Years
One person hanged in northeastern and five others hanged in northwestern Iran
Mousavi’s Meeting with Students from Teacher’s College
Iranian Intellectual Calls to Impeach Khamenei
74 lashes for women who are “un-Islamically” dressed (Graphic image)
HRA reports: Increasing pressure on labor activists in Iran (Farsi)
Mousavi has sent a message of condolence to Baluchestan's bomb victim families (Farsi)
Iran: Breaking your own laws
Fars Editor: You Are All Betrayers and Agents of Zionists - An Interview That Never Was
Latest News from Journalists and Political Prisoners: Books Banned, Drugs Allowed
Mehdi Karroubi: As a part of this system, I am ashamed
Campaign Backs Student Photographer Arrested Over Protest Pix
Concerns Over Saeid Torabian’s Physical and Mental Condition
Detained Journalist Abolfazl Abedini-Nasr Denied Prison Visits
Adeleh Ziaei Received Travel Ban for Publishing a Note to Personal Weblog
Deprived Baha’i Student Sara Mahboubi Released on Bail
Before and After Prison Pictures
- Protester Mostafa Papay was put on trial today in the court room of judge Moghayeseh, charged with bunch of BS charges.
- BBC Persian: Iran has banned government jobs for smokers.
- Kurdish activists Kambiz Ebrahimzadeh & Nader Darvishi have been arrested by Intel agents in Mahabad.
- Appeals Court has upheld the 1 yr sentence of Arak Uni student Abbas Ahmadlou. He reported to Arak prison 10 days
- Pol prisoner Rashid Akhkandi in Saghez prison, sentenced to death, banned from visits, suffering from Kidney infection.
- On Sunday 3 men were hanged in Kerman & 1 in Shirvan (Khorasan) charged with drug trafficking.
- A man was hanged in public in Ahvaz this AM charged with drug trafficking. Charges cannot be independently verified.
Misc. Sources
- A group of families of political prisoners celebrated the birthday of Mahsa Amrabadi, journalist who after being detained for months was released on bail. In this simple celebration which was held at the weekly gathering of the families of political prisoners, Zahra Rahnavard, Elaheh Mojaradi (wife of Mohsen Mirdamadi, imprisoned chairman of Participation Front), Family of Emadedin Baghi (Journalist who was recently released from prison on bail) and Mahdiyeh Mohammadi (wife of Ahmad Zaydabadi, imprisoned journalist and chairman of Takhim-Vahdat) were present. The families of political prisoners gathered for the birthday celebration of Mahsa Amrabadi and while congratulating her who her husband is also in prison at the moment and comforting her also reminded that the families of political prisoners have not forgotten each other. Mahsa Amrabadi is the journalist who was arrested following the rigged presidential elections and was detained for months. Masoud Bastaani, Mahsa’s husband, while was following up on her wife’s case during her detention was also arrested and has been imprisoned since then.
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
News Update - July 18, 2010
Petitions:
Revised Sample Letter for Sakineh Ashtiani in Light of Calls for Her Immediate Execution by Hanging
News Links
Iran Aims For Stricter Dress Code
Iranian prosecutor urges Islamic dress checks
US wanted to 'swap Iranian scientist for hikers'
Iran to file complaint over mosque attack
Women’s Rights Activist Mahboubeh Karami Refused Septoplasty in Detention
Manosur Osanlou Charged With Anti-Regime Propaganda for a Second Time
Concerns Over Photojournalist Hamed Saber’s Condition
Leila Tavassoli Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
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- Layla Tavasoli was sentenced to 2 years in judge Moghayeseh's court in a trial that took 20 minutes.
- Layla charged for participating in Ashura protest & giving interviews as the witness to killing of a protester by police car.
- Another Bahai arrest; Ghavamedin Sabetian has been arrested by Intel agents in Sari, computer, books confiscated.
- Sara Mahbout has been released. She was detained for 24 days by Intel & is banned from continuing her education.
- Family of Kurdish HR activist Mohamad Sedigh Kaboudvand fear he has suffered another stroke.
- Kaboudvand was taken to Evin Med facility last week after having lost consciousness.
- Karoubi visited with family of Labor Leader Mansour Osalno, giving moral support & wishing for his prompt release.
- MP Haydari: It is not possible to manage a country with a single party systems, our country is no exception.
- In a memo Intel Mins has ordered all banks in the city of Birjand to disclose account info of all Bahai residents.
- Spokesman for Foreign Mins said news concerning the detention of Swiss Ambassador neither accurate nor true.
- Status & whereabouts of 18 y/o Hooman Hourbod arrested July 14 are still unknown. He is of Bahai faith.
- Much concern re status & whereabouts of Kurdish pol prisoner Aziz Mohamadzadeh sentenced to death.
- Mohamadzadeh convicted of Moharebeh has been missing from prison & Judicial records for 7 months.
- Family of Mohamadzadeh has been trying to get info re his whereabouts to no avail for 7 months.
- There were reports that Mohamadzadeh went on a hunger strike, was moved to solitary. No info is given to family.
Revised Sample Letter for Sakineh Ashtiani in Light of Calls for Her Immediate Execution by Hanging
News Links
Iran Aims For Stricter Dress Code
Iranian prosecutor urges Islamic dress checks
US wanted to 'swap Iranian scientist for hikers'
Iran to file complaint over mosque attack
Women’s Rights Activist Mahboubeh Karami Refused Septoplasty in Detention
Manosur Osanlou Charged With Anti-Regime Propaganda for a Second Time
Concerns Over Photojournalist Hamed Saber’s Condition
Leila Tavassoli Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
- Layla Tavasoli was sentenced to 2 years in judge Moghayeseh's court in a trial that took 20 minutes.
- Layla charged for participating in Ashura protest & giving interviews as the witness to killing of a protester by police car.
- Another Bahai arrest; Ghavamedin Sabetian has been arrested by Intel agents in Sari, computer, books confiscated.
- Sara Mahbout has been released. She was detained for 24 days by Intel & is banned from continuing her education.
- Family of Kurdish HR activist Mohamad Sedigh Kaboudvand fear he has suffered another stroke.
- Kaboudvand was taken to Evin Med facility last week after having lost consciousness.
- Karoubi visited with family of Labor Leader Mansour Osalno, giving moral support & wishing for his prompt release.
- MP Haydari: It is not possible to manage a country with a single party systems, our country is no exception.
- In a memo Intel Mins has ordered all banks in the city of Birjand to disclose account info of all Bahai residents.
- Spokesman for Foreign Mins said news concerning the detention of Swiss Ambassador neither accurate nor true.
- Status & whereabouts of 18 y/o Hooman Hourbod arrested July 14 are still unknown. He is of Bahai faith.
- Much concern re status & whereabouts of Kurdish pol prisoner Aziz Mohamadzadeh sentenced to death.
- Mohamadzadeh convicted of Moharebeh has been missing from prison & Judicial records for 7 months.
- Family of Mohamadzadeh has been trying to get info re his whereabouts to no avail for 7 months.
- There were reports that Mohamadzadeh went on a hunger strike, was moved to solitary. No info is given to family.
News Update - July 17, 2010
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Petitions:
Revised Sample Letter for Sakineh Ashtiani in Light of Calls for Her Immediate Execution by Hanging
News Links
Just Like Facebook
Reformist opposition daringly blames Ahmadinejad government for terror attacks
Family Of Slain Iranian Protester Objects To Jailer Verdicts
Larijani's imminent visit to Iraq denied
CIA suspects Iranian nuclear defector who returned to Tehran was a double agent
Iranian Foreign Ministry's confirmed temporary arrest of Swiss ambassador (Farsi)
Police detain 40 after Iran mosque bombing
Behrouz Javid Tehrani Transferred to General Ward of Rajai Shahr Prison
Abolfazl Abedini’s Request for Temporary Prison Leave Denied for Second Time
Evin’s Ward 350 Faces Drug Smuggling Issue, Political Prisoners Denied Books
US Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iran
Thousands Attend Funerals for Iran Bombing Victims
Twitter
- Kiarostami attacked by plainclothes after Rafi's FP last Jul, later died in the hospital due to brain hemorrhaging.
- 1st yr memorial services were held for Mostafa Kiarostami killed last July. He was 24 yrs old & was married.
- Payman Kashfi-Najababadi with no history of political activism has been sentenced to 4 yrs for being a Bahai.
- Davoud Sadri's father: My son was a simple office worker, he was not a Basiji, stop lying about him.
- Parliament National Security & Foreign Policy Comis member: IR plans to formally pursue legal action against the U.S. in Amiri's case
- Journalist Masoud Bastani, in prison 1+ yr is suffering from serious health problems in Rejai shahr prison.
- Comprehensive investigative report of Tehran U attack by Parliament & Natl Sec High Commission has been sent to Judiciary.
- After missing 2 months, body of pol activist Vaiya Khaldian was found on the outskirts of Sanandaj.
- Speaker Larijani will leave Tehran for Geneva Sun to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting.
- Speaker Larijani: The terrorist attack in southeastern of the country took place with the backing of the US.
- Larijani: We have strong Docs & intelligence, Rigi was linked to the U.K. & US supported him in terror against Iran.
- Azari Journalist Ebrahim Rashidi arrested 30 dys ago is in Meshgin Shahr prison & banned from visit & attorney.
- Rashidi's interrogators say as long as he doesn't cooperate he'll remain on the banned from visit list.
Petitions:
Revised Sample Letter for Sakineh Ashtiani in Light of Calls for Her Immediate Execution by Hanging
News Links
Just Like Facebook
Reformist opposition daringly blames Ahmadinejad government for terror attacks
Family Of Slain Iranian Protester Objects To Jailer Verdicts
Larijani's imminent visit to Iraq denied
CIA suspects Iranian nuclear defector who returned to Tehran was a double agent
Iranian Foreign Ministry's confirmed temporary arrest of Swiss ambassador (Farsi)
Police detain 40 after Iran mosque bombing
Behrouz Javid Tehrani Transferred to General Ward of Rajai Shahr Prison
Abolfazl Abedini’s Request for Temporary Prison Leave Denied for Second Time
Evin’s Ward 350 Faces Drug Smuggling Issue, Political Prisoners Denied Books
US Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iran
Thousands Attend Funerals for Iran Bombing Victims
- Kiarostami attacked by plainclothes after Rafi's FP last Jul, later died in the hospital due to brain hemorrhaging.
- 1st yr memorial services were held for Mostafa Kiarostami killed last July. He was 24 yrs old & was married.
- Payman Kashfi-Najababadi with no history of political activism has been sentenced to 4 yrs for being a Bahai.
- Davoud Sadri's father: My son was a simple office worker, he was not a Basiji, stop lying about him.
- Parliament National Security & Foreign Policy Comis member: IR plans to formally pursue legal action against the U.S. in Amiri's case
- Journalist Masoud Bastani, in prison 1+ yr is suffering from serious health problems in Rejai shahr prison.
- Comprehensive investigative report of Tehran U attack by Parliament & Natl Sec High Commission has been sent to Judiciary.
- After missing 2 months, body of pol activist Vaiya Khaldian was found on the outskirts of Sanandaj.
- Speaker Larijani will leave Tehran for Geneva Sun to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting.
- Speaker Larijani: The terrorist attack in southeastern of the country took place with the backing of the US.
- Larijani: We have strong Docs & intelligence, Rigi was linked to the U.K. & US supported him in terror against Iran.
- Azari Journalist Ebrahim Rashidi arrested 30 dys ago is in Meshgin Shahr prison & banned from visit & attorney.
- Rashidi's interrogators say as long as he doesn't cooperate he'll remain on the banned from visit list.
Friday, July 16, 2010
News Update - July 16, 2010
Petitions:
EXTENDED CONTACT LIST and SAMPLE LETTERS: Stop Stoning of Sakine – End Execution in Iran
News Links
Iran’s President Now Aims at Rivals Among Conservatives
Security Forces Given Green Light to Act on “Bad Hijab”
Health of prisoners of conscience at Iranian government’s mercy
Names of some Zahedan double suicide bombing victims announced (Farsi)
Rebel Jundallah Group Claims Responsibility for Iran Mosque Bombing
Iran denies that returned citizen is nuclear scientist
Iran nuclear scientist drops clue about his disappearance last year
U.S. Says Scientist Aided C.I.A. While Still in Iran
Despite Government Backing Down Strikes Continue in Bazaar
Iran accuses US and UK of supporting group behind mosque attacks
Detained Journalist Abdolreza Tajik Visited Family After One Month
Twitter
- Kayhan newspaper Sat headline puts the ultimate blame on the U.S. for Zahedan suicide bombings.
- 1/4) Davoud Sadri's father denied reports of pro Gov sites that his son was a Basiji.
- 2/4 Sadri shot during St. protests last summer, father says how is it that they can ID protesters & arrest them..
- 3/4) ....but not a single person responsible for the killings of protesters has been arrested yet.
- 4/4) Everyone knows that my son was shot by someone standing on the rooftop of the Basij Building.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 6 year sentence of activist Salman Sima.
- On 7/15, 5 men were hanged in Orumiyeh convicted of drug trafficking. Charges can not be independently verified.
- Executed were: Faysal Saedi, Karam Azizi, Omid Nourani, Abdolrahman Rendi & Ali Sareban.
- MP Ghanbari: During his 1st term Ahmadinejad had his eyes set for a 2nd term so he cooperated with the right wing.
- MP Ghanbari: In his 2nd term he has distributed power among his own people thus creating constant tension with the right wing.
- MP Ghanbari: When Ahmadinejad says parties shouldn't interfere with Executive Branch, he is clearly talking re the Principalists.
- Last night's Zahedan double suicide bombing has left 27 people dead & 200+ injured. Names of 22 dead have been released.
EXTENDED CONTACT LIST and SAMPLE LETTERS: Stop Stoning of Sakine – End Execution in Iran
News Links
Iran’s President Now Aims at Rivals Among Conservatives
Security Forces Given Green Light to Act on “Bad Hijab”
Health of prisoners of conscience at Iranian government’s mercy
Names of some Zahedan double suicide bombing victims announced (Farsi)
Rebel Jundallah Group Claims Responsibility for Iran Mosque Bombing
Iran denies that returned citizen is nuclear scientist
Iran nuclear scientist drops clue about his disappearance last year
U.S. Says Scientist Aided C.I.A. While Still in Iran
Despite Government Backing Down Strikes Continue in Bazaar
Iran accuses US and UK of supporting group behind mosque attacks
Detained Journalist Abdolreza Tajik Visited Family After One Month
- Kayhan newspaper Sat headline puts the ultimate blame on the U.S. for Zahedan suicide bombings.
- 1/4) Davoud Sadri's father denied reports of pro Gov sites that his son was a Basiji.
- 2/4 Sadri shot during St. protests last summer, father says how is it that they can ID protesters & arrest them..
- 3/4) ....but not a single person responsible for the killings of protesters has been arrested yet.
- 4/4) Everyone knows that my son was shot by someone standing on the rooftop of the Basij Building.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 6 year sentence of activist Salman Sima.
- On 7/15, 5 men were hanged in Orumiyeh convicted of drug trafficking. Charges can not be independently verified.
- Executed were: Faysal Saedi, Karam Azizi, Omid Nourani, Abdolrahman Rendi & Ali Sareban.
- MP Ghanbari: During his 1st term Ahmadinejad had his eyes set for a 2nd term so he cooperated with the right wing.
- MP Ghanbari: In his 2nd term he has distributed power among his own people thus creating constant tension with the right wing.
- MP Ghanbari: When Ahmadinejad says parties shouldn't interfere with Executive Branch, he is clearly talking re the Principalists.
- Last night's Zahedan double suicide bombing has left 27 people dead & 200+ injured. Names of 22 dead have been released.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
News Update - July 15, 2010
News Links
Today, Iran Mourns the Death of Amir Javadifar
Clues Suggest Amiri Defection Was an Iranian Plant
Back From Iran
Members of Iran's Rev Guard killed in explosions-agency
At least 20 killed in bombings in Iran
Iranian Bazaar Strikes Spread
“My husband is being deprived his most basic right,” says Jila Baniyaghoub
Suicide attack blamed for explosions in Iran-Fars
Sanctions starting to have an effect on Iran
Was Amiri a Double Agent?
Torture victim's saga mirrors Iran's history
Pregnant 25 Year Old Sentenced to Death by Stoning
Iran Urged to Free US Hikers Before Anniversary
Date Set for Trial of Student Activist Mohammad Sadeghi
Political Figure Abdollah Ramezanzadeh Summoned to Qom Revolutionary Court
Twitter
- Bail was set at $500,000 for student activist Mahdiyeh Golro, family protested the high bail, judge revoked the bail.
- Khatami's Administration spokesman Abdollah Ramezanzadeh has been summoned by a court in Qum.
- Phone privilege for the political prisoners in Evin 350 has been reduced to a 2 min phone call per week.
- Bahais Nasrin Ghadiri & Sima Rajabian were arrested in Mashhad & taken to prison to start serving their 2 yr sentences.
- 17 people charged with being homosexuals arrested Sat night at a party in Shiraz were tried in a court Thurs AM.
- All 17 homosexuals have been detained since Sat night & were taken to court Thurs in handcuffs.
- Political prisoner Issa Khan Hatami has been sentenced to 2 years charged with propagating against the state & National Security.
- Mothers of 3 American hikers call for their children's release - July 31 makes one year of detention in Iran.
- Shahram Amiri says he was offered 10 M for a 10 min interview with CNN & 50 M for cooperation with an EU county.
- Pol prisoner Arjank Davoudi in Rejaishahr prison has started a hunger strike as of Weds to protest his condition.
- Davoudi been in prison 8yrs on a 15yr sentence, been banned from phone calls 4 a month, has a broken infected finger and no treatment.
Today, Iran Mourns the Death of Amir Javadifar
Clues Suggest Amiri Defection Was an Iranian Plant
Back From Iran
Members of Iran's Rev Guard killed in explosions-agency
At least 20 killed in bombings in Iran
Iranian Bazaar Strikes Spread
“My husband is being deprived his most basic right,” says Jila Baniyaghoub
Suicide attack blamed for explosions in Iran-Fars
Sanctions starting to have an effect on Iran
Was Amiri a Double Agent?
Torture victim's saga mirrors Iran's history
Pregnant 25 Year Old Sentenced to Death by Stoning
Iran Urged to Free US Hikers Before Anniversary
Date Set for Trial of Student Activist Mohammad Sadeghi
Political Figure Abdollah Ramezanzadeh Summoned to Qom Revolutionary Court
- Bail was set at $500,000 for student activist Mahdiyeh Golro, family protested the high bail, judge revoked the bail.
- Khatami's Administration spokesman Abdollah Ramezanzadeh has been summoned by a court in Qum.
- Phone privilege for the political prisoners in Evin 350 has been reduced to a 2 min phone call per week.
- Bahais Nasrin Ghadiri & Sima Rajabian were arrested in Mashhad & taken to prison to start serving their 2 yr sentences.
- 17 people charged with being homosexuals arrested Sat night at a party in Shiraz were tried in a court Thurs AM.
- All 17 homosexuals have been detained since Sat night & were taken to court Thurs in handcuffs.
- Political prisoner Issa Khan Hatami has been sentenced to 2 years charged with propagating against the state & National Security.
- Mothers of 3 American hikers call for their children's release - July 31 makes one year of detention in Iran.
- Shahram Amiri says he was offered 10 M for a 10 min interview with CNN & 50 M for cooperation with an EU county.
- Pol prisoner Arjank Davoudi in Rejaishahr prison has started a hunger strike as of Weds to protest his condition.
- Davoudi been in prison 8yrs on a 15yr sentence, been banned from phone calls 4 a month, has a broken infected finger and no treatment.
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