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Shahla Jahed's last interview
Iran executes woman accused of murdering lover's wife
Wikileaks-Iran Document: "Death to Khamenei" --- The Inside Line on the Post-Election Situation, Tehran's Politicians, Nuclear Talks, & US Hikers
“The Judge Took None of the Defense Seriously,” Says Sotoudeh’s Husband
Tehran University Student Mojtaba Hashemi Sentenced to Lashes and Prison
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- Very damning Wikileak 4 Iran regime: "not only was Larijani aware [of rape in Iran prison] but ALL OFFICIALS were aware".
- MP Tabesh blasts the handling of air pollution in Tehran saying closing of businesses is costing 350 B Toman/day.
- Esfahan Governor: Due to air pollution all schools, government offices, banks & business will be closed Wed & Thurs.
- Both Reformists & Princaplist MP's from Yazd have formally requested Ahmadi to be more clear about the subsidies plan.
- IRGC announced they have arrested four members of the Kurdish group PJAK.
- IRGC said their forces killed 5 terrorists & injured 2 others in the Dalahou district near Kermanshah (W.IR).
- Speaker Larijani met with Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashal in Damascus on Monday.
- Advar member (Alumni Assoc) Alireza Kiani has been released on bail.
- Fatemeh Arabsorkhir's home was raided this AM, computer & items confiscated, a Court summon was given to her.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
News Update - November 29, 2010
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Khamenei has "terminal cancer"
Journalist Nazanin Khosrovani Denied Visits
Massoud Bastani: 500 Days in Prison Without a Single Hour of Furlough
No News About Nasrin Sotoudeh Before Second Trial Session
Student activist Mohammad Heidarzadeh was released (Farsi)
Statement on Shahla Jahed’s Imminent Execution: International Campaign of Human Rights Lawyers
Targeted Atom Scientists Had Close Ties to Victim of January Bombing
Tehran attack kills leading Iranian nuclear scientist
US hikers held in Iran call relatives
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- News of arrest of humorist & poet Nima Dehghani has been denied.
- Participation Front member Behrooz Shahrokhniya has been released but his wife Sajedeh Kianoushrad is in Evin.
- In his news conference Ahmadinejad blamed the Western governments & the Zionist regime for the 2 car bombs in Tehran.
- Beheshti university administration offices were evacuated this morning after a bomb threat.
- 2 people have been arrested in Gilan (N.IR) for operating a social networking site.
- Tehran Police Chief said no group has taken responsibility for the 2 car bombs this morning in Tehran.
- Student members of Amir Kabir U Islamic Society met with imprisoned student activist Majid Tavakoli's family.
- Iran Freedom Movement member Emad Bahavar has been sentenced to 10 yrs in prison.
- Bahavar was charged with the usual; anti national security acts, propagation against IR & insulting the Leader.
- Journalist Kayvan Samimi has been transferred from Evin to Karaj Gohardasht prison. He is sentenced to 6 yrs.
- Tehran Chief of Police Sajednia denies reports of a 3rd explosion in Tehran.
- Dr. Feraydoon Abbasi & his wife were both injured this morning in a car bomb attack.
- Dr. Majid Shahriyari was killed & his wife was injured in a car bomb attack this morning.
Khamenei has "terminal cancer"
Journalist Nazanin Khosrovani Denied Visits
Massoud Bastani: 500 Days in Prison Without a Single Hour of Furlough
No News About Nasrin Sotoudeh Before Second Trial Session
Student activist Mohammad Heidarzadeh was released (Farsi)
Statement on Shahla Jahed’s Imminent Execution: International Campaign of Human Rights Lawyers
Targeted Atom Scientists Had Close Ties to Victim of January Bombing
Tehran attack kills leading Iranian nuclear scientist
US hikers held in Iran call relatives
- News of arrest of humorist & poet Nima Dehghani has been denied.
- Participation Front member Behrooz Shahrokhniya has been released but his wife Sajedeh Kianoushrad is in Evin.
- In his news conference Ahmadinejad blamed the Western governments & the Zionist regime for the 2 car bombs in Tehran.
- Beheshti university administration offices were evacuated this morning after a bomb threat.
- 2 people have been arrested in Gilan (N.IR) for operating a social networking site.
- Tehran Police Chief said no group has taken responsibility for the 2 car bombs this morning in Tehran.
- Student members of Amir Kabir U Islamic Society met with imprisoned student activist Majid Tavakoli's family.
- Iran Freedom Movement member Emad Bahavar has been sentenced to 10 yrs in prison.
- Bahavar was charged with the usual; anti national security acts, propagation against IR & insulting the Leader.
- Journalist Kayvan Samimi has been transferred from Evin to Karaj Gohardasht prison. He is sentenced to 6 yrs.
- Tehran Chief of Police Sajednia denies reports of a 3rd explosion in Tehran.
- Dr. Feraydoon Abbasi & his wife were both injured this morning in a car bomb attack.
- Dr. Majid Shahriyari was killed & his wife was injured in a car bomb attack this morning.
News Update - November 28, 2010
Sorry for the lateness, had to take care of something.
Petitions:
Free Iranian woman journalist, human rights and civil society activist
Release Hossein 'Hoder' Derakhshan from Evin Prison
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UN resolution sharply critical of Iran for continuing human rights violations
US embassy cables leak sparks global diplomatic crisis
Ghabel on trial for revealing Vakilabad executions amidst lack of accountability by judiciary
Larijani met Khamenei on Ahmadinejad/Majlis statement of Guardian Council spokesperson & established it as "opinion" (Farsi)
Iranian Opposition Leader's Wife Decries Violence Against Women
Fatemeh Adinevand in Interview With Rooz: Half of Abdollah’s Tortures Remain Untold
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- EU diplomats in Tehran-afraid doors would be locked during Ahamdinejad inauguration, preventing walkout.
- 20 y/o Ayoub Pourghanbarian attempted to commit suicide again in Evin but thankfully was saved by his cell mates.
- Pourghanbarian arrested during one of the peaceful protests after the election is in poor physical & mental health.
- Pourghanbarian had attempted suicide in Evin before but each time was saved by his cell mates.
- Pourghanbarian is from a village in Lourestan & was working as a construction worker in Tehran at time of arrest.
- Ahead of 16 Azar regime has started their old game, there are reports of Reformist's homes raided & arrests made.
- Sajedeh Kianoush Rad & her husband Behrooz Shahrokhniya were arrested today in a raid of their home.
- Basij Cmdr Naghdi: A sedition more complicated than the one in 2009 is on the way.
- Nasrin Sotoudeh's last trial session was held today. 4 of her attorneys presented her defense.
- Presiding judge at Sotoudeh's trial, Pirabbasi said he will issue his ruling on releasing her on bail by next week.
- ISNA reports in an interview with Shahla Jahed's lawyer, he said her execution date has not been set yet.
- Ayt Safi Golpieyegani said "Women who do not observe complete Hejab at work place must be fired.
- Armed Forces Judry Branch announced 20 additional indictments have been issued in connection with Tehran U Dorm attack.
- Armed Forces Judiciary also announced 10 trial sessions for the 27 people previously indicted have been held so far.
- Arrest of Kudish political & civil activists continues. since Wednesday 7 people have been arrested in Marivan.
- Kermanshah's Prosecutor Gen announced in the next few days there will be hand amputations performed in public.
Petitions:
Free Iranian woman journalist, human rights and civil society activist
Release Hossein 'Hoder' Derakhshan from Evin Prison
News Links
UN resolution sharply critical of Iran for continuing human rights violations
US embassy cables leak sparks global diplomatic crisis
Ghabel on trial for revealing Vakilabad executions amidst lack of accountability by judiciary
Larijani met Khamenei on Ahmadinejad/Majlis statement of Guardian Council spokesperson & established it as "opinion" (Farsi)
Iranian Opposition Leader's Wife Decries Violence Against Women
Fatemeh Adinevand in Interview With Rooz: Half of Abdollah’s Tortures Remain Untold
- EU diplomats in Tehran-afraid doors would be locked during Ahamdinejad inauguration, preventing walkout.
- 20 y/o Ayoub Pourghanbarian attempted to commit suicide again in Evin but thankfully was saved by his cell mates.
- Pourghanbarian arrested during one of the peaceful protests after the election is in poor physical & mental health.
- Pourghanbarian had attempted suicide in Evin before but each time was saved by his cell mates.
- Pourghanbarian is from a village in Lourestan & was working as a construction worker in Tehran at time of arrest.
- Ahead of 16 Azar regime has started their old game, there are reports of Reformist's homes raided & arrests made.
- Sajedeh Kianoush Rad & her husband Behrooz Shahrokhniya were arrested today in a raid of their home.
- Basij Cmdr Naghdi: A sedition more complicated than the one in 2009 is on the way.
- Nasrin Sotoudeh's last trial session was held today. 4 of her attorneys presented her defense.
- Presiding judge at Sotoudeh's trial, Pirabbasi said he will issue his ruling on releasing her on bail by next week.
- ISNA reports in an interview with Shahla Jahed's lawyer, he said her execution date has not been set yet.
- Ayt Safi Golpieyegani said "Women who do not observe complete Hejab at work place must be fired.
- Armed Forces Judry Branch announced 20 additional indictments have been issued in connection with Tehran U Dorm attack.
- Armed Forces Judiciary also announced 10 trial sessions for the 27 people previously indicted have been held so far.
- Arrest of Kudish political & civil activists continues. since Wednesday 7 people have been arrested in Marivan.
- Kermanshah's Prosecutor Gen announced in the next few days there will be hand amputations performed in public.
Friday, November 26, 2010
News Update - November 26, 2010
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Detained Iranian reformist in grave health condition
“Sarah Shourd Has Not Been Summoned; Bail Requested For Other Two Hikers” Says Lawyer
New Trial Date Announced for Hikers Amidst Objections from Lawyer
Magnitude-5.4 quake jolts city in southern Iran
Ayatollah Khamenei accuses opposition of power-mongering
Student Activist Siavash Hatam Arrested
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- Political prisoner Payman Karimi suffering from diabetes & low blood pressure was attacked buy the Med facility staff.
- Evin has new tortures; Doctors & nurses at at med facility. They beat up Payman Karimi & sent him to 240 solitary.
- Lebanese PM Saad al-Hariri is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Saturday for a 2 day visit.
- Basij has trained 15000 members to become bloggers. Last week Sepah announced they have trained 1500 cyber warriors.
Detained Iranian reformist in grave health condition
“Sarah Shourd Has Not Been Summoned; Bail Requested For Other Two Hikers” Says Lawyer
New Trial Date Announced for Hikers Amidst Objections from Lawyer
Magnitude-5.4 quake jolts city in southern Iran
Ayatollah Khamenei accuses opposition of power-mongering
Student Activist Siavash Hatam Arrested
- Political prisoner Payman Karimi suffering from diabetes & low blood pressure was attacked buy the Med facility staff.
- Evin has new tortures; Doctors & nurses at at med facility. They beat up Payman Karimi & sent him to 240 solitary.
- Lebanese PM Saad al-Hariri is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Saturday for a 2 day visit.
- Basij has trained 15000 members to become bloggers. Last week Sepah announced they have trained 1500 cyber warriors.
News Update - November 25, 2010
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“What Sin, What Crime Has My Son Committed?” Student Activist’s Father Demands To Know
A Letter by Hamed Rouhinejad: “I was arrested before the election as sacrifice”
Guardian journalist wins award for Iranian protest coverage
Fatemeh Karoubi Tells Rooz: Karoubi Under an Erratic Siege
Undisclosed Account of Leader’s Trip to Qom - If Elections Were Annulled, the Regime Would Have Collapsed
Freed Hiker Expected Friends' Release From Iran by Thanksgiving
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- By order of Uromiyeh U Disciplinary Office, leftist student activist Siyamak Amin an Economics major has been expelled.
- Participation Front members summoned to court day before 16 Azar in Khorazan Razavi are out on bail.
- Number of members of the Participation Front youth group have been summoned to court on 15 Azar in Khorasan Razavi.
- Siyavash Hatami was arrested while taking a test at Beheshti U, was taken to his home, computer & items confiscated.
- Student activist Siyavash Hatami has been arrested by Intel agents. He was out on bail.
- GREAT NEWS: 19 political prisoners from Evin ward 350 have been released.
- 1/3) RELEASED FROM EVIN: Sina Golchin, Naser Abdolhouseini, Reza Khademi, Iman Azarian.
- 2/3) RELEASED FROM EVIN: Masoud Babapour, Javad Maherzadeh, Golchin Arefi, Saman Nouranian
- 3/3) RELEASED FROM EVIN: Abbas Kakaei, Alireza Moradi & Aptin Ghafari.
“What Sin, What Crime Has My Son Committed?” Student Activist’s Father Demands To Know
A Letter by Hamed Rouhinejad: “I was arrested before the election as sacrifice”
Guardian journalist wins award for Iranian protest coverage
Fatemeh Karoubi Tells Rooz: Karoubi Under an Erratic Siege
Undisclosed Account of Leader’s Trip to Qom - If Elections Were Annulled, the Regime Would Have Collapsed
Freed Hiker Expected Friends' Release From Iran by Thanksgiving
- By order of Uromiyeh U Disciplinary Office, leftist student activist Siyamak Amin an Economics major has been expelled.
- Participation Front members summoned to court day before 16 Azar in Khorazan Razavi are out on bail.
- Number of members of the Participation Front youth group have been summoned to court on 15 Azar in Khorasan Razavi.
- Siyavash Hatami was arrested while taking a test at Beheshti U, was taken to his home, computer & items confiscated.
- Student activist Siyavash Hatami has been arrested by Intel agents. He was out on bail.
- GREAT NEWS: 19 political prisoners from Evin ward 350 have been released.
- 1/3) RELEASED FROM EVIN: Sina Golchin, Naser Abdolhouseini, Reza Khademi, Iman Azarian.
- 2/3) RELEASED FROM EVIN: Masoud Babapour, Javad Maherzadeh, Golchin Arefi, Saman Nouranian
- 3/3) RELEASED FROM EVIN: Abbas Kakaei, Alireza Moradi & Aptin Ghafari.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
News Update - November 24, 2010
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Tragic Deaths of Four Iranian Asylum Seekers in Greece
MP Motahari: Number of signatures required for a quorum to summon Ahmadinjad to Parliament has been reached (Farsi)
Let’s Support Shahla Jahed: Why Murder Case Needs Urgent Care
Gold Medalist Denied Promised Apartment for Lack of Husband
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- Members of Mourning Mothers Akram Neghabi & Zhila Mahdavian are still in 209 solitary & banned from visits.
- Former Sepah Cmdr & Mousavi supporter Housein Farzin has bn released on $300,000 bail from Mashhad prison.
- 2 weeks after arrest, Advar member Ali Gholizadeh contacted family from Evin. He is in Evin 209 solitary.
- Shahidi was arrested in Kermanshah during the mass arrested of HR activists last spring. He is currently out on bail.
- HR activist Eyghan Shahidi has been summoned to Court in Evin.
- Hengameh was released on bail Oct 28, bail was revoked on Nov 17, she went on hunger strike upon return to Evin.
- Journo political prisoner Hengameh Shahidi was taken to Evin Med facility due to poor health suffered from hunger strike.
- A 24 y/o man convicted of drug trafficking was hanged in Kashan prison. Charges cannot be independently verified.
- Pro Ahmadinejad news media had reported some of the MP's have revoked their signature fro the summons letter.
- Security agents prevented Mousavi from attending funeral services of his Daughter's father-in-law.
- Mohammad Mostafaei Writes Letter to Ban Ki-moon on Situation of Iranian Refugees.
Tragic Deaths of Four Iranian Asylum Seekers in Greece
MP Motahari: Number of signatures required for a quorum to summon Ahmadinjad to Parliament has been reached (Farsi)
Let’s Support Shahla Jahed: Why Murder Case Needs Urgent Care
Gold Medalist Denied Promised Apartment for Lack of Husband
- Members of Mourning Mothers Akram Neghabi & Zhila Mahdavian are still in 209 solitary & banned from visits.
- Former Sepah Cmdr & Mousavi supporter Housein Farzin has bn released on $300,000 bail from Mashhad prison.
- 2 weeks after arrest, Advar member Ali Gholizadeh contacted family from Evin. He is in Evin 209 solitary.
- Shahidi was arrested in Kermanshah during the mass arrested of HR activists last spring. He is currently out on bail.
- HR activist Eyghan Shahidi has been summoned to Court in Evin.
- Hengameh was released on bail Oct 28, bail was revoked on Nov 17, she went on hunger strike upon return to Evin.
- Journo political prisoner Hengameh Shahidi was taken to Evin Med facility due to poor health suffered from hunger strike.
- A 24 y/o man convicted of drug trafficking was hanged in Kashan prison. Charges cannot be independently verified.
- Pro Ahmadinejad news media had reported some of the MP's have revoked their signature fro the summons letter.
- Security agents prevented Mousavi from attending funeral services of his Daughter's father-in-law.
- Mohammad Mostafaei Writes Letter to Ban Ki-moon on Situation of Iranian Refugees.
News Update - November 23, 2010
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Street Vendor At Kurdistan Border Shot And Killed
UN human rights chief concerned by Iranian crackdown on human rights defenders
Mousavi: Government to use 'staged disturbances' to intensify crackdown
Iran official says life of woman may be spared: TV
Bid to Impeach Ahmadinejad Foiled by Khamenei; Nuke Program Stutters
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- Attorney Mohamad Oliyaifard suffering from leukemia is in desperate need for medical care that is not available in Evin.
- Tehran DA Jafari-dowlatabadi continues to reject bail for Oliayifard. This is putting his life in serious danger.
- Doctors in Evin have told Oliayifard that his cancer may have now spread to his glands.
- Oliyaifard's family is being pressured not to give info about his to the media.
- Oliyaifards who represented many of the political prisoners is in prison for giving an interview to foreign media.
- After 1 yr in prison, Participation Front member Mehdi Eghbal was released on bail for 48 hrs only last week.
- IRI issues warrant for Rafsanjani's son's arrest.
- Tehran is shut down tomorrow due to air pollution.
- Sepah announced they have trained 1500 cyber warriors.
- Since last week 50 men & women were arrested in Iran for attending mixed parties.
- 17 university student were arrested at a party in Tehran province.
- 16 men & women (13 men & 3 women) were arrested in the city of Torghabeh shandiz in a party.
- 20 men & women (9 men & 11 women) were arrested in a residence in Mashhad for holding a party.
- The hand a man convicted of theft was amputated in front of other prisoners in Mashhad yesterday.
- Arash Sadeghi is back in Evin. He was summoned on Mon & has not returned after reporting to Evin Court.
- Justice Minister: Iran's current prison population of 200,000 is twice the max capacity of 85000 prisoners.
Street Vendor At Kurdistan Border Shot And Killed
UN human rights chief concerned by Iranian crackdown on human rights defenders
Mousavi: Government to use 'staged disturbances' to intensify crackdown
Iran official says life of woman may be spared: TV
Bid to Impeach Ahmadinejad Foiled by Khamenei; Nuke Program Stutters
- Attorney Mohamad Oliyaifard suffering from leukemia is in desperate need for medical care that is not available in Evin.
- Tehran DA Jafari-dowlatabadi continues to reject bail for Oliayifard. This is putting his life in serious danger.
- Doctors in Evin have told Oliayifard that his cancer may have now spread to his glands.
- Oliyaifard's family is being pressured not to give info about his to the media.
- Oliyaifards who represented many of the political prisoners is in prison for giving an interview to foreign media.
- After 1 yr in prison, Participation Front member Mehdi Eghbal was released on bail for 48 hrs only last week.
- IRI issues warrant for Rafsanjani's son's arrest.
- Tehran is shut down tomorrow due to air pollution.
- Sepah announced they have trained 1500 cyber warriors.
- Since last week 50 men & women were arrested in Iran for attending mixed parties.
- 17 university student were arrested at a party in Tehran province.
- 16 men & women (13 men & 3 women) were arrested in the city of Torghabeh shandiz in a party.
- 20 men & women (9 men & 11 women) were arrested in a residence in Mashhad for holding a party.
- The hand a man convicted of theft was amputated in front of other prisoners in Mashhad yesterday.
- Arash Sadeghi is back in Evin. He was summoned on Mon & has not returned after reporting to Evin Court.
- Justice Minister: Iran's current prison population of 200,000 is twice the max capacity of 85000 prisoners.
Monday, November 22, 2010
News Update - November 22, 2010
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Nokia Siemens lawsuit dropped by Iranian plaintiffs
One Person Dies in Suicide Attempts at Gohardasht Prison
"Chelgheragh" publication was shut down (Farsi)
Hossein Khezri, Kurdish Political Activist Sentenced to Death as “Enemy of God”
Iran Sets February Trial Date for US Hikers
Family of Americans in Iran: Case taking too long
Three Labor Activists Sentenced to Prison in Haft-Tapeh
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- Judiciary Spokesman: The two German nationals will remain in jail until probe over their cases is completed.
- Parliament's minority members met with Rafsanjani today. No other info re their meeting is published yet.
- Journalist Zaynab Kazemkhah has been sentenced to 4 months in prison & 5 yrs suspended sentence.
- Judiciary Spokesman said they have arrested 60 people across the country who operated obscene sites.
- Allameh U Philosophy student Mohamad Nikzad is back in Evin to start serving his sentence.
- Nikzad was arrested last yr, was in Evin 209, is out on bail. He is sentenced to 1 yr, 9 months of which are suspended.
- Trial date for the 3 American hikers has been set for February 6, 2011, according to their Iranian lawyer.
- Judiciary Chief Larijani said they have summoned 30+ people in connection with Tehran U dorm attacks.
- Larijani said indictments have been issued for some of the 30+ people that were summoned.
Nokia Siemens lawsuit dropped by Iranian plaintiffs
One Person Dies in Suicide Attempts at Gohardasht Prison
"Chelgheragh" publication was shut down (Farsi)
Hossein Khezri, Kurdish Political Activist Sentenced to Death as “Enemy of God”
Iran Sets February Trial Date for US Hikers
Family of Americans in Iran: Case taking too long
Three Labor Activists Sentenced to Prison in Haft-Tapeh
- Judiciary Spokesman: The two German nationals will remain in jail until probe over their cases is completed.
- Parliament's minority members met with Rafsanjani today. No other info re their meeting is published yet.
- Journalist Zaynab Kazemkhah has been sentenced to 4 months in prison & 5 yrs suspended sentence.
- Judiciary Spokesman said they have arrested 60 people across the country who operated obscene sites.
- Allameh U Philosophy student Mohamad Nikzad is back in Evin to start serving his sentence.
- Nikzad was arrested last yr, was in Evin 209, is out on bail. He is sentenced to 1 yr, 9 months of which are suspended.
- Trial date for the 3 American hikers has been set for February 6, 2011, according to their Iranian lawyer.
- Judiciary Chief Larijani said they have summoned 30+ people in connection with Tehran U dorm attacks.
- Larijani said indictments have been issued for some of the 30+ people that were summoned.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
News Update - November 20, 2010
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Iranian filmmaker denounces "monstrous" treatment by Iran's intelligence officers
Iranian official says U.S. hikers might not be spies
Mousavi warns against renewed efforts to oppress protesters
Iran Issues Travel Advisory: "Canada is a Very Dangerous Place"
Sabzlink interview with mehdi Saharkhiz (Farsi)
Iran frees two female lawyers: website
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- Status & whereabouts of Kurdish civil activists Behrooz Lajevard&Firouz Maleki arrested 3 weeks ago in Salmas are still unknown.
- Status & whereabouts of former wrestler Nader Majidian arrested in Saghez on Nov 10 are still unknown.
- Pro regime site Mashregh claims one of Mehdi Hashemi's lawyers has been arrested, no name is mentioned.
- Karaj police announced they have arrested 22 people who were members of Goldquest pyramid scheme
Iranian filmmaker denounces "monstrous" treatment by Iran's intelligence officers
Iranian official says U.S. hikers might not be spies
Mousavi warns against renewed efforts to oppress protesters
Iran Issues Travel Advisory: "Canada is a Very Dangerous Place"
Sabzlink interview with mehdi Saharkhiz (Farsi)
Iran frees two female lawyers: website
- Status & whereabouts of Kurdish civil activists Behrooz Lajevard&Firouz Maleki arrested 3 weeks ago in Salmas are still unknown.
- Status & whereabouts of former wrestler Nader Majidian arrested in Saghez on Nov 10 are still unknown.
- Pro regime site Mashregh claims one of Mehdi Hashemi's lawyers has been arrested, no name is mentioned.
- Karaj police announced they have arrested 22 people who were members of Goldquest pyramid scheme
News Update - November 19, 2010
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Lawyer Shadi Sadr "What Do We Mean By Violations of Human Rights?"
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - November 18, 2010
Mohammad Mostafaei Writes First & Final Letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei
Mohammad Nourizad denounces intelligence agents in open letter to judiciary chief (Farsi)
Twitter
- Forcing prisoner's head in a filthy toilet bowl & not letting them wash the feces off has been reported by many pol prisoners.
- Mohamad Nourizad lashes out at Judiciary Chief Larijani for the conduct of Intel agents inside Iranian prisons.
- 53 y/o pol prisoner Mashalah Haeri is in need of medical help in Rejaei Shahr prison which is being denied.
- Haeri suffering from multitude of health problems is even denied the medicine that his family provide for him.
- Number of families of pol prisoners & Reformist students met with family of Cmdr Moghdam arrested last week.
- Cmdr Moghadam, head of veterans supporting Mousavi was arrested last week after leaving a meeting with Mousavi,
- Cmdr Moghadam's wife says she has not heard from him since his arrest & she & their children are very worried,
- Cmdr Moghadam's wife says why don't they just come out & say being a friend of Mousavi is a crime in this country.
Lawyer Shadi Sadr "What Do We Mean By Violations of Human Rights?"
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - November 18, 2010
Mohammad Mostafaei Writes First & Final Letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei
Mohammad Nourizad denounces intelligence agents in open letter to judiciary chief (Farsi)
- Forcing prisoner's head in a filthy toilet bowl & not letting them wash the feces off has been reported by many pol prisoners.
- Mohamad Nourizad lashes out at Judiciary Chief Larijani for the conduct of Intel agents inside Iranian prisons.
- 53 y/o pol prisoner Mashalah Haeri is in need of medical help in Rejaei Shahr prison which is being denied.
- Haeri suffering from multitude of health problems is even denied the medicine that his family provide for him.
- Number of families of pol prisoners & Reformist students met with family of Cmdr Moghdam arrested last week.
- Cmdr Moghadam, head of veterans supporting Mousavi was arrested last week after leaving a meeting with Mousavi,
- Cmdr Moghadam's wife says she has not heard from him since his arrest & she & their children are very worried,
- Cmdr Moghadam's wife says why don't they just come out & say being a friend of Mousavi is a crime in this country.
Friday, November 19, 2010
News Update - November 18, 2010
Petitions:
Release Navid Mohebbi
Free Political Prisoner Heshmatollah Tabarzadi
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Arash Sadeghi: “My Life Is A Living Hell, I Wish to Return to Prison”
U.N. committee slams Iran over human rights record
Iranian jailed blogger receives press freedom award
Lawyer Mostafaei to Supreme Leader "You are Main Culprit Behind All These Crimes"
Iranian Cyber Army Hacks Website Of Farsi1
Detained Kurdish Teacher Held Incommunicado
Twitter
- Bahai Adel Fanaian was arrested in Semnan on Mon by Intel agents & taken to prison.
- Retired school teacher Mohammad Ali Haj Aghaei, 62 on death row.
- Amir Kabir U student Faud Farimani has been in Evin's Sepah ward for 60 days, no family contact since arrest.
- No news from political prisoner Mohamad Ali Mansouri moved to ward 1 solitary in Gohardash 3 weeks ago.
- Manouri's family has not been able to get any info about him since he was moved to solitary.
- BREAKING NEWS: Today, 49 Iranians in Greece were granted political refugee status!
Release Navid Mohebbi
Free Political Prisoner Heshmatollah Tabarzadi
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Arash Sadeghi: “My Life Is A Living Hell, I Wish to Return to Prison”
U.N. committee slams Iran over human rights record
Iranian jailed blogger receives press freedom award
Lawyer Mostafaei to Supreme Leader "You are Main Culprit Behind All These Crimes"
Iranian Cyber Army Hacks Website Of Farsi1
Detained Kurdish Teacher Held Incommunicado
- Bahai Adel Fanaian was arrested in Semnan on Mon by Intel agents & taken to prison.
- Retired school teacher Mohammad Ali Haj Aghaei, 62 on death row.
- Amir Kabir U student Faud Farimani has been in Evin's Sepah ward for 60 days, no family contact since arrest.
- No news from political prisoner Mohamad Ali Mansouri moved to ward 1 solitary in Gohardash 3 weeks ago.
- Manouri's family has not been able to get any info about him since he was moved to solitary.
- BREAKING NEWS: Today, 49 Iranians in Greece were granted political refugee status!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
News Update - November 16, 2010
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US 'gravely concerned' at Iran's crackdown on rights lawyers
Hengameh Shahidi Returns to Prison, Begins Hunger Strike
No News On Head of Mousavi’s Office, Deprived of Visitation Rights
Woman sentenced to death by stoning confesses 'sin of adultery' to Iran TV
Two detained lawyers identified by lawyers group
Iran charges two German journalists with spying over Ashtiani case
Twitter
- Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh ends hunger strike after 50 days. Jailed since Sept 22, she took on cases others wouldn't touch after elections.
- Women political prisoners still under pressure & are denied rights in the addicts ward in Evin.
- Since their transfer to the addicts ward, women pol prisoners have been denied fresh air walks & no phones.
- The female political prisoners were moved to the addicts ward by the order of Tehran DA Jafari-Dowlatabadi.
- The already overcrowded addicts ward has limited space & beds, many of the pol prisoners have to sleep on the floor.
- Ayat Broujerdi was also moved from Evin after the arrest of his supporters, his whereabouts still unknown.
US 'gravely concerned' at Iran's crackdown on rights lawyers
Hengameh Shahidi Returns to Prison, Begins Hunger Strike
No News On Head of Mousavi’s Office, Deprived of Visitation Rights
Woman sentenced to death by stoning confesses 'sin of adultery' to Iran TV
Two detained lawyers identified by lawyers group
Iran charges two German journalists with spying over Ashtiani case
- Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh ends hunger strike after 50 days. Jailed since Sept 22, she took on cases others wouldn't touch after elections.
- Women political prisoners still under pressure & are denied rights in the addicts ward in Evin.
- Since their transfer to the addicts ward, women pol prisoners have been denied fresh air walks & no phones.
- The female political prisoners were moved to the addicts ward by the order of Tehran DA Jafari-Dowlatabadi.
- The already overcrowded addicts ward has limited space & beds, many of the pol prisoners have to sleep on the floor.
- Ayat Broujerdi was also moved from Evin after the arrest of his supporters, his whereabouts still unknown.
Monday, November 15, 2010
News Update - November 15, 2010
Stop the Execution of Rizana Nafeek in Saudi Arabia
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Mohamad Mostafaei responds to IR TV lies & writes to Khamenei (Farsi)
Head of Iran’s Judiciary: Some Declarations by Lawyers an Insult
Statement by Educational Rights Council Issued to Condemn Student Arrests
Prison Guards Prohibit Mourning Ceremony for Father of Political Prisoner
Tehran Students Commemorate Memory of Slain Classmate
Court Date for Nasrin Sotoudeh Delayed, Breaks Hunger Strike
Parliament Ousts Ahmadinejad from Central Bank Board
Karroubi Strikes Back "The People Call You Seditious"
Iran woman with stoning sentence shown on state TV
Faezeh Hashemi’s Take on Conditions in Iran: Repression, Despotism and Dictatorship
Two months of no news from Mohseni, the head of Mousavi’s office
Ahmad Ghabel’s court to be held at the end of the month
Ashura detainee, Kasra Ebrahimi is returned to Evin
Student, Artist and Merchant Detained in Saghez
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- Journalist Hengameh Shahidi is back in prison. She was released on bail 10/28 & had to extend her leave every 3 days.
- More than 50 MPs are supporting an amendment to restore the authority of government over the Central Bank.
- Parvin Tajik sister of imprisoned journalist Abdolreza Tajik has been sentenced to 1 1/2 yr in prison.
- Parvin Tajik was tried without a lawyer, she was convicted of propagating against the regime.
- Parvin Tajik was summoned to Evin court few months ago after she gave interviews to the media re her brother.
- Behrouz Javid Tehrani was lashed 74 times last week.
- Tehran DA said execution date for Shahla Jahed has been set & she will be executed soon.
- 18 y/o blogger Navid Mohebi went on trial yesterday in Amol without a lawyer & only his dad in the courtroom.
- Mohebi is being charged with anti-national security acts,insulting IR leaders & membership in 1M signature campaign.
- Some of the evidence used in Navid Mohebi's trial were his writings from age 12 to age 16.
- IR-Iraq war veteran & Mousavi camp activist Commander Mohamad Ezlati-Moghadam has been arrested.
- Kasra Ebrahimi sentenced to 1yr has been summoned back to Evin.He was arrested during Ashura St protests & is out on bail.
- Journalist Morteza Kazemeian has been sentenced to 1 yr in prison. He is currently out on bail.
- Jafari-Dowlatabadi: Indictments for 7 people charged with espionage have been sent to court & trials will start soon.
- Jafari-Dowlatabadi: Verdicts for 20 people convicted of espionage have been issued & they already are serving their time.
- Jafari-Dowlatabadi: Case of the 3 suspended Kahrizak judges still under investigation.
- Jafari-Dowlatabadi: Mehdi Hashemi (Rafi's son) does have an open case in court & will be arrested upon return to IR.
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Mohamad Mostafaei responds to IR TV lies & writes to Khamenei (Farsi)
Head of Iran’s Judiciary: Some Declarations by Lawyers an Insult
Statement by Educational Rights Council Issued to Condemn Student Arrests
Prison Guards Prohibit Mourning Ceremony for Father of Political Prisoner
Tehran Students Commemorate Memory of Slain Classmate
Court Date for Nasrin Sotoudeh Delayed, Breaks Hunger Strike
Parliament Ousts Ahmadinejad from Central Bank Board
Karroubi Strikes Back "The People Call You Seditious"
Iran woman with stoning sentence shown on state TV
Faezeh Hashemi’s Take on Conditions in Iran: Repression, Despotism and Dictatorship
Two months of no news from Mohseni, the head of Mousavi’s office
Ahmad Ghabel’s court to be held at the end of the month
Ashura detainee, Kasra Ebrahimi is returned to Evin
Student, Artist and Merchant Detained in Saghez
- Journalist Hengameh Shahidi is back in prison. She was released on bail 10/28 & had to extend her leave every 3 days.
- More than 50 MPs are supporting an amendment to restore the authority of government over the Central Bank.
- Parvin Tajik sister of imprisoned journalist Abdolreza Tajik has been sentenced to 1 1/2 yr in prison.
- Parvin Tajik was tried without a lawyer, she was convicted of propagating against the regime.
- Parvin Tajik was summoned to Evin court few months ago after she gave interviews to the media re her brother.
- Behrouz Javid Tehrani was lashed 74 times last week.
- Tehran DA said execution date for Shahla Jahed has been set & she will be executed soon.
- 18 y/o blogger Navid Mohebi went on trial yesterday in Amol without a lawyer & only his dad in the courtroom.
- Mohebi is being charged with anti-national security acts,insulting IR leaders & membership in 1M signature campaign.
- Some of the evidence used in Navid Mohebi's trial were his writings from age 12 to age 16.
- IR-Iraq war veteran & Mousavi camp activist Commander Mohamad Ezlati-Moghadam has been arrested.
- Kasra Ebrahimi sentenced to 1yr has been summoned back to Evin.He was arrested during Ashura St protests & is out on bail.
- Journalist Morteza Kazemeian has been sentenced to 1 yr in prison. He is currently out on bail.
- Jafari-Dowlatabadi: Indictments for 7 people charged with espionage have been sent to court & trials will start soon.
- Jafari-Dowlatabadi: Verdicts for 20 people convicted of espionage have been issued & they already are serving their time.
- Jafari-Dowlatabadi: Case of the 3 suspended Kahrizak judges still under investigation.
- Jafari-Dowlatabadi: Mehdi Hashemi (Rafi's son) does have an open case in court & will be arrested upon return to IR.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
News Update - November 14, 2010
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'The Trial Of Art and Artists'
Mortazavi under investigation by Iranain judiciary
Detained Iranian Journalist 'Denied Visit By Mother'
80 are detained in Tehran
Mehdi Khazali is released
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- Court of Appeals has upheld the 5 yr sentence of Alameh U post grad philosophy student Arash Sadeghi.
- Sadeghi was arrested during post-elcn unrest last yr & was in Evin's Sepah 2-A & Intel 209 for about a yr.
- Arash Sadeghi is out on $500,000 bail, agents raided his home to re-arrest him last week but he was not at home.
- The violet raid of Arash Sadeghi's home caused his mother to suffer a heart attack, she died few days later.
- Post grad Shiraz university student Zaynab Bahraini was arrested Sat at home & taken to Intel detention center.
- 5 Iranian lawyers detained for "security-related offences & violating IR's moral standards outside Iran".
'The Trial Of Art and Artists'
Mortazavi under investigation by Iranain judiciary
Detained Iranian Journalist 'Denied Visit By Mother'
80 are detained in Tehran
Mehdi Khazali is released
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 5 yr sentence of Alameh U post grad philosophy student Arash Sadeghi.
- Sadeghi was arrested during post-elcn unrest last yr & was in Evin's Sepah 2-A & Intel 209 for about a yr.
- Arash Sadeghi is out on $500,000 bail, agents raided his home to re-arrest him last week but he was not at home.
- The violet raid of Arash Sadeghi's home caused his mother to suffer a heart attack, she died few days later.
- Post grad Shiraz university student Zaynab Bahraini was arrested Sat at home & taken to Intel detention center.
- 5 Iranian lawyers detained for "security-related offences & violating IR's moral standards outside Iran".
Saturday, November 13, 2010
News Update - November 13, 2010
Live blog: Sanctions, Talks, and a Twist on Iraq
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RFE/RL – Persian Letters: Khamenei, Ahmadinejad: It’s Complicated
Memri Blog: Iranian official says Sarah Shourd must be brought back to Iran, with Interpol’s help
The Regime's War on the Lawyers --- 3 More Arrested
Basij Commander Sees Spiderman Engaged In "Soft War" With Iran
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- Ayt Broujerdi has been moved from the clergy ward of Evin to an unknown location.
- Reports are Ayt Broujerdi's wife has suffered a heart attack due to being under constant pressure by Intel agents.
- Farid Baghlani convicted of murdering 15 women & 1 child was hanged in Ahvaz's Karon prison today.
- Jamal Solaymani has been sentenced to 13 yrs convicted of cooperation with anti regime religious groups.
- Jamal Soaymani's father is a Sunni religious activist. Jamal was arrested few months ago along with others in Javanrood.
- Maryam Kiyan Arsi is the lawyer for Kobra Najar who was sentenced to stoning a while ago.
- 3 female attorneys were arrested at Tehran airport upon return to IR from Turkey.
- Arrested attorneys are: Sara Sabaghiyan, Maryam Kiyan Ersi & Maryam Karbasi.
- Sara Sabaghiyan is an HR attorney & represents imprisoned blogger Housein Ronaghi.
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Another Greek asylum seeker on hunger strike faints. Taken to hospital.
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RFE/RL – Persian Letters: Khamenei, Ahmadinejad: It’s Complicated
Memri Blog: Iranian official says Sarah Shourd must be brought back to Iran, with Interpol’s help
The Regime's War on the Lawyers --- 3 More Arrested
Basij Commander Sees Spiderman Engaged In "Soft War" With Iran
- Ayt Broujerdi has been moved from the clergy ward of Evin to an unknown location.
- Reports are Ayt Broujerdi's wife has suffered a heart attack due to being under constant pressure by Intel agents.
- Farid Baghlani convicted of murdering 15 women & 1 child was hanged in Ahvaz's Karon prison today.
- Jamal Solaymani has been sentenced to 13 yrs convicted of cooperation with anti regime religious groups.
- Jamal Soaymani's father is a Sunni religious activist. Jamal was arrested few months ago along with others in Javanrood.
- Maryam Kiyan Arsi is the lawyer for Kobra Najar who was sentenced to stoning a while ago.
- 3 female attorneys were arrested at Tehran airport upon return to IR from Turkey.
- Arrested attorneys are: Sara Sabaghiyan, Maryam Kiyan Ersi & Maryam Karbasi.
- Sara Sabaghiyan is an HR attorney & represents imprisoned blogger Housein Ronaghi.
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Another Greek asylum seeker on hunger strike faints. Taken to hospital.
Friday, November 12, 2010
News Update - November 12, 2010
Petitions:
Letter-Writing Action: Bar Associations and Law Schools Should Advocate for Iranian Lawyers
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Family Members Describe Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Dire Physical Condition While on Hunger Strike
Actress Condemned for Accepting Role of Neda in Propaganda Movie
Mother of Majid Dori Speaks Up About Son’s Prison Exile
Justice Lawyer in Exile Sentenced to Prison
Jafar Panahi’s defense presented to the court
Principlists Prominent Website Reveals: Khamenei’s Secret Contingency Provisions
Qalibaf’s Newspaper Issues Warning to Ahmadinejad: Do Not Challenge Tehranis
Detained Iranian Filmmaker Says He And Other Detainees Were Tortured
Khamenei Explains His Reasons for Supporting Ahmadinejad
Two Naghdeh Labor Activists Arrested
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- Kurdish Tehran Uni student Alireza Moradi has been transferred to Ghezelhesar prison to start svng his 1 yr sentence.
- Status & whereabouts of 6 supporters of imprisoned Ayt Broujerdi arrested last Mon are still unknown.
- Tehran FP Imam Ayt Janati said political prisoners should not be released on bail.
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Letter-Writing Action: Bar Associations and Law Schools Should Advocate for Iranian Lawyers
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Family Members Describe Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Dire Physical Condition While on Hunger Strike
Actress Condemned for Accepting Role of Neda in Propaganda Movie
Mother of Majid Dori Speaks Up About Son’s Prison Exile
Justice Lawyer in Exile Sentenced to Prison
Jafar Panahi’s defense presented to the court
Principlists Prominent Website Reveals: Khamenei’s Secret Contingency Provisions
Qalibaf’s Newspaper Issues Warning to Ahmadinejad: Do Not Challenge Tehranis
Detained Iranian Filmmaker Says He And Other Detainees Were Tortured
Khamenei Explains His Reasons for Supporting Ahmadinejad
Two Naghdeh Labor Activists Arrested
- Kurdish Tehran Uni student Alireza Moradi has been transferred to Ghezelhesar prison to start svng his 1 yr sentence.
- Status & whereabouts of 6 supporters of imprisoned Ayt Broujerdi arrested last Mon are still unknown.
- Tehran FP Imam Ayt Janati said political prisoners should not be released on bail.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
News Update - November 11, 2010
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Young rappers arrested in Iran
Nasrin Sotoudeh Still on Hunger Strike; Allows Herself Water
Citizens of Nigeria and Ghana Reportedly Put to Death in Secret Group Executions Inside Iran
Iran’s Expediency Council Accused Of Acting Unconstitutionally
Iran Says Case Of Woman Facing Death By Stoning Still Under Probe
Iranian regime lashes Behrouz Javid Tehrani 74 times … (In English & Persian)
Per Caffe Cinema site, Layla Ootadi will play Neda in movie re post-elction events
MP says Intel & Basij are very active in cyber war (Farsi)
Iranian reformist slams Ahmadinejad administration
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - November 11, 2010
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- After 40 days of no news, family of Dr.Ebrahim Yazdi,Chair of Iran Freedom Movt were able to visit him in Evin.
- Iran Freedom Movement member Amir Housein Kazemi was returned to Evin after going under surgery yesterday.
- Kazemi was out on bail on medical leave. Against the advise of doctors Kazemi was returned to Evin day after surgery.
- Prosecution denied Kazemi's request for extended med leave & returned him to prison thus putting his life in danger.
- 1/4) Ayt Bayat Zanjani's son says on Sunday as they drove up to Karoubi's resident for a pre arranged private visit..
- 2/4) .. they saw few cars parked in front of the resident, number of men, some w masked faces, some...
- 3/4) ...carrying video cameras got out of the car. 1 man came to the car & asked if Ayt Bayt Zanjani was inside
- 4/4) The man told us to leave & said for security reason it's not possible to visit Karoubi tonight.
- Nasrin Sotoudeh's husband, sister & brother were able to visit with her for 10 min in Evin today.
- According to Sotoudeh's husband, she is still on hunger strike, however, she is taking water now
- Sotoudeh's husband says Nastrin has lost about 30 lbs & looks extremely thin & hardly recognizable
- Sotoudeh's husband said Nasrin was connected to an IV twice during the 9 days she was on hunger strike.
Young rappers arrested in Iran
Nasrin Sotoudeh Still on Hunger Strike; Allows Herself Water
Citizens of Nigeria and Ghana Reportedly Put to Death in Secret Group Executions Inside Iran
Iran’s Expediency Council Accused Of Acting Unconstitutionally
Iran Says Case Of Woman Facing Death By Stoning Still Under Probe
Iranian regime lashes Behrouz Javid Tehrani 74 times … (In English & Persian)
Per Caffe Cinema site, Layla Ootadi will play Neda in movie re post-elction events
MP says Intel & Basij are very active in cyber war (Farsi)
Iranian reformist slams Ahmadinejad administration
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - November 11, 2010
- After 40 days of no news, family of Dr.Ebrahim Yazdi,Chair of Iran Freedom Movt were able to visit him in Evin.
- Iran Freedom Movement member Amir Housein Kazemi was returned to Evin after going under surgery yesterday.
- Kazemi was out on bail on medical leave. Against the advise of doctors Kazemi was returned to Evin day after surgery.
- Prosecution denied Kazemi's request for extended med leave & returned him to prison thus putting his life in danger.
- 1/4) Ayt Bayat Zanjani's son says on Sunday as they drove up to Karoubi's resident for a pre arranged private visit..
- 2/4) .. they saw few cars parked in front of the resident, number of men, some w masked faces, some...
- 3/4) ...carrying video cameras got out of the car. 1 man came to the car & asked if Ayt Bayt Zanjani was inside
- 4/4) The man told us to leave & said for security reason it's not possible to visit Karoubi tonight.
- Nasrin Sotoudeh's husband, sister & brother were able to visit with her for 10 min in Evin today.
- According to Sotoudeh's husband, she is still on hunger strike, however, she is taking water now
- Sotoudeh's husband says Nastrin has lost about 30 lbs & looks extremely thin & hardly recognizable
- Sotoudeh's husband said Nasrin was connected to an IV twice during the 9 days she was on hunger strike.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
News Update - November 10, 2010
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The Latest from Iran (10 November): Covering Nukes, Remembering Rights
Imprisoned Journalist’s Mother Laughed at by Authorities in Evin Prison Court
Four Student Activists Transferred To Evin: Student Union Crackdown Intensifies
Mother of Student Activist Dies from Heart Attack after Raid by Intelligence Agents
Nasrin Sotoudeh has ended dry hunger strike (Farsi)
Canadians in shadow of death in Iran
Poet Simin Behbahani urging Nasrin Sotoudeh to end her hunger strike (Farsi)
Iran 'adulteress' stoning case focuses on murder charge
Khamenei: I have no Concerns When Ahmadinejad Travels Abroad
Grand Ayatollah 'Prevented From Meeting Iranian Opposition Leader'
Isa Saharkhiz admitted to the Rajaee Shahr prison infirmary
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- HRA reports IR court convicted attorney Mohamad Mostafai in absential & sentenced him to 6 yrs in prison.
- HR activist Laleh Hassanpour went on trial yesterday charged with bunch of bogus charges including membership in HRA.
- Authorities refused to release Isa Saharkhiz on bail to receive proper medical treatment outside the prison.
- Mousavi's wife visited with Farhad Azhari, still suffering from bullet wounds received during post-elec protests.
- Imprisoned student activist Behrooz Javid Tehrani was lashed 74 times in Gohardasht Prison today.
- Javid Tehrani is the last remaining imprisoned student activist from student uprising of 11 yrs ago.
- Behrooz Javid Tehrani has endured yrs of pressure & torture at the hands of prison guards in Gohardasht.
- Status & whereabouts of former Sepah Commader Housein Farzin arrested in Mashhad last month are still unknown.
- Housein Farzin arrested last month in a raid of his home, computer, documents & personal pix & items confiscated.
- Farzin's family have been warned not to talk to media. Family has not been able to find the reason for his arrest yet.
- Esfahan police said women ridding bicycles, people walking dogs & playing cards in public parks are all crimes.
- Islamic Mojahedin (not MKO) member Abolfazl Ghadyani has been sentenced to monetary fine & 1yr in prison.
- Ghadyani has been convicted of propagating against the regime & insulting Ahmadinejad.
- In court Ghadyani told the judge, he does not recognize Ahmadinejad as president & called him a liar & a hypocrite.
The Latest from Iran (10 November): Covering Nukes, Remembering Rights
Imprisoned Journalist’s Mother Laughed at by Authorities in Evin Prison Court
Four Student Activists Transferred To Evin: Student Union Crackdown Intensifies
Mother of Student Activist Dies from Heart Attack after Raid by Intelligence Agents
Nasrin Sotoudeh has ended dry hunger strike (Farsi)
Canadians in shadow of death in Iran
Poet Simin Behbahani urging Nasrin Sotoudeh to end her hunger strike (Farsi)
Iran 'adulteress' stoning case focuses on murder charge
Khamenei: I have no Concerns When Ahmadinejad Travels Abroad
Grand Ayatollah 'Prevented From Meeting Iranian Opposition Leader'
Isa Saharkhiz admitted to the Rajaee Shahr prison infirmary
- HRA reports IR court convicted attorney Mohamad Mostafai in absential & sentenced him to 6 yrs in prison.
- HR activist Laleh Hassanpour went on trial yesterday charged with bunch of bogus charges including membership in HRA.
- Authorities refused to release Isa Saharkhiz on bail to receive proper medical treatment outside the prison.
- Mousavi's wife visited with Farhad Azhari, still suffering from bullet wounds received during post-elec protests.
- Imprisoned student activist Behrooz Javid Tehrani was lashed 74 times in Gohardasht Prison today.
- Javid Tehrani is the last remaining imprisoned student activist from student uprising of 11 yrs ago.
- Behrooz Javid Tehrani has endured yrs of pressure & torture at the hands of prison guards in Gohardasht.
- Status & whereabouts of former Sepah Commader Housein Farzin arrested in Mashhad last month are still unknown.
- Housein Farzin arrested last month in a raid of his home, computer, documents & personal pix & items confiscated.
- Farzin's family have been warned not to talk to media. Family has not been able to find the reason for his arrest yet.
- Esfahan police said women ridding bicycles, people walking dogs & playing cards in public parks are all crimes.
- Islamic Mojahedin (not MKO) member Abolfazl Ghadyani has been sentenced to monetary fine & 1yr in prison.
- Ghadyani has been convicted of propagating against the regime & insulting Ahmadinejad.
- In court Ghadyani told the judge, he does not recognize Ahmadinejad as president & called him a liar & a hypocrite.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
News Update - November 09, 2010
LiveBlog: Student group Advar protests more arrests in attempt to break organisation
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Rahnavard - Sending Female Political Prisoners to the Ward for Addicts Won't Cure them of their Addiction to Freedom & Democracy
Iranian prisons are filled three times the capacity
Nasrin Sotoudeh Speaks Out on Iran’s Human Rights Violations
Don't ignore Iran's human rights abuse
The United Nations: United against Women… but Not for Much Longer
Four Recently Elected Central Tahkim Vahdat Members Arrested
Hamshahri Newspaper Suspends and Dismisses Senior Journalists
As Sotoudeh’s Hunger Strike Continues, “We Hope To Hear Good News”
Mohammad Nourizad asks forgiveness from the Iranian people from inside Evin prison
Orders for Shahla Jahed’s Execution Believed to Be Sent for Implementation
Four Detained Student Activists Transferred To Tehran's Evin Prison
Iranian Journalist Held in Solitary Confinement
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- 3rd grade Sistan province student died 1 week after being hit on the head by teacher for forgetting his book.
- Official IR news agencies had reported 5 men were hanged in Gonabad this AM. HRA reports a woman was also hanged this AM.
- A woman charged with drug trafficking was hanged in Gonabad prison this AM. Charges cannot be independently verified.
- 18 female political prisoners have been moved to the addicts section. 8 of these women have to sleep on the floor.
- Evin's women's addicts section lacks proper sanitation, no hot water & intrrupted runing water.
- Evin's women's addicts section was already overcrowded & not enough beds for the prisoners to sleep in.
- Pol prisoner Aliyeh Eghdamdoost is in solitary after protesting transfer of female pol prisonrs to the addicts section.
- High school student Sahar Sabetian was expelled from school in Sari (N.IR) for being a Bahai.
- Rofia Baydaghi of Bahai faith was arrested in Semnan on Sunday & taken to prison.
- Tehran Police announced 106 thugs & drug dealers were arrested in south east Tehran area last night.
- After 77 days in Sanandaj Intel detention Kurdish poet Behzad Kurdestani has been released on bail.
- On Mon 17 post-election protesters were pressured by Tehran DA Jafari Dowlatabadi to sign a letter of repentance.
- Imprisoned post-election protesters in Evin 350 being pressured to sign a letter of repentance.
- 40 young people were arrested in Shahriyar for holding a party in a coffee shop. 28 were male & 12 female.
News Links
Rahnavard - Sending Female Political Prisoners to the Ward for Addicts Won't Cure them of their Addiction to Freedom & Democracy
Iranian prisons are filled three times the capacity
Nasrin Sotoudeh Speaks Out on Iran’s Human Rights Violations
Don't ignore Iran's human rights abuse
The United Nations: United against Women… but Not for Much Longer
Four Recently Elected Central Tahkim Vahdat Members Arrested
Hamshahri Newspaper Suspends and Dismisses Senior Journalists
As Sotoudeh’s Hunger Strike Continues, “We Hope To Hear Good News”
Mohammad Nourizad asks forgiveness from the Iranian people from inside Evin prison
Orders for Shahla Jahed’s Execution Believed to Be Sent for Implementation
Four Detained Student Activists Transferred To Tehran's Evin Prison
Iranian Journalist Held in Solitary Confinement
- 3rd grade Sistan province student died 1 week after being hit on the head by teacher for forgetting his book.
- Official IR news agencies had reported 5 men were hanged in Gonabad this AM. HRA reports a woman was also hanged this AM.
- A woman charged with drug trafficking was hanged in Gonabad prison this AM. Charges cannot be independently verified.
- 18 female political prisoners have been moved to the addicts section. 8 of these women have to sleep on the floor.
- Evin's women's addicts section lacks proper sanitation, no hot water & intrrupted runing water.
- Evin's women's addicts section was already overcrowded & not enough beds for the prisoners to sleep in.
- Pol prisoner Aliyeh Eghdamdoost is in solitary after protesting transfer of female pol prisonrs to the addicts section.
- High school student Sahar Sabetian was expelled from school in Sari (N.IR) for being a Bahai.
- Rofia Baydaghi of Bahai faith was arrested in Semnan on Sunday & taken to prison.
- Tehran Police announced 106 thugs & drug dealers were arrested in south east Tehran area last night.
- After 77 days in Sanandaj Intel detention Kurdish poet Behzad Kurdestani has been released on bail.
- On Mon 17 post-election protesters were pressured by Tehran DA Jafari Dowlatabadi to sign a letter of repentance.
- Imprisoned post-election protesters in Evin 350 being pressured to sign a letter of repentance.
- 40 young people were arrested in Shahriyar for holding a party in a coffee shop. 28 were male & 12 female.
News Update - November 08, 2010
Hi all, I'm back from my hiatus. I was very stressed out and needed to get away for a while to relax and sort myself out a little. Thanks for being patient with me. :)
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Female Prisoners Transferred to Evin Prison’s ‘Methadone Ward’
Journalist Arrested, No Information Despite Promises by Authorities
Anti-Iran government unrest growing
Nobel Laureate’s Lawyer is Risking Her Life–Let’s Save Her
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - November 08, 2010
A third doctor has been assassinated in Tehran (Farsi)
Iranian Students to Obama: Don't Forget 'Student Hostages'
Iranian opposition insists on gender equality
Two Ahvaz Nationalist-Religious Activists Detained
Oshnavieh Resident Sentenced to Prison
Student Activist Alireza Kiani Detained
Student Activist Mohsen Barzegar Arrested
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- 4 members of Advar (Alumni Assoc) arrested last few days in Mazandaran & Mashhad have been moved to Evin.
- Afshin Housein Panahi has been sentenced to 1 yr. He is the brother of pol prisoner Anvar Housein Panahi.
- Afshin Housein Panahi was arrested last year after going to court trying to find info re his imprisoned brother.
- Journalist Nazanin Khosravani contacted family from Evin today. She is in 209 solitary.
- Temporary detention order of Kurdish author Behzad Kurdestani arrested 8/23 has bn extended another 15 days.
- Qom seminaries and Clergy very angry because of high expenses of Supreme Leader's visit.
- Mazandaran Uni student activist Alireza Kiyani was arrested by Plainclothes in Babolsar (N.IR) Sun afternoon.
- Lower court sentenced Alireza Kiyani to 14 months & 70 lashes, his case is under appeals. Reason for re-arrest unknown.
- Alireza Kiyani a post grad political science student arrested post election, was in prison 1 month & was out on bail.
News Links
Female Prisoners Transferred to Evin Prison’s ‘Methadone Ward’
Journalist Arrested, No Information Despite Promises by Authorities
Anti-Iran government unrest growing
Nobel Laureate’s Lawyer is Risking Her Life–Let’s Save Her
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau - November 08, 2010
A third doctor has been assassinated in Tehran (Farsi)
Iranian Students to Obama: Don't Forget 'Student Hostages'
Iranian opposition insists on gender equality
Two Ahvaz Nationalist-Religious Activists Detained
Oshnavieh Resident Sentenced to Prison
Student Activist Alireza Kiani Detained
Student Activist Mohsen Barzegar Arrested
- 4 members of Advar (Alumni Assoc) arrested last few days in Mazandaran & Mashhad have been moved to Evin.
- Afshin Housein Panahi has been sentenced to 1 yr. He is the brother of pol prisoner Anvar Housein Panahi.
- Afshin Housein Panahi was arrested last year after going to court trying to find info re his imprisoned brother.
- Journalist Nazanin Khosravani contacted family from Evin today. She is in 209 solitary.
- Temporary detention order of Kurdish author Behzad Kurdestani arrested 8/23 has bn extended another 15 days.
- Qom seminaries and Clergy very angry because of high expenses of Supreme Leader's visit.
- Mazandaran Uni student activist Alireza Kiyani was arrested by Plainclothes in Babolsar (N.IR) Sun afternoon.
- Lower court sentenced Alireza Kiyani to 14 months & 70 lashes, his case is under appeals. Reason for re-arrest unknown.
- Alireza Kiyani a post grad political science student arrested post election, was in prison 1 month & was out on bail.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Hiatus
Sorry I haven't been updating lately. I've been very stressed out plus I've been getting very little sleep. I just don't feel well these days, so I'll be taking a week long hiatus. I hope things will go well in the Green Movement, and maybe, depending on how I feel in the next few days, maybe I'll be back earlier than planned. But the maximum I'll be gone is a week.
Until then, to those of you fighting for freedom, good luck, stay strong, and be safe. V
-NV
Until then, to those of you fighting for freedom, good luck, stay strong, and be safe. V
-NV
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