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Month: October 2018

Threats to the life of Dr. Mohammad Ali Taheri

Shabtabnews - The  case of Dr. Mohammad Ali Taheri proves that he is hostage to the malice and cruelty of…

Dozens Of Political Prisoners Go On Hunger Strike After Prison Guards’ Attack

Iran-HRM - 72 political prisoners in ward 12 and 13 of Urmia Central Prison has launched a hunger strike protesting…

Watchdog Warns Iran Could Be Blacklisted Unless It Acts Against Terrorism Funding

RFL/RE - A global financial watchdog has given Iran until February to crack down on terrorism funding or risk further…

U.S. Agencies Again Warn Of Foreign Interference In Elections By Russia, Iran, China

RFL/RE - U.S. intelligence and law-enforcement agencies issued another warning about foreign interference -- by Russia, China, Iran, and others…

Haley Blasts Iran Over Alleged Use of Child Soldiers

VOA - U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley strongly condemned Iran for its alleged recruitment and use of child…

Open Letter: Reza Khandan Echoes Public Support of an Ailing Farhad Meysami

Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA)- Imprisoned civil rights activist Reza Khandan has published a letter calling attention to fellow activist…

Prisoner in Shirvan Sentenced to Death

Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA)– Branch 2 of the Shirvan Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday, October 16th that Taleb Govahi,…

Farhad Meysami’s “Life Is In Danger” Two Months Into Debilitating Hunger Strike

CHRI - “He has been tied to the bed and injected with serum.” Imprisoned rights activist Reza Khandan has warned…

Watered Down Domestic Violence Bill in Approval Stage Six Years After Drafting in Iran

CHRI - Hardliners Claim Bill Threatens Foundations of Iranian Families A heavily revised Bill for the Protection of Women Against Violence has…

Four Teachers Detained in Iran and Several Others Summoned to Court After Peaceful Sit-In

CHRI - Security Forces Hijack Teachers’ Union Telegram Channel Two teachers who participated in a peaceful sit-in for teachers’ and…