Iran’s riot police attack, arrest protesting AzarAb workers
Iran-HRM - Iranian security forces attacked and arrested dozens of peaceful protesting workers of Azarab factory in the city of…
Month: October 2019
What Did the Founder of Wikipedia Write in a Direct Message?
Radiozamaneh - *This is the second part of the article Curious Case of Persian Wikipedia. In recent weeks, a lively debate…
“You courageously fought against forced hijab laws”
Amnesty - A letter from activist Azam Jangravi to fellow activist Yasaman Aryani, who is currently in prison for defying…
“I Will Turn My Body Into a Weapon,” Writes Detained Women’s Rights Activist on Hunger Strike
CHRI - Detained women’s rights activist Atefeh Rangriz has been on hunger strike in Gharchak Prison, south of Tehran, since October 16,…
Iranian Actress Matin Sotudeh Summoned to Court for Red Carpet Attire: “The Reaction Shocked Me”
CHRI - Iranian actress Matin Sotudeh was summoned to the Guidance Court in Tehran for her attire at the premiere of “Maskharehbaz” (English title:…
Iranian Woman weightlifter Elham Hosseini eyes Olympics berth
PayvandNews- Iranian woman weightlifter Elham Hosseini is targeting the Tokyo Olympics. Hosseini was part of Iran national team who participated…
Last Siberian crane wings its way back to Iran
PayvandNews - The last remaining western Siberian crane, called 'Omid' (meaning Hope in Persian), has returned to Iran once again…
Iran Sends US list Of Names For Proposed Prisoner Swap
AP - Iran's foreign ministry says it has sent a list of names it is demanding in a prisoner swap…
Rouhani Administration Rejects Accusations That It Cooperated With Ruhollah Zam
Radiofarda - Close allies of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani denied on October 20 that intelligence agents had detained several suspects…
Iran’s Police To Setup Department To Combat Animal Abuse
Radiofarda - The head of Iran's cyberspace police says he is going to set up a branch at the Department…