The Communications Headquarters of Iran’s Intelligence Agency has recently sent text messages to political activists and the general public, threatening them to watch their steps. According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), during the last few days, the Communications Headquarters has broadcast text messages as a warning to the public. […]
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Public Outcry in Kurdish City After Male Suspect Paraded in Female Clothing
A group of Kurdish activist women from Marivan, along with a few citizens of the city, held a demonstration April 16 on the main streets of the city in protest of the authorities’ parading a man in Marivan after dressing him in the traditional women’s clothing of Kurdistan, a local source told the International […]
Grieving mother threatens public suicide if justice denied
The mother of Sattar Beheshti, the Iranian blogger who was pronounced dead five days after his arrest by the Iranian Cyber Police, has threatened to commit suicide in public if the authorities don’t start proceedings against those responsible for her son’s death.
Auditor fears public could lose trust in banking system
The deputy auditor of the Central Bank of Iran has warned that some banks may be involved in serious breaches of regulations that may lead to a widespread lack of trust in the banking system among the general public.
Abdol-Karim Lahidji: Judiciary’s Intimidation Tactics and Disproportionate Punishments Marks Its Failure to Deliver Public Justice
Following the announcement of death sentences for two men who were charged with violating public security through “robbery,” prominent lawyer and Vice President of the International Federation of Human Rights (IFHR) Abdol-Karim Lahidji told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that the main focus of the […]
Judge praises public punishments for some convicts
The head of the Tehran Criminal Court says sentences issued for armed robbers, rapists and those who cause public disorder must be carried out in public for the good of society.
Criticism in Iran Over Children Attending Public Executions
Iran has the second-highest annual rate of executions in the world, after China.[1]According to the regime, those executed are criminals convicted of felonies such as murder, rape and drug trafficking; human rights activists say that some are regime opponents.[2]
Bashar al-Assad not seen in public for more than two weeks
Syrian president, who has sent written message to armed forces, likely to come under pressure to demonstrate leadership.
Public confidence key to ending nuclear disputes: activists
Six prominent Iranian political activists have issued a statement urging the establishment to “build public confidence in domestic affairs” because it’s the best way to resolve the country’s nuclear disputes with the international community.
Student organizations call for public support
Iranian student organizations are asking the public to support their protest against the continued imprisonment of student activists in Iran.