Two Iranian Bloggers in Danger of Death
Region: Iran
Two bloggers and members of the “Committee of Human Rights” (Chrr), Mehrdad Rahimi and Kouhyar Goudarzi (photographed above: Goudarzi, left, and Rahimi, right) have been accused of wanting to wage “a war against God,” and charged as being “Mohareb” (enemies of God). Their charges are similar to those against the two men who were executed this week in Tehran. Reporters without Borders... more
Views: 1191Iran's Morality Police Vanish as More Protests Loom
Region: Iran
Tehran government eases a little but demonstrators brace for new standoff. By Jafar Farshian in Tehran (MR No. 21, 28-Jan-10) Iran’s once-feared morality police, who used to crack down on un-Islamic dress, entertainment and sexual practice, have become much less visible as the oppressive regime makes tentative concessions in the face of a wave of dissent. Western music now plays freely in many restaurants and ... more
Views: 1491Iranian Men Don Hijab to Support Jailed Student
Region: Iran
Hundreds of Iranian men have dressed as women in Hijab to support Majid Tavakoli, a student activist who was arrested on December 7. Iranian authorities claim Mr. Tavakoli was dressed as a woman to escape after delivering a speech in Tehran on Student Day. However, human rights activists in Iran have also published a report from an eyewitness saying: “All the pictures published by the state media are false and a... more
Views: 2321Iran's Student Day Demonstrations Hit YouTube
Region: Iran
Thousands of protesters defied the Islamic regime today by protesting during Student Day, chanting slogans against Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, and protesting the government's foreign policy. They also burned photos of Iranian leaders. According to several news websites, security forces clashed with students and arrested some of them. As usual, Iranian citizens covered today's event and let the wor... more
Views: 2585Iranian Political Prisoner Majid Zamani Released on Bail
Region: Iran
Thank you for following Majid Zamani's story. Here is good news from his family: Dear Friends, Majid Zamani, who was arrested on June 23, 2009 in the aftermath of the Iranian presidential elections, was released on bail on the 23rd of November 2009, after spending 153 days in jail. Majid is a graduate of Tehran University, University of Illinois, and Columbia University, and has worked for the World Bank and the Asi... more
Views: 2503Iranian Majid Zamani Detained Without Cause
Region: Iran
How often do we read about common citizens being detained for unknown reasons? I never thought one of these people would be someone I know. Former Moussavi supporter Majid Zamani has been detained in Tehran without cause despite repeated broken promises for his release. Please take five minutes to read this letter written by his brother: In the Name of God His Excellency Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, ... more
Views: 1911Iran's Green Movement Defies Regime Again
Region: Iran
Iran's Green Movement opposition organized mass street protests on the 4th of November (13th of Aban), taking advantage of the official rallies being held on the same day to mark the 30th anniversary of the occupation of the US embassy in Tehran. The opposition protests were met with a violent crackdown by security forces. As has come to be expected, Iranian citizen media recorded “history” ... more
Views: 1640Free Blogger Hossein 'Hoder' Derakhshan in Iran
Region: Iran
November 1, 2009 was the one-year anniversary of the arrest of the Iranian blogger, Hossein “Hoder” Derakhshan. Cyrus Farivar, a US-based blogger and journalist, reports that he has been in touch with Derakhshan's brother Hamed, who informed him that: His parents recently had a meeting with the new district attorney, who allowed them to have dinner in Evin Prison with their son, Hossein Derakhshan, on T... more
Views: 1127Videos of Fresh Iran Protests Flood YouTube
Region: Iran
As Iran erupted in fresh protests today, videos of the demonstrations shot by citizen journalists began to flood YouTube. Below, on-the-ground videos of Iran's protests. Thousands rallied against the orders of Ayatollah Khamenei in a clear display of defiance. more
Views: 1749Iran Plans More Protests For “Quds Day”
Region: Iran
The protest movement in Iran continues to defy the Islamic Regime in different ways, from shouting ‘Allaho Akbar' (God is Great) from rooftops at night (a common cheer at protests) to demonstrating on Quds (Jerusalem) Day. The Quds Day, referring to the Arabic word for Jerusalem — takes place on September 18 this year. The Islamic Republic's authorities use this day to denounce Israel and show support for ... more
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