Iran

A review of popular protests after the Islamic Revolution in Iran; from the fight against compulsory hijab to livelihood demands

Cyrus Aladin – Popular protests are a natural thing all over the world, and a right recognized in the Human Rights Charter of the United Nations…

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Mohammad Nourizad released from Evin Prison; "I used to stab myself five times a day"

Mohammad Nourizad's lawyer announced his client's release on Wednesday, November 16, via a tweet. Mohammad Hossein Aghasi also posted a photo…

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Masih Alinejad: As the mothers of Aban say, the "protests" continue

The documentary film "Be My Voice" focuses on the life and activities of Masih Alinejad, a journalist and social activist, as well as a presenter and...

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Narges Mohammadi's sentence of 30 months in prison and 80 lashes "has been served on her in Evin Prison"

Taghi Rahmani, a political activist living in Paris and the husband of Narges Mohammadi, announced on Wednesday, November 16, that the civil activist…

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Joint statement by the US and the Gulf Cooperation Council on Iran's nuclear and missile activities

The United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries have accused the Islamic Republic of threatening the region with its nuclear, missile, and drone programs.

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UN Third Committee condemns widespread human rights violations in Iran

On Wednesday, November 16, the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning the gross and systematic violations of human rights…

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Narges Mohammadi was arrested by security forces in Karaj

On Tuesday, November 15, Narges Mohammadi spoke during a ceremony commemorating the second anniversary of the death of Ebrahim Kebatdar, one of the victims of the protests…

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UN experts call on Iran to repeal the "Family and Youth Protection" law

UN experts have issued a statement calling on Iran to repeal the "Family and Youth Protection" law,…

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