Freedom

Senior UN official calls for release of imprisoned environmental activists in Iran

The Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, on the occasion of the third anniversary of the imprisonment of Niloufar Bayani, spoke to former staff members of the…

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Prevention of filing of the order and release; Shohreh Hosseini's continued detention in Evin Prison

Shohreh Hosseini, a translator and civil activist who has spent the past 18 days in detention in Evin Prison,…

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164 scientists from around the world speak out for the release of Ahmad Reza Jalali

164 scientists from around the world joined a 24-hour academic lecture marathon to save Ahmadreza Jalali, a researcher detained in Iran.

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UN experts criticize Nasrin Sotoudeh's return to prison

UN human rights experts have criticized Nasrin Sotoudeh's return to prison, calling for her immediate and unconditional release...

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Iran ranks among the "lowest" in internet freedom in the world

Freedom House, in its annual report on Internet freedom in the world, published on Wednesday, October 13,…

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The Iranian Writers' Association called for the release of Milad Jannat, a translator and poet detained in Iran.

The Iranian Writers' Association issued a statement calling for the immediate release of Mila Janat, a translator, poet, and member of the Iranian Writers' Association, who...

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Teachers' Union emphasizes union demands and release of imprisoned teachers: Teachers' rights are being trampled on by rulers

The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Unions issued a statement on the occasion of Teacher's Day, announcing that it would meet the demands of teachers, including...

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PEN World Association calls for release of political and ideological prisoners

The World Pen Association, in a tweet, called on the Islamic Republic to release political prisoners and dissidents. The association…

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