2010 July | Only Democracy For Iran

Family Members Sakineh Ashtiani’s laywer taken ‘hostage’

Mohammad Mostafaei, Sakineh Ashtiani’s laywer, is believed to have gone into hiding after an arrest warrant was issued for him, according to colleagues and activists familiar with the case.

Written on July 27, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, death penalty | Comments Off

30 July 2010: Press Conference Iran stoning case Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani

On Friday 30 July 2010, Mina Ahadi, Coordinator of the International Committee against Executions and International Committee against Stoning, is to provide new evidence and information on Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani’s case as well as other cases sentenced to death by stoning in Iran.

Written on July 27, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, People | 2 comments

‘Reza Kahili’ wonders: Is the Fall of the Iranian Theocracy Imminent?

Reza Kahili, the pseudonym of a former CIA Operative who infiltrated the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, is predicting the imminent collapse of the theocratic regime in Iran.

Written on July 24, 2010 | Posted in Analysis, Politics | 2 comments

“Release My Father For Medical Treatment,” Asks Kaboudvand’s Daughter

Tonya Kaboudvand, daughter of Kurdish human rights activists Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand, spoke with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iranabout her last visit with her father in Evin Prison. “I couldn’t recognize my father during my last visit with him.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights | 1 comment

Rallies on International Sakine Mohammadi Ashtiani Day – July 24, 2010

International Sakine Mohammadi Ashtiani Day on July 24, 2010 – World wide people unit to express their concern of the horrible faith of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani who might be stoned to death soon. A list of rallies and events. If you can’t attend please sign a petition to help save her life.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, Women Activism, death penalty | 4 comments

Kurdish Rebels Blow Up Another Iran-Turkey Gas Pipeline

Suspected Kurdish rebels blew up a pipeline carrying natural gas from Iran to Turkey, forcing the shutdown of the conduit, officials said Wednesday.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Energy, Foreign Affairs, Politics | 1 comment

Iran Develops Software to Promote Chastity and Hijab (including Modesty Bonus Gallery)

A group of Iranian scholars has developed software to promote chastity and the Hijab, a style of of islamic dress code. It includes a bonus gallery so women can see what full coverage really means.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Arts, Culture & History, Human Rights, Islam in Iran, Women Activism | 1 comment

Student Mehdi Arabshahi Has Bypass Operation After Torturous Interrogations in Evin Prison

Student activist Mehdi Arabshahi has been hospitalized after having a heart failure. In hospital he received a bypass operation as one of his outer arteries were blocked, Before imprisonment he had no known medical record of heart failure.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, People | 1 comment

A beautiful poem dedicated to the memory of Delara Darabi

More than a year ago Delara Darab was executed after being convicted of murdering her father’s wealthy female cousin. Maria Carmela Ribecco wrote a loving poem in memory of Delara Darabi.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, death penalty | 2 comments

Ali Mahin Torabi released after waiting 8 years for execution -نوجوان محکوم به اعدام پس از تبرئه آزاد شد

Mr. Mohammad Mostafaei, child rights lawyer to Ali Mahin-Torabi released in June 2010 the great news that he has been exonerated of “intentional murder” to a lesser sentence. Today Ali Mahin Torabi was released after waiting so many years for his execution.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, death penalty | 1 comment