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Neda’s Mother Appeals to the International Community

Neda’s Mother Appeals to the International Community

In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Neda Agha Soltan’s mother, Hajar Rostami, appealed to international human rights organizations and the international court in The Hague to help find her daughter’s murderer. More than one year Neda Agha Soltan’s shocking death before the eyes of the world, her mother is seeking justice. Rostami told the Campaign that the family’s efforts to find her daughter’s murderer have been fruitless. “I have nothing further to tell the government. I have kept my silence all this time. Now I want the world to help me find Neda’s murderer. I have lost my child and my life has been turned upside down. Every time I return from her grave site, it feels as though my daughter only just died and we just buried her,” she told the Campaign.

30th August 2010 - 3 Comments »

Mourning Mothers Warn About Traumatic Consequences of Prison Torture

Several mothers who lost a family member during the post-election events have issued a warning statement about the traumatic effects of physical and psychological torture of political prisoners. “The life and health of prisoners continue to be endangered after release,” the Laleh Park Mourning Mothers expressed. The Mourning Mothers statement refered to several cases in which prisoners faced very serious psychological and physical consequences after release from prison. The statement warned families to take consequences of prison torture seriously in order to facilitate the released prisoners’ healing process.

29th August 2010

Mahsa Amrabadi Demands Prison Leave for Bastani’s Serious Infection

The wife of imprisoned journalist Masoud Bastani is concerned about her husband’s severe teeth, jaw and mouth condition. Bastani has been in prison since 5 July 2009 and currently is in Rajaee Shahr Prison in Karaj. Initially a lower court sentenced him to six years’ imprisonment, but the appeals court changed this ruling to six years imprisonment plus a $36,000 cash fine.

28th August 2010 - 1 Comment »

Oliaifar’s Wife: “My Husband’s Verdict Was Not Served So He Can’t Appeal,”

Shohreh Taghati, wife of imprisoned lawyer Mohammad Oliaifar told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that her husband’s one year sentence for interviewing with foreign media is not open to appeal. “My husband has been in prison for almost five months now, charged with ‘propagating against the regime for interviewing with foreign media.’ His telephone contacts from inside the prison are quite infrequent now. We do not accept these accusations. There has been no propagating against the regime. After my husband’s interviews about executions of children under the age of 18, especially about Behnoud Shojaee, suits were filed against him and a case file was fabricated. He had only provided his professional opinions and recommendations regarding his field of expertise. This was for research and academic purposes, and he was trying to ensure trials which are appropriate for the children of our nation,” said Oliaifar’s wife.

27th August 2010

“Espionage Charges Are Unwarranted,” Says Lawyer of Three Americans

Massoud Shafiee, lawyer to the three Americans who were arrested on 31 July 2009 told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that the charge of espionage which Iranian authorities have mentioned about his clients is unwarranted in their case. He said that his clients have not had any interrogation sessions for the past six to seven months. He also said that in view of the unfavorable health conditions of one of the three Americans, Sarah Shourd, he has suggested that the Iranian judicial authorities allow Shourd’s transfer to the Swiss Embassy until her trial date, but authorities have turned down this request.

25th August 2010 - 2 Comments »

“2,100 Individuals on Death Row in Mashad, 300 Secretly Executed,” Says Source

"2,100 Individuals on Death Row in Mashad, 300 Secretly Executed," Says Source

A Mashad human rights activist told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran of the secret group executions of hundreds of prisoners inside Mashad’s Vakil Abad Prison without the knowledge of their families or lawyers.  According to the activist, there are some 2,100 prisoners on death row at this prison who might face abrupt [...]

25th August 2010 - 3 Comments »

Reliable Source Reports Group Executions Inside Mashad’s Vakil Abad Prison

An informed source told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that over the past few months, the Iranian judicial authorities have ordered the hanging of over one hundred individuals inside Mashad’s Vakil Abad Prison. According to this source, most of those executed were sentenced based on drug-related charges and the executions continue. “Last Wednesday 68, people were hung and over the coming weeks the executions with continue,” said the source.

24th August 2010 - 4 Comments »

“They Tell Me to Take Back My Complaint to Close the Case,” Says Murdered Protester’s Wife

In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, the wife of a protester who was murdered during the 2009 post-election protests talked in detail about the continued pressure on her for concealing the truth about her husband’s death. Massoumeh Chegini, wife of Moharram Chegini, told the Campaign about the pressure put on her for interviewing with the state broadcasting organization, IRIB, the lack of accountability by authorities for finding her husband’s murderers, and the threats made on her. Speaking about pressure put on her by authorities to abandon her pursuit of her husband’s murder case, she said: “Why should I keep silent? Can things get any worse than this? I have become uprooted. My youth has been wasted. What else do they want from me?”

22nd August 2010

The Iranian Judiciary’s Outrageous Treatment of a Student Activist

The Iranian Judiciary’s pressure on Iranian dissidents and activists continues. The Judiciary’s lack of regard for Iranian laws and due process seems to have taken an unprecedented turn. In an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Abed Tavancheh, a student activist and his lawyer, Nasser Zarafshan have shared the illegal actions of the Arak Prosecutor’s Office to confiscate Tavancheh’s family home. He also told the Campaign that he realized during his trial that use of the word “dictator” has been construed as “insulting the President or the Supreme Leader” by the Judiciary in his case.

21st August 2010

Despite Dire Need, Hengameh Shahidi’s Requests for Medical Leave Denied

Despite Dire Need, Hengameh Shahidi's Requests for Medical Leave Denied

A source close to the case of Hengameh Shahidi told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that nearly six months after her request for a medical furlough, the judicial authorities have not yet agreed to grant her a medical leave for treatment and care outside the prison. “Hengameh has not been in a good physical health and is suffering from heart and stomach problems, back disc, nervous rheumatism, and also severe drop in blood pressure. Even though about six months ago a medical furlough was requested, up to now her request has not been granted. Continuation of this situation would seriously jeopardize her health because her condition requires hospitalization and treatment,” the source said.

21st August 2010
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