Amnesty International demanded the “urgent” and “unconditioned” release of Kurdish journalist and human rights defender Mohammad Sedigh Kaboudvand who has been in jail in Iran since 2007.
On 4 November 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Committee issued its concluding observations regarding Iran’s record of upholding civil and political rights. The Committee, which is comprised of leading human rights experts, raised…
The "stoning of the devil" is one of the rituals performed at the hajj during which pilgrims throw pebbles at three pillars that represent the devil. At a recent exhibition of digital media in Iran, a similar ritual was reportedly staged…
The Islamic Republic of Iran has shown that it’s efforts in achieving growth and excellence in science and technology are not for the good of its citizens, but rather for strengthening the power of the regime.
Three individuals from the identical family were arrested due to unknown reasons by the Intelligence Agency forces in Mariwan (Kurdistan Province – West of Iran)
Three Kurdish citizens resident in Bukan (West Azarbaijan Province - West of Iran) were each handed down one year prison sentence.
Tow Kurdish citizens resident in Kamyaran (Kurdistan Province - West of Iran) were handed down a sentence 3 year prison by The Judicially system in Sanandaj City.
"Alireza Sepahi Laeen", a prominent Kurdish writer and poet resident in Khorasan Province (East of Iran), has being held in detention after 4 months and his family is under pressure and intimidation.
An activist in the field of human rights was held in detention by The Intelligence Agency in Mariwan( Kurdistan Province - Iran ).
On Sunday, October 23, 2011, the environmentalist Veria Khosravi was arrested in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Provience. Veria Khosravi is a member of Green Society of Kurdistan.
Kurdistan Press Agency
