Iran Human Rights

Iran Human Rights

Rouhani has not increased freedoms in Iran, U.N. chief says

Reuters: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has failed to fulfill campaign promises to allow greater freedom of expression and there has been a sharp rise...
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Iran warns Austrian embassy over Ashton meeting with rights activists: IRNA

Reuters: Iran has warned the Austrian embassy in Tehran after it hosted a meeting between the EU foreign policy chief and Iranian human rights...
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Christians being targeted in Iran deserve our help

The Hill: Imagine the morning after Christmas, security officials surround your parents’ home and force their way inside by destroying the front door. They search everyone...
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My dad, held in Iran

Los Angeles Times: Seven years ago my father, Robert Levinson, was taken hostage while visiting Kish Island, Iran. He is currently the longest-held hostage in...
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World should thank Iran for high execution rate, says Tehran official

Fox News: The Islamic republic's execution rate, which has soared to ghastly heights since self-described moderate Hassan Rouhani became president last year, should be viewed...
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Iran’s dervishes on hunger strike inside, outside prison

Radio Free Europe: It started on March 1 when one jailed dervish -- blogger and rights activist Kasra Nouri -- went on hunger strike to...
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Iran denies medical care to political prisoners

AFP: The International Federation for Human Rights on Thursday raised the alarm over what it termed the deliberate denial of medical care to sick political...
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Bahrain and Iran trade accusations at U.N. rights forum

Reuters: Bahrain accused Shi'ite Iran on Thursday of fomenting deadly violence in the kingdom, and a Tehran official accused the Sunni-ruled island state of...
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