Iran arrested more than 7,000 people last year, including dozens of journalists, in what Amnesty International called a “shameless campaign of repression”.
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Broadway Hits Iran with Unique Take on ‘Les Miserables’
Hossein Parsaee calls Victor Hugo’s classic a “masterpiece without borders” but his groundbreaking production of “Les Miserables” hit has unique twists.
Report Blames Russia, China and Iran for 2018 Election Meddling
U.S. intelligence community concluded Americans were subjected to ongoing influence operations and disinformation campaigns by Russia, China and Iran.
Outrage as Another Imprisoned Iranian Dissident Dies
Iranian authorities should immediately carry out an independent and impartial investigation into the death of an imprisoned activist on a hunger strike.
Iran President’s Son-in-law Resigns After Nepotism Claims
Iran President Rouhani’s son-in-law resigned just two days after his appointment as head of Iran’s geological survey sparked accusations of nepotism.
Iranian Steel Mill Workers Detained After Unpaid Salary Protests
Iranian authorities detained an unspecified number of steel mill workers after five weeks of protests over delays in salaries, an agency reported Monday.
Jailed Iranian’s Death Angers Human Rights Activists
Jailed Iranian’s death who was on hunger strike to protest his detention by Iran has sparked an outcry from US, rights activists and social media users.
Authorities Escalating Crackdown on Iran Human Rights Lawyers
Iranian authorities recently sentenced at least three lawyers to long prison terms for human rights activism and security forces have arrested another one.
UN Should Investigate 1988 Iran Mass Executions, Amnesty Says
Iran is guilty of crimes against humanity for covering up the mass executions of at least 5,000 political prisoners 30 years ago,says Amnesty International.
Concealing Fate of Thousands of Slaughtered Iran Political Dissidents
By concealing fate of thousands of slaughtered political dissidents Iranian authorities are continuing to commit crimes against humanity.