An Iranian newspaper reported February 20 teachers protested this weekend in more than 100 cities over delays in salary, pension reforms.
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Crackdown On Labor Activists In Iran
State authorities in Iran have been imprisoning peaceful labor rights advocates as part of a growing campaign of political repression.
Iran Tightens Grip On Internet Freedom
Iran’s parliament has passed new law imposing further limitations on internet users. The move has been slammed by civil rights activists.
Iran Expecting Protests To Get Bigger And More Frequent
Iran’s intelligence services are assessing the socio-political situation in the country and predict more widespread and frequent protests.
Iran’s Crushing Of Protests Followed By Security State’s Growth
In the past year, protests among society have been increasing in number and size including among teachers, retirees, farmers, and workers.
Iranian Poet Dies In Prison After Being Detained
Iranian poet Baktash Abtin died after being arbitrarily detained. He is the latest victim of Iran’s repression of the freedom of expression
Iran Is Crushing What’s Left of Internet Freedom
New legislation in Iran would ban VPNs and restrict access to Instagram, choking the country’s burgeoning e-commerce sector.
Iranian hackers charged with voter intimidation campaign
Two Iranian hackers were charged Thursday by federal prosecutors with intent to cause disorder during the 2020 presidential election.
Iranian Regime Will Stop At Nothing To Ensure Survival
On Thursday, Iran’s new hardline president entered office. Azadeh Pourzand argues that under him repression of civilians will persist.
Iran’s Incredible Shrinking Democracy
Iranians often joke that Iran’s political system must be far more advanced than the one in the US but Iran’s democracy is shrinking.