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Iran

May 14, 2010

Iran condemned over execution of activists for 'enmity against God'

Amnesty has condemned the executions in Iran of four Kurdish political activists and an Iranian man, all convicted of “moharebeh” (enmity against God).
April 12, 2010

Jailed Baha'is anxiously await news from third Iranian court session

Seven jailed Iranian Baha’i religious leaders faced a third court session in their ongoing trial in Tehran on 12 April. No details of the closed hearing are available.
February 22, 2010

Iran showing 'contempt' for human rights, says Amnesty

Amnesty International has strongly criticised the Iranian regime for rejecting important recommendations by the United Nations to improve human rights in the country.
February 11, 2010

Iranian protesters seek to hijack official government rally

While thousands are taking to the streets in Iran today to mark the 31st anniversary of the revolution, the Iranian opposition movement is planning to hijack official celebrations despite threats of a widespread crackdown.
February 2, 2010

Iran condemned over execution of demonstrators

Human rights groups across the world have condemned the execution of two men arrested during protests that followed Iran's disputed presidential election in 2009. Mohammad Reza Ali-Zamani and Arash Rahmanipour were hanged last week.
December 29, 2009

Iran faces global criticism for its suppression of dissent

Amnesty International has condemned the “wholly avoidable” deaths of up to 15 people in Iran during the recent Ashoura religious commemorations. The Iranian government has also been criticised for its treatment of protesters.
November 12, 2009

Anger as Iran ignores pleas and executes Kurdish man

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the execution in Iran yesterday of a Kurdish man sentenced to death for "enmity against God" in connection with his alleged membership of an illegal opposition group.
November 11, 2009

Iran asked to stop execution of man for "enmity against God"

Human rights groups have entered last minute pleas to the Iran to halt the imminent execution of a Kurdish man sentenced to death for "enmity against God" in connection with his alleged membership of an opposition group.
November 4, 2009

Protests as Iranian activist barred from receiving human rights award

Human rights groups have protested to the Iran over a longstanding travel ban on a journalist and activist which has prevented him from receiving the Martin Ennals Award in person.
November 2, 2009

Ayatollah asked to retract Iran election criticism 'crime' comment

Amnesty International has called on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to retract his recent statement that criticising the outcome of June’s presidential election is "a crime".