Men of Violence

Men of Violence by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran

The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran has put together a spectacular compilation of the men you have been accused of perpetrating the violence following the June 12, 2009 elections. Included in the report are:

1. Hossein Taeb - Commander of the Basij Forces at the time of June election

2. Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei - Minister of Intelligence at the time of election

3. Ismail Ahmadi Moghadam - Head of the Iranian Police

4. Saeed Mortazavi - Tehran’s prosecutor General at the time of June election

5. Sadeq Mahsouli - Minister of the Interior time of June election

6. Abolghassem Salavati - Presiding judge of Branch 15 of the Islamic Revolutionary Courts

7. Seyed Hassan Firouzabadi - Chief of Staff of the Joint Armed Forces

8. Mohammad Ali Jafari - Commander of IRGC

9. Mohammad Moghisseh - Head of Branch 28 of the Islamic Revolutionary Courts

10. Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati - Secretary General of the Guardian Council

11. Yadollah Javani - Head of the IRGC Political Office

12. Rouhollah Hosseinian - Member of Parliament

13. Ali Saeedi - Representative of Supreme Leader in IRGC

14. Ayatollah Mohammad Taghi Mesbah Yazdi - Member of the Assembly of Experts

15. Hossein Shariatmadari - Managing Editor of Kayhan Newspaper

Brazil is Forgetting About Human Rights

Thomas Friedman discusses the lack of human rights discussion during Lula's trip to Iran

Mr. Friedman points out that Brazilian President Lula is turning his back on the labor unions that he based his campaign on by ignoring the persecution of labor unions by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

The Stand for Freedom in Iran Coalition is disappointed that the two met at all after this letter was sent by the members of the coalition to President Lula.

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran – Continued Detention of Amir Hossein Kazemi at Evin Prison

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran – Continued Detention of Amir Hossein Kazemi at Evin Prison

The temporary custody of Amir Hossein Kazemi has exceeded the allowable limit by 10 days already! The people of Iran and everyone deserve the right to be free. By detaining Amir they are also silencing his ability to accurately report on the situations surrounding him. Stand for Freedom of the press.

Shadi Sadr and Mahboobeh Abasgholizadeh receive jail sentences

Women's rights activists sentenced in absentia

Shadi Sadr and Mahboobeh Abasgholizadeh received their sentences this week for "acting against state security by holding rallies intended to disrupt public security, violate law and order, and challenge security forces." Along with jail terms the women were also sentenced receive lashes for their assemblies. Let us Stand for Freedom of assembly this week in Iran.

More on the Kurdish executions by Roxana Saberi

Roxana Saberi's response to the execution of Kurdish prisoners

In the Washington Post yesterday, journalist Roxana Saberi urges average American citizen's to use their voice to speak out against the human rights violations in Iran.

Labor Unions Condemn the Hangings this Weekend

Labor Unions Condemn the Hangings this Weekend

This posting by Enduring America shows the rally held in response to the hangings of five political prisoners this weekend. While much of the recent media coverage about Iran has been regarding nuclear issues, this rally reminded CNN that people are still interested in the human rights abuses in Iran.

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran – Clampdown on Teachers and Labor Activists

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran – Clampdown on Teachers and Labor Activists

Teachers and Labor Activists Take Notice: The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reports on the unlawful detention of activist. The article discusses the floggings that teachers received for participating in a protest.