In the Struggle for Human Rights, Every Victory Brings More Work

There has been some welcome news on the Iranian human rights front in recent days.  First, Iranian authorities released human rights activist Nazar Ahari yesterday from the infamous Evin Prison, and photos of her outside the prison have made their way onto the internet.  Additionally, earlier in the week Iranian officials officially suspended the execution […]

Conservative MP Complains About Majles’ Investigation

It appears that even some of the most conservative members of Iran’s parliament are complaining about the way investigations are being carried out into the matter of sexual abuse and torture of post-election prisoners. This first-hand account just in from conservative news site Parleman News (h/t New York Times): A senior Principlist  MP said on conditions […]