The Fight For Access to Higher Education in Iran
In the same way that international forces are imposing sanctions on Iran in an effort to alter its nuclear aspirations, Iran is punishing its own people by “sanctioning” their access to basic human rights. Since the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the nation’s religious minorities have withstood waves of repression, not limited to […]
Between Two Worlds: Roxana Saberi on The Daily Show
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Why Roxana?
cross posted from HuffingtonPost: Tehran’s sentencing of Roxana Saberi to eight years of prison for spying has shocked people inside and outside the country. At a time when President Barack Obama is seeking a dialogue with Tehran, what kind of a signal does Roxana’s sentencing send, particularly since Iran didn’t live up to the standards […]