Sunday August 29th, 2010 – Translation by Negar Irani A number of young reformists met with Mehdi Karroubi on the anniversary of the birth of Imam Hossein. In this meeting Karroubi stated: “During these gatherings, our discussions often revolve around the families of those imprisoned, those who were harmed, injured and martyred after the elections [...]
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Jila Bani Yaghoub – “We Couldn’t Tolerate Any Further Risk to the Health and Lives of the Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike.”
Translation by Negar Irani – Translator’s Note: I decided to translate this blog by Jila Bani Yaghoub, Bahman Ahmadi Amouei’s wife because she expresses the thoughts that went through my mind when the 16 political prisoners finally decided to end their hunger strike after 15 days this week. I recall the noise on Facebook and [...]
Lastest Status on Isa Saharkhiz’s Physical Condition at Rajai Shahr Prison
Friday 13th August, 2010 Translation by Negar Irani Incarcerated journalist Isa Saharkhiz continues to suffer from severe pain in his right leg. A member of the Central Council for the Defense of Freedom of Press in Iran, Saharkhiz who has been incarcerated since July of last year, has been suffering from severe pain in his [...]
A Political Prisoner in Evin’s Ward 240 Severely Beaten – Mounting Psychological Pressure on Protesting Prisoners
Friday August, 13th, 2010 – Translation by Negar Irani – Summary: The cries of a political prisoner being severely beaten and tortured could be heard throughout the corridors at Evin’s ward 240, resulting in mounting psychological pressure on the 16 political prisoners who were transferred to solitary confinement from Evin’s ward 350 more than two [...]
The Families of Political Prisoners Write to the Head of the Judiciary – “Have Our Loved Ones Survived their Hunger Strike?”
In a letter addressed to the head of the Judiciary Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, the families of the political prisoners voiced their deep concern regarding the well being of their loved ones who ended their hunger strike 3 days ago.
Complete Lack of News Regarding Political Prisoners Previously on Hunger Strike at Evin
Thursday August 11th, 2010- Summary: The families of the political prisoners ask Tehran’s prosecutor:” How can we be sure of the physical condition of our loved ones after two grueling weeks of hunger strike? The only way we can be reassured of their well being is if we are given the opportunity to hear their [...]
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