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Newsletter/updatesIran executes peaceful human rights advocate Ya'qub MehrnahadIn recent years, Iran has witnessed the birth of a peaceful democratic human rights movement spearheaded by women, students, and ethnic and religious minorities. Civil rights activists, free from politics, refer only to universal human rights principles; this is a new and unprecedented phenomenon in this country and a necessary development for future peace and stability in the region. The emerging pattern of death sentences against peaceful advocates indicates the government's resolve to annihilate Iran’s newly born civil rights movement. Reported executionsThis year (2008): 304 |
A Story from the MemorialEbadollah EbadiReligion: Presumed Muslim Nationality: Iran The execution of Mr. Ebadollah Ebadi, son of Asadollah, and known as Mr. Buick, along with Mr. Safar Ali Eskandari, was announced in the Kayhan... (read more...) ► Visit or search the memorial... Share your storyMake sure the victims are not forgotten. |
Human Rights LibraryLatest additions to the collection — October 22, 2008:
Iran in PerspectiveIn-depth analysis about political issues in Iran. |
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