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Digital Threats and Activists in Exile: How Egypt, Syria, and Iran Discipline Dissidents in the Diaspora
Egypt, Syria, and Iran welcome dissidents moving to exile but then they use digital tools and surveillance methods to block their access and limit…
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A Houthi-Run Court in Yemen Upholds Death Sentence for a Member of the Baha’i Faith
A court in Yemen has upheld the death sentence of Hamed bin Haydara. Bin Haydara is a member of the Baha’i faith, who has…
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Fears of COVID-19 Spread in Iranian Prisons: Political Prisoners are Pleading to go on Leave
Political prisoners in the Greater Tehran Prison System have started a mass hunger strike to demand being released from prisons due to the rapid…
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Tajikistan: Independent Journalism is yet again in Danger
Daler Sharipov, a Tajik journalist is being held in pre-trial detention in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe on a politically motivated charge of “inciting religious discord”.
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Parliamentary Elections in Iran, Lowest Turnout since the 1979 Revolution
The Iranian interior minister said 42.57 percent of registered voters took part in Iran’s 11th round of parliamentary elections on Feb 20. This is…
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Torture of Female Environmentalist in Iranian Prisons has led to Public Outrage on Social Media
Iranians have taken to social media to express their outrage after accounts of Niloufar Bayani were published detailing torture, including sexual harassment in Iranian…
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Iran Parliamentary Election Explained: who is Competing, Why Does it Matter?
The 11th round of parliamentary elections in Iran will be held on February 21, 2020, with 290 seats to be filled for a four-year…
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Iran Targets Activists and Journalists before the Parliamentary Election Next Week
Iranian users take to twitter demanding the release of Student Activist Bahareh Hedayat, who is among a dozen journalists and activists targeted by security…
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The Dec and Jan Iran Labor Rights Report is now Available
The rise in gasoline prices lead to an increase in the inflation, higher costs of living and more pressure on workers in Iran -…
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Eight Iranian Dissidents Sentenced to a Total of 72 Years in Prison
Four activists were among those who called for the resignation of Iran’s Supreme Leader. The other four voiced support for the signatories.
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November Protests in Iran and the Cases of Disappeared Protesters
The disappearance of protesters during the gasoline protests in Iran has received little attention. One of those protesters who is still missing is Sardar…
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The Latest on Neda Naji, the Last 2019 Labor Day Detainee
Iranian activist, Neda Naji, who was arrested during the Labor Day rally on 1 May 2019 is still in prison. Neda has been sentenced…