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Saeed Mortazavi has been called the "butcher of the press" and "torturer of Tehran". He has been accused of torture and death in custody of Iranian-Canadian photographer Zahra Kazemi.

By Reversing Rare Conviction of a Murderous Official, Iran Welcomes New...

Poorang Novak - 14th August 2021 0

The Presidency of Ebrahim Raisi, the butcher of Tehran, is a sign of theocracy’s orientation toward further suppression and aggression.

Who Is Ebrahim Raisi, the Butcher of Tehran?

Mostafa Aslani - 5th August 2021 0

Since the early 1980s, Raisi has filled a series of positions in Iran's cruelly judicial system, including Tehran prosecutor, head of the General Inspection Office of the judicial authority, first deputy chief justice, and attorney-general of Iran.

UN Official Joins Calls for Probe Into Ebrahim Raisi’s Role in...

Poorang Novak - 3rd July 2021 0

Blackwell is the Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance at the Family Research Council.

Blackwell: Hold Iran Regime Accountable for Crimes Against Humanity

Poorang Novak - 30th June 2021 0

UN official reiterates a longstanding call for investigations into an overlooked crime against humanity perpetrated by the Iranian regime.

Investigation into Iran’s Past Crimes More Necessary than Ever Following June...

Mahmoud Hakam - 30th June 2021 0

Habib Khabiri (15 August 1954 – June 21, 1984) was an Iranian footballer and captain of the Iran national football team. He was arrested for membership of the People's Mojahedin Organisation of Iran in 1983. He was subsequently tortured and executed by shooting the following year.

Habib Khabiri, Captain of Iran National Soccer Team

Poorang Novak - 22nd June 2021 0

Ill-treated prisoner of conscience Hossein Sepanta denied medical care

Iran Political Prisoner Denied Medical Treatment

Mahmoud Hakam - 17th June 2021 0

Iran analysts say the international community should do whatever it needs to hold those who involve in human rights violations, mass killings, and genocides against minorities in Iran.

Dark Humor: As Ratko Mladic Convicted, Ebrahim Raisi Runs for Presidency

Mahmoud Hakam - 11th June 2021 0

While the death penalty has been completely abolished in most of the countries in the world, Iran is one of the few countries where this inhuman punishment is still practiced.

Iran: Eleven Executions in One Week, Including Two Women

Poorang Novak - 4th June 2021 0

A woman was hanged Sunday morning, May 23, 2021, in the Central Prison of Yazd.

Iran Executes 117th Woman in Rouhani Tenure

Poorang Novak - 27th May 2021 0

While Iran’s Judiciary Chief brags about ‘change’ and ‘youthfulness’ as his Presidential campaign’s slogans, he signed the implementation order for executing four youths.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Executed Four Youths, Then Announced His Candidacy

Poorang Novak - 22nd May 2021 0

Human rights defenders reported that authorities in Iran tortured two inmates to death in Urmia Central Prison on May 17.

Two Inmates Tortured to Death in NW Iran

Poorang Novak - 21st May 2021 0

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