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Prisoner update: Journalist Issa Saharkhiz in state of paralysis

Prominent Iranian journalist Issa Saharkhiz is in a state of “general paralysis” and is “unable to move.”

Iran stoning case lawyer seeking asylum in Norway

The lawyer defending a woman sentenced to death by stoning in Iran said on Sunday that he has applied for asylum in Norway, but hopes Iranian authorities will allow him eventually to return to his practice.

Despite authorities meeting one demand

Political prisoners continue hunger strike

The 16 political prisoners who began a hunger strike 13 days ago after being transferred to solitary confinement as a result of protesting unacceptable behavior by prison officials, are continuing their hunger strike, despite the fact that one of their demands has been met.

Journalist Siamak Ghaderi arrested

Journalist and human rights activist Siamak Ghaderi has been arrested by security forces ahead of Reporters Day in Iran.

Father of prisoner on hunger strike arrested

The father of one of the political prisoners currently on hunger strike in Evin prison has been arrested.

Prisoner on hunger strike, Babak Bordbar released

Iranian photojournalist Babak Bordbar has been released from Evin prison.

Human Rights Watch: 'Stop Abuse of Political Prisoners'

Iranian prison authorities should end the solitary confinement of 17 political prisoners and afford them all the protections to which they are entitled, including access to their families and lawyers, Human Rights Watch said today. All 17 have been on a hunger strike since July 26 to protest deteriorating conditions inside Evin Prison and have been prohibited from contacting their families.

Iranian film-maker Panahi to present film in Venice

Celebrated Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, who was freed on bail in May after three months in jail, is to attend the world premiere of his latest work "The Accordion", the Venice Film festival said Friday.

Save Jafar Kazemi

Amnesty International's urgent appeal for execution case

Iran's Supreme Court has rejected Ja'far Kazemi's request to appeal against his death sentence. The sentence was imposed for his alleged participation in anti-government demonstrations and links with a banned organization. His sentence may be carried out at any time. Six other people with alleged links to the same organization are said to be under sentence of death.

Britain PM criticised for Iran nuke gaffe

Opposition politicians are needling British leader David Cameron for telling a town hall audience that Iran has a nuclear weapon.