Student movement

Three student activists arrested in Shiraz: rights group

Three student activists have been arrested in the city of Shiraz, human rights reports suggest.

Presidential candidate brags about his direct role in violence and repression

The international community should immediately institute a travel ban and asset freeze against Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the current mayor of Tehran and a contender in the upcoming presidential election, due to his extensive role in gross human rights violations, the Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today.

Student blogger Badri Safiari arrested in Fars Province

Security forces in Fars Province have arrested blogger and student Badri Safiari, according to the Committee of Human Rights Reporters.

Video: Iran cracks down on dissidents, human rights attorneys and journalists

In addition to arresting activists, the Iranian government has also targeted the people who would defend them and tell their stories.

Student activist Bahman Darolshafaei begins serving out 5 ½ year jail term

Student activist Yashar Darolshafaei has referred to Evin Prison to serve out his jail-term.

10-year jail-term for student Omid Kokabee upheld by appeal court

An appeal court has upheld a ten-year prison term for Iranian physics student Omid Kokabee, opposition website Jaras has reported.

Former student activist Mahdi Fakhrzadeh detained

Political activist Mahdi Fakhrzadeh has been detained, an opposition site has reported.

Student activist Ali Ajami expelled after serving out jail-term

An Iranian law student has been expelled from Tehran University, after serving out his jail term.

'If South Africa could change, so can you'

'Set the children of Iran free' Desmond Tutu tells Khamenei

Desmond Tutu, archbishop emeritus of Cape Town, has called on the rulers of Iran to “bend to the will of the people” and to cease the use “of imprisonment, torture, and murder in the name of religion.”

Marking the 3-year anniversary of 25 Khordad rallies

Coordination Council calls for ‘silent’ commemoration of 2009 protest anniversary

The Coordination Council of the Green Path of Hope has called for commemorations to be held on the third anniversary of the electoral coup that sparked the largest demonstrations in Iran since the 1979 revolution.