IHRDC
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Qisas: A Law for Injustice
In this commentary, IHRDC Legal Advisor Hossein Raeesi analyzes a murder case and the court documents corresponding thereto, which reveal…
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The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center Welcomes Sareta Ashraph as Chair of its Board of Directors
September 15, 2015 (NEW HAVEN) – Sareta Ashraph has been elected the new Chair of the…
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Majid Moghaddam on Ward 8 of Evin Prison: "A Reminder of Kahrizak Detention Center"
Late last month Majid Moghaddam, a prisoner of conscience and former detainee at Kahrizak Detention Center was granted bail as…
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Eleven Human Rights Organizations Condemn the Destruction of Sunni Place of Worship in Tehran
Eleven human rights organizations have condemned the destruction of a Sunni place of worship in Tehran in a statement and…
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Amendments to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Code of Criminal Procedure — Part 1
On June 22, 2015, a new Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP) went into effect in the Islamic Republic of Iran…
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Infographic – Government Corruption in Iran
It is hoped by many in Iran that the removal of broad sanctions will lead to a gradual improvement in…
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Nuclear agreement shows the power of international law and diplomatic engagement
Human rights should be addressed with the same dedication
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List of Individuals Currently Imprisoned in Iran for the Exercise of Fundamental Rights
In the course of its research, the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC) curates a list of political prisoners…
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Continued Uncertainty regarding the Fate of Mohammad Ali Taheri
(July 8, 2015)—In recent weeks rumors have abounded that Mohammad Ali Taheri, the leader of a spiritual movement known as…
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Witness Statement of Ahmad Hamid
In this witness statement, Ahmad Hamid, an Ahwazi Arab attorney who served as counsel to defendants in cases related to…
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