Iran
Support urged for trade unionist on hunger strike in Iran
December 28, 2012A trade unionist imprisoned by the Iranian authorities is now into his second week of hunger strike to protest against mistreatment by prison officials.
Read moreIranian people pay the price for crisis
October 12, 2012Although millions of Iranians receive a monthly government payment to compensate for a cut in subsidies, the value of this is diminishing.
Read moreIranian union leader calls for workers’ solidarity
June 7, 2012Due to my trade union activities, I was arrested and incarcerated. I was brutally attacked and beaten during my arrest, and severely afflicted, physically and psychologically.
Read moreIran rights group demands release of political prisoner “hostages”
June 5, 2012The Islamic Republic's political prisoners are hostages held to terrorize the nation, says UK-based Committee for the Defence of the Iranian People's Rights.
Read moreIran rights group warns U.S. Congress: Don’t step up war drive
May 17, 2012Peace and human rights organizations are urging the U.S. Congress not to pass a resolution which they say will increase the chances of war with Iran.
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