Web pages about "Iran"

Iranian Aids doctors tried in closed hearing - 8 January 2009

Detained without charge for six months, brothers Arash and Kamiar Alaei could now face up to ten years in prison for 'cooperation' with an 'enemy government'.

Authorities close key human rights centre in Tehran - 23 December 2008

The Iranian authorities have forced the closure of the Centre for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) in Tehran, co-founded by 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi.

China, Iran and Jamaica go against trend on executions - 28 November 2008

The execution of a Chinese scientist on Friday is the latest in a series of executions that are going against the global trend towards a moratorium on the death penalty.

Juveniles still to face the noose in Iran - 20 October 2008

A senior judicial official in Iran has said that the judicial execution of juvenile offenders convicted of murder will continue in the country.

Iran to end child executions - 17 October 2008

Iran has instructed all courts to stop issuing death sentences against juvenile offenders. However, it is not clear if the directive includes those convicted of murder.

Iran: Announcement of end of child executions a welcome step - 16 October 2008

Amnesty International calls on the Head of Iran’s Judiciary to apply with immediate effect today’s announcement that it will end the death penalty for those under the age of 18, irrespective of the type of crime allegedly committed.

Turkey expels refugees for second time - 14 October 2008

Turkish law enforcement officials have expelled the same group of Uzbekistani refugees into Iranian territory for the second time in one month.

Suspension of stoning executions a welcome step if carried out - 15 August 2008

Amnesty International has welcomed last week's announcement by the spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary that execution by stoning has been suspended.

Video: End stoning in Iran - 15 August 2008

The spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced on Tuesday 5 August that execution by stoning has been suspended.

Iran: Announcement of suspension of stoning a welcome step if carried out - 6 August 2008

Amnesty International welcomed the announcement by the spokesperson for Iran’s judiciary that execution by stoning has been suspended, as a result of which several women have had their sentences commuted.