Mounting Concerns for Two Detained Azeri Poets
PEN International is seriously concerned for the welfare of Azeri writers Farid Huseyn and Shahriyar Hajizade, who have been held without charge in Iran since May 2, 2012. PEN… More
Serious Concerns for the Health and Safety of Nargess Mohammadi
PEN considers the detainment of journalist Nargess Mohammadi a violation of Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Iran is a party, and… More
Two Members of the Iranian Writers Association Arrested
Translator and women’s rights activist Manijeh Najm Eraghi (aka Araghi) and economist and writer Fariborz Raisdana, who were detained on June 3, 2012, and May 21, 2012, respectively for… More
Activist and Journalist Nargess Mohammadi Summoned to Serve Six-Year Sentence
Human rights activist and journalist Nargess Mohammadi is in detention, having been summoned to serve a six-year prison term on April 21, 2012. More
Mounting Concerns for Translator Mohammad Soleimani Nia
Literary translator Mohammad Soleimani Nia, who has started a hunger strike in protest against his being detained without charges, is said to be in fragile condition. More
Translator Arrested
Literary translator Mohammad Soleimani Nia has been held without charge since January 10, 2012. The reason for his detention is not known. More
Journalist, Poet, and Activist Faranak Farid Released on Bail
Journalist, poet, and activist Faranak Farid was released on October 17, 2011, after 42 days in prison for her peaceful activism and critical writings. More
Sentence Against Prominent Human Rights Lawyer, Journalist and Writer Reduced
The sentence against prominent writer, journalist, and lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been reduced to six years on appeal. More
Journalist, Poet, and Activist Faranak Farid Arrested; Serious Health Concerns
PEN International is seriously concerned for the welfare of journalist, poet, and activist Faranak Farid, who was arrested on September 3, 2011, in Tabriz, northwest Iran, apparently for her… More
Journalist Arrested; Fears for Safety
Iranian journalist Taghi Rahmani, who was arrested at his home on February 9, 2011, is believed to be held without charge and his whereabouts are still unknown. More
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