Iran

Opposition leaders detained in Iran - 19 June 2009

Seven prominent political leaders are thought to be at risk of torture or other ill treatment, after they were arrested this week in connection with their perceived views on Iran’s disputed pres

Tunisia’s economic performance hides dire human rights situation - 19 June 2009

Tunisia’s economic growth over recent decades may have been accompanied by improved living conditions for many Tunisians but it has not benefited all.

Iran's supreme leader condones violent police crackdown on protesters - 19 June 2009

Ayatollah Khamenei's televised address calls for an end to street protests against the outcome of the election and warns people that if they continue to take to the st

Iran: Khamenei’s speech gives legitimacy to police brutality - 19 June 2009

This morning’s speech by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, indicates the authorities’ readiness to launch violent crackdowns if people conti

Iranian authorities must respect and nurture debate - 18 June 2009

In this editorial piece, Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan considers the consequences of Iran's 'stolen election', the government's abuse of human r

Arrests and killings rise as election protests grip Iran - 17 June 2009

Demonstrations against Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed election victory have spread to all corners of the country.

Violence against demonstrators marks new presidential term in Iran - 15 June 2009

Thousands of demonstrators faced a violent response when they took to the streets in Iran on Saturday to protest against the announcement of the victory of incumbent

Iran : Violence against demonstrators marks new presidential term - 14 June 2009

The Iranian authorities must start an immediate investigation into the security forces’ violent handling of thousands of demonstrators who took to the streets on

Iran: Election amid repression of dissent and unrest - 9 June 2009

The Iranian presidential elections are to be held

Iran’s presidential election amid unrest and ongoing human rights violations - 5 June 2009

Iran's tenth presidential election on 12 June, will take place against a backdrop of discrimination, worsening repression of dissent and violent unrest.