Persian2English – June 25 18 political prisoners in Evin and Rajai Shahr prisons have raised serious concern after launching hunger strikes. 12 of the political prisoners, who are held in Evin, began an indefinite hunger strike six days ago in protest to the deaths of two activists, Haleh Sahabi and Hoda Saber. Their names are:… Continue reading Eighteen political prisoners on hunger strike in Iran
Video: The Arab revolution – reasons, impact and prospects
The Arab Revolution: reasons, impact and prospects from Hands Off the People of Iran on Vimeo. On May 28, Hands Off the People of Iran organised a roundtable discussion to debate the question of the uprisings in the Middle East, the connection to the capitalist crisis and the impacts on Turkey and, crucially, Iran. Speakers:… Continue reading Video: The Arab revolution – reasons, impact and prospects
Workers Fund Iran supporters at the Hamburg Marathon
On May 22, ten supporters of Workers Fund Iran (nine men and one woman) took part in the Hamburg Marathon to raise money for the charity, which supports workers in Iran who are suffering from financial hardship. The race started at nine am – and while the winner only needed two hours and nine minutes,… Continue reading Workers Fund Iran supporters at the Hamburg Marathon
Mansour Osanloo back in prison despite serious illness
Mansour Osanloo, the imprisoned founding member of the Syndicate of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company (Sherkat-e Vahed), who had been hospitalized for the past few days for his heart condition was returned to prison again on Saturday, 21 May, despite his dire condition. “Because prison conditions are dangerous for Mansour’s health, I tried very hard… Continue reading Mansour Osanloo back in prison despite serious illness
Executions and repression intensify in Iran
With the continued threat of war, the sanctions siege and the dual political and economic crisis within Iran the repression of opposition forces is continuing and intensifying. On Tuesday May 17 two brothers, Mohammad (27) and Abdollah (29) Fathi, were executed by the Islamic Republic. After being torture they were sentenced for being involved with… Continue reading Executions and repression intensify in Iran
Iran Workers Bulletin
Supporters of Hands of the People of Iran have produced a bulletin on working class struggle in Iran for trade unionists and anti-war activists. We will be giving out hundreds of copies at demonstrations, meetings and conferences over the coming months, starting with the PCS Conference beginning on May 18. If you would like copies… Continue reading Iran Workers Bulletin
Iran continues clamp down on student activists
Iranian authorities are continuing to clamp down on student activists by restricting their activities and throwing more activists in jail. As student organizations are faced with severe limitations on their activities, close to 70 student activists are currently in Islamic Republic prisons on various security and political charges. Ashkan Zahabian, a student at Fardowsi University… Continue reading Iran continues clamp down on student activists
May Day statement of seven workers organisations in Iran
On the occasion of the International Labor Day on 1 May, seven Iranian labor organizations have published a statement, objecting to the violations of Iranian workers’ most basic rights. “While all over the world, the workers’ show their joy and passion and will to fight on 1 May, and their free million-strong protests against their… Continue reading May Day statement of seven workers organisations in Iran
May Day statement in support of workers in Iran
Over the last year workers in Iran have struggled on several fronts. The subsidy cuts coupled with the crisis in world capitalism are driving living standards down for the majority of Iranians. Basic food stuffs are rising in price at a phenomenal rate, with bread rising a massive 25% and unsubsidised fuel increasing 7 fold.… Continue reading May Day statement in support of workers in Iran
Iranian hunger strikers sew their lips together in protest at UK deportation
The Guardian – Four Iranians, including a 17-year-old boy, are on hunger strike and have sewn their lips together with fishing wire in protest at plans by the British government to send them back to Tehran. The men, who are among six protesters to have not eaten for 16 days, say they were beaten, tortured… Continue reading Iranian hunger strikers sew their lips together in protest at UK deportation