Una Cilic is a multimedia journalist, currently based in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Life Sentence of Former Iranian Official Upheld By Swedish Court

20 May 2023  |  www.rferl.org  |  English  |  Film Industry

Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof, who fled Iran to avoid imprisonment, received a special jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his film highlighting injustice in Iran. The article also discusses the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, which has significant implications for Iran's political landscape. Raisi's death has sparked mixed reactions, with some celebrating due to his controversial past involving human rights abuses. The article covers the potential successors to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in the succession process. Additionally, it touches on the international response to Raisi's death and the ongoing political and social challenges in Iran.

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Megan Clement is a journalist and editor specialising in gender, human rights, cities, international development and social policy. She also writes about Paris, where she has lived since 2015. Her reporting has appeared in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, The New ...

A Historic Marriage in Nepal

11 Dec 2023  |  lesglorieuses.fr  |  French  |  War Crimes

Nepal celebrated its first same-sex marriage, officially recognized despite the lack of a formal law. Latvia's parliament passed a law recognizing civil unions for same-sex couples. In Russia, women protested against the extended deployment of soldiers in Ukraine, while the government banned LGBTQIA+ activities. Scotland announced a feminist foreign policy. Iranian feminist Narges Mohammadi won her fight for medical care without a hijab. Poland's left party proposed liberalizing abortion laws. Japan initiated a pilot for over-the-counter morning-after pills. Israel presented evidence of sexual violence by Hamas at the UN. South Korea's High Court ordered Japan to compensate wartime sexual slavery victims. WHO staff in Congo were accused of sexual abuse, with some victims receiving compensation.

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Susannah George is a journalist covering the refugee and migrant crisis from Iraq to Turkey to Greece.

Two Iranian Supreme Court judges shot dead in rare Tehran attack

18 Jan 2025  |  www.spokesman.com  |  English  |  Judiciary

In a rare attack in Tehran, two Iranian Supreme Court judges, Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini, were shot dead, with another judge wounded. The attacker, who later shot himself, was not linked to any ongoing cases. Both judges had been previously targeted due to their roles in handling sensitive cases, with Moghiseh notably sanctioned by the U.S. for penalizing Iranians over freedom of expression. The incident highlights the rarity of such violence in Iran, where state security is typically stringent.

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I am an Iranian-American Journalist and Iran Analyst.
 When I was 14 I was lucky enough to get a work experience placement at newspaper in Iran. That was begining, From 1997 through today and I have worked with such as great Media inside and outside of Iran. 
I worked as a beat reporter for many ...

How Iran Is Using Mental Illness As A Tool Of Repression

31 Dec 2023  |  www.rferl.org  |  English  |  Punitive Psychiatry

Iranian authorities are increasingly using mental health allegations to repress women who violate the country's hijab law, branding them as psychologically unstable. This tactic coincides with growing protests against Iran's clerical regime and calls for greater freedoms. Experts and activists criticize the misuse of psychiatry as a tool of repression, drawing parallels to historical abuses in other autocratic states. The establishment of a rehabilitation center in Tehran for women defying the hijab law has sparked further controversy, with critics arguing it reflects the authorities' struggle to enforce the dress code. The article highlights the broader context of punitive psychiatry and its implications for human rights in Iran.

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‌Behnam Gholipour is a journalist based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Iran's Freedom Of Information Website Is Short On Content And Barely Used

20 Sept 2018  |  RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty  |  English  |  Iranian Politics

The article discusses the challenges faced by the Rouhani administration in Iran in implementing the 'Freedom of Information Access' (FOIA) database, which was established in July 2017 to promote government transparency. Despite the initiative, key organizations such as the Iranian Judiciary, Guardian Council, and Expediency Council have refused to cooperate, and the database is criticized for containing outdated and insignificant information. The article quotes MP Gholamali Jafazadeh Imanabadi, who expresses skepticism about the government's commitment to transparency. The database, which is intended to provide access to unclassified government information, is underutilized, with less than half of the executive organizations and only a fraction of other institutions contributing to it. The article also provides statistics on the number of users and inquiries made through the database, highlighting the limited engagement and slow response times to citizen inquiries.

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An Irish/New Zealand national, my career as a senior broadcast journalist now spans more than 30 years. I worked as a senior journalist, presenter & producer at EuronewsNBC for 14 years and at numerous ...

Zaghari-Ratcliffe: new hopes aid worker will be freed in Iran

21 Dec 2017  |  www.euronews.com  |  English  |  International Relations

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian charity worker jailed in Tehran, has been listed as 'eligible for release' by Iranian officials, a change from her previous status as a 'closed case.' This development follows British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's recent discussions with the Iranian president. Her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, expresses cautious optimism about the news, noting that some paperwork remains to be finalized. Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who denies charges of plotting against Iran, is serving a five-year sentence after being arrested in 2016 during a holiday with her daughter.

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Iranian label accused of organising 'un-Islamic' fashion show

13 Mar 2019  |  observers.france24.com  |  English  |  Social Media

An Iranian fashion label, Rama, organized a private fashion show in Tehran's affluent suburb, Lavasan, featuring women without hijabs and fantasy-inspired outfits, sparking controversy and legal action. The event, intended as a marketing strategy, gained significant media attention after videos surfaced online, leading to police intervention and potential prosecution. Despite the legal risks, the organizers aimed to generate publicity, highlighting the challenges and dynamics within Iran's fashion industry amidst strict Islamic laws.

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Youhanna Najdi is a journalist.

Iran tightens hijab laws as women's resistance grows

04 Dec 2024  |  qoshe.com  |  English  |  Hijab Laws

The Iranian parliament has passed a hijab and chastity bill mandating women to wear hijabs, with strict penalties for non-compliance. This move comes amid growing resistance, especially after the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody, which sparked widespread protests and the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. The bill, drafted by the Iranian judiciary under former President Ebrahim Raisi's instructions, aims to counter the increasing reluctance of women to adhere to the hijab mandate.

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Amnesty International calls for investigation into Iranian president-elect Ebrahim Raisi

19 Jun 2021  |  www.euronews.com  |  English  |  International Law

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into Iranian president-elect Ebrahim Raisi for alleged crimes against humanity, including murder, enforced disappearance, and torture. Raisi, who won the recent election with over 60% of the vote, is accused of involvement in the 1988 massacre of political prisoners in Iran. Amnesty's secretary-general, Agnes Callamard, emphasized the need for accountability and urged the UN Human Rights Council to address the systematic impunity in Iran. Raisi, sanctioned by the US and EU, denies major involvement in the 1988 killings but has been criticized for his role in human rights violations throughout his judicial career.

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