Iran: Imprisoned lawyer’s husband arrested

January 18th, 2011

Reza Khandan, husband of imprisoned lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been detained by authorities. His detention occurred after he was summoned to Evin prison court. One opposition website has claimed his arrest is due to his activities and interviews in support of his wife. Nasrin Sotoudeh was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment and 20-year travel ban.

Iran: Two imprisoned for “anti-government” activities

January 10th, 2011

Prominent Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and human rights activist Shiva Nazar-Ahari have received prison sentences for their activities in the aftermath of the disputed 2009 presidential election. Nazar- Ahari has received a four-year prison sentence for “assembly and collusion against the regime”, while Sotoudeh has received an eleven-year sentence for “propaganda against the regime”, “acting against national security” and “not wearing hijab during a videotaped message”.

Pakistan: the long march to where?

March 13th, 2009

The crackdown on the lawyers protest is another sign of a regime on the brink of collapse, says Zubeida Mustafa
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