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Speaking of Iran

Interview: Yes, Iran does have political prisoners

August 19, 2014
Speaking of Iran
Interview: Yes, Iran does have political prisoners
Interview: Yes, Iran does have political prisoners

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

Iran’s judiciary claims it has no political prisoners. Human Rights Watch set out to prove them wrong. Researcher Faraz Sanei speaks with Amy Braunschweiger about the new Human Rights Watch report, who Iran is persecuting and why, and if President Hassan Rouhani – a self-proclaimed moderate – has the ability and willingness to do something about it.

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Speaking of Iran

Iran: Dozens Unlawfully Held in City’s Prisons

August 19, 2014
Speaking of Iran
Iran: Dozens Unlawfully Held in City’s Prisons