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The Iranian People Are Not Down For the Count

February 11, 2010 By Ryan Mauro Leave a Comment

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If you read the media accounts, the Green Revolution is over and the Iranian regime has won. Time Magazine asks, “Where was the opposition?” The Daily Mail in the U.K. quotes one protestor as declaring the day a victory for the regime because only hundreds of demonstrators assembled against thousands of regime supporters.
The regime has [...]

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Iran crackdown a ‘human rights disaster,’ report says – CNN.com

January 24, 2010 By Jacob Laksin Leave a Comment

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A human rights group is calling on Iran to free protesters detained after the disputed June 12 presidential election, calling the government’s crackdown on its critics a “human rights disaster.” A report released Sunday by New York-based Human Rights Watch details alleged abuses by members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Basij militia and police following widespread [...]

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Inside the Green Revolution – by Jacob Laksin

January 4, 2010 By Jacob Laksin 13 Comments

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Political dissident Amir Fakhravar discusses his brother’s arrest by the Iranian regime and the democratic uprising that threatens its rule.

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Iran’s Resurgent Revolution – by Ryan Mauro

December 29, 2009 By Ryan Mauro 19 Comments

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The death of dissident cleric Ayatollah Montazeri energizes the democratic opposition.

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Iranians’ Cry for Freedom – by Lisa Daftari

December 29, 2009 By Lisa Daftari 6 Comments

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Daring Iranians continue to take to the streets.

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