On the eve of December 7, Student Day, the Jam-e-Farda newspaper reported, citing an unnamed source, that at least 150 master's and doctoral students have been marked with a 'star' in the current academic year. It was mentioned that some of these individuals have had their issues resolved, but many are still deprived of education. Mahmoud Sadqi, a representative from Tehran in the Parliament, also stated that in a meeting with the so-called Hope faction and Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Mansour Gholami, it was confirmed that the number of starred students in the new academic year exceeds 100. This statistic does not include Baha'i students and others who are still deprived of education due to their beliefs. In this week's Views program, we will discuss the recent restrictions on students and the role of the Minister of Science in these limitations, featuring two guests: Tara Sepehri Far, former secretary of the Islamic Association of Sharif University and a researcher at Human Rights Watch for Iran residing in the U.S., and Mehdi Mahdavi Azad, a political analyst residing in Germany.
Views - The Return of 'Starred' Students to University on the Eve of Student Day
As Student Day approaches, reports indicate that over 150 students have been marked as 'starred,' indicating restrictions on their education. While some have had their issues resolved, many remain unable to study, highlighting ongoing discrimination against certain groups in Iran. This situation raises concerns about academic freedom and human rights in the country.
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📰 What Happened
Reports indicate that over 150 master's and doctoral students in Iran have been marked as 'starred,' restricting their educational opportunities. While some students have resolved their issues, many remain unable to pursue their studies due to discrimination based on beliefs.
- The number of starred students exceeds 100 in the current academic year.
- Baha'i students and others facing educational restrictions due to their beliefs are not included in this count.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In Iran, students marked with a 'star' face educational restrictions often due to their beliefs or political activities, reflecting broader issues of discrimination and repression.
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