Gonabad
گناباد
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View Timeline →Gonabad: A Historical City Showcasing Ancient Water Engineering in Eastern Iran
Gonabad, a historic city in eastern Iran's Khorasan Razavi province, is notable for its ancient water-management systems and cultural significance. It attracts visitors interested in…
Gonabad Emerges as a Key Destination for Religious Tourism in Iran
Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province, is gaining recognition as a key destination for religious tourism, highlighted by its record number of Ashura-related…
Director of Imam Reza Seminary in Gonabad: A group attacked students with sticks and clubs
On Wednesday, a group attacked students at the Imam Reza Seminary in Gonabad with sticks and clubs, causing property damage and injuries to some staff.…
Another Voice
The article discusses various social and political issues in Iran, including the crisis in education, women's rights, and recent laws regarding hijab enforcement. It highlights…
Fatemeh Sepahri's Mother and Brother: Khamenei Responsible for the Health of Three Imprisoned Family Members
Fatemeh Sepahri's family has raised alarms about her declining health in prison, blaming Ali Khamenei for her and her brothers' well-being. The Iran Human Rights…
Iran Human Rights Organization: Six Thousand Executions in the Fourth Decade of the Islamic Republic
The Iran Human Rights Organization reported nearly six thousand executions in the Islamic Republic's fourth decade, with a notable decrease in 2018 due to changes…
Conflicting Reports on 'Calm' in Qarchak Prison Following 'Assault' on Protesting Inmates
A protest by female inmates at Qarchak Prison led to a violent response from prison officials, including the use of tear gas and physical assaults.…
Meeting with Elham Ahmadi
Elham Ahmadi, a dervish woman imprisoned in Qarchak Prison, has reported on the dire conditions of the prison and the health status of another inmate,…
Amnesty International Declares 2018 'Year of Shame' for Iran
Amnesty International's report on Iran for 2018 highlights over seven thousand arrests and widespread repression of protests against poverty and corruption, labeling the year as…
Brian Hook Criticizes Iranian Government for Preventing Cyrus Day Celebrations
Brian Hook of the U.S. criticized Iran for blocking celebrations of Cyrus Day, which honors the ancient Persian leader Cyrus the Great. This issue highlights…
Meeting with Zafar Ali Moqimi
Zafar Ali Moqimi, a 36-year-old metallurgy PhD graduate, has been imprisoned since March 2018 after being arrested during clashes between Gonabadi dervishes and police in…
Meeting with Mohammad Sharifi-Moghadam
Mohammad Sharifi-Moghadam, a 27-year-old dervish and children's rights activist, has been imprisoned for six months in Tehran. He was previously arrested during student protests and…
Field Report by a Journalist: The Conditions of Fashafouyeh Prisoners are Inhumane
Journalist Nader Fattorehchi reported on the inhumane conditions of ordinary prisoners in Fashafouyeh prison, describing it as 'hell' with severe overcrowding, lack of basic amenities,…
Meeting with Pouria Noori
Pouria Noori, a 27-year-old cinema photographer and member of the Gonabadi Dervishes, is currently imprisoned in Tehran after being arrested during clashes with security forces.…
Meeting with Sepideh Moradi
Sepideh Moradi, a 24-year-old Gonabadi dervish from Shiraz, was arrested during clashes with security forces in Tehran in March 2018. She was expelled from her…
Meeting with Khashayar Dehghan
Khashayar Dehghan, a 28-year-old PhD student, has been imprisoned since February 2018 following protests by Gonabadi dervishes against government repression. His case highlights the ongoing…
Judgment of Whipping and Imprisonment for Imprisoned Dervishes; '53 Years of Imprisonment for 15 Individuals'
The Iranian Revolutionary Courts have sentenced 15 Gonabadi dervishes to a total of 53 years in prison, with additional sentences of whipping and exile for…
Window; From the Continued Detention of Environmental Activists to the Conviction of Civil and Media Activists
Environmental activists in Iran continue to be detained without legal representation, raising concerns about their treatment and lack of judicial process. Notably, Sam Rajabi's sister…
What Does 'Supplementary Punishment' Mean for Dervishes?
The Tehran prosecutor has announced convictions and indictments against Gonabadi dervishes involved in protests, highlighting the government's ongoing crackdown on dissent. The term 'supplementary punishment'…
Continued Detention of Environmental Activists to Sentencing for Gonabadi Dervishes
Environmental activists in Iran remain detained without trial for four months, with conflicting reports on the nature of their charges. The judiciary claims security-related offenses…