Hashem Aghajari
Tehran University professor
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View Timeline →Over 300 Activists Call for 'Structural Change' and 'Referendum for the Realization of National Sovereignty'
Over 300 Iranian activists are calling for structural change and a referendum to establish national sovereignty, citing ongoing social, political, and economic crises exacerbated by…
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee Still Denied Family Visits for Presenting Paper at 'Saving Iran' Conference
Narges Mohammadi and Golrokh Iraee have been banned from family visits after presenting a paper at a conference advocating for political change in Iran. This…
Will the Death Sentence of Hashem Aghajari Be Revoked?
The Supreme Court of Iran is set to announce a decision on the potential revocation of Hashem Aghajari's death sentence, which was originally imposed for…
Gathering of About 600 Students Protesting the Confirmation of Hashem Aghajari's Death Sentence - 2004-05-11
Approximately 600 students protested at Tehran University against the death sentence of professor Hashem Aghajari, who was convicted of blasphemy for criticizing the political power…
Hamadan Court Upholds Death Sentence for Aghajari
The Hamadan court has upheld the death sentence for Hashem Aghajari, a professor who criticized the clergy in Iran. This decision comes after previous protests…
Families of Political Prisoners in Iran Welcome Meeting with Human Rights Commission Reporter
Families of political prisoners in Iran are seeking meetings with the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, Ambeyi Ligabo, during his visit to Tehran.…
POLICYWATCH #766: IRAN: DEMONSTRATIONS, DESPAIR, AND DANGER - June 12, 2003
On June 11, 2003, 3,000 demonstrators gathered near Tehran University demanding the release of political prisoners, coinciding with critical letters from clerics and Majlis members…
Second Night of Protests in the Streets of Tehran - 2003-06-12
Thousands protested in Tehran for the second night against the clerical government, facing police resistance. The protests were sparked by an opposition announcement from a…
The United States Government and the Arrest of Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi - 2003-03-13
Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi, a prominent Iranian lawyer and former parliament member, was arrested by Iranian authorities after criticizing Ayatollah Khamenei's government in an open…
Iran's Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence of Professor Accused of Questioning Clerics' Role in Government
Iran's Supreme Court has annulled the death sentence of Professor Hashem Aghajari, who was convicted for questioning the clerics' influence in governance. The decision followed…
Hardliners Attack Opposition Students in Iran - 2002-12-09
Hardliners in Tehran attacked protesting students at Amir Kabir University, injuring two, after a speaker criticized the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The protests are part of…
On the Anniversary of December 7, Iranian Police Used Batons and Tear Gas
On December 7, Iranian police clashed with thousands of protesters in Tehran, using batons and tear gas to suppress demands for political reform. At least…
Arrest of Four Student Leaders - 2002-11-26
Four student leaders were arrested in Iran following a government ban on protests amid rising tensions over a death sentence for reformist professor Hashem Aghajari.…
Iran's Judiciary Announces Review of Aghajari's Death Sentence
Iran's judiciary will review the death sentence of reformist professor Hashem Aghajari, who was condemned for criticizing the clerical regime. The decision follows a directive…
Thousands of Basij Demonstrate in Tehran - 2002-11-24
Thousands of Basij members protested in Tehran against the U.S. and Israel while opposing student reformists. The demonstration coincided with rising political tensions as President…
After Ayatollah Khamenei's Provocative Speech - 2002-11-22
Following a provocative speech by Ayatollah Khamenei, police and hardliners disrupted a memorial event in Tehran, leading to arrests and injuries. The protests were partly…
Tensions Rise in Iran Following Death Sentence for Reformist University Professor
Tensions in Iran escalated after a reformist professor received a death sentence, prompting protests from both reformist students and conservative extremists. The U.S. expressed concern…
Iranian Students Call Government Retreat a Victory
Iranian students view the Supreme Leader's decision to review a death sentence against reformist professor Hashem Aghajari as a victory for their movement. This development…
Victory of Student Protesters in Iran - 2002-11-17
Student protesters in Iran celebrated a victory as Ayatollah Khamenei ordered a review of a death sentence against reformist professor Hashem Aghajari, who was convicted…
Khamenei Orders Judiciary to Reconsider Aghajari's Sentence - 2002-11-17
Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered the judiciary to reconsider the death sentence of Hashem Aghajari, a professor sentenced for blasphemy after protesting clerical rule. This decision…