Mohammad Moqimi
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View Timeline →After Days of Speculation, Controversial Head of Tehran University Dismissed; Minister of Science Appoints 'Interim' Replacement
Mohammad Moqimi, the controversial head of Tehran University, has been dismissed and replaced by Hossein Hosseini amid criticism over his support for Iraqi paramilitary group…
Dismissal of Controversial Tehran University President; Moqimi Replaced by Soltani
Mohammad Moqimi was dismissed as president of Tehran University and replaced by Nasser Soltani, following Moqimi's controversial support for Iraqi paramilitary group Hashd al-Shaabi's educational…
Four Lawyers Request a UN Body to Halt Executions of Drug Offenders in Iran
Four Iranian lawyers have urged the UN to condition its cooperation with Iran on halting drug-related executions, citing human rights violations and ineffectiveness of the…
Letter from 4 Lawyers to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime: Condition Cooperation with Iran on Halting Executions
Four Iranian lawyers have urged the UN to condition its cooperation with Iran on an immediate halt to executions for drug-related crimes, citing a gross…
Athena Farghadani's Lawyer Reports Her Six-Year Prison Sentence; Calls Court a 'Show Trial'
Athena Farghadani, a cartoonist and political prisoner in Iran, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Revolutionary Court, which her lawyer describes…
A Union Official Speaks of 'Government Interference in Universities'; The Ministry of Interior Issues Orders to Universities
A union official in Iran highlights increased government interference in universities, particularly from the Ministry of Interior, leading to the expulsion of numerous professors. This…
International Organizations Advocating for Artists' Rights Demand Immediate Release of Atena Farghadani from Prison
International organizations have condemned the violent arrest of Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and are calling for her immediate release from prison. Farghadani was arrested for…
Tehran University President: No Professors Have Been Dismissed; One Professor: They Play with Words, I Have a Suspension Order
The President of Tehran University claims no professors have been dismissed, while Professor Azin Mohadd reveals he has received a suspension order, challenging the university's…
Death Sentence Issued for Another Protester; Shahin Vossaf Accused of 'Spying for Israel'
Shahin Vossaf, a 27-year-old protester, has been sentenced to death for allegedly spying for Israel after being detained during protests in Iran. His trial lacked…
Confirmation of the 'Seizure Order' for Narges Mansouri's Mother's House; Mohammad Moqimi, Lawyer: In this 'Regime,' Oppression Has No End
A court in Iran has confirmed the seizure of Narges Mansouri's mother's house while Mansouri remains imprisoned and on a hunger strike for over 30…
Warning from a Human Rights Lawyer: Narges Mansouri's Life is in Danger
Human rights lawyer Mohammad Moqimi has raised alarms about the deteriorating health of political prisoner Narges Mansouri, who is on a hunger strike for 14…
Punishment for Opposing Mandatory Hijab: 10 Months in Prison for Leila Bolukat in Semnan
Leila Bolukat, an Iranian actress, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for wearing a hat instead of the mandatory hijab, along with various…
Isfahan Revolutionary Court Sentences Hashmatollah Tabarzadi to 45 Years in Prison
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, a prominent political dissident and Secretary-General of the Democratic Front of Iran, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison by the Isfahan…
Conflicting Reports on New Sentence for Nasrin Sotoudeh; Reza Khandan: 38 Years, Judge Moqiseh: 7 Years
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding Nasrin Sotoudeh's prison sentence, with her husband claiming a total of 38 years and 148 lashes, while a judge states…
US Welcomes UN Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in Iran
The US has welcomed a UN resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, highlighting the international community's concern over daily abuses. The resolution follows the…
Legal Representation in Iran; Defenders in the Position of the Accused
A wave of arrests and prison sentences for lawyers in Iran continues, with prominent figures like Nasrin Sotoudeh and Mohammad Najafi facing serious charges for…
Athena Farghadani's Lawyer: My Client Will Be Released Soon
Athena Farghadani's prison sentence has been reduced from 12 years to 18 months, and her lawyer claims she will be released soon. Farghadani has faced…
Global Courage Award for Atena Farghadani, Iranian Cartoonist in Prison
Atena Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist imprisoned for her work, is set to receive the Global Courage Award on September 5. This recognition highlights the ongoing…