Nasser Zarafshan
Attorney
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View Timeline →Nasser Zarafshan: Farzaneh Zilabi is Paying the Price for Her Legal Work
Farzaneh Zilabi, a lawyer representing workers and teachers, has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison on vague charges, prompting her lawyer…
Writers' Association Protests the Detention of Three Members
The Iranian Writers' Association has protested the detention of three of its members due to a high bail set by the court, which they could…
Nasser Zarafshan: They Can't Even Tolerate the Organization of a Few Writers
The 50th anniversary ceremony of the Iranian Writers' Association was canceled by security forces in Tehran, who confiscated materials prepared for the event. Nasser Zarafshan,…
Reporters Without Borders: Iranian Government Ranks First in the World for Impunity in Journalist Killings
Reporters Without Borders has highlighted the Iranian government's top ranking in global impunity for journalist killings, calling for justice for the victims of the serial…
Head of Prisons Organization: There Are No Political Prisoners in Iran
Ali Asghar Jahangir, head of Iran's Prisons Organization, claims there are no political prisoners, asserting that those labeled as such are security prisoners. This denial…
Reactions to the Call for 'National Dialogue' by the Motalefeh Party Ahead of Elections
The Motalefeh Party has called for a 'national dialogue' ahead of the upcoming Iranian elections, which has been welcomed by some reformist factions but criticized…
Hashemi and the Future of Leadership in Iran
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has announced his candidacy for the Assembly of Experts elections, raising questions about his qualifications and potential impact on Iran's leadership. The…
Appeal to Humanitarian Organization for Urgent Action to Save Lives - September 3, 2003
The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan has issued an urgent appeal to international humanitarian organizations to intervene on behalf of Iranian Kurdish refugees detained by…
Iran: A Legal System That Fails to Protect Freedom of Expression and Association
The article discusses the legal restrictions and flaws in Iran's judicial system that hinder freedom of expression and association, leading to unfair trials and imprisonment…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, August 9 - 2002
The article discusses the impact of President Bush's message to Iranians, questioning whether it has led to increased repression. Nasser Zarafshan, a lawyer for victims…
Nasser Zarafshan Arrested - 2002-08-08
Nasser Zarafshan, a lawyer representing families of victims of state-sponsored murders, has been arrested after his appeal was rejected. He is serving a five-year sentence…
Interview with Lawyer Nasser Zarafshan - 2002-08-08
Dr. Nasser Zarafshan, a notable lawyer representing the families of serial murder victims, was arrested and imprisoned. The article features an interview with his lawyer,…