Siamak Pourzand
Political prisoner
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View Timeline →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…
Islamic Court Seizes Two Prominent Reformist Newspapers
An Islamic court in Iran has seized two reformist newspapers while sentencing journalist Siamak Pourzand to 8 years in prison. This marks a return to…
Lifting of Ban on Two Newspapers in Iran - 2002-05-05
The Iranian judiciary has lifted the ban on two reformist newspapers, coinciding with the sentencing of journalist Siamak Pourzand to 8 years in prison for…
Announcement of Siamak Pourzand's Conviction - 2002-05-04
Siamak Pourzand, a veteran journalist, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for allegedly acting against national security by communicating with exiled Iranians. His…