May 2015
May 9, 2015
Amnesty International Calls for Restraint from Iranian Police Against Kurdish Protesters
Amnesty International has urged Iranian security forces to exercise restraint in dealing with protests following the death of a young woman in Mahabad, which has…
Judiciary Official Rejects 'Rape of the Deceased' Rumor in Mahabad
The judiciary in West Azerbaijan has denied rumors of rape related to the suspicious death of a hotel employee, Parinaz Khosravani, who reportedly jumped to…
May 8, 2015
Response to Unrest in Mahabad: Suspect in Mysterious Death of Young Girl Arrested
Unrest erupted in Mahabad following the mysterious death of a young hotel employee, Parinaz Khosravani, who allegedly jumped to her death to escape a security…
May 7, 2015
A Hotel Set on Fire During Protests in Mahabad
Protests erupted in Mahabad following the suspicious death of a young hotel hostess, Parinaz Khosravani, who reportedly jumped from a hotel window to escape an…