March 2015
The Controversies Surrounding a 'Private Photo'
Googoosh, the iconic Iranian singer, has returned to the music scene with a new album titled 'Private Photo' after a year of absence from live…
Overview of Human Rights Situation in Iran in 2014
The article discusses the criticisms of Iran's human rights situation in 2014, highlighting the UN's resolution and Ahmed Shaheed's report, which noted over 750 executions.…
Spring Music Conversations on Radio Farda
Radio Farda features a series of spring interviews with various Iranian artists discussing themes of Nowruz, peace, and nostalgia. Key figures include Shahram Shabpareh, Faramarz…
Choose the Best Song of 2014 from Radio Farda
Radio Farda conducted a poll for the best song of 2014, with Shahin Najafi's 'Aghoosh' receiving the highest votes. The poll is not scientific and…
Mahmoud Akhundi, Prominent Iranian Jurist, Passes Away
Mahmoud Akhundi, a significant figure in Iranian law and education, has died at 81. His contributions to criminal law and judiciary practices in Iran are…
Khorramshahr Street Vendor Dies After Self-Immolation
Younes Asakereh, a street vendor in Khorramshahr, died after self-immolating in protest against the confiscation of his fruit-selling setup by municipal authorities. His death highlights…
Protests and Gatherings in Afghanistan in Response to the Murder and Burning of Farakhunde
Protests erupted in Afghanistan following the murder and burning of a woman named Farakhunde, accused falsely of burning the Quran. Activists demand justice for her…
Iranian Judicial and Diplomatic Officials Meet with Ahmed Shaheed
Iranian officials, including the Foreign Ministry spokesperson and the Secretary of the Human Rights Headquarters, met with UN Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed to discuss human…
Human Rights: Absolute or Relative?
The article discusses the dire human rights situation in Iran, highlighting issues such as executions, imprisonment of journalists, and discrimination. It raises the question of…
Silence of Iranian Officials on International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, Hassan Rouhani's brief message was the only acknowledgment from Iranian officials, with no further reactions from others, including his deputy. The…
House Arrest; The Pain and Suffering of Mossadegh
Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh, the former Prime Minister of Iran, endured over a decade of house arrest and isolation after the 1953 coup that ousted him.…