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Hundreds of men and women are held in Iranian prisons for peacefully working for human rights. Many have been tortured or are held in appalling conditions. Iran is also second only to China for the number of executions every year, often using it to punish opponents of the government.

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Iranian journalist and human rights defender set to face trial

An Iranian journalist and human rights defender set to face trial tomorrow (4 September) on a series of charges must be released immediately and unconditionally, Amnesty International said today.

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URGENT ACTION - JOURNALIST MAY FACE DEATH PENALTY

Journalist and human rights defender Shiva Nazar Ahari appears to have been charged with moharebeh (enmity with God), which can carry the death penalty. Her next hearing is scheduled for 4 September 2010. She is a prisoner of conscience, held solely for the peaceful exercise of her rights to freedom of expression and association.
URGENT ACTION "REVIEW" OF STONING DEATH SENTENCE

The Supreme Court began a review of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's death sentence on 4 August: this appears aimed solely at reducing international pressure on the authorities, by deferring a decision on the method of execution. The stoning sentence remains in place.
URGENT ACTION APPEAL FOR IRANIAN MAN REJECTED

Iran's Supreme Court has rejected Ja'far Kazemi's request to appeal against his death sentence. The sentence was imposed for his alleged participation in anti-government demonstrations and links with a banned organization. His sentence may be carried out at any time. Six other people with alleged links to the same organization are said to be under sentence of death.