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Corruption and Poverty Lead to Rage and Despair in Iran

2018-01-07

“If I were not in prison, I would be in front of Parliament every day that the budget bill was under discussion. The members of parliament need to know that they are accountable to the people, that they represent the people, and that the eyes of the people are

Iran: Under Pressure Society Struggles

2013-03-08

Arseh Sevom — This week the mother of Neda, the young woman whose death was captured on camera during the demonstrations following the 2009 presidential elections, […]

Protests in Iran spurred by Disappearing Lake

2011-09-05

Update: Radio Farda reports that the Parliament in Iran has budget up to $900 million to address the problem. Six months ago, environmental activists in Iran starting sounding the alarm about the state of Lake Orumiyeh (Urmia). Many began posting about Lake Or