“Compulsory confessions, a weapon for all seasons of oppression / Ali Afshari”

Forcing political and civil activists to confess to actions they did not commit within the framework of security scenario or repent and express regret for their beliefs and convictions prior to their arrest is one of the oldest tactics of the Islamic Republic of Iran; in fact, it is considered a counterpart to it. During […]...

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“Freedom of societies, Zahedan, and the factor for the survival of democracies / Ali Afshari”

Freedom of societies and gatherings is an important element in democracy that is necessary both during times of stability and in transitional periods. It serves as a facilitator and platform for activities aimed at establishing popular sovereignty. As stated in Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to freedom […]...

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Public Sphere and Dual Consequences of Social Networks / Ali Afshari

“مردم ایران در حال حاضر در حال مبارزه با وضعیت اقتصادی دشواری هستند.” “The people of Iran are currently struggling with a difficult economic situation.” Ali Afshari Social media has been one of the most important platforms for changes in communication, social relationships, and lifestyle in recent decades in Iran. The increase in internet usage […]...

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How can women perform better in parliament? / Ali Afshari

One of the special features of the tenth round of elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly is the attention to changing the gender composition of representatives. A group of women activists in Iran have launched a campaign to change the male-dominated face of parliament by increasing the number of female representatives in the future. The […]...

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Torture Memoirs in the Three Decades After the Revolution / Ali Kalai

The text cannot be translated as it is an image and not written in Farsi. Please provide the text in written form. Ali Kalai At midnight, he wakes up to the sound of rustling and incomprehensible noises. Cold sweat covers his body and fear takes over his entire being. He blinks his eyes twice to […]...

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