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The United Nations and the Turkish government’s lack of commitment towards refugees; in conversation with Sahand Azarturk/ Simin Rouzgar.
Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Sohand Azarturk is a successful graduate of the Faculty of Law in Ankara and a member of the Ankara Bar Association and the Central Bar Association (of all of Turkey). In addition to having previous experience working in the judiciary in Ankara as a specialist, he also worked for approximately 6 […]...
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Created By: Simin RouzgardTurkey; over three decades of exit corridor/ Ali Kalai
Ali Kalai The story of asylum in Iran, from political asylum to social asylum, is a long and winding tale. It tells of the struggles of Iranians for a better life and escape from danger. From the era of minor tyranny and the exodus of some elites after the Constitutional Revolution of Iran, who […]...
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Created By: Ali KalaeiMohammad Reza Nikfar: There is still a solution / Simin Rouzgar
Simin Rouzgar “Systems and individuals often use arguments such as the need to protect the security or interests of the people and society, to justify “exceptions” and resort to violence and torture, and at different times, they use various names such as “fighting terrorism” to justify their actions. With this definition, can torture be […]...
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Created By: Simin RouzgardThe Psychology of Torturer; In Conversation with Monireh Baradaran/ Morteza Hamoonian.
We have heard and know about the torture of the eyes, but what about the torturers? To what extent are we familiar with the character and expertise of torturers in carrying out various forms of torture and violence? Stanley Milgram, a famous American psychologist, based on his well-known experiment, has proven that the ability to […]...
Read MoreIntroduction to the Canadian Center for Victims of Torture; in conversation with Azat Masouli Nejad/ Siavash Khorramgah
This is not a complete sentence, so it cannot be accurately translated. Please provide the full Farsi text. Siavash Khoramgah The upcoming conversation with Dr. Azat Maslehnjad, policy analyst and researcher at the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT), regarding the introduction of this center and the effective factors in improving the critical conditions […]...
Read MoreMohammad Moghimi: The legal society is in shock / Simin Rouzgar
In this issue of the monthly magazine, we have had a conversation with Mohammad Moghimi, a first-class lawyer, about Article 48 of the new criminal procedure and its sub-clause. Mr. Moghimi, in a conversation about peace talks, while emphasizing the violation of one hundred percent independence of lawyers by this provision, said: “The right to […]...
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Created By: Simin RouzgardShadi Sadr: Political prisoners denied the right to independent defense / Siavash Khorramshahi
Siyavash Khoramgah Shortly before the new Criminal Procedure Code was implemented on the first of Tir, an amendment was added to Article 48 of this law that has shocked everyone, especially the legal community. This amendment obligates political and civil activists to choose lawyers appointed by the head of the judiciary. Shadi Sadr, journalist […]...
Read MoreThe story of the pain of defending in the judicial system of the Islamic Republic / Ali Kalaii
This is a caption This is a caption. Ali Kalai Every person, when accused of a crime, has the right to defend themselves based on human reason and logic. Whether their defense is audible or inaudible is another matter. But the principle of the matter cannot be violated. The principle that is also mentioned in […]...
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Created By: Ali KalaeiFake peace while ignoring human rights; a conversation with Siamak Ghaderi/ Simin Rouzgar.
Conversation with Simin Rouzgar Siamak Ghaderi, a journalist who was released from prison less than a year ago after serving four years in prison and has recently won the International Press Freedom Award in 2014, has answered our questions in this issue of the monthly magazine “Peace Line” about the reasons for the necessity […]...
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Created By: Simin RouzgardCity dogs in the line of death / Faranaz Kamali
Farnaz Kamali Street dogs, stray dogs, or urban dogs? The terms “street dog” or “stray dog” are not correct and are against animal rights. These are urban dogs that live in urban environments and have always lived alongside humans; from the time when cities were small and underdeveloped until today. In fact, their home […]...
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Created By: Farnaz Kamali