Let's talk Iran - Feb 14, 2021
HUMAN RIGHTS
Iran appeals court sentenced Kurdish civil society activist to 5 years
Ethnic minorities in Iran, including Ahwazi Arabs, Azerbaijani Turks, Baluchis, Kurds & Turkmen, face discrimination in access to education, employment & adequate housing. LINK
Iranian Christian convert starts hunger strike protesting continued rights violation
Iranian Christian convert Ebrahim Firoozi has gone on hunger strike since Feb. 13, demanding a ‘complete acquittal’ of what he calls the ‘false allegations’ made by the Ministry of Intelligence against him. LINK
TERRORISM
Study: Terrorist Militias Surged After Iran Nuclear Deal
Terrorist militias aligned with Iran surged in numbers and influence across the Middle East after the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA. LINK
Iran’s Deprived Students: Where Is Their Money Spent?
Education means human development. It is the foundation of the macro development of any country. What perspective does Iran’s press reflect on the educational situation and how does the regime spend the Iranian people’s money?
Assad—$15 billion/year
Hezbollah—$700 million/year
Houthis—at least $360 million/year
Hamas—$360 million/year
Iraqi militias—$150 million/year
PROTESTS
Iran State-Run Media Warn Regime’s Officials of Another Public Outburst
With Iran’s increasing economic crisis due to the regime’s mismanagement, state-run media warn of another public outburst against the entire regime.
“In the current [Persian year] of 1399, many types of research show poverty line in Tehran [capital] has reached 10 million tomans (~$400 per month), because the prices have been on the rise, and as a result, people’s purchasing power has declined, and they can no longer even meet their essential needs,” wrote the state-run Mardom Salarie on Sunday, in an article entitled: “Sick economy and rising trend of poverty in society.” LINK
