U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Annual Report 2012

Iran: The government of Iran continues to engage in systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, including prolonged detention, torture, and executions based primarily or entirely upon the religion of the accused . Iran is a constitutional, theocratic republic that discriminates against its citizens on the basis of religion or belief.

Human Right Meeting Concerning the Case of Mr. Kazemeini Boroujerdi

 This report was presented at the headquarters of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 16th March 2012, by Mrs. Nazanin Ansari, the famous Iranian journalist and Human Right Activist

For the past 28 years Kayhan London  has documented many untold stories . 

One of the most prominent stories we have been following since 2006 has been that of Ayatollah Kazemeiny Boroujerdi.  This man has spent more than 2012 consecutive days, behind bars. Throughout he has been been subjected to the most cruel and inhuman physical and psychological  treatment and torture.

Boroujerdi's message on the eve of Nowrouz, Persian New Year

How I can congratulate the beginning of the spring, while the humans is in bad condition similar to the autumn and the end of life. Isn’t “Nowruz” meaning the New Day? How we can imagine that the days will become new and fresh, whereas all days are so bad without any positive change or refreshment and the current calendar is full of problems, pains and tragedies?

Mr. Boroujerdi's life is in danger

Based Report sent to the "Human Rights Activists for Democracy in Iran:Following the attempt on Mr. Kazemeini-Boroujerdi's life, the Iranian regime authorities and prison officials have refused to provide him medical care.

Deteriorating of Mr. Boroujerdi’s Physical Condition following an Attempt on his Life

Based Report sent to the "Human Rights Activists for Democracy in Iran on Friday, in 9 March 2012, there was made an attempt on Mr. Boroujerdi’s life, the prominent religious leader who has more than 2,000 days inprison without any leave. His health condition is critical and he has the symptoms of severe poisoning.

A Message from Mr. Kazemeini Boroujerdi from Evin Prison in the Beginning of the New Election Process for the Parliament of the Iranian government

I am venerating God, who has never sent any religion with a desire to cause torture, pain, and repression to his people.

From this dreadful prison, I send greetings to my dearest country which has been substantially plundered.

A Message from Mr. Kazemeini Boroujerdi in the 33rd Anniversary of the Establishment of Religious Dictatorship in Iran

Now we have reached the date of the anniversary of the establishment of the dictatorship government which claims to abide by religious faith, but in actuality, we have observed religious concepts and values being destroyed.Thirty two years ago, they utilized false claims, hypocrisy and deceit to encourage the sincere and religious people to revolt. In addition, they gave promises and convictions to the people regarding the possibility of Iranians living in a blissful, Utopian society and by doing so; they caused the annihilation of the previous Iranian monarchy. Furthermore, they also impaired the overall peace of the entire nation and unlawfully took away the harmony and trust of all of the spiritual, good-natured people that believe in a wide variety of creeds and faith’s.

Mr. Boroujerdi transferred to Moddaress hospital in shackles

Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reports that Kazemeini-Boroujerdi was taken to Moddaress hospital by security guards on Wednesday, December 7th. Mr. Boroujerdi who has been ill and whose condition has been declining was transferred to the hospital in shackles, in order to conduct tests to further diagnose his condition. He was not however allowed to receive any treatment and following the tests, he was returned to prison and back to his cell. 

Statement by 235 active opponents of war with Iran condemning the assault on British Embassy compound and demanding an immediate halt to Iran’s nuclear program

The tension-enhancing efforts of the Islamic Republic are fast approaching dangerous levels.  Instead of taking positive steps in alleviating the ever increasing tensions surrounding its nuclear programs, the Iranian regime only continues to expand the scope of its political adventures. 

Reports of illegal acts and tortures against political prisoners in Iran

Explanation:

This report includes human rights violations in the religious supreme leadership (Velayat-e-Faqih) dealing with detainees and prisoners. It has been prepared based on Mr. Seyed Hossein Kazemeini Boroujerdi's request and is based on his reports and direct observations from many prisons of Iran. It has been set under supervision of Dr. Roya Araghi, his vice chancellor in Human Rights.

Hossein Kazemeini Boroujerdi, Outspoken Religious Critic, in Grave Danger

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH: (New York) – The Iranian authorities should ensure a prompt and thorough investigation into threats and attempted attacks against Ayatollah Hossein Kazemeini Boroujerdi’s life, and allow him to seek proper medical care outside prison, Human Rights Watch said today. Boroujerdi, a prominent 53-year-old Shia cleric who has criticized the religious system of government, suffers from several serious health conditions.

A source close to Boroujerdi and his family told Human Rights Watch that on November 22, 2011, a cellmate tried to kill Boroujerdi during an altercation. Boroujerdi’s family and followers have long complained of the dangerous and substandard conditions under which the cleric is held, including detention with violent cellmates convicted of drug trafficking and violent crimes.

Failed attempt on Mr. Boroujerdi’s life in Prison

According to reports, on 22 November, Tuesday morning (1 Azar 1390), authorities of Evin Prison in an inhumane action made an attempt on Mr. Boroujerdi’d life.

Witnesses said that authorities had made a prisoner to make an attempt on Mr. Boroujerdi’s life during a false fight. This prisoner was arrested for drug trafficking and was sentenced to death. The authorities had said to the prisoner that if he kills Mr. Boroujerdi he will be free and forgiven by leadership. But this attempt was failed because of co-operations of the prisoners.