Two Inmates Executed for Drug-Related Crimes in Urmia Prison

Two Inmates Executed for Drug-Related Crimes in Urmia Prison

Urmia Prison witnessed the execution of two inmates convicted of drug-related offences on June 9, 2023, as confirmed by HRANA (Human Rights Activists News Agency). The individuals identified as Ghobad Farhadpour from Kermanshah and Jafar Mohammadpour, a resident of Sardasht, were subjected to the death penalty following their transfer to solitary confinement. No official sources […]

June 9, 2023
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Shilan Kurdistani Sentenced to Three Years and Four Months in Prison
Freedom of Expression

Shilan Kurdistani Sentenced to Three Years and Four Months in Prison

The Sanandaj Revolutionary Court sentenced Shilan Kurdistani to three years and four months in prison. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting Kurdpa, Shilan Kurdistani, a resident of Sanandaj, was sentenced to imprisonment. She received seven months for “propaganda against the regime,” and two years and nine months for “membership in […]

March 27, 2023
Sepideh Rashnu Faces Arraignment at Evin Courthouse
Freedom of Expression

Sepideh Rashnu Faces Arraignment at Evin Courthouse

Sepideh Rashnu, a student who has been vocal about her opposition to compulsory hijab, was arraigned at Evin Courthouse and subsequently released on bail. Rashnu faces charges of “provoking promiscuity and engaging in propaganda against the regime.” Following her arraignment, she was briefly held in Ward 209 of Evin Prison before being released upon posting […]

June 1, 2023
Baha'i Citizen Hami Bahadori Remains in Detention for Six Months
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Baha’i Citizen Hami Bahadori Remains in Detention for Six Months

Baha’i citizen Hami Bahadori continues to be detained for over six months with no signs of release. The Tehran Revolutionary Court has scheduled a second court hearing for June 10, 2023. According to an informed source, Bahadori was supposed to be released on bail after being indicted on January 3, 2023. However, Judge Salavati has […]

June 7, 2023
Report on Conditions of Female Prisoners at Ilam Prison
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Report on Conditions of Female Prisoners at Ilam Prison

The women’s ward at Ilam Prison faces numerous challenges, including overcrowding, inadequate facilities, substandard food quality, cohabitation with violent offenders, restricted communication and family visits. According to a reliable source interviewed by HRANA, the presence of violent crime convicts in the same ward poses difficulties for political prisoners and those detained in connection with the […]

June 9, 2023
Mohammad Tavili Toroghi
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Mohammad Tavili Toroghi Arrested in Mashhad

HRANA, Human Rights Activists News Agency-On May 31, 2023, Mohammad Tavili Toroghi, age 35, was subjected to an arbitrary arrest in Mashhad by security forces. He was subsequently transferred to a detention facility. According to a reliable source who spoke to HRANA, IRGC Intelligence apprehended him on a street in Mashhad. The source stated that […]

June 2, 2023
Iran Protests: Non-binary Teenager Raha Ajodani Arrested
Children

Iran Protests: Non-binary Teenager Raha Ajodani Arrested

On December 17, 2022, Raha Ajodani, a non-binary teenager, was arrested by security forces in Tehran and reportedly transferred to a youth detention centre. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on December 17, 2022, Raha Ajodani was arrested in Tehran. An informed source told HRANA, Ajodani was arrested while leaving her […]

December 20, 2022
Two Workers Detained by IRGC Intelligence for Alleged Role in Strikes
Labor and Guilds

Two Workers Detained by IRGC Intelligence for Alleged Role in Strikes

Two workers employed in the South Pars Gas-Condensate field have been detained by IRGC Intelligence for involvement in organizing worker strikes. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, citing Raja News, the arrests took place in Bushehr Province. The identities of the workers have not been revealed, but a local official stated […]

May 25, 2023
Atena Farghadani Arrested and Jailed in Qarchak Prison
Freedom of Expression

Artist Atena Farghadani Detained in Qarchak Prison

Atena Farghadani, an artist and civil rights activist, was taken into custody by security forces on June 7, 2023, and subsequently transferred to Qarchak Prison in Varamin. According to a reliable source, who spoke with HRANA, Farghadani was apprehended following her appearance at Evin Courthouse. The specific grounds for her arrest and the allegations against […]

June 8, 2023
Two Inmates Executed for Drug-Related Crimes in Urmia Prison
Executions

Two Inmates Executed for Drug-Related Crimes in Urmia Prison

Urmia Prison witnessed the execution of two inmates convicted of drug-related offences on June 9, 2023, as confirmed by HRANA (Human Rights Activists News Agency). The individuals identified as Ghobad Farhadpour from Kermanshah and Jafar Mohammadpour, a resident of Sardasht, were subjected to the death penalty following their transfer to solitary confinement. No official sources […]

June 9, 2023
Five Azerbaijani (Turk) Activists Arrested in Tabriz
Ethnic Minorities

Five Azerbaijani (Turk) Activists Arrested in Tabriz

Security forces in Tabriz arrested five Azerbaijani (Turk) activists on May 18, 2023. The individuals arrested are Davoud Shiri (Derakhshan), Hamzeh Valizadeh, Ruhollah Ahmadinejad, Javad Ahmadzadeh, and Alireza Sabri. They were taken to an undisclosed location following their arrest. During the operation, the agents conducted searches in their residences and seized some of their personal […]

May 19, 2023
At least Five Animal Rights Activists Arrested
Environment

At least Five Animal Rights Activists Arrested

Mehdi Fadaei, Hadi Behbahani, Mojtaba Rasouli, Mohammad Azizi and Milad Shaterani are among the animal rights activists arrested during the recent nationwide protests. These Animal rights activists were arrested earlier on 26th October, for unknown reasons in relation to the current nationwide protests. At the time of writing, there is no information on the charges […]

December 1, 2022
Rapper Emad Ghavidel Arrested
Cultural

Rapper Emad Ghavidel Arrested

On October 26, security forces arrested social rap singer Emad Ghavidel in Rasht, Gilan Province. According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on October 26, rapper Emad Ghavidel was arrested at his workplace in Rasht. The reason for his arrest and whereabouts are still unknown. According to the latest available data gathered […]

October 28, 2022
Teenage Protestor Died from Injuries
Children

Teenage Protestor Died from Injuries

Abolfazl Amir-Ataie, a 16-year-old participant in the 2022 nationwide protests, lost his life due to injuries sustained during the demonstrations. Approximately eight months ago, during the protests in Shahr-e-Rey, Tehran, Ataie was struck in the head by a tear gas bullet. This devastating incident left him hospitalized, rendering him unable to speak or move. Despite […]

May 29, 2023

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