HRANA News Agency – Recently a campaign with the hashtag #right-of-prisoner with the aim of calling the head of prisons to respect the rights of inmates such as access to health care, has been launched based on the international law. The campaign has been organized on the basis of Atena Daemi’s letter before going to jail, by United for Iran.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Atena Daemi, jailed human rights activist wrote in a letter: “Today some of the bravest and most committed citizens are imprisoned because of their political, civil and human rights activities and authorities are refusing the provision of health care to prisoners by clearly violating domestic and international laws. In addition, the ordinary prisoners suffer from far worse situations in the jail.” Continue reading “The Campaign of ‘Rights of Prisoners’ Launched by a Letter of Atena Daemi”
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At Least 4 Men Executed in Karaj
HRANA News Agency – On January 3, 2017, at least four prisoners with drug-related charges were hanged at the central prison of Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on January 3, 2017, four prisoners with drug-related charges were hanged. Hadi Moghaddam (carrying 1 kg of glass), Ali Nuri (carrying 1 kg of glass) and Alireza Haji Firuz Abadi, and a prisoner with an unknown identity are the 4 executed men. Continue reading “At Least 4 Men Executed in Karaj”
Morteza Moradpour’s Family Sit in front of Tabriz Judiciary for the 4th Time
HRANA News Agency – Morteza Moradpour’s family along with a group of activists in Tabriz, held a sit-in for the fourth time in front of Judiciary Office in Tabriz.
These citizens encountered with security forces and some of them were arrested. Continue reading “Morteza Moradpour’s Family Sit in front of Tabriz Judiciary for the 4th Time”
A Prisoner Committed Suicide and Died in Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – On December 5, a 28-year-old prisoner from Kouhdasht in Lorestan who was serving his life sentence in Rajai Shahr prison committed suicide. The prisoner died before being transferred to the medical centers.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Abuzar Havasizadeh, 28, from Kouhdasht in Lorestan who was serving his life sentence in Rajai Shahr prison committed suicide and lost his life on December 5. Continue reading “A Prisoner Committed Suicide and Died in Rajai Shahr Prison”
5 Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Karaj
HRANA News Agency – 5 prisoners including a woman were executed in Karaj prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on December 15, 5 prisoners were hanged in Karaj prison. Continue reading “5 Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Karaj”
At Least 10 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – On December 11, ten prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison were executed on charge of murder.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on December 11, ten prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison were executed on charge of murder. Continue reading “At Least 10 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison”
No Information about Zartosht Ahmad Ragheb’s Situation
HRANA News Agency – Zartosht (Ismail) Ahmad Ragheb, civil rights activist who was arrested on November 13, 2016, only informed his family that he was being kept in ward 209 of Evin prison by a phone call and his situation is unknown.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 13, 2016, Zartosht (Ismail) Ahmad Ragheb was arrested by plainclothes security forces and the next day, he informed his family that he was being kept in ward 209 of Evin prison by a phone call and his situation is unknown. Continue reading “No Information about Zartosht Ahmad Ragheb’s Situation”
Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam Returned to the Prison Without Proper Treatment
HRANA News Agency – Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam, Shiite Marja and dissident cleric, was returned to Saheli prison in Qom without proper treatment. Currently, due to increased blood sugar he suffers from pain and one of his eyes suffers an infection following the “scratches” and lack of treatment, on the other hand the medical facilities of the prison are very limited and he is prevented being sent to the hospital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on December 4, 2016, Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam, Shiite Marja and dissident cleric, was returned to Saheli prison in Qom without treatment. Continue reading “Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam Returned to the Prison Without Proper Treatment”
3 Prisoners Executed in Birjand Prison
HRANA News Agency – Three Baluchi prisoners who had been charged with drug-related crimes were hanged in Birjand prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), three Baluchi prisoners who had been charged with drug-related crimes were executed in Birjand in South Khorasan province, on December 19. Continue reading “3 Prisoners Executed in Birjand Prison”
All Activists Who Had Been Detained in front of Tabriz Judiciary Were Released
HRANA News Agency – 11 people remaining in custody related to the gathering which was held in front of the Justice Office in Tabriz, to support Morteza Moradpour were released on the bail from police detention center in this city.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), 11 people remaining in custody related to the gathering which was held in front of the Justice Office in Tabriz, to support Morteza Moradpour, were released on the bail on December 20, 2016. Continue reading “All Activists Who Had Been Detained in front of Tabriz Judiciary Were Released”