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A 3-Year-Old Child Killed by Security Forces in Ahvaz

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Children
Raghad Savari

HRANA News Agency – Raghad Savari, a 3-year-old kid was killed with the direct shot of the security forces at “Allawi Avenue” in Ahvaz and her mother was also seriously injured during this incident.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), by the security forces’ direct shot at a vehicle carrying a family, a three-year girl named “Raghad Savari”, daughter of Abbas was killed instantly and her mother was seriously injured, on October 24. Continue reading “A 3-Year-Old Child Killed by Security Forces in Ahvaz”

At Least 5 Prisoners Executed in Karaj

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Executions
Ayat Rodbari, Central Prison of Karaj, Mehrshad Kalhori, Milad Beygdeloo, Mohsen Jamali, Saeed Pourhassan

HRANA News Agency – At least five drug offenders were executed at the central prison of Karaj. At least one of these prisoners had a vague proceeding, and his family insisted on his innocence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), 5 to 7 prisoners with drug-related charges in the central prison of Karaj had been transferred to solitary confinement for execution, on October 22, and their sentences were carried out the day after. Continue reading “At Least 5 Prisoners Executed in Karaj”

Monthly Report – An Overview of the Human Rights Situation in Iran in Aug-Sep 2016

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Monthly Report, others1

HRANA News Agency – The Department of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists Association of Iran has published the following monthly report on the human rights situation in Iran during the period of Aug-Sep, 2016 (Persian calendar month of Shahrivar, 1395). This report cannot perfectly and comprehensively reflect the details of human rights concerns in Iran for obvious reasons including the existing governmental limitations and ban on the free exchange of information. It should be noted that in addition to the monthly reports, the Department of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists Association of Iran publishes a comprehensive and analytical annual report at the end of each year. Continue reading “Monthly Report – An Overview of the Human Rights Situation in Iran in Aug-Sep 2016”

Sohail Arabi Deprived of Furlough and Parole

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Prisoners
Sohail Arabi

HRANA News Agency – Sohail Arabi, prisoner of conscience, with a sentence of seven years and six months imprisonment, who had been arrested in December 2013, is being held in ward 350 of Evin prison. Relatives of Mr. Arabi believe that chasing his complaint against the internal websites as an “Accusation and spreading lies”, is the reason of continued opposition to his furlough and parole.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Soheil Arabi’s death sentence was dropped last year, and by the new sentence he was first sentenced to 90 months imprisonment and two years of religious studies to prove his regret and then his sentence of 90 months fell by 12 months to 78 months. Continue reading “Sohail Arabi Deprived of Furlough and Parole”

Mehdi Rajabian Sent to Furlough after 30 Days of Hunger Strike

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Prisoners
Hossain Rajabian, Mehdi Rajabian, Yousef Emadi

HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Rajabian, one of the two imprisoned artist brothers, has gone to furlough after 30 days of hunger strike.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mehdi Rajabian, imprisoned musician, has gone on a 4-day medical furlough after a hunger strike of 30 days. Continue reading “Mehdi Rajabian Sent to Furlough after 30 Days of Hunger Strike”

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Ahmad Heidari Arrested in Ahvaz

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Ethnic Minorities
Ahmad Heidari

HRANA News Agency – Ahmad Heidari, Arab citizen from Ahvaz, was arrested by the security forces and was taken to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ahmad Heidari, from “Molashieh of Alramileh neighbourhood” in front of Naser Hashemi primary school, was arrested by the Intelligence office in Ahvaz and was taken to an unknown location, on October 31. Continue reading “Ahmad Heidari Arrested in Ahvaz”

Poya Hossein Panahi Released on the Bail

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Ethnic Minorities
Afshin Hossein Panahi, Arman Hossein Panahi, Poya Hossein Panahi, Poya Moghadam

HRANA News Agency – Poya Hossein Panahi from Dehgolan, was temporarily released after more than two months of detention, on the bail until the judiciary authorities’ decision will be issued.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Poya Hossein Panahi from Dehgolan, who was arrested by the security forces in Tehran, on August 29, and after a short detention in Kahrizak camp was transferred to Evin prison, was released temporarily on a bail of one billion IRR. Continue reading “Poya Hossein Panahi Released on the Bail”

An Animals’ Rights Activist Arrested in Marivan

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Freedom of Expression
Sharif Bajoor

HRANA News Agency – Sharif Bajoor, a member of the Board of Directors of Green Chia in Marivan, who had gone on hunger strike and demonstration to protest violence against animals, was arrested by security forces during his demonstrations. The following images are related to his protesting activities.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Sharif Bajoor was arrested by the security forces during his demonstration and hunger strike to protest violence against animals and support “8 puppies whose mother was victim of human’s violation”, in “Dezli”, on November 2, 2016. Continue reading “An Animals’ Rights Activist Arrested in Marivan”

Keivan Karimi Transferred to Ward 4 of Evin Prison to Serve His Sentence

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Prisoners
Keivan Karimi

HRANA News Agency – Keivan Karimi, filmmaker who had been arrested to serve his sentence, was transferred to ward four of Evin Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Keivan Karimi had been kept in the quarantine of ward four in Evin prison since Wednesday, November 23. Continue reading “Keivan Karimi Transferred to Ward 4 of Evin Prison to Serve His Sentence”

Mohammad Mahdavifar Released from Central Prison of Isfahan

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Prisoners
Mohammad Mahdavifar

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Mahdavifar, a poetfrom Aran and Bidgol was released from the central prison of Isfahan after 45 days of detention in solitary confinement. He had been arrested by Intelligence officers.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Mahdavifar was released from Isfahan prison after 45 days of detention in solitary confinement on Wednesday November 2. Continue reading “Mohammad Mahdavifar Released from Central Prison of Isfahan”