Maryam Naghash Zargaran Returned to Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, returned to Evin Prison due to opposition to an extension of her leave by the Prosecutor despite not finishing her medical treatment process. The Prosecutor has rejected her request for a parole, too.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, returned to Evin Prison after her medical furlough was not extended. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Returned to Evin Prison”

A Prisoner Executed in Taibad

HRANA News Agency – A 31-year-old prisoner with drug related charges was hanged in Khorasan province.

According to the report of Human rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hadi Oskoee, 31, from Taibad countryside was executed with on drug related charges in the morning of September 25.

It is worth noting that his brother had been executed with the same charge few years ago.

A close source to his family told HRANA’s reporter: “In Taibad, prisoner are executed without any notification even without notification to their families and there is no last meeting in this prison.”

Prison Guards Raid Different Wards of Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – By the order of Mohammad Mardani, head of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, anti-riot police of this prison, in an unusual inspection of some of the halls of ward 4, attempted to beat a large number of prisoners and destructed their properties. During the investigation which is said to be done in order to stop the reports of human rights violations from Rajai Shahr prison, TVs and even the walls of some of the cells were destroyed. There is no information about the fate of prisoners who have been beaten.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), about 100 anti-riot forces of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, under the pretext of inspection attempted to beat prisoners and destroy their properties. Continue reading “Prison Guards Raid Different Wards of Rajai Shahr Prison”

Head of Rajai Shahr Prison Calls for Expediting the Executions

HRANA News Agency – According to the documents that HRANA has obtained, Mohammad Mardani, head of Rajai Shahr prison, in the administrative correspondence related to the cases of several prisoners of death row, titled as “thugs”, has requested expedition of their execution.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), although the prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj had already reported multiple violations of their rights by Rajai Shahr prison authorities and in particular Mohammad Mardani, head of the prison, Daryoush Amirian director and his deputy Mirzaee, including beating and provoking bloody clashes, but to prove his offenses including working with the prison mafia, beatings and misusing the power is difficult and sometimes impossible for the Human rights Organization, due to restrictions. Continue reading “Head of Rajai Shahr Prison Calls for Expediting the Executions”

Ayatollah Nekounam Deprived of Medical Treatment in Qom Prison

HRANA News Agency – The physical condition of Ayatollah Nekounam in Saheli prison in Qom is unsuitable. Ayatollah Nekounam suffers from blood pressure and blood sugar with loss of vision while he is prohibited of accessing essential medicines in prison by the officials.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam, Shiite Marja and dissident cleric, who is held in Saheli prison in Qom suffers from blood pressure and blood sugar. Continue reading “Ayatollah Nekounam Deprived of Medical Treatment in Qom Prison”

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A Report on the Situation of Detained Christians

HRANA News Agency – After nearly three weeks, five detained Christians in Firoozkooh are held in Evin prison under detention. 17 Christians were present at the place where they were arrested (a personal garden), two of them were notified that they had been fired from their jobs after Intelligence Ministry officials visited their workplaces. Also according to the reports, two days after the raid of security forces, the garden which is a personal property, has been seized and security forces released abandoned animals of the garden and prevent the owner from entering it.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ramin Bet Tamers, Amin Afshar Naderi, Hadi Asgari, Mohamad Dehnavard and Amir Saman Dashti five detained Christians are held in Evin prison still. However, the relevant authorities refuse to provide their families with further information on their status. Continue reading “A Report on the Situation of Detained Christians”

24 Bahais Appeal Court Held in Golestan Province

HRANA News Agency – The court session of 24 Baha`is was held in Golestan province. Due to the high number of defendants, continuation of the session was adjourned until next week. These civilians have been sentenced to between 6 to 11 years in prison in the primary court. The previous session was cancelled due to suspicion of the court regarding its eligibility, on Wednesday July 13.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the appeal court session of 24 Baha’is in Golestan province was held on September 16 and the continuation of the session was scheduled for September 29. Continue reading “24 Bahais Appeal Court Held in Golestan Province”

Hamidreza Yazdani Released from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Hamidreza Yazdani, political prisoner, was released from prison on parole.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on September 10, Hamidreza Yazdani, political prisoner of ward number 8 of Evin prison, was released on parole. Continue reading “Hamidreza Yazdani Released from Evin Prison”

7 Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Bandar Abbas

HRANA News Agency – On September 10, seven drug offenders were hanged in the central prison of Bandar Abbas.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on September 10, seven sailors who had been charged with drug-related charges were hanged in the central prison of Bandar Abbas. Continue reading “7 Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Bandar Abbas”

Rajai Shahr Prison Is Being Prepared for an Amputation

HRANA News Agency – Mohammadreza Farahnak, a prisoner who has been kept on charge of theft in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj since 18 years ago, after all these years faces the risk of amputation. The prisoner was informed that the sentence would be executed on Tuesday.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammadreza Farahnak, a prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj was informed that his sentence would be executed on Tuesday. Continue reading “Rajai Shahr Prison Is Being Prepared for an Amputation”