Mehdi Khodai’s New Book on the Human Rights Published

HRANA News Agency – The book of “Diverse Approaches to Human Rights in Iran” by “Seyed Mehdi Khodai”, human rights activist and former political prisoner, is the outcome of discussions on human rights. This book after the Atlas of Human Rights (joint translation with Omid Kokabee), is the second book that has been written by Mr. Khodai, during his imprisonment in Evin Prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the book of “Diverse Approaches to Human Rights in Iran” by “Seyed Mehdi Khodai”, human rights activist and former political prisoner, is the outcome of discussions on human rights. Continue reading “Mehdi Khodai’s New Book on the Human Rights Published”

Siamak Mirzai Transferred to Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Siamak Mirzai, from Pars Abad in Ardabil, who had been arrested by the security forces at his workplace, was transferred to ward 209 of Evin prison, based on a proxy detention warrant.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Siamak Mirzai, from Pars Abad in Ardabil, who had been arrested by the security forces at his workplace in Pars Abad and had been taken to the Intelligence Office in Ardabil, has informed his wife through a phone call that he had been transferred to ward 209 of Evin prison in Tehran by a proxy detention warrant which was issued by branch 3 of the Golestan prosecution office (Saweh Road). Continue reading “Siamak Mirzai Transferred to Evin Prison”

Mohammad Ali Taheri Attended His Daughter’s Wedding

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Ali Taheri, prisoner of conscience, was sent on leave for a few hours to attend his daughter’s wedding after many years of imprisonment in Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Ali Taheri was sent on leave for a few hours with the escort on July 14. Continue reading “Mohammad Ali Taheri Attended His Daughter’s Wedding”

Siamak Mirzai Arrested in Pars Abad

HRANA News Agency – On July 14, Siamak Mirzai from Pars Abad in Ardabil, was arrested by the security forces at his workplace.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on July 14, security forces of Pars Abad city in Ardabil province went to the grocery store of Mr. Siamak Mirzai and arrested and transferred him to an unknown location. Continue reading “Siamak Mirzai Arrested in Pars Abad”

Kourosh Zaim Arrested in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Kourosh Zaim, political activist and a member of the National Front of Iran, was arrested.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Kourosh Zaim, political activist and a member of the National Front of Iran, was arrested by the security forces in Tehran, on July 16. Continue reading “Kourosh Zaim Arrested in Tehran”

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Milad Akbari Released on the Bail from Tabriz Prison

HRANA News Agency – Milad Akbari, Turk (Azeri) activist from Tabriz, was released from Tabriz Central Prison on the bail of 1000 million IRR. Ali Hamzehzadeh, the other inmate of the case, is still held in the Intelligence office Tabriz.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Milad Akbari, Turk (Azeri) activist from Tabriz, was released from Tabriz Central Prison on the bail of 1000 million IRR, at about 4pm, on July 16. Continue reading “Milad Akbari Released on the Bail from Tabriz Prison”

Mehdi Pak Goftar’s Execution Postponed

HRANA News Agency – The execution sentence of Mehdi Pak Goftar from Ilam who was convicted for drug offenses in the central prison of Ilam has been postponed. His old parents has had sit-in outside the Head of the Judiciary’s Office and insisted on the innocence of their son.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the death penalty for Mehdi Pak Goftar on charges related to drug offenses was supposed to be done on Wednesday July 13 in the central prison of Ilam but has been postponed for unknown reasons. Continue reading “Mehdi Pak Goftar’s Execution Postponed”

At Least 6 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – At least six prisoners were executed on July 11, in Rajai Shahr prison mainly on charge of murder. The prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinements along with 5 to 7 other prisoners, on Sunday. 5 of the prisoners were returned to their wards and their sentences were not carried out after getting the consent or deadline to provide the blood money.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), at least six prisoners were executed in Rajai Shahr prison on charge of murder. Continue reading “At Least 6 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Alireza Ahmadi Arrested in Arak

HRANA News Agency – Alireza Ahmadi, a former security prisoner was arrested by police officers in the city of Arak.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Alireza Ahmadi former security prisoner was arrested by the police at the passport office in the city of Arak. Continue reading “Alireza Ahmadi Arrested in Arak”

Nahid Gorgi Deprived of Proper Medical Treatment in Vakil Abad Prison

HRANA News Agency – Nahid Gorgi, prisoner of conscience in Vakil Abad Prison in Mashhad, despite various physical and mental diseases is deprived of proper medical care.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the inappropriate physical-mental situation of Nahid Gorgi is not being addressed by the authorities in Vakil Abad prison in Mashhad. Continue reading “Nahid Gorgi Deprived of Proper Medical Treatment in Vakil Abad Prison”