The Updated List of Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – In women’s ward of Evin prison, there are many mothers along with other women who are being kept in a bad environment, phone call is not available and visits are very limited. The following report is trying to give an overview about the condition and status of 24 female political prisoners in this prison.

Currently 24 political prisoners are kept in women’s ward in Evin prison: Continue reading “The Updated List of Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison”

3 Sunni Prisoners Sent to Solitary Confinements of Rajaei Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Three Sunni prisoners of Rajaei Shahr prison in Karaj, have been sentenced to serve 7 days in solitary confinement for their protests to the insulting statement of the prison’s judge. These prisoners are serving the second day of this punishment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Kaveh Vaisi, Kaveh Sharifi and Jamal Ghaderi are three Sunni prisoners of hall number 12 of Rajaei Shahr prison who are punished for protesting at the insulting statement of judge Zare. Continue reading “3 Sunni Prisoners Sent to Solitary Confinements of Rajaei Shahr Prison”

A Death Row Prisoner on Hunger Strike in Rajaei Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – A death row prisoner, who has started hunger strike in protest to discriminatory behavior of prison’s internal manager, is kept with handcuff and shackles in clinic of Rajaei Shahr prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Azizi, a prisoner who has been sentenced to death, started hunger strike a week ago, in protest to being transferred to another hall, which he claims to be because of discriminatory behavior of internal manager of prison. Continue reading “A Death Row Prisoner on Hunger Strike in Rajaei Shahr Prison”

Aliasghar Mahmoodian Released from Semnan Prison

HRANA News Agency – Aliasghar Mahmoodian, political prisoner in Semnan prison was released.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Aliasghar Mahmoodian, political prisoner of Semnan prison, was released after serving his 4 years. Continue reading “Aliasghar Mahmoodian Released from Semnan Prison”

Ali Hasan Shamayeli Released on the Bail

HRANA News Agency – Ali Hasan Shamayeli, political activist was released on the bail of 600 million IRR after a week of detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Hasan Shamayeli, political and reformist activist in Kermanshah province, who had been arrested by the IRGC forces on Monday June 13, in Songhor town at his house, was released on the bail of 600 million IRR after a week. Continue reading “Ali Hasan Shamayeli Released on the Bail”

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An Arab Father and his Son Arrested in Shush

HRANA News Agency – Rasoul Salimi (Kabi), 17, along with his father, Naji Salimi, were arrested by the security forces and transferred to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the security forces in intelligence service and police forces of Shush raided to Bait-Mohammad village, a rural area in Shush, on Wednesday June 15, and arrested two Arab residents and transferred them to an unknown location. Continue reading “An Arab Father and his Son Arrested in Shush”

Mohammad Karimi’s Trial Held in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – The court session of Mohammad Karimi, civil rights activist, was held in branch number 28 of the revolutionary court. In this session the charges were read and he defended himself.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the court session of Mohammad Karimi, civil rights activist, was held in branch number 28 of the revolutionary court. This session had been postponed previously due to absence of judge Moghiseh. Continue reading “Mohammad Karimi’s Trial Held in Tehran”

5 Facebook Activists Released from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Fariborz Kardar, Masoud Ghasemkhani, Masoud Talebi, Amir Golestani, Amin Akramipoor, prisoners known as “Facebook activists”, were released on parole from Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least five prisoners of Evin prison with the names of Fariborz Kardar, Masoud Ghasemkhani, Masoud Talebi, Amir Golestani and Amin Akramipoor were released on parole. Continue reading “5 Facebook Activists Released from Evin Prison”

2 Political Prisoners Sent to Furlough, 1 to Hospital

HRANA News Agency – Two political prisoners of ward 7 of Evin prison named Iraj Gharibi and Hamidreza Derakhshandeh are granted furlough from prison; moreover, Gholamreza Hosseini another prisoner kept in the same ward has been transferred to the hospital following a severe health condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Iraj (Esmail) Gharibi, Hamidreza Derakhshandeh and Gholamreza Hosseini received imprisonment sentences of five, seven and nine years respectively on charge of “cooperating with hostile governments” at Branch 15 of Tehran Revolutionary Court under Judge Salavati. They are currently serving their imprisonment terms in ward seven of Evin prison. Continue reading “2 Political Prisoners Sent to Furlough, 1 to Hospital”

Ali Hassan Shamayeli Arrested by the IRGC Forces

HRANA News Agency – Ali Hassan Shamayeli, political activist from Songhor Kolia in Kermanshah province was arrested by the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Hassan Shamayeli, reformist political activist in the province of Kermanshah was arrested at his home in Songhor city by the IRGC forces on Monday June 13. Continue reading “Ali Hassan Shamayeli Arrested by the IRGC Forces”