HRANA News Agency – Ahmad Karimi, political prisoner is about to start the eighth year of his imprisonment in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, while he has not had any furlough during this period of time. Mr. Karimi is in an uncertain situation waiting for the outcome of his appeal.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the appeal made by Ahmad Karimi, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj who have been arrested in March 2009, is being treated by the Tehran prosecutor. Continue reading “Ahmad Karimi Beginning the 8th Year of Imprisonment”
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The 3rd Anniversary of Nikmard Taheri’s Self-Immolation Held on his Tomb
HRANA News Agency – The third anniversary of “Nikmard Taheri”, Yarsany citizen’s self-immolation in protest against the desecration of one of his fellows, was held with attendance of hundreds of Yarsan followers on his tomb. This ceremony was held with reaffirming the demand for recognition of this religion by the audience.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the third anniversary of self-immolation of “Nikmard Taheri” who set himself in fire to against protest the desecration of one of his fellows was held by attendance of hundreds of Yarsan followers on May 7th. Continue reading “The 3rd Anniversary of Nikmard Taheri’s Self-Immolation Held on his Tomb”
Ali Akbar Baghani Exiled to the City of Zabol
HRANA News Agency – At the same time with the “Teachers day” in Iran, Ali Akbar Baghani, Vice-President of the Teachers Union, who was recently released from prison, in continuation of his sentence was exiled for 10 years to Zabol city in Sistan and Baloochestan province.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Akbar Baghani, Vice-President of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Union, who had been sentenced to one years imprisonment and 10 years exile to Zabol city, in the case of 2010 by branch 26 of the Revolutionary presided by Judge Pir Abbasi, on charges of propaganda against the regime, was sent to exile. Continue reading “Ali Akbar Baghani Exiled to the City of Zabol”
Afshin Sohrabzadeh; Getting one Step Closer to Death Every Day
HRANA News Agency – According to the documents that received by HRANA, prison authorities confirmed that Afshin Sohrabzadeh, political prisoner, is diagnosed with clone cancer. The head of the prison has clearly stated that Afshin Sohrabzadeh has survived from death at least once. He emphasizes on the importance of transfer of Afshin Sohrabzadeh to a hospital and also asks that Afshin Sohrabzadeh serves the rest of his sentence in a bigger and more equipped prison. Meanwhile this prisoner needs financial supports from Iranians for continuation of his medical treatment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Afshin Sohrabzadeh political prisoner who is suffering from clone cancer, has survived once from certain death according to the physicians. The head of Minab prison has confirmed his disease and emphasized that he needed to be hospitalized for proper medical treatment in Hormozgan province. However and despite the dangerous condition of this prisoner, he is still in limbo and without medical treatment in Minab prison. Continue reading “Afshin Sohrabzadeh; Getting one Step Closer to Death Every Day”
At Least 4 Prisoners Hanged In Ghezelhesar Prison In Karaj
HRANA News Agency – The death sentences of at least four prisoners with drug related charges were executed in Ghezelhesar prison in Karaj. Three of these prisoners were kept in Ghezelhesar prison and the other one was kept in Great Prison of Tehran (Fashafooyeh).
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least four prisoners of Ghezelhesar and Fashafooyeh prisons with drug related charges were executed on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Ghezelhesar prison. Continue reading “At Least 4 Prisoners Hanged In Ghezelhesar Prison In Karaj”
Mohammad Akrami Pour Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Akrami Pour, Sunni prisoner in Rajae Shahr prison in Karaj was sentenced to 15 years in prison after 29 months of uncertainty by branch 28 of Tehran’s revolutionary court without a lawyer.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Akrami Pour, son of Mashallah, Sunni prisoner in Rajae Shahr prison in Karaj who had been arrested on November 28, 2013, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after 29 months of uncertainty by branch 28 of Tehran’s revolutionary court. Continue reading “Mohammad Akrami Pour Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison”
Mahmoud Beheshti Langroodi Transferred to the Clinic of Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mahmoud Beheshti Langroodi, imprisoned teacher in Evin prison, was transferred to the clinic of Evin prison following a hunger strike which led to the sharp drop in blood pressure.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mahmoud Beheshti Langroodi, imprisoned teacher in Evin prison, was transferred to the clinic of Evin prison at 1 am on May 5, 2016 following a hunger strike and because of a sharp drop in blood pressure and in the morning of May 6, 2016 was again returned to the general ward. Continue reading “Mahmoud Beheshti Langroodi Transferred to the Clinic of Evin Prison”
Fariba Kamalabadi Begins Five-Day Prison Furlough
HRANA News Agency – Fariba Kamalabadi one of the seven “Yaran” (National facilitators for the Bahai community) who are serving ten-year prison sentences as prisoners of conscience, has been granted a five-day leave from prison following the birth of her grandchild.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in November, 2014, she was denied leave to attend her daughter’s wedding. Continue reading “Fariba Kamalabadi Begins Five-Day Prison Furlough”
A Prisoner Has Gone on Hunger Strike in Urmia Prison
HRANA News Agency – Omid Rahmani, one of the financial crimes prisoners in Central Prison of Urmia, has gone on hunger strike to protest against his situation and lack of accountability and the day after he made “plaster cast” on his head. After doing that, he was transferred to the solitary confinement by the prison authorities. This prisoner’s situation has been assessed to be worrying.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Omid Rahmani, one of the financial crimes prisoners in Urmia prison, who claims that his imprisonment sentence has ended but his release is prevented because of his financial inability to pay the fine, went on a hunger strike on 27th April, to protest his situation and the day after he chalked out his head. Continue reading “A Prisoner Has Gone on Hunger Strike in Urmia Prison”
Saman Qaderi Azar Transferred to Ward 2-A of Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – It is said to the family of Saman Qaderi from Bukan who was arrested on January 13, 2016, that he had been transferred to ward 2-A of Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Saman Qaderi Azar, son of Qafour, born on August 8, 1991, and photograph was arrested by the IRGC intelligence agents of Bukan on January 13, 2016. Continue reading “Saman Qaderi Azar Transferred to Ward 2-A of Evin Prison”