HRANA News Agency – During a conflict between prisoners in Rajaei Shahr prison, where many political prisoner are imprisoned as well, at least three people were injured by knife and another prisoner has been murdered. The atmosphere inside the prison is reported to be very tense.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj, which is categorized by bureau of prison to be a place for prisoners with violent crimes, is also the biggest place for political-security prisoners in exile. Under the weak management and lack of proper supervision this prison has become a dangerous place. In the recent days a group conflict occurred between prisoners of hall number 18 in ward number 6. Continue reading “Conflict between Prisoners in Rajaei Shahr Prison; At Least 1 Prisoner Killed”
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A Short Report about the Situation of Sunni Prisoners in Rajaei Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – There are more than 70 Sunni prisoners kept in Rajaei Shahr prison with political-security charges, 42 of whom are imprisoned with the sentences between 5 to 20 years and are being kept in hall number 21 of ward number 7, and at least 30 prisoners with death sentences who are kept in hall number 10 of ward 4 of the prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), more than 70 Sunni prisoners are kept in Rajaei Shahr prison with security and political allegations and have received their sentences under sacrilege charge. These prisoners are usually residents of western parts of Iran and are kept kilometers far from their hometown. Continue reading “A Short Report about the Situation of Sunni Prisoners in Rajaei Shahr Prison”
The List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – In the women’s ward of Evin prison where many prisoners are mothers, the authorities still do not provide phone calls for prisoners, prison visits are limited and there are many environmental problems in this place. This report gives a general overview of the conditions and the names of 25 women political prisoners.
What you will read, is a general report and overview of the situation of the women’s ward of Evin prison, plus an exclusive list of political prisoners, including the duration of their imprisonment and other specifications. Continue reading “The List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward in Evin Prison”
Mostafa Tajzadeh Returned to Evin Prison by the End of His Furlough
HRANA News Agency – Seyed Mostafa Tajzadeh, political prisoner at Evin Prison, has returned to prison by the end of his furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Seyed Mostafa Tajzadeh, the senior member of Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Organization (MIRO) and The Islamic Iran Participation Front (Mosharekat Party), who on March 19, 2016 was released from the prison on a furlough, on March 24, 2016 returned to prison by the end of the furlough. Continue reading “Mostafa Tajzadeh Returned to Evin Prison by the End of His Furlough”
Mahmoud Beheshti Returned to Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mahmoud Beheshti Langroodi, teacher and trade unionist returned to Evin Prison after a 5-day Nowruz furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mahmoud Beheshti Langroodi who was released from Evin prison for the Nowruz furlough with a number of other political prisoners on March 19, 2016, introduced himself to Evin prison by the end of the furlough on March 25, 2016. Continue reading “Mahmoud Beheshti Returned to Evin Prison”
Juvenile Offender at the Risk of Imminent Execution in Iran: Amnesty International
HRANA News Agency – In a statement of urgent action, Amnesty International warned about the imminent execution of Himan Uraminejad who was sentenced to death on charge of murder when he was a juvenile, and asked the Iranian authorities to stop this verdict.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amnesty International called on the Iranian authorities to stop the death sentence of the juvenile offender, Himan Uraminejad whose verdict was confirmed by the Supreme Court. He has been informed that his sentence will be executed after April 1, 2016. Continue reading “Juvenile Offender at the Risk of Imminent Execution in Iran: Amnesty International”
Ali Akbar Nikbakht Released from Golpaigan Prison
HRANA News Agency – Ali Akbar Nikbakht, 75-year-old and ill prisoner from Golpaigan prison, was released due to his illness and punishment intolerance.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Akbar Nikbakht, 75, who previously was sentenced to one year imprisonment for propaganda against the regime, was released by the approval of the Medical Commission in Esfahan. Continue reading “Ali Akbar Nikbakht Released from Golpaigan Prison”
Appeals Court Upheld Rasoul Bodaghi’s Imprisonment Sentence
HRANA News Agency – Tehran Province Appeals Court upheld the sentence of three years in prison for Rasoul Bodaghi, imprisoned teacher in ward 7 of Evin Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Rasoul Bodaghi faced a new case last July, at the end of his six-year-imprisonment sentence and was brought to trial on September 16, 2015. Continue reading “Appeals Court Upheld Rasoul Bodaghi’s Imprisonment Sentence”
Authorities Do Not Address Hossein Ronaghi Maleki’s Health Condition
HRANA News Agency – Authorities have postponed the date to address the request of Hossein Ronaghi Maleki for a medical furlough. He is imprisoned in Evin prison and suffers from various diseases, and his problem will be addressed after the new year holidays in Iran. Also, despite an order from the prosecutor, prison authorities put extra difficulties to his transfers to the hospital from the prison.
One of the close relatives of Hossein Ronaghi, in this regard told HRANA’s reporter: “The review process for Hossein’s medical leave has been postponed until after the Nowrooz holidays”. He added that “despite an order from the prosecutor on not wearing prison clothes, handcuffs and shackles when he is being taken to a hospital outside the prison, some prison authorities disrupt in this issue”. Continue reading “Authorities Do Not Address Hossein Ronaghi Maleki’s Health Condition”
Saeid Madani Released from Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Saeid Madani, sociologist and writer who was imprisoned in ward number 7 of Evin prison, has been released on parole after 4 years and sent to Bandar Abbas to serve his exile sentence.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Madani is a sociologist researcher, political activist, member of National-Religious council, member of the committee to defend free elections, member of investigation and follow up committee for arbitrary arrests, and member of executive council of human rights. After 4 years in prison, he has been released on parole after the agreement of the authorities from ward number 7 of Evin prison, in order to serve his exile sentence in Bandar Abbas. Continue reading “Saeid Madani Released from Evin Prison”