HRANA News Agency – The IRGC intelligence agents have detained two members of a metal music band for three months. Nikan Khosravi and Arash Ilkhani, two members of “confess” group were arrested on November 10, 2015 and have been released on the 100 million thomans bail on February 5, 2016 after almost 3 months under interrogation in solitary confinement in ward 2-A of Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), members of the group have faced charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “blasphemy” due to their artistic activities. Continue reading “2 Members Of A Music Band Waiting For Their Trial”
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Fariborz Raisdana Arrested For Some Hours
HRANA News Agency – Fariborz Raisdana, an economist and university professor, who referred to passport office to follow up being banned of leaving the country, was arrested and transferred to court of Evin prison by the police.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mr. Raisdana had written on his personal page that he was arrested after a few hours and he must introduce himself to general justice deputy attorney in some days. Continue reading “Fariborz Raisdana Arrested For Some Hours”
Mohammad Amin Agoushi Released From Zahedan Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Amin Agoushi was released from Central Zahedan Prison after the remaining of his sentence had been pardoned. This prisoner was arrested in 2007, and had lost his wife and daughter during his imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the 2 remaining years of Mohammad Amin Agoushi’s imprisonment has been pardoned on the anniversary of the victory of the Iranian Revolution (11th February) and on February 16th he was released from the prison. Continue reading “Mohammad Amin Agoushi Released From Zahedan Prison”
The Supreme Court Confirms The Death Sentence Of A Juvenile Offender
HRANA News Agency – The death sentence of Himan Ouraminejad who was charged with murder as a juvenile, has been confirmed in the Supreme Court and is waiting for the permission of head of judiciary to be executed.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Himan Ouraminejad is charged with the murder of another juvenile in a fight in Sanandaj. Continue reading “The Supreme Court Confirms The Death Sentence Of A Juvenile Offender”
Despite Severe Illnesses, Authorities Prevent Saeid Hossainzadeh From Being Released
HRANA News Agency – The judicial and security authorities are preventing Saeid Hossainzadeh from being released, after his inability to serve the sentence was confirmed in Khomaini hospital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Hossainzadeh who was transferred to Khomaini hospital, received the confirmation of the physicians that his rheumatoid arthritis has infected his hearth and he needs continuous treatment and cannot stay in the prison anymore. Continue reading “Despite Severe Illnesses, Authorities Prevent Saeid Hossainzadeh From Being Released”
Aso Rostami Released From Evin Prison On The Bail
HRANA News Agency – Aso Rostami, social and civil rights activist, was released from Evin prison after sixteen months of detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Aso Rostami, civil rights activist, had been arrested along with several others after a gathering to support Kobani in front of UN office in Tehran, on Wednesday, 8th October 2014, and after a long time in solitary confinement and interrogation, he was transferred to ward 8 of Evin prison. Continue reading “Aso Rostami Released From Evin Prison On The Bail”
After 16 Months Of Detention, Atena Daemi Released On The Bail
HRANA News Agency – Atena Daemi, imprisoned civil rights activist, was released on the bail from Evin prison after sixteen months of detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Atena Daemi, 27, was arrested on 21st October 2014 and was held in solitary confinement in Ward 2-A for 86 days. Continue reading “After 16 Months Of Detention, Atena Daemi Released On The Bail”
Contagious Skin Disease Breaks Out In Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – An outbreak of a contagious skin disease and negligence in ward 8 of Evin prison have caused concerns among the inmates and their families. According to one of the prisoners three people have become ill over the past week.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the symptom of this skin disease is excrescences like an old wound that usually starts in the abdomen and is associated with significant pruritus. Continue reading “Contagious Skin Disease Breaks Out In Evin Prison”
2 Death Row Sunni Prisoners’ Trial Session Postponed
HRANA News Agency – The trial session of Farzad Shahnazari and Teymour Naderizadeh which was supposed to be held in the Revolutionary Court on Saturday 13 February was postponed because of absence of judge Salvati. The two Sunni prisoners have already been sentenced to death by judge Moghiseh but due to abolition of the sentence by the Supreme Court the case was referred to Branch 15 for retrial.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the Supreme Court cancelled the execution of Farzad Shahnazari and Teymour Naderizadeh in November 2015 and the case was sent to branch 15 for judicial proceedings. These two were sentenced to execution in 2013 by branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court presided by judge Moghiseh. Continue reading “2 Death Row Sunni Prisoners’ Trial Session Postponed”
Political Prisoners Face More Problems In Receiving Books: Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – The officials of ward 8 in Evin prison, in a statement and by an illegal action subjected the delivery of all the books to the prisoners, to the approval of the name and author of the books by the prison authorities.
Some of the prisoners say that even with a license by the Ministry of Culture, according to the announcement, the prison decides which book could the prisoners read or not read.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), according to the new notifications and sample forms, from 13th January, prisoners must undergo a long bureaucratic process, should give the title and author’s name in the application form to the manager of ward 8 in Evin and after the agreement with the title and author of the book, they will give the permission to the prisoner to get it. Continue reading “Political Prisoners Face More Problems In Receiving Books: Evin Prison”