Aso Rostami Suffering from Lung Infection in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Aso Rostami, civil rights activist who is imprisoned in ward number 8 of Evin prison, is suffering from lung infection and bleeding, but has not received proper medical treatment yet.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after two weeks of coughing, from Wednesday July 1st this prisoner has blood in his coughs and he is in a very bad condition.
A close source to this prisoner told HRANA’s reporter, “breathing problem of this prisoner is increasing, and since June 15 he is using oxygen and there is blood in his coughs. When the prison’s physician visited him after two weeks and Aso requested for being transferred to a hospital, he responded: ‘I decide about it, not you’ “.
Aso Rostami is a 28-year-old civil rights activist who was arrested after the gathering in front of UN office which was held for showing solidarity with Kobani, on October 8, 2014 along with other activists, and after interrogation process, was transferred to ward number 8 of Evin.
He has been sentenced to 7 years in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime, collusion against the national security and insulting supreme leader. His trial, along with three others in branch number 28 of the revolutionary court with chief judge Moghiseh took only 15 minutes, and these defendants received in total of 18 years in prison.
Other allegations against this prisoner are, cyber activities and criticizing human rights condition of Iran, sympathy with political prisoner’s families and death row prisoners, attending the rally in solidarity with Kobani, sympathy with the families of 2009 victims and having contact with human rights activist.
Aso Rostami is currently in the 9th months of detention, and kept in ward number 8 of Evin prison and waiting for the verdict of the appeal court.

Alireza Rasouli Transferred Back to the Public Ward of Mahabad Prison

HRANA News Agency – Alirzea Rasouli, political prisoner, is back to the public ward of Mahabad prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Alireza Rasouli, who had broken his hunger strike after ignorance of authorities, while facing critical health condition and requests by his friends, was transferred to the public ward. Continue reading “Alireza Rasouli Transferred Back to the Public Ward of Mahabad Prison”

One of Protesters in Mahabad Dies due to Severe Injuries

HRANA News Agency – Akam Talaj, one of the wounded people in Mahabad May protests, passed away after 50 day of hospitalization, on Monday 29th June.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a person close to Mr. Talaj who introduced himself as a classmate, confirming this news and told HRANA’s reporter: “This afternoon, Akam died due to the severity and impact of large volumes of riot police pellets which hit his abdomen and head, leading to his brain and spinal damage.” Continue reading “One of Protesters in Mahabad Dies due to Severe Injuries”

Mostafa Eskandari Released from Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Mostafa Eskandari, prisoner in Hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, was released.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mostafa Eskandari was released from prison on Monday 29th June, after six years imprisonment in Evin and Rajai Shahr prisons. Continue reading “Mostafa Eskandari Released from Rajai Shahr Prison”

Mohammadreza Afshar Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Mohammadreza Afshar, a supporter and trainer of the “Course of Erfan Halgheh”, was arrested and sent to Evin prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mr. Mohammadreza Afshar, who had been summoned by a phone call to give some explanation to the court in Evin, was arrested and sent to Evin prison, when he attended the court on Monday 29th June. Continue reading “Mohammadreza Afshar Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison”

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Ardeshir Shahnavaz Began Serving His 5-Year-Imprisonment Sentence

HRANA News Agency – Ardeshir Shahnavaz, a trainer of the “Course of Erfan Halgheh”, presented himself at Evin prison to endure his 5 years imprisonment sentence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mr. Ardeshor Shahnavaz presented himself at Evin prison on Saturday 27th June, and according to one of his relatives; he has been told that he would be transferred to Rajai Shahr to serve his sentence. Continue reading “Ardeshir Shahnavaz Began Serving His 5-Year-Imprisonment Sentence”

A Report about Malek Mohammad Abadian’s Family’s Situation

HRANA News Agency – After more than 3 years in solitary confinement and prison and despite the overturn of death penalty of family members of Malek Mohammad Abadian by the Supreme Court and despite the repeated promises, Court of Zahedan refuses to release the family on the bail.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Nasrin Abadian, this family’s girl, by announcing this issue, told HRANA: “The Supreme Court, due to lack of evidence and the fact that the confession was under torture, overturned the death penalty. Also the family of Molavi Jangi Zehi has said that they had no complaints against our parents, and local dignitaries testified about their innocence by a petition, and the authorities had also promised their freedom, however, sabotage and infiltrations by the security agents has been an obstacle to their freedom.” Continue reading “A Report about Malek Mohammad Abadian’s Family’s Situation”

Masood Bastani on a 3-Day-Furlough from Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Masood Bastani, journalist, was sent on leave for a period of 3 days in the last days of his imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), this imprisoned journalist’s sentence of six years imprisonment has come to an end already, and currently his previous absence after a leave, has prevented him from being released. Continue reading “Masood Bastani on a 3-Day-Furlough from Rajai Shahr Prison”

Shokrollah Ghahremani Fard Arrested and Transferred to Ahar Prison

HRANA News Agency – Shokrollah Ghahremani Fard, civil rights activist was arrested by security forces and transferred to Ahar prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mr. Ghahremani Fard, was arrested by security forces, in his house in Kaleybar in East Azerbaijan, on Wednesday June 24. Continue reading “Shokrollah Ghahremani Fard Arrested and Transferred to Ahar Prison”

Supreme Court Overturned Sohail Arabi’s Death Sentence

HRANA News Agency – Sohail Arabi’s death sentence on charge of insulting the prophet, was overturned by Branch 34 of the Supreme Court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mr. Meshkani, Sohail Arabi’s solicitor, on Saturday 27th June, confirmed this news and told HRANA’s reporter: “I am very happy with Branch 34 of the Supreme Court’s tact, my client’s death sentence was overturned and his case was sent to a lower court branch.” Continue reading “Supreme Court Overturned Sohail Arabi’s Death Sentence”