HRANA News Agency – Alireza Moshtagh, political prisoner, was transferred to ward 8 in Evin prison, and Vahid Sayadi was released on bail.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), last week, Alireza Moshtagh was summoned to Evin Prison to endure one year imprisonment. Continue reading “A Political Prisoner Transferred to Evin Prison”
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Mehdi Farahi Shandiz Sentenced to Another 3 Years in Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Farahi Shandiz, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr Prison, in Karaj, was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for the third time with the quite similar charges, in fact, first two times were during his imprisonment, and in this way, he should spend 9 years in prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), regarding the court verdict, issued on 26th May, Mehdi Farahi Shandiz was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment by the branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court, presided by Judge Moghiseh, on charges of insulting the Supreme Leader, and disturbing public order, and this is despite the fact that he has not been informed about the Court hearing, and also the decision was not delivered to prisoner or the prisoner’s lawyer, and was directly stated on the prisoners situation statement. Continue reading “Mehdi Farahi Shandiz Sentenced to Another 3 Years in Prison”
A Sunni Imam Has to Leave His Hometown and Mosque
HRANA News Agency – Mohieddin Mohammad Zadeh, Friday prayers Imam and community of Kooleh village, in Diwandareh city, in a decree by the Islamic Center, was sentenced to leave the village and the mosque.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the Islamic Center of Diwandareh city, on 10th January, in a letter to Mr. Zadeh, wrote: “Clergymen in the Islamic system, get mandate to promote religious from the Major Center, and because you do not have the relevant license, so you have 2 months to leave the village, otherwise you are responsible for all the consequences.” Continue reading “A Sunni Imam Has to Leave His Hometown and Mosque”
Esmail Abdi Banned from Leaving Iran
HRANA News Agency – Esmail Abdi, general secretary of the Teacher’s Union has been banned from leaving Iran.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Sunday 21st June, when Mr. Abdi was going to Armenia, his passport was seizured and he was deprived of leaving the country. Continue reading “Esmail Abdi Banned from Leaving Iran”
A Report about the Condition of Farshid Fathi, Imprisoned Priest
HRANA News Agency – Prison authorities have not accepted the request of Farshid Fathi, political prisoner, regarding his transfer to hall number 12 of Rajaei Shahr prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Farshid Fathi, imprisoned new converted Christian priest, has been transferred to ward number 1 of Rajaei Shahr prison, by the recommendation of the cleric of the ward. Continue reading “A Report about the Condition of Farshid Fathi, Imprisoned Priest”
Mohammad Saeid Hossainzadeh Suffering from Rheumatism in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Saeid Hossainzadeh is recently experiencing hardships from rheumatism and respiratory problems in ward number 8 of Evin prison, but his condition is being neglected by the authorities.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), this civil rights activist has been suffering for three days from June 15 to June 17 from respiratory and heart attacks that resulted in his transfer to a hospital outside of prison. Continue reading “Mohammad Saeid Hossainzadeh Suffering from Rheumatism in Evin Prison”
Five Journalists Fired from Iran Labor News Agency
HRANA News Agency – The five-member team of “Workers Department” in ILNA (Iranian Labour News Agency) have been dismissed as a group.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mr. Esmail Mohammad Vali, editor of the “Workers Department”, announced this news and wrote: “Although my job title was the “administrative secretary” of the Workers’ Group, but all the people in ILNA knew that our group was running as council so that we were all fired.” Continue reading “Five Journalists Fired from Iran Labor News Agency”
A Prisoner Died of Medical Negligence in Salmas Prison
HRANA News Agency – Anwar Lajevard, political prisoner in Salmas, passed away due to cardiac arrest and the delay in transferring to hospital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mr. Anwar Lajevard, 45, from the village of Broshkhoran of Salmas city, died due to cardiac arrest in Tabriz hospital on Thursday 18th June. Continue reading “A Prisoner Died of Medical Negligence in Salmas Prison”
Yousof Kakeh Mami Transferred to Intelligence Office
HRANA News Agency – Yousof Kakeh Mami, political prisoner in Ormia prison, has been transferred to Ormia intelligence office.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Monday 15 June, Yousof Kakeh Mami from ward 12 of Ormia prison was called and transferred to the Intelligence Office in Ormia. Continue reading “Yousof Kakeh Mami Transferred to Intelligence Office”
The Newest List of Political Prisoners in Ormia Central Prison
HRANA News Agency – The following list includes the names of prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in Ormia whose sentences in total regardless of pending cases, is up to 260 years in prison and five death row prisoners included. However, except a few cases (three Baha’is, a spy and one convicted after the elections in 2009), the majority of these prisoners have been alleged with holding connection, supporting or being active member of one of the Kurdish parties, and have been arrested, so that, only a brief mention of “cooperation with the Kurdish opposition” refers to this type of accusations. It should be noted that the following list is a primary list and probably will be updated with more information.
Identities of prisoners in ward 12, who are now, more than half of all political prisoners held in Ormia prison: Continue reading “The Newest List of Political Prisoners in Ormia Central Prison”