Behnam Ibrahimzadeh Transferred to Ward 1 of Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Behnam Ibrahimzadeh, imprisoned labor activist, was transferred from solitary confinement to ward number one, in Rajaei Shahr prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Behnam Ibrahimzadeh had been transferred to solitary confinement in ward number one of Rajaei Shahr prison, on June 6, while he was severely ill, due to his hunger strike and also being beaten. Continue reading “Behnam Ibrahimzadeh Transferred to Ward 1 of Rajai Shahr Prison”

Seven Prisoners Hanged in Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – Seven prisoners with drug related charges were hanged in Shiraz.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), these seven prisoners who had been transferred from Pirniya prison to solitary confinements in Adelabad prison on Friday, have been executed on June 6th. Continue reading “Seven Prisoners Hanged in Shiraz”

Three Ahvazi Political Activists Arrested

HRANA News Agency – Three Ahvazi political activist were arrested during last month.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), two brothers, with the names of Abd-Ali and Hashem Mazraeh were arrested by security forces on May 3 and 4, in Ahvaz. Continue reading “Three Ahvazi Political Activists Arrested”

Karim Abraham and Masoud Garmsiri Transferred to Mahabad Prison

HRANA News Agency – Karim Abraham and Masoud Garmsiri, two political prisoners have been transferred to Mahabad prison.
According to the reports of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Karim Abraham from intelligence service of Uremia detention centre and Masoud Garmsiri from Naghadeh prison have been transferred to Mahabad prison, earlier this week. Continue reading “Karim Abraham and Masoud Garmsiri Transferred to Mahabad Prison”

Monthly Report – An Overview of the Human Rights Situation in Iran in March – April, 2015

HRANA News Agency – The Department of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists Association of Iran has published the following monthly report on the human rights situation in Iran during the period of March – April, 2015 (Persian calendar month of Farvardin, 1394). This report cannot perfectly and comprehensively reflect the details of human rights concerns in Iran for obvious reasons including the existing governmental limitations and ban on the free exchange of information. It should be emphasized that in addition to the monthly reports, the Department of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists Association of Iran publishes a comprehensive and analytical annual report at the end of each year.

Moreover, it should be noted that the consistent report of human rights violations was significantly declined and interrupted due to the long New Year holidays, which mainly resulted from lack or significant decline in the activities supported by organizations, media, and human rights activists. Continue reading “Monthly Report – An Overview of the Human Rights Situation in Iran in March – April, 2015”

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A University Professor Banned from Lecturing by the Security Forces

HRANA News Agency – Zakaria Ghaderi, the professor of political science of Kerman Azad University, has been deprived of lecturing, by the pressure of the university security.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Dr. Zakaria Ghaderi says that the discussed subjects in his classes and his papers, are the reason of this decision. Continue reading “A University Professor Banned from Lecturing by the Security Forces”

Each of 2 Civil Rights Activists Sentenced to 13 years in Prison

HRANA News Agency – Hossain Ali Mohammadi and Taha Kermani, two civil right activists from Tabriz city, have been each sentenced to 13 years in prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), branch number 3 of the revolutionary court of Tabriz, has sentenced Hossain Ali Mohammadi and Taha Kermani to ten years in prison on charges of blasphemy and setting fire on public properties with the intention of opposing Islamic regime, on May 12. Continue reading “Each of 2 Civil Rights Activists Sentenced to 13 years in Prison”

Koorosh Zaeim Summoned to the Revolutionary Court

HRANA News Agency – Koorosh Zaeim, member of central council of National Front party, was summoned to the court again.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Koorosh Zaeim has been charged with propaganda against the regime, acts against the national security and membership in National Front party in an order that is issued in branch number 15 of the revolutionary court with chief judge Salavati, and has to go to the court on July 4. Continue reading “Koorosh Zaeim Summoned to the Revolutionary Court”

5 Prisoners Have Been Hanged in Tabriz

HRANA News Agency – 5 prisoners with drug related charges have been hanged in Tabriz last Sunday.

According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), these 5 prisoners were all charged with drug trafficking and have been hanged in the Central Prison of Tabriz on May 31st. Continue reading “5 Prisoners Have Been Hanged in Tabriz”

4 Arrestees of Mahabad Transferred to Public Prison

HRANA News Agency – 4 arrestees of the recent demonstrations in Mahabad has been transferred from the intelligence office of Uremia to Mahabad Prison.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Kambiz Chekani, Anvar Badri, Rahman Khoshkalam and Younes Mallak had been arrested a day after the demonstrations in Mahabad and were transferred to the intelligence office of Uremia. Continue reading “4 Arrestees of Mahabad Transferred to Public Prison”