Majid Tavakoli Released from Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Majid Tavakoli, well-known student activist, was released from prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Majid Tavakoli was released with a 3 days leave, on 20th April, from Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj. Continue reading “Majid Tavakoli Released from Rajai Shahr Prison”

A Report about the Condition of Khezr Rasool Morovat in Mahabad Prison

HRANA News Agency- After more than two years of detention and imprisonment, Khezr Rasool Morovat, student and civil activist, is still experiencing difficult circumstances in prison of Mahabad.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Khezr Rasool Morovat, literature expert and former student activist, was arrested in early March 2012 and was transferred to the Office of Intelligence in Mahabad and later, to Mahabad prison. Continue reading “A Report about the Condition of Khezr Rasool Morovat in Mahabad Prison”

Alireza Farshi Released on the Bail from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – On 19th April, Alireza Farshi, civil activist, was released from Evin prison on the bail.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Alireza Farshi had been arrested on 21st February, during the activities in celebration of International Mother Language Day and was transferred to ward 209 of Evin Prison. Continue reading “Alireza Farshi Released on the Bail from Evin Prison”

16 Prisoners Were Hanged in Mashhad and Birjand

HRANA News Agency – 16 prisoners with drug related charges were hanged in Mashhad and Birjand during April 16 and 17.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 12 prisoners were hanged in Mashhad on April 16 and 4 others in Birjand on April 17. All of these prisoners were sentenced to death for drug related charges. Continue reading “16 Prisoners Were Hanged in Mashhad and Birjand”

4 Prisoners Hanged in Zahedan Prison

HRANA News Agency – Four prisoners were hanged in Zahedan prison on the charge of drug trafficking.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the execution of four prisoners who were charged with drug smuggling was performed in Zahedan prison. Continue reading “4 Prisoners Hanged in Zahedan Prison”

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A Report about the Condition of Saeid Poor Haidar in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – After more than two months from the arrest of Saeid Poor Haidar, he is still waiting for the court session.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Poor Haidar was arrested after his arrival, in last February. After the arraignment, he was transferred to ward number 8 in Evin prison until court would announce the trial date. Continue reading “A Report about the Condition of Saeid Poor Haidar in Evin Prison”

Video Footage Showing the Last Words of a Death Row Prisoners

HRANA News Agency – Barat Zahmatkesh is one of the eleven prisoners who were executed on 14th April in Qezelhesar prison, in Karaj. The following video was recorded just a few days before his execution, in Qezalhesar prison, in Karaj, in which he provides an explanation of his case for the last time and calls for help to rescue him.

By release of this seeking help video of “Barat Zahmatkesh”, this prisoner of drug related crimes, who was executed along with 10 other prisoners in Qezalhesar, on 14th April this year, HRANA tries to get the public attention to the execution and the importance of a fair trial for prisoners. Continue reading “Video Footage Showing the Last Words of a Death Row Prisoners”

Abbas Lesani Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment

HRANA News Agency – Abbas Lesani, cultural activist from Ardebil, was sentenced to one year imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), branch 1 of the Ardabil Revolutionary Court on 25th March, informed this civil activist of his one year imprisonment sentence. Continue reading “Abbas Lesani Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment”

Nezam Sadeghi Called His Family from the Intelligence Detention Center

HRANA News Agency – Nezam Sadeghi, labor activist, has contacted his family through a phone call from Sanandaj Intelligence detention.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Wednesday 8th April, Nezam Sadeghi was arrested in Sanandaj, and was transferred to Intelligence office in Sanandaj. Continue reading “Nezam Sadeghi Called His Family from the Intelligence Detention Center”

6 Political Prisoners Transferred to Ward 8 in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Six prisoners of ward 350 have been transferred to ward number 8 in Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Amir Golestani, Amin Akramipoor, Masoud Ghasemkhani, Mehdi Rayshahri Tangestani, Faroborz Kardafar and Masoud Seyyedtalebi have been transferred to ward number 8, on Wednesday, April 15th. Continue reading “6 Political Prisoners Transferred to Ward 8 in Evin Prison”