A Campaign Has Begun in Support of Imprisoned Teachers in Iran

HRANA News Agency – Teachers Association of Iran, Tehran (ITTA), has announced the launch of a campaign calling to put an end to the imprisonment of 2 teachers; Rasool Bodaghi and Mahmoud Bagheri.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), ITTA of Iran, Tehran, issued a call to the Iranian people, inviting them to support the efforts to release the imprisoned teachers, Mr. Rasool Bodaghi and Mr. Mahmoud Bagheri. Continue reading “A Campaign Has Begun in Support of Imprisoned Teachers in Iran”

Batyrshah Mohammadov’s Health Condition Deteriorated

HRANA News Agency – Batyrshah Mohammadov, a political prisoner at Karaj Rajaee Shahr Prison has been transferred to the prison clinic because of the high blood pressure and bleeding in sleep on emergency basis.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Batyrshah Mohammadov, a prisoner at Ward 12 of Karaj Rajaee Shahr Prison has been transferred on emergency basis to the prison clinic. Continue reading “Batyrshah Mohammadov’s Health Condition Deteriorated”

A Prisoner at Zahedan Prison Died because of Lack of Medical Treatment

HRANA News Agency – One of the prisoners of central prison of Zahedan, who was imprisoned for minor crimes, died – according to other prisoners – due to disease and medical negligence. Wardens did not take the corps out of ward from 7am to 10am.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a prisoner who was imprisoned for minor crimes, was found dead on Wednesday, January 14, at 7am, in ward number 5 of central prison of Zahedan and authorities refused to take the corps out of the ward till 10 am. Continue reading “A Prisoner at Zahedan Prison Died because of Lack of Medical Treatment”

A Political Prisoner Released from Meshkin Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Hoseini, political prisoner in Meshkin Shahr prison, was released on parole law.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Hoseini, political activist, who was arrested on 11th December 2014, at 10 am at his work place by the security forces and was charged with propaganda against the regime and sentenced to 6 months in prison was released after spending 2/3 of his sentence from Meshkin Shahr prison. Continue reading “A Political Prisoner Released from Meshkin Shahr Prison”

Judicial Authorities Reject Parole Requests of 70 Political Prisoners

HRANA News Agency – Judicial authorities rejected the request of seventy political and security prisoners, imprisoned in Evin prison to be released earlier.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a large number of prisoners in Evin prison, including 13 prisoners of ward 350, were imparted that their conditional release requests have been rejected. Continue reading “Judicial Authorities Reject Parole Requests of 70 Political Prisoners”

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The 5th Session of Trial of 6 Bahais in Tabriz

HRANA News Agency – The fifth court hearing of charges against six Bahais took place in Tabriz on January 14. The accused are four members of the Bahadori family, Shabnam Issakhani and Rashin Saberi.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), during the hearing Simin Rasouli, the mother of the Bahadori family, was questioned, and the court was adjourned until January 21. In the previous hearings, Farzad Bahadori, the father of the family, Mrs. Rasouli, the children Sahar and Nassim Bahadori, Mrs. Shabnam Issakhani and Mrs. Rashin Saberi, were questioned for four hours. Continue reading “The 5th Session of Trial of 6 Bahais in Tabriz”

An Imprisoned Journalist Released after Serving 3 Years in Prison

HRANA News Agency – Mehrdad Sarjoei, parliamentary reporter, was released after serving his 3 years imprisonment sentence at Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Tuesday 13th January, Merdad Sarjoei was released after serving his 3 years imprisonment sentence at Evin prison. Continue reading “An Imprisoned Journalist Released after Serving 3 Years in Prison”

15 Days Solitary Confinement for Having Contact with the Media

HRANA News Agency – Fakhroddin Faraji, political prisoner of Tabas prison, has to spend 15 days in solitary confinement because of contacting the media.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Fakhroddin Faraji has to spend 15 days in solitary confinement according to a decision made by prison disciplinary council. Continue reading “15 Days Solitary Confinement for Having Contact with the Media”

Execution of 2 Prisoners at Shiraz Adel-Abad Prison

HRANA News Agency – On Sunday morning, 11 January 2015, two prisoners charged with armed robbery were hanged at Shiraz Adel-Abad Prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Sunday 10 January 2015, three prisoners convicted of armed robbery were transferred to solitary confinement so their death sentence could be carried out. Continue reading “Execution of 2 Prisoners at Shiraz Adel-Abad Prison”

Nahid Gorji Has Had no Contact with Her Family since 3 Weeks ago

HRANA News Agency – Nahid Gorji, from Mashhad, who was arrested because of her activities in the cyberspace, is not allowed to visit or call her family since three weeks ago.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Nahid Gorji was arrested on Sunday 11th October by the security forces in Mashhad at her home and a bail of 400 million Tomans was issued for her. Continue reading “Nahid Gorji Has Had no Contact with Her Family since 3 Weeks ago”