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Disruption in the Gathering of Erfaneh Halgheh Followers in Tehran

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Freedom of Expression

HRANA News Agency – About two hundred Erfaneh Halgheh followers gathered in front of Evin Prison on Sunday, December 28th and demanded the freedom for Mohammad Ali Taheri, the founder of Erfaneh Halgheh (Interuniversalism Mysticism). The gathering was formed under tight security surveillance and was disturbed by security guards.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), protestors attended todays gathering in reaction to the reports about Mr Taheri’s hunger strike which has resulted to serious cardiovascular condition for him. Continue reading “Disruption in the Gathering of Erfaneh Halgheh Followers in Tehran”

Susan Tabyaniyan Begins another Prison Sentence

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Religious Minorities
Susan Tabyaniyan

HRANA News Agency – Susan Tabyaniyan, a Bahai from Semnan, has been summoned to begin serving a one-year sentence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), this is her second prison sentence: in May 2010 she was sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime and membership of a Bahai organisation. Continue reading “Susan Tabyaniyan Begins another Prison Sentence”

3 Prisoners Hanged at Central Prison of Zahedan

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Executions
Bahram Balouchi, Mohammad Paseban, Zahedan

HRANA News Agency – In the morning of 27th December, 3 prisoners were executed at the yard of Central prison of Zahedan by hanging.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at the dawn of 27th December, 3 prisoners were executed in the yard of Central Prison of Zahedan by hanging. Continue reading “3 Prisoners Hanged at Central Prison of Zahedan”

Ali Sallanpoor in Critical Health Condition in Rajai Shahr Prison

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Prisoners
Ali Sallanpoor, Hassan Tafah

HRANA News Agency – Ali Sallanpoor  who was transferred to hospital last week on Wednesday, was returned to prison due to lack of beds in hospital and as it wasn’t coordinated with hospital, and he is still in serious conditions in prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Sallanpoor , political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, on Wednesday last week, was transferred to Shohadaye Tajrish hospital with handcuffs and shackle, to be seen by a surgeon and then to get necessary treatment. Continue reading “Ali Sallanpoor in Critical Health Condition in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Satar Beheshti’s Sister Summoned to Intelligence Office in Tehran

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Prisoners
Sahar Beheshti, Satar Beheshti

HRANA News Agency – Sahar Beheshti (Satar Beheshti’s sister) was summoned by Intelligence officers to their office.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sahar Beheshti was summoned through a phone call on Friday 26th December by the Intelligence officers. Continue reading “Satar Beheshti’s Sister Summoned to Intelligence Office in Tehran”

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Monthly Report – A Review of the Human Rights Situation in Iran

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HRANA News Agency – The following is a monthly report summarizing the human rights status in Iran in November / December 2014 (Solar calendar month of Azar). This report has been prepared by the Office of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists Association of Iran. Considering the ongoing suppression and ban on independent human rights activist organizations in Iran, this report may not be considered a comprehensive and complete reflection of the current situation of human rights in Iran. It should be noted that the department of Statistics also publishes an annual report about the human rights conditions in Iran in the form of an analytical and statistical report. Continue reading “Monthly Report – A Review of the Human Rights Situation in Iran”

Civil Rights Activists Arrested in Shahriar

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Freedom of Expression
Mohammad Maleki, Mostafa Karimbeigi, Narges Mohammadi, Nasrin Sotoudeh, Reza Khandan

HRANA News Agency – A group of civil rights activists who had planned to attend the anniversary of Mostafa Karimbeigi were arrested by security officers. Nasrin Sotoudeh, Narges Mohammadi, and Reza Khandan were among those arrested.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on 26th December, a group of civil rights activists planning to attend the anniversary of Mostafa Karimbeigi (one of Green movement’s members who were killed in Ashura 2009), in Shahriar, were arrested by security forces. Continue reading “Civil Rights Activists Arrested in Shahriar”

A Kurdish Civilian Killed by Border Guards

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Ethnic Minorities
Azad Etmani

HRANA News Agency – Azad Etmani, Kurdish civilian from Deshowan village of Salmas, was killed by border guards’ direct firing.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Monday 22nd December, Azad Etmani, 30, from Deshowan village of Salmas, was shot and killed at the border zone with Turkey. Continue reading “A Kurdish Civilian Killed by Border Guards”

7 Prisoners Hanged at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

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Executions
Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – Death sentences of 7 prisoners of drug related charges were implemented in the yard of Adelabad prison in Shiraz.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), early morning on Thursday 25th December, death sentences of 7 prisoners of drug related charges were carried out in the yard of Adelabad prison in Shiraz. Continue reading “7 Prisoners Hanged at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz”

Adnan Rahmat-Penah granted medical leave

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Religious Minorities
Adnan Rahmat-Penah

HRANA News Agency – Adnan Rahmat-Penah, who is serving a one-year sentence in Adel-Abad prison in Shiraz, had been denied necessary medical treatment.

According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the Ministry of Intelligence withheld permission, but after two weeks, as his condition worsened, prison officials sent him for treatment without the permission from the Ministry of Intelligence. Continue reading “Adnan Rahmat-Penah granted medical leave”