Political prisoners in Iran pay tribute to Seyed Jamal Hosseini

HRANA News Agency – Political prisoners in different prisons in Iran paid tribute to Seyed Jamal Hosseini, former editor and coordinator of Human Rights Activists in Iran.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), political prisoners in Evin, Rajai Shahr and Uremia prison held the memorial of Seyed Jamal Hosseini. The prisoners who had worked with him gave speeches about his character and the memories they have of him. Continue reading “Political prisoners in Iran pay tribute to Seyed Jamal Hosseini”

Four Bahais arrested in Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – Agents from the Shiraz city police arrested three Bahai men and one woman: Adib Haqqpazhouh, Sa`id `Abadi, Wahid Dana and Mrs. Bahiyyeh Ma`navipour on August 5th.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the reasons for their arrest, and their place of detention, are unknown. Continue reading “Four Bahais arrested in Shiraz”

3 prisoners hanged in public in Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – The execution of three prisoners, who were charged with armed robbery and rape, was carried out in North-west of Shiraz on August 3rd.

According to Fararou, these three people had been charged with 12 cases of armed robbery with harassment, and one case of rape. They were arrested by police last September. Continue reading “3 prisoners hanged in public in Shiraz”

Officials transfer Christian prisoners to different sections

HRANA News Agency – Prison officials have dispersed the newly converted Christian prisoners in different wards to block those inmates’ relationship in Karaj Central prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Behnam Irani, Hossein Saketi  Aramsary (Stephen), Reza Rabbani (Silas) and Abdolreza Haghnejad are the names of four converted Christians detained in the Central prison in Karaj. Continue reading “Officials transfer Christian prisoners to different sections”

Seyed Jamal Hosseini, editor of HRANA found dead in Turkey

HRANA News Agency – Seyed Jamal Hosseini (Esfandiar Baharmas), editor and a senior member of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA), was found dead in his office by Turkish authorities last night. Authorities believe that he had passed a few hours prior to their arrival.

According to the latest information, Turkish Police found the dead body of Seyed Jamal Hosseini (Esfandiar Baharmas) in his home office, in the late hours of August 4th. There were drops of blood on his face, as well as several other places in his home. Continue reading “Seyed Jamal Hosseini, editor of HRANA found dead in Turkey”

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Saeid Shirzad is still under arrest in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Shirzad will be under arrest at least for 2 more weeks.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Shirzad, children’s rights activist has been arrested 64 days ago in Tabriz and was transferred to Evin Prison afterwards. Continue reading “Saeid Shirzad is still under arrest in Evin Prison”

47 political prisoners were transferred to ward 7 or Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Following the prisoners transfer from ward 350, 47 prisoners of this ward were transferred to Evin prison ward 7.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on August 2nd, Mr. Momeni (Prison Deputy) and Mr. Khatibi (Prison Conservation Deputy) while announcing the names of more than 70 “Security prisoners” in ward 350, declared that the transfer process of other prisoners will be carried on in the coming days. Continue reading “47 political prisoners were transferred to ward 7 or Evin Prison”

Mehdi Mahmudian sent to leave from Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Mahmudian was sent to leave from Rajai Shahr prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA, Mehdi Mahmudian, political prisoner of Rajai Shahr prison was sent to leave on Saturday August 2nd. Continue reading “Mehdi Mahmudian sent to leave from Rajai Shahr Prison”

No information about 3 Kurdish political prisoners

HRANA News Agency – Fifty five days after the arrest of six Kurdish citizens by IRGC forces, there is no information about three of them.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), fifty five days ago six Kurdish citizens have been arrested by IRGC forces and the status of three of them is still unknown. Five of these activists, with the names of Reza Ayoubi, Mostafa Sabzi, Esmaeil Akhtari, Naser Badavi and Abdullah Badavi are from Makou city and one, with the name of Rashid Salehi is from Khoy. Continue reading “No information about 3 Kurdish political prisoners”

At least two Diesel –Mules killed by Law Enforcement Forces

HRANA News Agency – During the last two days, two Kurdish Diesel-Mules named “Salar Kalashi” and “Hasan Bani Hileh” were killed by police officers (NAJA) gunshot in Salas Babajani County.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Friday, August 1st , 2014  a young Kurdish Diesel-Mule named  “Salar Kalashi” was shot dead by Salas Bababjani County police officers( NAJA) while he was riding a motorbike . Continue reading “At least two Diesel –Mules killed by Law Enforcement Forces”