Dozens Arrested and Summoned in Ahwaz

HRANA News Agency – Dozens of Arab civilians have been arrested by security forces in different parts of Ahwaz. Local sources estimate the number of detainees to be 24 in addition to 9 other who have been summoned.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), security forces arrested a large number of Arab civilians in Ahwaz, who mostly live in the neighborhood of Malashie of this city. Continue reading “Dozens Arrested and Summoned in Ahwaz”

Authorities Confirm Seyed Jamal Mosavi’s Execution to His Family

HRANA News Agency – Eventually and after a few days, Seyed Jamal Mosavi’s family was informed that their son had been executed in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj on August 23, and was buried in an unknown location. Mr. Mosavi had been transferred to an unknown location since August 16, he was seen on August 22 for the last time.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on August 27, 2017, following the continuous efforts of the concerned family of Seyed Jamal Mosavi, the authorities of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj informed them that he had been executed on August 23 and his body had been handed over to security forces for burial. Continue reading “Authorities Confirm Seyed Jamal Mosavi’s Execution to His Family”

At Least 2 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – At least two prisoners were executed in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj on August 23, 2017.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), two prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinement in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj on August 22, 2017. They were allowed to meet their families for the last time. Continue reading “At Least 2 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Mahmoud Masoumi and Elham Rasouli Sentenced to Imprisonment

HRANA News Agency – According the verdict issued by Judge Moghiseh of Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, Mahmoud Masoumi and Elham Rasouli Baghi, two civil activists were respectively sentenced to 12 years and 1 year imprisonment due to attending the protest gatherings, contacts with the families of detained activists and insulting the leader.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mahmoud Masoumi and Elham Rasouli Baghi were sentenced to 12 years and 1 year imprisonment in a joint case by Tehran Revolutionary Court. Continue reading “Mahmoud Masoumi and Elham Rasouli Sentenced to Imprisonment”

Abbas Hossein Panahi Released on the Bail

HRANA News Agency – Abbas Hossein Panahi was released on the bail after more than two months. At the same time, it has been reported that Afshin Hossein Panahi has been transferred to the central prison of Sanandaj. However there is still no information about the fate of Ramin Hossein Panahi, the prisoner who was shot and detained by the Revolutionary Guard forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), after 66 days of being under arrest, Abbas Hossein Panahi, from Dehgolan was temporarily released on a bail of 1500 million IRR from Sanandaj Intelligence Bureau’s detention Centre. Continue reading “Abbas Hossein Panahi Released on the Bail”

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The 76th Number of Peace Line Monthly Was Published

HRANA News Agency – The seventy-sixth number of the Peace Line was published with the participation of a group of Iranian civil activists.

In the special case of the seventy-sixth number of the Peace Line Monthly we have explained the reason of restrictions on music in Iran and in particular the dilemma of the cancellation and closure of concerts in different cities of the country which since the middle of Hassan Rouhani’s first cabinet has increased in the number and has been done in a more organized way. Continue reading “The 76th Number of Peace Line Monthly Was Published”

No Information about Ramin Hossein Panahi after more than 100 Days of Detention

HRANA News Agency – Afshin Hossein Panahi’s mother, met with her son after about two months since his arrest by the security forces. The meeting was held at the intelligence ministry in Sanandaj with the presence of security guards. The fates of Abbas and Ramin Hossein Panahi are still unknown.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the authorities eventually allowed Afshin Hossein Panahi’s mother to visit her son at the intelligence ministry in Sanandaj with the presence of security guards after 57 days since his arrest. Continue reading “No Information about Ramin Hossein Panahi after more than 100 Days of Detention”

3 Prisoners Executed in Qom Prison

HRANA News Agency – Three prisoners were executed on charge of murder in Qom Prison on August 15, 2017. The cases of these prisoners had been opened 21 years ago.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mahmoud Arab Khorasani, Mehdi Kaseb and Mohammad Taghi Dehpourvar were executed on charge of murder in the central prison of Qom on August 15, 2017. Continue reading “3 Prisoners Executed in Qom Prison”

Ali Halafi Serving His 12th Year in Masjed Soleiman Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ali Halafi, Arab citizen from Hamidieh in Khuzestan province, is now held in Masjed Soleiman prison after serving 12 years of imprisonment. The prisoner has been deprived of having furlough and medical treatment during the long years of imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), following a series of explosions and bombings in Ahwaz in 2005, a number of Arab citizens of this city were detained. One of the detainees was Ali Halafi. Continue reading “Ali Halafi Serving His 12th Year in Masjed Soleiman Prison”

At Least 7 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – At least seven prisoners were executed in Rajai Shahr Prison on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. They were mainly charged with murder.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), at least seven prisoners who were mostly accused of murder were executed in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj. Continue reading “At Least 7 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison”