HRANA News Agency – Mahmoud Mazraeh, citizen of Ahvaz, has been detained by the intelligence office in this city, since late October, but has not had a phone call or a visit with his family.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mahmoud Mazraeh, born in 1973, single and industrial electrical technician, a former employee of Steel Industries who lives in Kampelo area in Ahvaz, was arrested by the Ahwaz Intelligence Bureau, outside his house and was taken to an unknown location. Continue reading “No Information about Mahmoud Mazraeh Since His Arrest”
Category: Ethnic Minorities
Mehdi Kokhian Restarted His Hunger Strike by Sewing His Lips
HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Kokhian activist from Malakan, has gone on hunger strike by sewing his lips again in Maragheh prison, to protest against breach in promises made by the authorities. This political prisoner has symbolically sewed his ears as well to “avoid hearing the officials’ insults”.
A close source to Mr. Kokhian told HRANA’s reporter: “Mehdi again has gone on hunger strike and has sewed his mouth and ears on January 31, and he has said that he sewed his ears to avoid hearing their insults”. Continue reading “Mehdi Kokhian Restarted His Hunger Strike by Sewing His Lips”
Mohammad Saber Malek Raisi Transferred to the Hospital
HRANA News Agency – On January 29, 2017, Mohammad Saber Malek Raisi, Baloch political prisoner who is serving his 15 years in prison sentence in exile in Ardebil prison, was transferred to a specialized hospital for tests and was returned to prison after the examinations. He recently ended his hunger strike and was interrogated because of writing letters to the UN Special Rapporteur.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), doctors of Fatemi Hospital in Ardebil examined Mohammad Saber Malek Raisi because of hemorrhoid disease and have prescribed medication for one month. The prison should undergo a surgery if he would not recover after a month. Continue reading “Mohammad Saber Malek Raisi Transferred to the Hospital”
Sajjad Afrozian Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – Sajjad Afrozian was released on the bail from the prison of Maragheh, until the trial. It is also reported that a bail of 3 billion IRR has been set for Mehdi Kokhian, other civil activist detained in this prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Sajjad Afrozian, Turkish activist from Malakan, was released from Maragheh prison, by depositing a bail of 500 million IRR, on January 29. Continue reading “Sajjad Afrozian Released on the Bail”
Siamak Mirzaee Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison and 2 Years Exile
HRANA News Agency – Siamak Mirzaee, security prisoner in Evin Prison, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and two years of exile to Tabas.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Public and Revolutionary Court in Baharestan in Tehran, presided by Judge Hasani, sentenced Siamak Mirzaee Turkish (Azeri) activist to 10 years in prison and two years of exile to Tabas on charge of “forming an illegal group with the aim of disrupting the national security.” Continue reading “Siamak Mirzaee Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison and 2 Years Exile”
3 Arab Activists Arrested in Ahvaz
HRANA News Agency – Eisa Domaney (Haddad), Mojahed Zargani, and Naji Heydari, three Arab citizens from Ahvaz, were arrested and taken to an unknown place by the security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Eisa Domaney (Haddad), Mojahed Zargani, and Naji Heydari, three Arab citizens from Ahvaz, were arrested and taken to an unknown place by the Intelligence agents in Ahvaz at 3 am on Monday, January 16, 2017. Continue reading “3 Arab Activists Arrested in Ahvaz”
Mehdi Kookhian and Sajad Afroozian Ended Hunger Strike in Maragheh Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Kookhian and Sajad Afroozian were transferred from intelligence corps of the revolutionary guard’s detention centre to Maragheh prison. Mr. Afrouzian and Mr. Kookhian were on hunger strike previously but they have ended their hunger strike on an unknown date in this detention centre.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mehdi Kookhian and Sajad Afrouzian were transferred from intelligence corps of the revolutionary guard’s detention centre to Maragheh prison on the bail, on Sunday, January 22. Continue reading “Mehdi Kookhian and Sajad Afroozian Ended Hunger Strike in Maragheh Prison”
Mohammad Saber Malek Raisi Beaten and Insulted in Ardebil Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Saber Malek Raisi, Baloch political prisoner, on day eight of his hunger strike in exile in Ardebil prison, was insulted and beaten by the head of prison’s security force, because of writing a letter and going on hunger strike. This action was done by the Ardebil prison’s officials while Mr. Malek Reisi had been fastened to the flagpole in prison yard, with handcuffs and shackles, in the cold weather, and despite being on hunger strike and being beaten he has not yet been transferred to the infirmary.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Saber Malek Raisi, Baloch political prisoner in Ardabil prison, who was on hunger strike, because of this protesting action and writing an open letter, was beaten by the head of security at this prison. Continue reading “Mohammad Saber Malek Raisi Beaten and Insulted in Ardebil Prison”
Kamal Hassan Ramadan Under Interrogation for 8 Days
HRANA News Agency – Kamal Hassan Ramadan, the Syrian-born political prisoner at the Central Prison of Urmia, had been under interrogation for 8 days regarding a new accusation, after being transferred to the Intelligence Office in this city. He was returned to the prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Kamal Hassan Ramadan, Syrian political prisoner at the Central Prison of Urmia, was transferred to the Intelligence Office of the city, on December 10, 2016. Continue reading “Kamal Hassan Ramadan Under Interrogation for 8 Days”
Habib Sasanian Transferred to a Hospital in Tabriz
HRANA News Agency – On February 4, 2017, Habib Sasanian, jailed poet from Ardabil in Tabriz prison was transferred to Sina hospital. Mr. Sasanian has been held on security charges in the prison since 8 months ago.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on February 4, 2017, Habib Sasanian, jailed poet from Ardabil in Tabriz prison was transferred to Sina hospital because of his “critical condition.” Continue reading “Habib Sasanian Transferred to a Hospital in Tabriz”