HRANA News Agency – On December 27, Behnam Sheikhi, prisoner of conscience was released from prison of Tabriz on parole.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on December 27, Behnam Sheikhi, Turkish activist was released from prison of Tabriz by the end of his sentence including the period of detention after receiving parole. Continue reading “Behnam Sheikhi Released from Central Prison of Tabriz”
Category: Ethnic Minorities
More Than 10 Activists Summoned to the Police Intelligence of Ardebil
HRANA News Agency – More than 10 activists in Ardebil have been summoned to the Police Intelligence and Security bureau of this city, following the ceremony to commemorate “the victims of the Tabriz-Mashhad train crash”.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), More than 10 activists in Ardebil have been summoned to the police Intelligence and Security bureau in this city, following the ceremony to commemorate “the victims of the Tabriz-Mashhad train crash”. Continue reading “More Than 10 Activists Summoned to the Police Intelligence of Ardebil”
Hassan Rastgari Majd Ended His Hunger Strike after 32 Days
HRANA News Agency – Hassan Rastgari Majd, an Iranian-born Turkish citizen and political prisoner in Urmia Central Prison, ended his hunger strike on its thirty-second day with the judicial authorities’ favourable promise.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists news Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hassan Rastgari Majd ended his hunger strike and was transferred to general ward on January 4, 2017. Continue reading “Hassan Rastgari Majd Ended His Hunger Strike after 32 Days”
Karim Chaichian and Mehdi Kukhian Held in Incommunicado
HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Kukhian and Karim Chaichian, two social activists, who had been transferred to an unknown location by prosecutor of Malekan’s order, are in prison since December 21, 2016. Paiman Mohammadpoor, prosecutor of Malekan (town), not only has deprived them from accessing their lawyer, but also has ordered for holding these citizens in incommunicado.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Karim Chaichian and Mehdi Kukhian have started hunger strike by sewing their lips, in protest to being beaten by judiciary forces, not having court hearing, being deprived from having phone calls with their families and also being deprived of having food for first 48 hours after being arrested. Continue reading “Karim Chaichian and Mehdi Kukhian Held in Incommunicado”
Hassan Rastegari Majd Still Being Kept in Solitary Confienment
HRANA News Agency – Hassan Rastegari Majd, an Iranian-born Turkish citizen and political prisoner is on hunger strike and is still being kept in solitary confinemen of Orumiyeh Central Prison. While on December 15, due to “his critical condition” the prison doctor was called his cell.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hassan Rastegari Majd has gone on hunger strike to protest against his condition since December 3, and at the same time, has sent letter to the Consulate General of Turkey in Urmia and prison authorities. Continue reading “Hassan Rastegari Majd Still Being Kept in Solitary Confienment”
One Prisoner Died in Tabriz Prison / Habib Sasanian in Critical Health Condition
HRANA News Agency – Muhammad Esalari, prisoner in ward 12 in Tabriz Central Prison, following a severe heart pain called for medical attention, but instead of being transferred to the infirmary of the prison, he was accused of malingering by the authorities and transferred to special ward and he eventually lost his life. And also Habib Sasanian, political prisoner in this ward suffers from medical problems and called for medical attention, but he was accused of malingering by the authorities and transferred to special ward in the same way.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Muhammad Esalari fiscal prisoner in ward 12 in Tabriz Central Prison, following a severe heart pain called for medical attention, but the authorities prevented him from being transferred to the infirmary of the prison and accused him of malingering and transferred him to special ward and he eventually lost his life. Continue reading “One Prisoner Died in Tabriz Prison / Habib Sasanian in Critical Health Condition”
Morteza Moradpoor Released from Central Prison of Tabriz
HRANA News Agency – On December 30, 2016, Morteza Moradpoor political prisoner in Tabriz Central Prison who had ended his hunger strike on its sixty-fifth day was released. Mr. Moradpour after being released due to his poor health and medical problems caused by long hunger strike was taken to the medical center.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on December 30, 2016, Morteza Moradpoor, political prisoner in Tabriz Central Prison who had ended his hunger strike on its sixty-fifth day, was released from the prison.” Continue reading “Morteza Moradpoor Released from Central Prison of Tabriz”
Morteza Moradpoor Ended His Hunger Strike
HRANA News Agency – Morteza Moradpoor, political prisoner of central prison of Tabriz, ended his hunger strike after 65 days, on the request of his mother.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Morteza Moradpoor responded to a message from his mother, Masoumeh Amani who requested him to end the strike, and he ended it on the 65th day of the strike, on December 28. Continue reading “Morteza Moradpoor Ended His Hunger Strike”
Mehdi Kukhian and Karim Chaichian on Hunger Strike in Maraghe Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Kukhian and Karim Chaichian have gone on hunger strike by sewing their lips since their transfer from Malekan Police to Maragheh Prison, on December 21, 2016.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mehdi Kukhian and Karim Chaichian were arrested at their houses by security forces on December 19, 2016. The officers searched their houses and attempted to seize these two civilians’ personal electronics and communication belongings. Continue reading “Mehdi Kukhian and Karim Chaichian on Hunger Strike in Maraghe Prison”
Morteza Moradpour’s Family Sit in front of Tabriz Judiciary for the 4th Time
HRANA News Agency – Morteza Moradpour’s family along with a group of activists in Tabriz, held a sit-in for the fourth time in front of Judiciary Office in Tabriz.
These citizens encountered with security forces and some of them were arrested. Continue reading “Morteza Moradpour’s Family Sit in front of Tabriz Judiciary for the 4th Time”