HRANA News Agency – Ahwazi citizens protested against pumping away the water transfer Karun once more, this time in Al-Ghadir Stadium of Ahwaz.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a number of Ahwazi citizens protested against pumping away the water of Karun in Al-Ghadir Stadium on July 31. Continue reading “Activists Protest to Pumping Away Karun’s Water in Ahwaz”
Category: Ethnic Minorities
Ibrahim Noori on the 11th Day of Hunger Strike
HRANA News Agency – Ibrahim Noori Turk (Azeri) activist is on his 11th day of hunger strike in protest against being arrested and his charge in Ahar prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ibrahim Noori, prisoner of Ahar prison is on hunger strike since July 28, in protest to his “baseless” arrest on charge of collusion against the national security. Continue reading “Ibrahim Noori on the 11th Day of Hunger Strike”
The Wave of Arresting Turkish Protesters Continues
HRANA News Agency – Following the protests in various cities of Azerbaijan and Ardebil provinces in reaction to the article published in the newspaper of “Tarhe No” and the continuation of the protests in recent days, a wave of arrests of protesters in various cities including Tabriz and Ardebil continued by arresting at least three other civilians. At the same time one person was summoned to the police station in Urmia, and in Tabriz, intelligence agents were unsuccessful in their attempt to arrest two others. Along with the continuous wave of arrests five of the detainees were released on July 29.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the wave of arresting Turkish (Azeri) protesters to the article published in the newspaper of “Tarhe No” continued by arresting and summoning some other civilians. Continue reading “The Wave of Arresting Turkish Protesters Continues”
2 Civil Rights Activists Arrested in Ardebil
HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Houshmand and Reza Vahdat, both from Ardebil were arrested while being beaten by intelligence agents.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mehdi Houshmand and Reza Vahdat were arrested in the street by security agents on July 27. Continue reading “2 Civil Rights Activists Arrested in Ardebil”
Akbar Jahangiri Summoned to the Court
HRANA News Agency – Akbar Jahangiri, from of Ahar was summoned to the court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Akbar Jahangiri Tavileh Shami, from Ahar city was called to the court with a warrant that he received on 19 of July. Continue reading “Akbar Jahangiri Summoned to the Court”
A Report about Recent Arrests in Azerbaijan and Ardebil Provinces
HRANA News Agency – Following the protests in various cities of Azerbaijan and Ardebil provinces in response to the article published in the newspaper of “Tarhe No” and the continuation of the protests in recent days, a wave of arrests of protesting citizens in these cities has begun. The latest list of names or those who were arrested or released from custody and also, the latest status of 31 of these individuals follows.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), after several days of protests in different cities of Azerbaijan and Ardabil provinces in response to the article published in the “Tarhe No” newspaper, civilians are being still arrested. Continue reading “A Report about Recent Arrests in Azerbaijan and Ardebil Provinces”
24 Turkish Civilians Arrested in Different Cities
HRANA News Agency – Following the rally in various cities in Azerbaijan and Ardabil provinces in protest to the article in the “Tarhe No” newspaper and the continuation of the protests, the wave of arresting Turkish (Azeri) activists in various cities including Tabriz, Urmia, Khoy, Maragheh, Zanjan, Ardabil and Tehran continued by the arrest of 24 others on July 28.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on July 28, At least 24 others civilians were arrested in the rally in protest to the article of “Tarhe No” newspaper. Continue reading “24 Turkish Civilians Arrested in Different Cities”
A Number of Demonstrators Arrested in Tabriz
HRANA News Agency – Following the gathering of a group of citizens of Tabriz in protest to the published article in the “Tarhe No” newspaper, a number of protesters were arrested and transferred to an unknown location. Reports indicate the widespread presence of troops and anti-riot vehicles in the city.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a rally in protest against the published article in the “Tarhe No” newspaper was held on July 26 in Tabriz and at least 15 civilians have been arrested by the security forces or the police so far. Continue reading “A Number of Demonstrators Arrested in Tabriz”
Rasoul Razavi Returned to Tabriz Prison / Morteza Moradpour Sent to Furlough
HRANA News Agency – On July 17, Rasoul Razavi returned to Tabriz Central Prison after a week of furlough. On the other hand, Morteza Moradpour, the other imprisoned activist was sent to the five-day furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on July 17, Rasoul Razavi returned to Tabriz Central Prison after a week of furlough. On the other hand, Morteza Moradpour, the other imprisoned activist was sent to the five-day furlough. Continue reading “Rasoul Razavi Returned to Tabriz Prison / Morteza Moradpour Sent to Furlough”
Ibrahim Noori Arrested in Ahar
HRANA News Agency – Ibrahim Noori from Ahar, was arrested after showing up at the court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ibrahim Noori, resident of Ahar, who had been summoned by Branch two of the Court in this city, after attending the Branch was arrested by the order of prosecutor Fazel. Continue reading “Ibrahim Noori Arrested in Ahar”