A Political Prisoner Released from Meshkin Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Hoseini, political prisoner in Meshkin Shahr prison, was released on parole law.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Hoseini, political activist, who was arrested on 11th December 2014, at 10 am at his work place by the security forces and was charged with propaganda against the regime and sentenced to 6 months in prison was released after spending 2/3 of his sentence from Meshkin Shahr prison. Continue reading “A Political Prisoner Released from Meshkin Shahr Prison”

15 Days Solitary Confinement for Having Contact with the Media

HRANA News Agency – Fakhroddin Faraji, political prisoner of Tabas prison, has to spend 15 days in solitary confinement because of contacting the media.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Fakhroddin Faraji has to spend 15 days in solitary confinement according to a decision made by prison disciplinary council. Continue reading “15 Days Solitary Confinement for Having Contact with the Media”

No Information about 2 detained Kurdish Civilians

HRANA News Agency – Shoresh Ayeneh Bokani and Salar Saeidi, after 3 months in solitary confinement are still in suspended status after 3 months in solitary confinement.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Shoresh Ayneh Bokani, son of Osman, born in 1981 and Salar Saeidi, son of Seyed Reza, born in 1993, both from Mahabad, were arrested by security forces on 5th October at the day of one of Muslims’ Eid, and were transferred to Intelligence office in Uremia. Continue reading “No Information about 2 detained Kurdish Civilians”

A Kurdish Civilian Killed by Border Guards

HRANA News Agency – Azad Etmani, Kurdish civilian from Deshowan village of Salmas, was killed by border guards’ direct firing.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Monday 22nd December, Azad Etmani, 30, from Deshowan village of Salmas, was shot and killed at the border zone with Turkey. Continue reading “A Kurdish Civilian Killed by Border Guards”

Nasour Naghipoor and Mahmood Bagheri Returned to Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Nasour Naghipoor and Mahmood Bagheri, two political prisoners, went back to prison as their furlough was not extend.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Nasour Naghipoor and Mahmood Bagheri who were sent to furlough since December 15, has gone back to ward 350 to serve the rest of their sentence. Continue reading “Nasour Naghipoor and Mahmood Bagheri Returned to Evin Prison”

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22 Activists in Uremia were Tried

HRANA News Agency – The trial of 22 Uremia inhabitants who were arrested for protesting against the situation of Uremia Lake, was held in the revolutionary court of Uremia.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the trial of protestors against the situation of Uremia Lake was held in branch number one of the revolutionary court with chief judge Chabok, on Tuesday, December 16. Their allegation is announced as collusion against the national security and propaganda against the regime. Continue reading “22 Activists in Uremia were Tried”

Imprisoned Lawyer On Hunger Strike Since 6 Days Ago

HRANA News Agency – Masood Shamsnezhad, Kurdish lawyer who is currently in workers’ ward of Uremia prison, has gone hunger strike since 6 days ago.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the lawyer has gone on hunger strike from Tuesday 9th December in the workers’ ward in Uremia Prison. Continue reading “Imprisoned Lawyer On Hunger Strike Since 6 Days Ago”

A Civil Rights Activist Arrested in Parsabad

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Hosseini, civil rights activists, was arrested because of refusal to attend the court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on 11th December, at 10am, Saeed Hosseini was arrested in his workplace by the security police. Continue reading “A Civil Rights Activist Arrested in Parsabad”

Koot-e-Abdullah residents protested in front of governor office

HRANA News Agency – Resident of Koot-e-Abdullah gathered in front of governor’s office and showed their protest at the negligence of their rights by government officials and authorities.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in this gathering, protestors addressed high unemployment rate, shortage of educational facilities and lack of basic services in the region and mismanagement of municipality as their issues, on Monday, December 1st. Protestors believe authorities and government officials just care about the central area and has forgotten the rural areas. Continue reading “Koot-e-Abdullah residents protested in front of governor office”

Badi Hossein Panahi on hunger strike to support prisoners in Uremia

HRANA News Agency – Badi Hossein Panahi has gone on hunger strike in support of political prisoners at the central prison of Uremia (Darya).
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Badi Hossein Panahi, political prisoners detained in Bandar Lengeh prison, began a hunger strike in support of political prisoners at Uremia Central prison. Continue reading “Badi Hossein Panahi on hunger strike to support prisoners in Uremia”