Hamze Noorzehi; Death Row Juvenile Offender in Zahedan Prison

HRANA News Agency – Two Afghan juvenile offenders who were born and grew up in Iran, were tried for drug possession while they were under the age of 18 and eventually one of them was sentenced to death in Zahedan. They claim that they have been tortured and the officers hung them from the ceiling using the rope, took their clothes off and plundered them with wood and cable for the purpose of obtaining untrue confessions.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Hamze Noorzehi, juvenile offender from Afghanistan was arrested by security forces when was 17 years old and was sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Zahedan. Continue reading “Hamze Noorzehi; Death Row Juvenile Offender in Zahedan Prison”

One Prisoner Executed in Ardabil Prison

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner was executed on charge of adultery in central Ardabil Prison on November 12, 2017.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a prisoner named Madad Alizadeh was executed in central Ardabil Prison on November 12, 2017. Continue reading “One Prisoner Executed in Ardabil Prison”

Four Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Urmia

HRANA News Agency – Four prisoners were executed in the central prison of Urmia on charge of committing murder on November 13, 2017.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), four prisoners were executed in the central prison of Urmia on November 13, 2017. Continue reading “Four Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Urmia”

A Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj

HRANA News Agency – An unusual execution has been carried out in Rajai shahr prison in Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a prisoner named Mojtaba Ghiasvand has been executed out of the usual routine in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj. Continue reading “A Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj”

3 Prisoners in Zahedan Prison Sentenced to Death

HRANA News Agency – Three prisoners in Zahedan Central Prison were sentenced to death on charges of Muharebeh and armed conflict with the police by the Revolutionary Court of Zahedan.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), three prisoners named Ismail Shah Bakhsh, 24, Dour Mohammad Shah Bakhsh, 20 and Hayatullah Nikzehi, 26, (Pakistani citizen) were sentenced to death by branch two of Revolutionary Court headed by judge “Sargul Zehi”. Continue reading “3 Prisoners in Zahedan Prison Sentenced to Death”

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Six Prisoners Executed in Karaj, Khoy and Yazd

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner was executed in public in the city of Khoy, Qamsar square on October 26, 2017. At the same time, another prisoner was executed in Yazd. In spite of the obtaining consent and deadline for four prisoners in the Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj before the execution, four other prisoners charged with murder were executed on October 25, 2017.

According to three separate reports, six prisoners were executed in Iran in the last days of October. Continue reading “Six Prisoners Executed in Karaj, Khoy and Yazd”

Amanj Weisi Saved from Execution after 11 Years

HRANA News Agency – Amanaj Weisi, juvenile offender who was arrested on charge of murder when was 15 years old and sentenced to death, was finally saved from execution after 11 years in jail and legal struggle by the help of his lawyer and Supreme Court’s verdict, and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Amanaj Weisi, born in 1991, was arrested on charge of murder of his cousin when was 15 years old and sentenced to death. He spent 11 years waiting for the execution in prison. Continue reading “Amanj Weisi Saved from Execution after 11 Years”

A Prisoner Executed in Tabriz Central Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ahad Portaghi who had been held in the Tabriz Central prison on charge of murder since five years ago, was executed on September 21, 2017 in this prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a close person to Ahad Portaghi confirmed the execution of the prisoner. Continue reading “A Prisoner Executed in Tabriz Central Prison”

At Least 4 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj

HRANA News Agency – Four prisoners were executed in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj at the same time as the Iranian president lectured at the UN headquarters, and the human rights issue in Iran was at the center of international attention.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), four prisoners were executed in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj on September 20, 2017. Continue reading “At Least 4 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj”

At Least One Prisoner Executed in Ardebil

HRANA News Agency – At least one prisoner was executed in the central prison of Ardebil on September 18, 2017.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), at least one prisoner was executed on charge of rape in the central prison of Ardebil on September 18, 2017. Continue reading “At Least One Prisoner Executed in Ardebil”