A prisoner of conscience has been executed in Iran

HRANA News Agency – Prison officials told the family of Mohsen Amir Aslani that he was executed but, his body has not been delivered to his family.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the authorities of Rajai Shahr prison say, on Wednesday 24 September, “Mohsen Amir Aslani” prisoner of conscience was executed by hanging on charges of “corruption on earth and heresy in religion”. Continue reading “A prisoner of conscience has been executed in Iran”

A prisoner of conscience will be hanged by tomorrow morning

HRANA News Agency – Mohsen Amir Aslani, prisoner of conscience has been transferred to solitary confinement in order to be executed. He has been charged with “Corruption on the earth and innovation in religion.”

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohsen Amir Aslani, 32, has been transferred from ward 2 of Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj to solitary confinement on September 23rd in order to be executed next morning. Continue reading “A prisoner of conscience will be hanged by tomorrow morning”

Two men and two women executed in central prison of Zahedan

HRANA News Agency – Two men and two women who were charged with drug trafficking, were hanged at central prison of Zahedan, on Saturday.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), two men and two women were executed by hanging in central prison of Zahedan on Saturday September 20 at dawn. Continue reading “Two men and two women executed in central prison of Zahedan”

Imitation of execution ended in death of 12-year old boy in Hamedan

HRANA News Agency – Aliakbar Younesi, 12, died by mimicking the execution.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Aliakbar Younesi the 12 year old boy and the resident of Etemadiyeh boulevard of Hamedan, tried to mimic the execution by curiosity, while he was alone at home, and hanged himself by belt from chimney and died on Wednesday September 17. Continue reading “Imitation of execution ended in death of 12-year old boy in Hamedan”

8 prisoners hanged in Kerman

HRANA News Agency – Eight were executed by hanging in the Shahab prison of Kerman on 18th September.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Thursday 18th September, 8 Prisoners charged with carrying and possessing drugs were executed by hanging, in the Shahab prison of Kerman. Continue reading “8 prisoners hanged in Kerman”

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Two more executions at prison of Uremia

HRANA News Agency – Two prisoners who were charged with carrying and possessing drugs, were executed by hanging in the central prison of Uremia (Sea).

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on the dawn of Tuesday, 16th September, two prisoners accused of carrying and possessing drugs were executed by hanging in the central prison of Uremia (Sea). Continue reading “Two more executions at prison of Uremia”

A prisoner was hanged in Uremia

HRANA News Agency – On Monday a prisoner was executed in the central prison of Uremia (Sea) by hanging.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on the dawn of Monday, 15th September, aprisoner, accused of carrying and possessing drugs in the central prison of Uremia (SEA) was executed by hanging. Continue reading “A prisoner was hanged in Uremia”

Ghezelhesar Prison: 8 prisoners hanged, 4 others committed suicide

HRANA News Agency – During last week, eight prisoners were executed by hanging in Ghezalhesar prison, in Karaj, and four other death row inmates committed suicide.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Wednesday 10th September 8 prisoners with charges of possessing and carrying drugs were executed by hanging in Karaj, Ghezalhesar prison. Continue reading “Ghezelhesar Prison: 8 prisoners hanged, 4 others committed suicide”

Three Executions Postponed In Bandar Abbas

HRANA News Agency – Three death–row prisoners who were taken to solitary confinement to be sent to execution chamber were given extra time by the families of the victims. These three prisoners were sent back to their Wards after the families consent to postpone their execution.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  on Tuesday 09 September, 2014 three death-row prisoners ( two from the Youth Ward and 1 from Ward 4)  were transferred to solitary confinement cells to be prepared for execution. However, they were sent back to their wards after the families of victims agreed to provide them with a time extension. The chance was given to them so they could attempt further negotiations with the families of victims to ask for mercy. Continue reading “Three Executions Postponed In Bandar Abbas”

At least 2 prisoners executed at Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – While it is believed that at least 22 prisoners were transferred to Rajai Shahr prison for death penalty, however, only execution of just two of them (one female and one male), has been verified by HRANA. There is still no information about the fate of the other prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on 10th September one man from ward 7 of Rajai Shahr prison and one woman from the Prison of Gharchak, Varamin, were executed on charges of homicide. Continue reading “At least 2 prisoners executed at Rajai Shahr Prison”