HRANA – Rajab Ali Dashab’s 5 year prison sentence was affirmed by Branch 54 of the Revolutionary Appellate Court, presided by judge Movahed.
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Category: Freedom of Expression
Children’s Rights Activist Afshin Hyratian Arrested
HRANA News Agency – Afshin Hyratian, a Baha’i citizen and children’s rights activist, was arrested on Saturday, August 20, 2011.
According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Afshin Hyratian was detained while he was leaving his house.Following his family’s inquires, it has been reported that Afshin Hyratian is currently locked up in Evin Prison, Ward 350.
Afshin Hyratian was arrested on June 3, 2010 in a park in front of the Iranian Artists’ Forum in Tehran and spent two months in temporary custody.He was then freed on bail.Afshin Hyratian has been sentenced to 4 years in prison, but his case is being reviewed by the Appeals Court.
While he was behind bars in Evin Prison, Ward 209, this Baha’i citizen was severely tortured in order to obtain televised confessions from him.
Security Forces Prevent 22nd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony of 88’ Massacre
HRANA- Security forces prevented a remembrance ceremony on the 22nd anniversary of the 1988 massacre of political prisoners, arresting a number of participants.This morning, families of the political prisoners massacred in 1988 attempted to gather in Khavaran Cemetery to honor their loved ones as they do every year.
According to the weblog of Human Rights and Democracy Activists, in addition to arresting some of the young participants, security forces proceeded to confiscate the personal belongings of those present for the ceremony.
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Jahangir Mahmoudi Arrested for Defending Political Prisoners
HRANA- Officials from the Special Clerical Court have stated that Jahangir Mahmoudi was arrested as a result of his intentions to represent a number of political prisoners.
HRANA has learned that on Tuesday morning Jahangir Mahmoudi’s spouse traveled to the 3rd Circuit of the Special Clerical Court in Isfahan where she was informed that her husband was being charged for accepting to defend political prisoners.Mr. Mahmoudi’s spouse reports that her husband is in good spirits after visiting with him.He was transferred yesterday to Isfahan Prison.
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No News on the Condition of Jailed Blogger Rojin Mohammadi
HRANA News Agency – Although one week has passed since Rojin Mohammadi was arrested upon arriving in Iran, nothing is known about her current condition.Rojin Mohammadi is a blogger and medical student at the University of Manila (UM) in Philippines.
It has been reported that Rojin Mohammadi is currently being held in solitary confinement in Ward 2A of Evin Prison.This ward is under the control of Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution (IRGC).Thus far, Rojin Mohammadi has been denied access to an attorney and also phone calls or visits with her family.
Iranian judicial and security officials refuse to disclose to her family where in Evin Prison Rojin Mohammadi is being held.Other reports indicate that the prosecutor at the 3rd branch of Evin Court has charged Rojin Mohammadi with conspiracy against national security and propaganda against the regime by the means of human rights activism.
Nine days ago, on November 14, 2011, Rojin Mohammadi flew from Istanbul to Tehran.Upon arriving at Imam Khomeini Airport, she was arrested by Iranian security agents and taken to Evin Prison.She was then released on bail after being detained for 24 hours.Five days later, on November 19, 2011, security agents raided her father’s house in Kermanshah in order to arrest her again.However, since she was not home at the time of the raid, the police failed to take her into custody.
On November 21, 2011, Rojin Mohammadi was summoned by phone to Shahid Moghadasi Court in Evin Prison, and her personal belongings including a computer were confiscated.She was interrogated for 3 consecutive days and finally arrested again on November 23, 2011 and locked up behind bars in Evin Prison.
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Blogger Rojin Mohammadi Under Increasing Pressure in Evin
HRANA News Agency – Imprisoned blogger and medical student, Rojin Mohammadi, is under increasing pressure in Evin Prison.On November 23, 2011, Rojin Mohammadi was arrested after returning to Iran.
According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Iranian authorities have charged Rojin Mohammadi with the crimes of propaganda against the regime and inciting public opinion by the means of human rights activism.Sources have reported that Rojin Mohammadi has been transferred to Ward 2A in Evin Prison.This ward is under the control of Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution (IRGC).
Rojin Mohammadi was initially arrested on November 14, 2011 upon her arrival at Imam Khomeini Airport but and subsequently released after posting bail.Five days later, on November 19, 2011, security agents raided her father’s house in Kermanshah in order to arrest her again.However, since she was not home at the time of the raid, the police failed to take her into custody.
On November 21, 2011, Rojin Mohammadi was summoned by phone to Shahid Moghadasi Court in Evin Prison, and her personal belongings including a computer were confiscated.She was interrogated for 3 consecutive days and finally arrested again on November 23, 2011 and locked up behind bars in Evin Prison.
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Shiva Nazar Ahari Charged with Being a “Mohareb”
HRANA- Shiva Nazar Ahari’s mother reports that her daughter, a political prisoner in Iran, will be charged with being a “mohareb” or “waging war against God”.
Shahrzad Kariman told BBC Farsi on Wednesday that her daughter’s attorney Mohammad Sharif, has informed her that the charge of “mohareb” is in fact in her file.She stated that they were made aware of the accusation during her arraignment but did not believe that there was any evidence to justify such a charge thus they did not take it seriously.
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Family Members of Mohammad Mostafei Arrested as his Whereabouts are Unknown
HRANA- Mohammad Mostafaei’s wife, Fereshteh Halimi, and her brother Farhad Halimi were arrested around 11pm last night. Additionally, there is no information regarding Mohammad Mostafaei’s whereabouts at this time.
According to the Committee of Human Rights Reporters in Iran, Mohammad Mostafaei, was summoned to the public prosecutors office in Evin Prison on Saturday July 25, 2010 for questioning. He was interrogated for over four hours. Later that afternoon security forces went to his office with a warrant for his arrest, however, they were unsuccessful in locating him. Mohmmad Mostafaei is a lawyer and children’s rights activist defending forty child offenders sentenced to death.
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Reza Joshan’s Release from Prison Blocked
HRANA News Agency – Although political prisoner Reza Joshan has served his full prison term, intelligent agents have blocked his release.
According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Joshan was transferred to solitary confinement and locked up in Ward 209 of Evin Prison 45 days ago.His two year prison term ended on Saturday, October 22, 2011.Reza Joshan still remains behind bars.
Last Monday, Reza Joshan appeared in court in order to reinstate and extend the order to keep him in custody.
Security Forces Raid Homes in Bistoon Confiscating Satellite Dishes
HRANA- Security forces raided the homes of residents in the town of Bistoon this afternoon.
HRANA reporters have learned that the security forces entered homes using equipment that detects satellite signals. They would then continue to confiscate any satellite dishes on the premises.
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