Category: Freedom of Expression

Kianoosh Sajari Arrested after Returning to Iran

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Freedom of Expression
Kianoosh Sajari

HRANA News Agency – Kianoosh Sajari, blogger and human rights activist who was living in US, has been arrested few weeks after returning to Iran in October. He is still in limbo and in an undecided condition under the arrest of security forces.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Kianoosh Sanjari, blogger and human rights activist who was residing in US has been arrested in October for unknown reasons. Continue reading “Kianoosh Sajari Arrested after Returning to Iran”

2 Journalists Sentenced to Lashes in Gilan Province

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Freedom of Expression
Arash Shoa` Shargh, Mostafa Barari

HRANA News Agency – Mostafa Barari and Arash Shoa` Shargh, editors of two websites of “Gilan No” and ”Gilan Novin”, are sentenced by criminal court of Gilan province to respectively 114 and 40 lashes, following the complaints from a parliament member and on charge of spreading lies and publishing without having permission. This sentence was confirmed by the appeal court as well.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), judge Mehrani of branch number 105 of criminal court of Rasht sentenced editors of two websites of “Gilan No” and “Gilan Novin,” Mostafa Barari and Arash Shoa` Shargh to respectively 114 and 40 lashes on charge of spreading lies and publishing without permission, and also 10 million IRR. Continue reading “2 Journalists Sentenced to Lashes in Gilan Province”

A Teacher Summoned to IRGC of Varamin

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Freedom of Expression
Hamid Rahmani

HRANA News Agency – Hamid Rahmani, cultural activist and secondary school teacher in Varamin city, was summoned to the Intelligence Office of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. In the summons Mr. Rahmani has been asked to attend the office just “to give some explanations”.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hamid Rahmani, secondary school teacher, had been summoned by the intelligence office of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards in the city of Varamin, to attend their office to give some explanations, on January 24. Continue reading “A Teacher Summoned to IRGC of Varamin”

7 Supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri Tried in Tehran Criminal Court

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Freedom of Expression, Prisoners
Ehsan Latifi, Ismail Husseini, Mohammad Ali Taheri, Neda Jalali, Pouya Ibrahimi, Seyed Ali Masoumi, Seyed Navid Mousavi

HRANA News Agency – On January 2, 2017, the trial of seven supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri, was held. The citizens were detained during the rally in protest against the situation of Mr. Taheri in front of the Baghyatollah hospital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on January 2, 2017, the trial of seven supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri was held at branch 1031 of Shahid Ghodosi Judicial Complex in Tehran. Continue reading “7 Supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri Tried in Tehran Criminal Court”

A Civil Rights Activist Summoned to the Court of Marivan

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Freedom of Expression
Dana Lenjabadi

HRANA News Agency – Dana Lenjabadi, a resident of Marivan, according to prosecutors subpoena issued by Branch one of Marivan court, attended the court and was released temporarily on a bail. He had been released recently after enduring a 20-month long imprisonment sentence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Dana Lenjabadi, according to a summons issued by Branch one of the court in Marivan, attended the court and was arrested on charge of “propaganda against the regime”. Continue reading “A Civil Rights Activist Summoned to the Court of Marivan”

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2 Artists Arrested in Abadan

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Freedom of Expression
Rauf Delphi, Seyed Hassan Mousavi

HRANA News Agency – Seyed Hassan Mousavi and Rauf Delphi, two artists from Abadan were arrested by security forces on December 13. Their charges are not known.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Seyed Hassan Mousavi, known as “Seyyed Khon” actor and theater and journalist and also Rauf Delphi, artist, poet and member of the lyrics of Abadan, have been arrested by security forces on December 13. Continue reading “2 Artists Arrested in Abadan”

Bahman Darolshafaei Sentenced to Fine by the Court of Appeal

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Freedom of Expression
Bahman Darolshafaei

HRANA News Agency – Bahman Darolshafaei was sentenced to 50 million IRR fine, by the Court of Appeal. He had been sentenced to one year imprisonment by a lower court.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Bahman Darolshafaei was sentenced to 50 million IRR fine, by the Court of Appeal. Continue reading “Bahman Darolshafaei Sentenced to Fine by the Court of Appeal”

Seyed Mohammad Ebrahimi Sentenced to 1 Year Imprisonment

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Freedom of Expression
Seyed Mohammad Ebrahimi

HRANA News Agency – Seyed Mohammad Ebrahimi, civil activist who had been recently released from prison after serving nearly five years was sentenced to one year in prison on charge of “propaganda against the system” through “relationship with Ahmed Shaheed and families of political prisoners”.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Seyed Mohammad Ebrahimi, civil activists who had been recently released from prison after serving nearly five years was sentenced to one year in prison on charge of “propaganda against the system” through “relationship with Ahmed Shaheed and informing about families of political prisoners” at branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court by judge Moghise. Continue reading “Seyed Mohammad Ebrahimi Sentenced to 1 Year Imprisonment”

Ahmad Montazeri’s Appeal Court Held in Tehran

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Freedom of Expression
Ahmad Montazeri

HRANA News Agency – Appeal court session of Ahmad Montazeri, son of Ayatollah Montazeri was held.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the appeal court session of Ahmad Montazeri, son of Ayatollah Montazeri was held on January 8, by Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, Iran’s prosecutor and head of special court of clergies, in Tehran. Continue reading “Ahmad Montazeri’s Appeal Court Held in Tehran”

Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb Arrested and Taken in Solitary Confinement

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Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb

HRANA News Agency – Zartosht (Esmaeil) Ahmadi Ragheb has been arrested and is being held in the solitary confinement in ward 209 of Evin prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Zartosht (Esmaeil) Ahmadi Ragheb who had been arrested on November 13 by security forces in his house, is being held in the solitary confinement in ward 209 of Evin prison. Continue reading “Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb Arrested and Taken in Solitary Confinement”