HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Nourizad, civil rights activist says that on Saturday he would be standing in front of the Evin Prison for 24 hours, in protest against being banned from leaving the country and his belongings being kept illegally by the Revolutionary Guard’s Intelligence. This Civil rights Activist intends to continue his protest until his demands are met.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Wednesday February 17 Mohammad Nourizad wrote on his Facebook page: “I will go to any length to get my two absolute and personal rights back. How? By being in front of Evin Prison for 24 hours. Dawn till dusk and dusk till dawn! Despite the wind and the cold that would want me broken! First: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Later on: every day and every night, while I can still stand and breathe. Am I asking for much? All I want is my Passport freed, and my stolen belongings. Both captive in the hands of the Revolutionary Guards.” Continue reading “Tehran: Mohammad Nourizad Announced 24-Hour Sit In”
Category: Freedom of Expression
2 Members Of A Music Band Waiting For Their Trial
HRANA News Agency – The IRGC intelligence agents have detained two members of a metal music band for three months. Nikan Khosravi and Arash Ilkhani, two members of “confess” group were arrested on November 10, 2015 and have been released on the 100 million thomans bail on February 5, 2016 after almost 3 months under interrogation in solitary confinement in ward 2-A of Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), members of the group have faced charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “blasphemy” due to their artistic activities. Continue reading “2 Members Of A Music Band Waiting For Their Trial”
Fariborz Raisdana Arrested For Some Hours
HRANA News Agency – Fariborz Raisdana, an economist and university professor, who referred to passport office to follow up being banned of leaving the country, was arrested and transferred to court of Evin prison by the police.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mr. Raisdana had written on his personal page that he was arrested after a few hours and he must introduce himself to general justice deputy attorney in some days. Continue reading “Fariborz Raisdana Arrested For Some Hours”
A Group Of Erfan-e-Halgheh Activists Arrested In Tehran
HRANA News Agency – A group of supporters of Erfan-e-Halgheh, who had started hunger strike and protest in the tomb of the founder of Islamic Republic, in support of Mohammad Ali Taheri, were arrested and transferred to security police office of Shahr-e-Rey. Most of the arrestees were released on the highway, and ten people were transferred to Vozara detention centre for processing the case.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), approximately 100 supporters of Erfan-e-Halgheh, who intended to start a hunger strike in Imam Zadeh Saleh in support of Mohammad Ali Taheri and in protest to not releasing him, confronted with prevention of the security forces, so they started their protest in Khomaini’s tomb. Continue reading “A Group Of Erfan-e-Halgheh Activists Arrested In Tehran”
18 Civil Rights Activists Tried In Tehran
HRANA News Agency – 18 civil right activists were tried in branch number 1060 of criminal court of Tehran, by judge Taha Dehghani, and charged with disturbing the public order. Most of these civil rights activists were arrested in front of Evin prison in a peaceful protest, on Saturday, November 21, 2015.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Simin Ayvaz Zadeh, Reza Malek, Hashem Zaynali, Ehsan Khaybar, Adel Arouji, Mohsen Haseli, Mohsen Haseli, Mohsen Shoja, Khadijeh (Layla) Mirghaffari, Azam Najafi, Parvin Salimi, Shermin Yamani and Sarah Saei are some of the activists who have been tried and are waiting for the court verdict which is expected to be issued in few days. Continue reading “18 Civil Rights Activists Tried In Tehran”
Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb Will Be Tried In Tehran In March
HRANA News Agency – The trial of the second case of Zartosht (Ismail) Ahmadi Ragheb, civil activist, will be held at Branch 1044 of the Judicial Center of “Shahid Ghodosi”, on 8th March. He was charged with “disturbing public order” because of taking part in a peaceful civil gathering.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), this case is related to his arrest in civil activists’ gathering at Vanak Square (Dena Tire). Continue reading “Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb Will Be Tried In Tehran In March”
Amir Khorram Released From Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Amir Khorram, political activist and member of the central council of “Iran Freedom Movement”, was released from ward 350 of Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Seyed Amir Khorram was arrested after Ashura in 2009 and was released on the bail after 50 days of interrogation in the solitary confinement in ward 209 of Evin Prison. Continue reading “Amir Khorram Released From Evin Prison”
Pouria Ibrahimi Released On The Bail
HRANA News Agency – Pouria Ibrahimi, civil rights activist was released on the bail, after 8 months in detention. Mr. Ibrahimi was arrested on June 9, and charged with propaganda against the regime and collusion and acts against the national security.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Pouria Ibrahimi was released on the bail of 70 million Tomans on February 8, from ward number 8 of Evin prison. Continue reading “Pouria Ibrahimi Released On The Bail”
2 Erfan-e-Halgheh Activists Arrested In Mashhad
HRANA News Agency – Two Erfan Halghe activists and supporters have been arrested in Mashhad. One of the activist was summoned to the judiciary and one of prisoners, also was sentenced to six months in prison in a new case.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Alireza Najimi and Mohammadali Izadi, two bloggers of Erfan halghe (Cosmic mysticism), were arrested by plainclothes forces on Saturday 30th January, 2016. Continue reading “2 Erfan-e-Halgheh Activists Arrested In Mashhad”
Mohammad Najafi Summoned To The Court In Shazand
HRANA News Agency – The first branch of the General and Revolutionary Courts of Shazand of Markazi province has summoned lawyer Mohammad Najafi. In the summons the charge of Mr. Najafi has listed as “disturbing the public opinion” and he must attend the hearing within five days of receiving the summons.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Najafi, lawyer and activist in the field of human rights, is free on the bail because of this case. Continue reading “Mohammad Najafi Summoned To The Court In Shazand”