Category: Freedom of Expression

Ali Sallanpoor Transferred to Prison Without Proper Medical Treatment

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HRANA News Agency – Ali Sallanpoor, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj, has been transferred to prison without completion of medical treatment after surgery operation.

According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Sallanpoor, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj, who was sent to Shohada-e-Tajrish hospital in Tehran after a long delay on November 24 due to his sever health condition, was transferred to hall number 12 of Rajaei shahr prison after the surgery and without completion of normal treatments, on December 13. Continue reading “Ali Sallanpoor Transferred to Prison Without Proper Medical Treatment”

Ali Tabarzadi released from prison

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Ali Tabarzadi, Heshmatollah Tabarzadi

HRANA News Agency – Ali Tabarzadi, animals’ Rights Activist who was arrested on Thursday afternoon is released from prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Tabarzadi had invited Animal Rights Supporters in internet to attend a gathering to protest against killing animals. He was arrested on the afternoon of 5th December 2014 and was transferred to National Security Police (Police Amniyat). Continue reading “Ali Tabarzadi released from prison”

Ali Tabarzadi arrested in Tehran

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Ali Tabarzadi

HRANA News Agency – Ali Tabarzadi was arrested by the police officers after they searched his home.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), police officers visited the house of Ali Tabarzadi, animals’ rights’ activists, searched his house and arrested him and seized his personal belongings such as computers, mobile phone and Books. Continue reading “Ali Tabarzadi arrested in Tehran”

Majid Moghadam arrested in Tehran

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Majid Moghadam

HRANA News Agency – Majid Moghadam, civil activist has been detained by security forces and was taken to an unknown location.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) in Iran, Majid Moghadam, civil activist was arrested at his father home by the security forces at 8 pm Wednesday 3rd December 2014. Continue reading “Majid Moghadam arrested in Tehran”

Mashallah Shamsolvaezin will be in the trial

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Mashallah Shamsolvaezin

HRANA News Agency – Mashallah Shamsolvaezin will be in the trial court with charge of “propaganda against the regime”.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mashallah Shamsolvaezin, vice president of Association of Iranian Journalists and spokesman for the Association in Defense of the freedom of press, on 30th November will be in court on charges of “propaganda against the system”. Continue reading “Mashallah Shamsolvaezin will be in the trial”

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Security Forces prevented commemoration of Forouhars to be held

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Dariush Forouhar, Parvaneh Forouhar

HRANA News Agency – This year, as in previous years, Security Forces prevented commemoration of Dariush and Parvaneh Forouhar to be held.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), two hours before the ceremony, that was supposed to be held, at the home of Dariush and Parvaneh Forouhar, plainclothes forces and police officers, with an extensive presence, prevented people to take part in the ceremony. Continue reading “Security Forces prevented commemoration of Forouhars to be held”

Ambiguity on the elimination of “death caused by Acid attacks” report

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Acid Attacks

HRANA News Agency – “Zendegi Salem” is news – analytic, domestic website which is authorized by the government for its activities. In less than 3 weeks after publishing a report about a death of a victim by Acid attacks in Isfahan, the site removed the report from its domain without any explanation. This would add to the ambiguity around the validity of this report and the role of security forces in elimination of it.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on 19 October 2014 the domestic legitimate website, “ Zendegi salem” which usually covers news about Isfahan state , published a report on its domain titled “ Acid attacks on 3 girls in Isfahan killed one” . This news was then mirrored by many domestic and foreign media channels. Continue reading “Ambiguity on the elimination of “death caused by Acid attacks” report”

A number of civilians arrested in Mashhad

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Mashhad, Morteza Pashai

HRANA News Agency – Following the death of “Morteza Pashai”, Iranian popular singer, musician and songwriter, spontaneous gatherings were held around the nation in Iran by the fans of the deceased, and in some cases it was associated with conflict and detention of civilians by the security forces.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), following the death of Morteza Pashai, young Iranian singer, musician and composer, spontaneous gatherings by supporters of the deceased were held in cities across the country. In these street demonstrations people sang the death artist’s songs holding lit kindles in their hands. Continue reading “A number of civilians arrested in Mashhad”

Bahais join demonstration in support of Nasrin Sotoudeh

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Mohammad Nourizad, Nasrin Sotoudeh

HRANA News Agency – On November 10, Bahai students who have been excluded from tertiary education joined the Iranian civil rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh in her three-week-old demonstration in front of the Bar Association building in Tehran.

According to the report of HRANA qouted from Daneshju News, she is claiming the right to be reinstated by the Bar Association as a practicing lawyer, having been excluded from practicing for three years. Continue reading “Bahais join demonstration in support of Nasrin Sotoudeh”