Category: Labor and Guilds

Behnam Ibrahimzadeh was transferred to prison clinic

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds
Behnam Ibrahimzadeh

HRANA News Agency – Behnam (Asad) Ibrahimzadeh, the imprisoned labor activist, who is on hunger strike since August 9, was transferred to prison’s clinic following drop in blood pressure, on August 23.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Behnam Ibrahimzadeh, who has spent 15 days in hunger strike so far, has been transferred to prison’s clinic, due to blood pressure drop. He had lost 6kg during this period. Continue reading “Behnam Ibrahimzadeh was transferred to prison clinic”

Labor activist Reza Shahabi awaits surgery

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds, Prisoners
Labor activist, Reza Shahabi

HRANA News Agency – Labor activist Reza Shahabi awaits surgery while recovering from his prolonged hunger strike. Reza Shahabi is the board member of SWTSBC, the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company.

On Saturday, July 12, 2014, Shahabi was transferred from Rejai Shahr Prison to Imam Khomeini Hospital. Since then he has been waiting to regain his physical strength to undergo surgery. “The surgeon has postponed the operation until Reza is strong enough,” a family member says.

The Appeals Court has sentenced Shahabi to serve four years in prison. He has been banned from participating in labor organizations for five years and fined approximately $3,000.

Behnam Ibrahizadeh is on his 16th day of hunger strike

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds
Behnam Ibrahimzadeh

HRANA News Agency – Behnam Ibrahimzadeh, labor activist, who has recently been transferred from Evin to Rajaei Shahr prison, is on his 16th days of hunger strike.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Behnam Ibrahimzadeh who was transferred from ward 209 of Evin prison to Rajaei Shahr prison on August 12 is on hunger strike since 16 days ago. Continue reading “Behnam Ibrahizadeh is on his 16th day of hunger strike”

Saeid Shirzad prevented from going to court for the last defense

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds
Saeid Shirzad

HRANA News Agency – The authorities of prison, prevented Saeid Shirzad from being transferred to Shahid Moghadas court, due to his denial of wearing unsanitary and offensive uniform of prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Shirzad was summoned to court for his last defense, twice, on Thursday, August 14 and Saturday August 16. But as he refused to wear prison uniform, he was sent back to his cell. Continue reading “Saeid Shirzad prevented from going to court for the last defense”

Behnam Ebrahimzadeh is transferred to the Ward 1 at Rajai Shahr Prison

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds
Behnam Ebrahimzadeh

HRANA News Agency – Behnam Ebrahimzadeh is banished to the Ward 1 of Rajai Shahr Prison. Prior to this, he was transferred to solitary confinement at the Ward 209 at Evin Prison following the events at the Ward 350 at Evin Prison on April 17th, 2014 – also known as Black Thursday-.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) in Iran, Behnam Ebrahimzadeh, was summoned to the Public Prosecutor Office of “Shahid Moghaddas” in Evin Prison by Judicial authorities on Saturday afternoon of May 3rd, 2014 and then was sent to the solitary confinement at the Ward 209 at Evin Prison. Continue reading “Behnam Ebrahimzadeh is transferred to the Ward 1 at Rajai Shahr Prison”

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Now is definitely not the time to stop reading!

Saeid Shirzad is still under arrest in Evin Prison

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds
Saeid Shirzad

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Shirzad will be under arrest at least for 2 more weeks.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Shirzad, children’s rights activist has been arrested 64 days ago in Tabriz and was transferred to Evin Prison afterwards. Continue reading “Saeid Shirzad is still under arrest in Evin Prison”

No information about Saeid Shirzad after 2 months

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds
Saeid Shirzad

HRANA News Agency – Still after two months, there is no information available on the status of Saeid Shirzad and authorities do not respond to his family.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) in Iran, Saeid Shirzad was arrested at his workplace in Tabriz refinery on June 2nd and later he was transferred to solitary confinement in Evin prison in Tehran.
Only once in early July he had a short contact with his family and then no information is available about his status and his health condition. Continue reading “No information about Saeid Shirzad after 2 months”

Reza Shahabi continues his hunger strike in hospital

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds
Reza Shahabi

HRANA News Agency – RezaShahabi, imprisoned labor activist continues hunger strike in Imam Khomeini Hospital.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi Zakaria, labor activist and political prisoner, was transferred from Evin prison ward 350 to Rajai Shahr prison on Sunday, 1st July. He went on hunger strike on the same day to protest at the transfer. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi continues his hunger strike in hospital”

Saeed Shirzad contacted his family

Posted on by admin-hr
Labor and Guilds
Saeed Shirzad

HRANA News Agency – Saeed Shirzad – a Children’s Rights activist- who was arrested in Tabriz over a month ago has made a phone call to his family.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 40 days ago on June 2nd, Saeed Shirzad was arrested at Tabriz refinery where he works . Continue reading “Saeed Shirzad contacted his family”