Satellite Dishes Confiscated in Salmas County

HRANA News Agency – In an attempt to confiscate and collect all satellite dishes, Iranian security and police forces have harassed citizens throughout Salmas County and the surrounding areas in West Azerbaijan Province.

According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Iranian security forces in Salmas County have been entering homes without legal warrants, invading citizens’ privacy and harassing them for over a month.Additionally, a number of citizens have been arrested for owning a satellite dish and sentenced to one month in prison while others have been forced to pay cash fines ranging from $100 to $1,000.

 

No News of Political Prisoner Farshid Abdollahi After One Year

HRANA News Agency – Although one year has passed since Farshid Abdollahi was detained, there has been absolutely no news of him during this time.His current condition and whereabouts remain unknown.Farshid Abdollahi was one of the students expelled from the Azad University of Tehran, Imam Hussein Complex.

According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on August 10, 2010, Farshid Abdollahi was arrested in Imam Khomeini Airport when he attempted to enter Iran from the United Arab Emirates.Farshid Abdollahi’s family didn’t know that he was arrested for the first four months of his incarceration.Six months after his arrest, Farshid Abdollahi was permitted to contact his family for the first time.In another phone conversation, Farshid Abdollahi complained about his condition and the place where he was being held.

Thus far, Iranian officials have refused to give clear answers about Farshid Abdollahi’s condition or whereabouts.

In 2005, Farshid Abdollahi was expelled from the Azad University of Tehran because of his political activities.After his dismissal, He subsequently moved to Dubai and lived there for a few years.

 

A Runaway Girl Killed by Her Brother

HRANA News Agency – On May 29, 2011, the detectives at Bandar-Abbas Police Department in Hormozgan Province were dispatched to a young woman’s house where they found her lifeless body.Upon arriving at the house, the criminal team determined that blunt force trauma to head killed Nazanin.Further investigation revealed that persons unknown entered her house easily and murdered her in her sleep.Additionally, since there was no evidence of robbery, it was determined that in all likelihood, revenge was the motive for this crime.

During ensuing investigations, one of Nazanin’s brothers told the police, “My family and I live in the city of Kahnouj.A few days ago, my sister, Nazanin, contacted us and said that an anonymous caller had threatened to kill her.”

Subsequently, since police officers were suspicious of her brother’s statement, they detained him for further questioning during which he identified his other brother as the killer.Immediately, a team of detectives were dispatched to Kahnouj to carry out a surprise attack against the accused.

Upon arrest, the suspect, Amir, confessed to the crime and told the investigators, “My sister’s lifestyle and behavior dishonored our family.For this reason, I decided to kill her.On Sunday, May 29, 2011, I went to her house at around 11:00am, but she was still sleep.Then, I hit her with a picnic gas canister repeatedly until she died.Of course, she was a runaway and must have been killed.”

After his confession, the accused was charged with murder and sent to prison.

 

During the first six months of the year, nine and half centuries of imprisonments and 8 death sentence judgments have been issued.

During the first six months of the year,  nine and half centuries of imprisonments and 8 death sentence judgments have been issued.
During the first six months of the year, the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of  Iran  has issued more than nine and one half centuries of jail punishments for 290 political and civil activists  in different areas,  and has issued or confirmed eight (8) execution orders.
According to the reports by statistics unit,  of  publishing and writings of  Iranian Human Rights  Activists , the different branches of revolutionary courts (preliminary) collectively  have issued four and half centuries of imprisonments for 189 individuals.  In addition to these sentencing,   2 individuals have been sentenced to death.

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A Report on the Condition of Hamzeh Karami, Imprisoned Political Activist

May 27, 2010
HRANA – Mr. Hamzeh Karami, a political activist and owner of “Jomhouriyat” website, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and permanently banned from all government service by the Appellate Court.
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11 Years in Prison and Exile for Masoumeh Yavari and Zahra Jabari

May 22, 2010

HRANA – On Wednesday, May 19, Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court announced the sentences issued for Masoumeh Yavari and Zahra Jabari.

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Death Sentences for Five Iranian Arabs Upheld by Supreme Court

HRANA News Agency – Death Sentences for five Iranian Arab civil and cultural activists in Ahwaz was confirmed by Judges: Farajollahi, Ghaem Maghami and Lotfi at Iran’s Branch 32 of Supreme Court.

According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), branch 32 of the Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic of Iran has upheld the death sentences of five Ahwazi Arab men convicted of waging war on God, sowing corruption on earth, propaganda against the Islamic Republic, and acting against national security.

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Bahai’s Graveyard Completely Destroyed in Sangsar, Semnan, Iran

HRANA News Agency – Baha’i’s old graveyard wad completely destroyed and was covered with soil by dozers.

According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Baha’i’s old graveyard wad completely destroyed and was covered with soil and debris by dozers and graves have been hidden, nearly two weeks ago.

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Abbas Badfar, Political Prisoner Was Threaten after Sending Letter to Ahmad Shahid

HRANA News Agency – Abbas Badfar , political prisoner in Rajai Shahr Prison was summoned to prison’s intelligence office, after sending a letter to Ahmad Shahid and was threaten by chief officer there.
According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after sending a letter to Ahmad Shahid, UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Abbas Badfar  was summoned to prison’s intelligence office Monday, December 24, 2012. He was threaten by chief officer “Faraj Nejad” that he will be transferred to solitary confinement, exile to a far away city and his charge of “Moharebeh” (Enmity against God) will be in process again.
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At least six Iranian Baluch Illegal Traders were killed by Iranian Border Police

HRANA News Agency – Iranian Border Police fired at a group of Baluch Illegal Traders, killed at least six of them and injured the rest, last week, near Sarbaz city.
According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in this night attack Iranian border police killed at least six of them who their names are: Shahdad Salahzehi, Esmail Sanjarzehi, Shanbeh Sanjarzehi, Mohamad Sanjarzehi and Mohamad Rahmanzehi.
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