Kamran Asa and Bijan Rezaie will appear before court

HRANA – On  Monday September 5th 2010, Kamran Asa and Bijan Rezaie; the brother and a friend  and relative of Kiyanoosh Asa who  was  killed,  protesting during the  last  June,  will be held On Sunday September 5th in  Branch 8th of  Tehran’s revolutionary court.
According to the HRANA reporters ,  this case is regarding his detention on  December 7th 2009 during which Kamran Asa and  Bijan Rezaie were detained by security forces while entering Elmo Sanat (Science & Industry) university in order to participate in “Student’s Day.”

Before  being released on  bail, Kamran Asa was  held in Evin prison for 2  months.  Once again, close to the anniversary of his  brother’s death,  he was  arrested  in  Kermanshah and  has another pending case there.

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Strike by Javeh Dam Workers in Sanadaj

HRANA- As of Saturday June 19, 2010, dozens of workers building the Javeh repository dam in Sanandaj have gone on strike.
HRANA reporters have been informed that the workers are protesting months of unpaid wages. Officials state that the purpose for the construction of the damn [which began in April 2009] is to provide water to the surrounding plains and land used for agriculture.

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Shahid Beheshti Student, Rajab Ali Dashab, Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

HRANA –  Rajab Ali Dashab’s 5 year prison sentence was affirmed by Branch 54 of the Revolutionary Appellate Court, presided by judge Movahed.

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10 men hanged in Iran

HRANA News Agency – 10 men who were transferred to Evin prison on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 were hanged early this morning.

According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 10 men sentenced to death with charge of drug trafficking who were transferred from Ghezelhesar prison to Ward 240 of Evin prison on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 were executed this morning.

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Ayatollah Boroujerdi’s Prison Cell Raided

 

HRANA News Agency – On Monday, December 19, 2011, agents sent by Iran’s Special Court of Clerics raided Ayatollah Hossein Kazemeyni Boroujerdi’s prison cell in Evin and searched through his personal belongings.This raid was coordinated and carried out with the cooperation of prison officials.

According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), security agents treated Ayatollah Boroujerdi with violence and insulted him.While calling him a spy, agents confiscated his clothing and medicine.
Since Ayatollah Boroujerdi suffers from various illnesses, the seizure of his medication will further endanger his health and life.
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Children’s Rights Activist Afshin Hyratian Arrested

HRANA News Agency – Afshin Hyratian, a Baha’i citizen and children’s rights activist, was arrested on Saturday, August 20, 2011.

According to a report by Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Afshin Hyratian was detained while he was leaving his house.Following his family’s inquires, it has been reported that Afshin Hyratian is currently locked up in Evin Prison, Ward 350.

Afshin Hyratian was arrested on June 3, 2010 in a park in front of the Iranian Artists’ Forum in Tehran and spent two months in temporary custody.He was then freed on bail.Afshin Hyratian has been sentenced to 4 years in prison, but his case is being reviewed by the Appeals Court.

While he was behind bars in Evin Prison, Ward 209, this Baha’i citizen was severely tortured in order to obtain televised confessions from him.

 

A Kurdish Citizens in the City Salmas Was Arrested

HRANA PRESS -A Kurdish citizen named “Kamel Eyvari” who is a resident of “Ashnak” Village which is one of “Salmas” counties, has been arrested in past few day.
According to HRANA reporters, News Organizations for Human Rights Activists in Iran,   “Kamel Eyvari” is summoned to the Intelligence Service Information office in city of Salmas and has been interrogated for several hours by intelligent service agents.
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Security Forces Prevent 22nd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony of 88’ Massacre

HRANA- Security forces prevented a remembrance ceremony on the 22nd anniversary of the 1988 massacre of political prisoners, arresting a number of participants.This morning, families of the political prisoners massacred in 1988 attempted to gather in Khavaran Cemetery to honor their loved ones as they do every year.

According to the weblog of Human Rights and Democracy Activists, in addition to arresting some of the young participants, security forces proceeded to confiscate the personal belongings of those present for the ceremony.

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