HRANA – The physicians in Orumieh prison went on strike today in protest to their working conditions. The physicians are protesting months of non payment of their wages and the lack of resources to treat the prisoners. They declared that they will not return to work until conditions are changed.
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Nasour Naghipour Has Been Released
HRANA- Journalist and human rights activist Nasour Naghipour has been released after being detained for 110 days. He has been released from Evin Prison until his trial.
Mr. Naghipour was arrested during the sweeping arrest by security forces of human rights activists last March. He has been released on bail from Ward 2A controlled by the Revolutionary Guard.
Uncertain Situation of a Journalist in Exile
HRANA – Freelance journalist Reza Rafiee Forooshan has been detained in Rajaiee Shahr Prison for months and his requests for temporary leave has been denied.
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Supreme Court Affirms Two Executions by Firing Squad
HRANA – The Supreme Court affirmed the execution sentences of two Kurdish political activists on Sunday, June 6.
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Condition of Behrouz Javid Tehrani Unknown after Transfer to Solitary Confinement
HRANA – No news is available on the condition of Behrouz Javid Tehrani, the political prisoner featured in one of the two videos released last week by HRANA exposing the torture and rape of prisoners in Rajaiee Shahr prison.
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Political Activist Arrested Along with His Brother
HRANA – In a statement issued on Saturday, June 5, 2010, the Iranian Nation’s Party reported the arrest of Hamid Reza Mosabebian and his brother.
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Dire Condition of Abolfazl Abedini in Karoun Prison in Ahvaz
HRANA – Journalist Abolfazl Abedini Nasr, a former officer of Human Rights Activists in Iran, was recently transferred to Karoun Prison in Ahvaz, where he is held under severe and unfavorable conditions, and his life is currently in danger.
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Arak Revolutionary Court Issues Final Warrant to Confiscate Abed Tavancheh’s Family Home
HRANA – In an illegal move, the Arak Revolutionary Court has ordered the confiscation of Abed Tavancheh’s residence. Mr. Tavancheh is a left-wing student activist.
Reza Malek Severely Beaten in Solitary Confinement
HRANA – Reza Malek, former deputy of Research and Investigation in the Intelligence Ministry, was severely beaten by prison guards.
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Ten Years of Imprisonment without Parole and Exile for Shabnam and Farzad Madadzadeh
HRANA – Shabnam and Farzad Madadzadeh have been sentenced to 10 years in prison.