Hana News Agency – Hossein Ahmadi Niaz, the lawyer of Ramin Hossein Panahi, confirmed the end of a hunger strike of him and his brother, Afshin Hossein Panahi. Ramin and Afshin Hossein Panahi began their hunger strike on Saturday January 27, after Ramin Hossein Panahi’s death sentence was issued and ended the protest after the appeal was registered.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hossein Ahmadi Niaz, Ramin Hossein Panahi’s lawyer, announced the end of his client’s hunger strike, on Monday February 5. Continue reading “Ramin and Afshin Hossein Panahi Ended Their Hunger Strike”
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Soheil Arabi Beaten and Transferred to Fashafoie Prison
HRANA News Agency – Soheil Arabi, prisoner of conscience, have been transferred to Fashafoie Prison from Evin Prison. He was also beaten on January 31, 2018. Beating Mr. Arabi has caused bruise on his body.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Soheil Arabi, prisoner of conscience, have been transferred to Fashafoie Prison from Evin Prison after being beaten on January 31, 2018. Continue reading “Soheil Arabi Beaten and Transferred to Fashafoie Prison”
Saman Nasim’s Death Sentence Commuted to 5 Years of Imprisonment
HRANA News Agency – The death sentence of Saman Nasim, political prisoner who was arrested at the age of 16 and sentenced to death in a judicial process full of ambiguity, has been reduced to 5 years of imprisonment after years of legal follow up. Considering the time of Mr. Nasim’s imprisonment, his lawyer says, this prisoner will be released soon.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Saman Nasim was finally sentenced to five years imprisonment solely on charge of membership in a political opposition party (PJAK), and was acquitted of “Moharebeh” and armed action charges. Continue reading “Saman Nasim’s Death Sentence Commuted to 5 Years of Imprisonment”
Ramin Hossein Panahi Sentenced to Death
HRANA News Agency – Lawyer of Ramin Hossein Panahi, political prisoner at Sanandaj Central Prison, who was tried in Branch One of the Revolutionary Court in Sanandaj on charge of acting against national security, on January 16, 2018, announced that he had received the news of the execution sentence for his client. HRANA in addition to discussing this issue with Ramin Hossein Panahi’s lawyer was able to have a brief conversation with Ramin Hossein Panahi about his death sentence.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ramin Hossein Panahi, political prisoner at Sanandaj Central Prison, who had been tried in Branch One of the Revolutionary Court in Sanandaj on January 16, 2018, was informed of his execution sentence by the Revolutionary Court on January 25. Continue reading “Ramin Hossein Panahi Sentenced to Death”
Mohammad Nazari Transferred to Hospital
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Nazari, a political prisoner in Orumieh prison, suffers from gallbladder disease. He had been sent to hospital with prosecutor’s permission in recent days, but he has been transferred to prison for recurrence of illness and the diagnosis of doctors said that he should undergo a surgery.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Nazari, political prisoner in Orumieh Central Prison, suffers from gallbladder disease. Continue reading “Mohammad Nazari Transferred to Hospital”
Hunger Strike of a Prisoner in Tabriz Central Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Reza Sobhkhiz, prisoner in Tabriz central prison, has been on hunger strike for over twenty days. He is held in ward 12 of Tabriz central prison since 8 years ago because general criminal offenses. Mohammad Reza Sobhkhiz is deprived of his freedom despite the end of his impressment due to repayments and the private plaintiff. The correspondence of this prisoner to the judicial authorities regarding the inability to pay the charges, have not yet come to an end and the prisoner has been on hunger strike for the 20 days in protest against this situation.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Reza Sobhkhiz, prisoner in Tabriz central prison, has been on hunger strike for over twenty days. Continue reading “Hunger Strike of a Prisoner in Tabriz Central Prison”
Contradictory Statements by the Authorities about Ali Poladi’s Death
HRANA News Agency – Ali Poladi died after being arrested at the detention center of police office in Chaloos. His family confirmed the news and told HRANA’s reporter: “On the first day of the incident the prisoner was healthy when was detained, however, in the following days, different authorities had made the contradictory statements including the prisoner’s background of the accident in the past, epilepsy and heart failure as the reason of his death.” Informed sources reported that Mr. Poladi’s family is under pressure to not to have contact with the media and human rights organizations and Ali Poladi’s brother was summoned to intelligence ministry.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Chaloos police officers arrested Ali Poladi, 26-year-old resident of Goiter Village located in Marzan Abad in Chaloos, on January 12, 2018. Only one day later, his family was informed that he had died at the detention center and that it was necessary for the family to begin legal proceedings for delivery of the body. Continue reading “Contradictory Statements by the Authorities about Ali Poladi’s Death”
The Latest List of Political Prisoners in Hall 10 of Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – At least 30 political prisoners in Ward 10 in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, still continue to protest by refusing to accept the prison’s food. In protest against the unlawful deprivations and restrictions imposed on them, they demand the delivery of their lost and stolen personal stuff and equipment from the prison authorities. The Equipment of 35 rooms in prison is worth 3,85 billion IRR.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), 21 days after the beginning of the protest of political prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, by refusing to accept the prison’s food, and in spite of the prosecutor’s office’s promise to improve the situation, there has been no changes in the conditions of this place. Continue reading “The Latest List of Political Prisoners in Hall 10 of Rajai Shahr Prison”
Reza Akbari Monfared Released after Serving 5 Years and 6 Months
HRANA News Agency – Reza Akbari Monfared, political prisoner who had been sentenced to 5 years and 6 months imprisonment on charge of supporting the MEK, was released from RajaI Shahr prison, in Karaj at the end of his sentence.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Reza Akbari Monfared has been released from Rajai Shahr prison in Kara, at the end of his sentence of 5 years and 6 months imprisonment. Continue reading “Reza Akbari Monfared Released after Serving 5 Years and 6 Months”
Ali Amini, Remains in Detention for Being a Christian
HRANA News Agency – Ali Amini, a new Christian convert from Tabriz, was arrested several days before the New Year by the Tabriz Intelligence Office. After being interrogated, he was taken to the Tabriz Prison. After a month, he still remains in jail as a temporary detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Amini, a new Christian convert from Tabriz city, who had been arrested before the New Year, is still being held in Tabriz Central Prison. Continue reading “Ali Amini, Remains in Detention for Being a Christian”