Heavy Clashes between the Police and Gonabadi Dervishes

HRANA News Agency – The gathering of a number of Gonabadi dervishes in northern Tehran was dragged into clashes with police and violence. According to official statistics, at least three policemen were killed during the clashes and some others were wounded on both sides. On the other hand at least 60 Gonabadi protesters were arrested.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), after the arrest of one of the Gonabadi dervishes named “Nematullah Riahi”, a group of Gonabadi dervishes gathered in front of the police station. The protesting dervishes demanded Mr. Riahi’s unconditional release. Continue reading “Heavy Clashes between the Police and Gonabadi Dervishes”

Abdulfattah Soltani Returned to Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Abdulfattah Soltani, a lawyer and prominent human rights defender who is enduring his seventh year of imprisonment, went to Evin Prison by the end of his furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Abdulfattah Soltani, prisoner in Evin Prison, who was on leave from February 10, after the prison authorities refused to extend his furlough, went to Evin Prison on Tuesday, February 18. Continue reading “Abdulfattah Soltani Returned to Evin Prison”

Two Engineers of Hamedan Power Plant Released on the Bail

HRANA News Agency – Two engineers at Hamadan Power Plant, Javad Ashrafi and Amin Ashrafi, who had been arrested by security forces on January 11 were released on the bail on February 18.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Javad Ashrafi and Amin Ashrafi, two engineers at Hamadan Power Plant, were temporarily released from Hamedan Prison on the bail on February 18. Continue reading “Two Engineers of Hamedan Power Plant Released on the Bail”

Three Activists Released on the Bail

HRANA News Agency – Sepideh Farhan, Azham Jangravi and Narges Hosseini, civil activists, were released from prison on the bail. Ms. Jangravi and Ms. Hosseini were among the women who were arrested in protest against the forced hijab, and Ms. Farahan was among the detainees in the recent protests in the country.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), three detained civil activists were released from Evin Prison and Gharchak Prison on the bail. Continue reading “Three Activists Released on the Bail”

At Least 6 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – At least six inmates were executed in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj. The main charge of these people was murder and they had been sentenced to retaliation. These prisoners were sent to the gallows in the form of a group of 13 people, seven of whom were able to obtain a deadline or consent from the plaintiffs, and were returned to their cells.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), at least 6 prisoners were executed in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj at dawn of February 14, 2018. The main charge of these people was murder. Continue reading “At Least 6 Prisoners Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison”

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3 Political Prisoners Released in Hamedan and Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Majid Rahmat Abadi and Farshid Tajmiri, two students who had been detained in the recent protests, were released on the bail from Hamedan Prison. Ali Shariati, political prisoner, was also released on parole after serving three years of his 5-year imprisonment.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), two arrested students, in the recent protests were released from Hamedan Prison on the bail. Continue reading “3 Political Prisoners Released in Hamedan and Tehran”

Karim Zarger Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Karim Zarger, former head of the School of Radio and Television in Iran, who had been recently sentenced to death along with Marjan Davari on charge of promoting  new movement  of Sufism; Eckankar, was executed in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Karim Zarger, founder of the “Way of Knowledge Institute”, was executed at Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj on February 11. Continue reading “Karim Zarger Executed in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Massoud Falehgari Released on the Bail

HRANA News Agency – Massoud Falehgari, who had been arrested in the recent national protests, was released on a bail of 300 million IRR from Hamedan Central Prison, on January 8.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Massoud Falehgari, son of Bahman, who had been detained in the recent protests in January, was released on the bail of 300 million IRR until the trial. Continue reading “Massoud Falehgari Released on the Bail”

Sediq Eini Exiled to Ardebil Prison

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner named Sediq Eini, who had been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment on charges of espionage through cooperation with a Kurdish opposition to the regime, by the Military Court of Ormieh, was exiled to Ardebil Prison, after his verdict was verified by the Supreme Court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Sediq Eini, a political prisoner at Orumieh Central Prison, who had been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment on charges of espionage was exiled to Ardebil Prison, after his verdict was verified by the Supreme Court on February 8. Continue reading “Sediq Eini Exiled to Ardebil Prison”

Five Detainees in Borujerd under Pressure for False Confessions

HRANA News Agency – The Ministry of Intelligence issued a statement announcing the arrest of “the core of the terrorist group in Borujerd”. The statement claimed that the core has played a role in subversive acts during the recent national protests. Also, a member of this group has been wounded in a clash during the arrest, according to the security agency. Two hours after the issuance of the announcement, two of the arrestees were brought to the provincial TV and confessed against themselves.
Close relatives to these people, in contact with HRANA, rejected the allegations and said “they were merely part of the protesters in recent events; two of the detainees referred to are known underground artists in the Lorestan region, and none of them has a previous prison record or previous political activity.” The families of these people are worried that their children will be victimized by the security system’s advertising scenarios, which have a background. Continue reading “Five Detainees in Borujerd under Pressure for False Confessions”