Part 41 of Behesht-e-Zahra: Broken Graves of Political Opponents

HRANA News Agency – Part 41 of Behesht-e-Zahra cemetery is among the most famous burial places where a large number of critics and opponents of the Islamic Republic of Iran, especially the executed prisoners, have been buried. This place has been subjected to destruction and disrespect throughout the years after the revolution. Recently some news of the possibility of further destruction of this part has been published in the media.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), you would not see any explanations about the people buried in the graves. Perhaps the most eloquent explanation is the “Broken Tombstones” of part 41.

Most of the gravestones are completely crushed and it’s hard to read their writings. Some survivors have put the bouquet of flowers, some chocolate or fruit for charity on the same stones.

This part is deliberately kept dry unlike the abacus and green parts of Behesht-e-Zahra, its rubbish is not collected and cleaned, its graves are mostly without signs or with crushed stones and even those who refer to these parts to visit the graves of their loved ones had experienced a hefty security environment.

At Least One Prisoner Executed in Ardebil

HRANA News Agency – At least one prisoner was executed in the central prison of Ardebil on September 18, 2017.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), at least one prisoner was executed on charge of rape in the central prison of Ardebil on September 18, 2017. Continue reading “At Least One Prisoner Executed in Ardebil”

Mokhtar Asadi Arrested in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Mokhtar Asadi, member of the Teachers’ Trade Union of Kurdistan who had referred to the Revolutionary Court of Tehran for pursuing his bail was arrested on September 18, 2017.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mokhtar Asadi, activist and a member of the Teachers’ Trade Union of Kurdistan who had went to the Revolutionary Court of Tehran for pursuing his bail related to his former case was arrested and transferred to the prison. Continue reading “Mokhtar Asadi Arrested in Tehran”

Two Prisoners Executed in Boroujerd and Khorramabad

HRANA News Agency – Two prisoners were executed in two separate executions in Boroujerd and Khorramabad prisons.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), two prisoners were executed on charge of murder in two separate executions in Boroujerd and Khorramabad prisons on September 18, 2017 and September 19, 2017. Continue reading “Two Prisoners Executed in Boroujerd and Khorramabad”

A Report about Hassan Rastgari’s Situation in Uremia Prison

HRANA News Agency – Hassan Rastegari Majd, Iranian-Turkish citizen and political prisoner in Urmia Central Prison, who has been sentenced to 24 years in three separate cases, has an unfavorable medical condition. The prisoner who had gone on hunger strike in protest against his legal situation, accused the judicial authorities and in particular prosecutor’s office with not doing what he promised to do.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hassan Rastegari Majd has been detained since 2013 and sentenced to about 24 years in prison and lashes for three cases. In recent weeks, the prisoner has called to investigate his legal situation and his medical problems by a lot of legal correspondence and contact with the Turkish Consulate. Continue reading “A Report about Hassan Rastgari’s Situation in Uremia Prison”

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Evin Prison’s Clinic Refusing to Treat Atena Daemi

Herana News Agency – While social networks in recent days are reporting and following the status of Alireza Rajaie, a former political prisoner whose illness led to advanced cancer due to lack of attention from prison authorities, and in spite of the fact that the judiciary’s spokesman does not admit their responsibility for such deficiencies, Atena Daemi, for the similar reasons is suffering from simple kidney and gallbladder problems that began several months ago, which has the potential injuries for bile ducts due to retaliation by the head of Evin’s infirmary.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in late May, at the end of the Atena Daemi’s hunger strike, a specialist physician at an out-of-prison clinic visited this prisoner and because of gallbladder problems, ordered her to be admitted to hospital. However, with the intervention of Evin Prison infirmary and “Abbas Khani”, head of the infirmary who accused Ms. Daemi of simulation, she was returned to the prison and did not get the necessary medical services. Continue reading “Evin Prison’s Clinic Refusing to Treat Atena Daemi”

Protestors Arrested in front of Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj

HRANA News Agency – While the situation of detainees in hall 10 of Rajai Shahr prison still remains unclear, a number of civil activists were also present in front of the prison to show their solidarity with them on September 13, 2017. The peaceful presence of these activists was drawn to violence by police forces and some were arrested.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a number of civil activists were also present in front of Rajai Shahr prison On September 13, 2017, at the same time with the day of the meeting of prisoners in hall 10 who are in a critical and tense situation since August. Continue reading “Protestors Arrested in front of Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj”

Hassan Javani Released from Bandar Abbas Prison

HRANA News Agency – Hassan Javani, political prisoner in Bandar Abbas prison, was released on parole by the aggregation of the sentences (Article 134).
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hassan Javani, political prisoner in Bandar Abbas prison, was released on parole by the aggregation of the sentences (Article 134) in August. Continue reading “Hassan Javani Released from Bandar Abbas Prison”

Yousef Emadi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Exile in a New Case

HRANA News Agency – Yousef Emadi who was imprisoned for collaborating in the production and distribution of “unauthorized” music, was sentenced to another year in jail and exile to Bushehr by Judge Moghiseh for his new case on the charge of “propaganda against the system” which had been opened against him in the prison period.
According to the verdict of the primitive sentence which has been notified to the lawyer of Yousef Emadi, the activist of the music arena was sentenced to one year in prison and two years in exile in Bushehr on charge of “propaganda against the regime” by branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court headed by Judge Moghiseh. Continue reading “Yousef Emadi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Exile in a New Case”

Ezzatollah Jafari Began Serving His Term in Kerman Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ezzatollah Jafari, political activist from Khuzestan, went to Kerman Prison to serve the one-year sentence in exile. Mr. Jafari is one of the defendants in the case known as “Mother’s Library” in Andimeshk.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ezzatollah Jafari showed up in Kerman Prison to serve his one-year sentence in exile on August 31. Continue reading “Ezzatollah Jafari Began Serving His Term in Kerman Prison”