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Mistreatment of Sunni Prisoners at Prison Visits

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Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, Sunni prisoners

HRANA News Agency – Sunni prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison who have been deported from different areas of the country to the prison, are discriminated against and mistreated at the time of prison visits. It has been reported that the inspection of families is being done violently especially for young children which scared them.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sunni prisoners in hall 21 of ward 7 of Rajai Shahr prison, are being discriminated against and mistreated at the time prison visits. Continue reading “Mistreatment of Sunni Prisoners at Prison Visits”

Maulavi Fazlurahman Koohi Arrested in Mashhad

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Fazlurahman Koohi

HRANA News Agency – Maulavi Fazlurahman Koohi, Sunni Friday prayers’ Imam in Pishamag, and director of a seminary in this city, was arrested by the SCC in Mashhad. His arrest, who is opposing Iranian Sunni people’s involvement in the war in Syria, has created an unprecedented wave of protests in the region of Baluchistan. These protests which have begun with the road closures, assembly, strike and closure of business sites, have led to some rare issues, such as; returning weapons by the Sunni members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mulavi Fazlurahman Koohi is the Sunni Friday prayer’s Imam in Pishamag, in the city of Sarbaz, and principal of Anvarulharamein seminary in this city.  He has taken some positions, including opposition to dispatching Sunni people to the Syrian front, the removal of Baluchistan province from the province’s list, as well as opposition to the division of Sistan and Baluchistan province, have made him quite popular and respected among the Sunni Baluch people. Continue reading “Maulavi Fazlurahman Koohi Arrested in Mashhad”

One Execution in Parsilon Prison of Khorram Abad

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Maziar Gravand, Parsilon Prison of Khorram Abad

HRANA News Agency – On April 8, 2017, a prisoner who had been charged with possession and transportation of drugs was executed in Parsilon prison in Khorram Abad. Another prisoner with the same charge and sentence, was transferred to solitary confinement with him, who returned to the ward and was not executed.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on April 8, 2017, Maziar Gravand who had been transferred to solitary confinement the day before, was executed in Parsilon prison in Khorram Abad. Continue reading “One Execution in Parsilon Prison of Khorram Abad”

One Prisoner Executed in Central Prison of Tabriz

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Central Prison of Tabriz, Morovat Abbasi

HRANA News Agency – On April 5, 2017, the death sentence of a prisoner charged with “murder” was carried out after serving four years in prison in Tabriz Central Prison. The prisoner was dismissed from military service before the murder because of his mental illness.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on April 5, 2017, Morovat Abbasi was executed in the central prison of Tabriz. Continue reading “One Prisoner Executed in Central Prison of Tabriz”

Political Prisoners’ Letter about Arash Sadeghi’s Critical Health Condition

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Arash Sadeghi, Ismail Abdi, Yousef Emadi

HRANA News Agency – Ismail Abdi, trade unionist and Yousef Emadi, imprisoned artist in ward 350 of Evin prison, in a letter to the head of Evin Prison, warned him about the worsening health condition of imprisoned activist Arash Sadeghi in this ward and called for addressing his situation and sending him to the hospital. Mr. Sadeghi suffered from numerous medical problems after the hunger strike and is being deprived of receiving adequate medical treatment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on April 3, 2017, two political prisoners in ward 350 of Evin prison by writing a letter to President Chaharmahali, warned him about the “humanitarian disaster by worsening Arash Sadeghi’s condition and his extreme weakness”. Continue reading “Political Prisoners’ Letter about Arash Sadeghi’s Critical Health Condition”

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Foad Rezazadeh in Critical Physical Condition in Rajai Shahr Prison

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Foad Rezazadeh

HRANA News Agency – Foad Rezazadeh, Sunni prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison is in critical physical condition because of the impact the recent hunger strike. The prisoner whose digestive system was damaged as well as his kidney is still being deprived of necessary medical services.

A close source to Mr. Rezazadeh told HRANA’s reporter about his physical condition, “Mr. Rezazadeh’s hunger strike effected his digestive system and kidneys. Despite passage of a few months since end of his hunger strike, he still needs health care for his digestive system and kidneys.” Continue reading “Foad Rezazadeh in Critical Physical Condition in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Anwar Khezri Imprisoned with no Verdict since 7 Years ago

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Anwar khezri

HRANA News Agency – Anwar Khezri, Sunni prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison is still in uncertainty after seven years of imprisonment after violation of his death sentence by the Supreme Court. Mr. Khezri is serving his prison sentence while suffering from shortness of breath, pain in the chest caused by torture but is still prevented from being transferred to the hospital and treatment and his medical records have disappeared as well.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Anwar Khezri Sunni prisoner was arrested in 2009. His death sentence was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2010, but still he remains in uncertainty despite the passage of seven years. Continue reading “Anwar Khezri Imprisoned with no Verdict since 7 Years ago”

A Report about Hunger Strikers in Prisons of Iran

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Atena Daemi, Esmail Abdi, Hengameh Shahidi, Reza Samiei-Monfared

HRANA News Agency – Reza Samiei Monfared, Hengameh Shahidi, Atena Daemi, and Esmail Abdi, four prisoners of conscience at Evin prison have been on hunger strike. At the same time, Seyed Hassan Hoseini, Ali Jahangiri and Hosein Yahyaei, three ordinary prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj have gone on hunger strike since the last week of April, and their condition is not good.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Reza Samiei Monfared, security prisoner has gone on hunger strike since March 5, Hengameh Shahidi, a journalist and political activist, since March 9, Atena Daemi, human rights defender at women’s ward, since April 8, and Esmail Abdi, a teacher and trade unionist in ward 350 of Evin prison, since April 30, have gone on hunger strike with various demands.  Continue reading “A Report about Hunger Strikers in Prisons of Iran”

‘With Empty Hands But Deep Beliefs,’ Jamal Hosseini Lost His Life Fighting for Human Rights in Iran

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Hamid Yazdan Panah, Jamal Hosseini, keyvan rafiee, Seyed Jamal Hosseini

Activism against repressive governments can often come with life-changing risks. Prison, torture, censorship and exile. Leaving behind your family and the country you call home, only to face the alienation and loneliness of life as a political refugee.

The decision to speak out may have cost Iranian human rights activist Seyed Jamal Hosseini his life. Continue reading “‘With Empty Hands But Deep Beliefs,’ Jamal Hosseini Lost His Life Fighting for Human Rights in Iran”

A Prisoner Sentenced to Death after 7 Years of Detention

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Shouresh Moradi

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner was sentenced to imprisonment and death, by judge’s acquaintance, on charge of murder and armed robbery, after 7 years of being in an undecided condition in Sanandaj. In Iran’s law, “judge’s acquaintance” does not necessarily need considering evidences and documented events.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Shouresh Moradi, son of Ahmad, who has spent more than 7 years in central prison of Sanandaj in an undecided condition, on charge of armed robbery and murder, was sentenced to death by “judge’s acquaintance”. Continue reading “A Prisoner Sentenced to Death after 7 Years of Detention”