A Prisoner Executed in the Prison of Kermanshah

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner was hanged on charge of murder in the prison of Dizelabad in Kermanshah.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Akbar Karami from Kangavar, accused of murder, was executed at Dizelabad prison in Kermanshah, in the morning of December 6. Continue reading “A Prisoner Executed in the Prison of Kermanshah”

Golrokh Irai Addresses Her and Her Husband’s Sufferings

HRANA News Agency – Golrokh Irai and Arash Sadeghi, civil rights activists are held in Evin prison, and serving their 6 and 19 years imprisonment. Arash Sadeghi had gone on hunger strike for more than 70 days in protest to the case and the arrest of his wife. What follows is a Golrokh Irai’s speech before the arrest and her descriptions of the case and the rights that have been violated.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Arash Sadeghi who is serving his sentence in Hall 10, ward 8 of Evin prisonnhad gone on hunger strike by writing a letter to protest against his wife’s arrest.
The political prisoner later, had written an open letter and mentioned the documented cases of rights violations in the process of arrest, interrogation, trial and sentencing.
Golrokh Irai was arrest and taken to Evin prison by the security forces on October 24, 2016 without receiving written summons.

Sunni Scholars and Activists Called on Foad Rezazadeh to End His Hunger Strike

HRANA News Agency – Sunni scholars including Kak Hassan Amini, the religious judge of Kurdistan and Mollana Gargij, one of the Sunni leaders of Iran and also a group of activists called on Foad Rezazadeh, Sunni prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison to end his hunger strike. Mr. Rezazadeh was sent to the hospital in coma on December 11, and on the evening of the same day despite physical ailments he was returned to prison. At the same time, prison officials promised him to follow-up his demands at a meeting with him.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mr. Rezazadeh Sunni prisoner of hall 21, ward 7 in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj has gone on hunger strike to protest against the denial of furlough, despite his father’s death. Continue reading “Sunni Scholars and Activists Called on Foad Rezazadeh to End His Hunger Strike”

Morteza Moradpour and Rasoul Razavi Transferred to Central Prison of Tabriz

HRANA News Agency – Morteza Moradpour and Rasoul Razavi, political prisoners in central prison of Tabriz who had been deported to central prison of Karaj long ago, were transferred to Tabriz prison on December 7.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the two exiled political prisoners in central prison of Karaj, were transferred to Tabriz prison on December 7. Continue reading “Morteza Moradpour and Rasoul Razavi Transferred to Central Prison of Tabriz”

A Prisoner Executed in the Prison of Salmas

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner with drug-related charges, was hanged in the prison of Salmas on December 7. He was executed while according to his associates, his request for a retrial was pending in the Supreme Court.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Chartagh with drug-related charge, was hanged in the prison of Salmas on December 7. Continue reading “A Prisoner Executed in the Prison of Salmas”

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Solaiman Pairoti in Critical Health Condition in Rajae Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Solaiman Pairoti, Sunni prisoner in Rajae Shahr prison in Karaj was hospitalized in hospital due to the second heart attack on November 19, 2016. The agents who were responsible for his protecting had introduced the prisoner who was tied to the bed by handcuffs and shackles, as a “dirty Daesh” to people at the hospital and beat him. He is in a critical condition and the second heart attack has paralyzed half of his body in Rajae Shahr prison in Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), while the medical condition of Solaiman Pairoti has been reported to be critical, prison authorities have taken no action so far. Continue reading “Solaiman Pairoti in Critical Health Condition in Rajae Shahr Prison”

Arash Sadeghi Met Golrokh Irai in the Court

HRANA News Agency – On December 4, a group of prisoners in the women’s ward of Evin prison sat out to protest against the exclusion of a meeting between Golrokh Irai and her husband, Arash Sadeghi. Finally, at 7 pm the couple were able to meet in the Office of Enforcement.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on December 4, Arash Sadeghi met Golrokh Irai in the Office of Enforcement, after the protest by prisoners in the women’s ward of Evin. Continue reading “Arash Sadeghi Met Golrokh Irai in the Court”

Foad Rezazadeh Has Gone on Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Foad Rezazadeh, Sunni prisoner of Rajai Shahr, has been on hunger strike for the past three weeks, in protest to rejection of his furlough request, despite the death of his father.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Foad Rezazadeh, Sunni prisoner of hall number 21 of ward number 7 of Rajaei Shahr prison, is on hunger strike since November 20, in protest to rejection of his furlough requests, despite the death of his father. Continue reading “Foad Rezazadeh Has Gone on Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Hassan Rastgari Majd on Hunger Strike in Urmia Prison

HRANA News Agency – Hassan Rastgari Majd, an Iranian-born Turkish citizen and political prisoner at Urmia Central Prison, has gone on hunger strike to protest against his long term imprisonment sentences and making new cases for him in the prison. Mr. Rastgari was transferred to solitary confinement by prison authorities.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRNA), Hassan Rastgari Majd has gone on hunger strike to protest against his situation and at the same time has sent a letter, regarding his hunger strike, to the prison authorities as well as the Consulate General of Turkey in Urmia, on December 3. Continue reading “Hassan Rastgari Majd on Hunger Strike in Urmia Prison”

Solaiman Pairoti in a Critical Health Condition in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Solaiman Pairoti, Sunni prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj was hospitalized in the hospital due to his second heart attack on November 19, 2016. The agents who were responsible for his protection had introduced the prisoner who was tied to the bed by handcuffs and shackles, as a “dirty Daesh” to the people at the hospital and beaten him. He is in a critical condition after half of his body was paralyzed in Rajae Shahr prison in Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), while medical condition of Solaiman Pairoti abused Sunni prisoners is reported to be very bad, the prison authorities do not take any action in this regard. Continue reading “Solaiman Pairoti in a Critical Health Condition in Rajai Shahr Prison”