Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Furlough

HRANA News Agency – On November 27, 2016, Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, Christian convert was sent to a 5-day furlough from Evin prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 27, 2016, Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, Christian convert was sent to a 5-day furlough from Evin prison. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Furlough”

Keyvan Karimi Arrested to Serve His Sentence

HRANA News Agency – On November 23, 2016, Keyvan Karimi, prominent Iranian filmmaker who was summoned to the law enforcement of branch 1 of Shahid Moghadas court in Evin prison during a phone call to provide some explanations, was arrested and transferred to the quarantine ward of Evin prison to serve his 1 year in prison and 223 lashes.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Keyvan Karimi was sentenced to 6 years in prison and 223 lashes on charge of “propaganda against the Islamic Republic and blasphemy” due to creating a documentary about the history of graffiti in Tehran called “Writing on the City”, whose sentence was reduced to one year in prison and five years of probation and 223 lashes at the appeal court. Continue reading “Keyvan Karimi Arrested to Serve His Sentence”

A Sunni Prisoner on Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency –  Jamal Qaderi, Sunni prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj who is serving the 7th year of his 8-years sentence has gone on hunger strike on protest against widespread denial of his rights and the denial of furlough in spite of serving most of his conviction since December 3.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Jamal Qaderi, Sunni prisoner in hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj is gone on hunger strike since December 3. Continue reading “A Sunni Prisoner on Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison”

4 Prisoners Executed in Karaj

HRANA News Agency – On November 24, 2016, four drug offenders were hanged in the Central Prison of Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on November 24, 2016, four prisoners were executed on drug-related charges in Central Prison of Karaj. Continue reading “4 Prisoners Executed in Karaj”

Rasoul Iraji Arrested at Sattar Khan’s Grave

HRANA News Agency – Rasoul Iraji was arrested during the “anniversary of Sattar Khan”, at Sattar Khan’s grave, by the security forces and was taken to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Rasoul Iraji, Turkish activist, was arrested during the one hundred and second anniversary of the death of “Sattar Khan, National Commander of constitutionalism in Iran”, by the Ministry of Intelligence agents, in the city of Ray and was transferred to an unknown location, on November 15, 2016. Continue reading “Rasoul Iraji Arrested at Sattar Khan’s Grave”

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Parastoo Forouhar Summoned to the Court in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Parastoo Forouhar, an artist living in Germany and a relative of the victims of “the chain murders”, was summoned to the Prosecution Office in Evin.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Parastoo Forouhar, has been summoned to the second branch of “Shahid Moghadas” prosecution office in Evin Prison. Continue reading “Parastoo Forouhar Summoned to the Court in Evin Prison”

Payam Markazi Prevented from Having Medical Treatment in Rajaei Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Payam Markazi, imprisoned Bahai in Rajaei Shahr prison, who is suffering from heart diseases, refused to wear the dirty clothes of the prison, and also having handcuffs and shackles, and was therefore sent back to the ward by the order of Mr. Mardani, head of the prison. He was sent back to the ward with about an hour of delay.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mr. Mardani, head of the Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj, prevented Payam Markazi from being transferred to the hospital, on November 26. Continue reading “Payam Markazi Prevented from Having Medical Treatment in Rajaei Shahr Prison”

4 Sunni Civilians in a Bad Condition in IRGC Detention Center of Uremia

HRANA News Agency – Tens of civilians from Boukan were arrested by security forces, on October 6, and released on the bail gradually. However, 4 persons are still in detention centre of IRGC of Uremia in a very bad condition. Reports are stating bad behavior towards these civilians like beating and even torturing them.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), security forces had raided in a cooperative operation to many houses in Boukan and suburb of Boukan, and arrested many. The arrestees were reported to be young and even Imams of some of the mosques and their students. Continue reading “4 Sunni Civilians in a Bad Condition in IRGC Detention Center of Uremia”

Atena Daemi Transferred to Women’s Ward of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Atena Daemi, who had been arrested with “violence and threats”, was transferred to women’s ward in Evin prison. This civil rights activist has sued the officer who arrested her.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Atena Daemi, civil rights and children’s rights activist was transferred to Evin prison in order to serve her 7 years sentence. Continue reading “Atena Daemi Transferred to Women’s Ward of Evin Prison”

A Prisoner Executed after Extradition to Iran

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner identified as “Nemat Rahmani Gerammy” was delivered to Iran about two months ago after serving 15 years in the prisons in Azerbaijan Republic. Mr. Rahmani was executed shortly after his extradition to Iran.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), “Nemat Rahmani Gerammy” to coincide at the same time with the visit of Iranian President to Azerbaijan was extradited to Iran in August 2016 after serving 15 years in prison. Continue reading “A Prisoner Executed after Extradition to Iran”