HRANA News Agency – A newly arrived prisoner was chained to a flagpole in the yard of Ardebil prison since February 8, 2017 for 2 days. The prison authorities have tortured him in the cold weather for at least 48 hours on suspicion that the detainee had carried drugs in his abdomen. Ardebil prison officials had done such tortures previously.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Abbas Alipur, a prisoner who had newly arrived to the central prison of Ardebil was chained to a flagpole by handcuffs and shackles in the yard of Ardebil prison on February 8, 2017. Continue reading “A Prisoner Chained to the Flagpole in the Yard of Ardebil Prison”
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Atena Daemi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Atena Daemi, imprisoned human rights activist in Evin Prison, has gone on hunger strike in protest against “the fake case” and judicial condemnation of her family members. Ms. Daemi has lost 10 kg weight and has physical problems.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Atena Daemi, human rights defender who is imprisoned in the women’s ward in Evin prison, has gone on hunger strike to protest against the conviction of her sisters, Ensieh and Haniyeh Daemi, as “hostages” of the families of political prisoners, since the morning of Saturday April 8, 2017. Continue reading “Atena Daemi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”
3 Prisoners Ended Their Hunger Strikes in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Hadi Asgari and Amin Afshar Naderi, two Christians and Omid Shahmoradi Sanandaji, security prisoner, ended their hunger strikes with the authorities’ favourable promises.
According to the report of Human Rights Atavists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), following the attendance of Mr. Bakhtiari, chief of the Attorney General, and Mr. Khairuddin, Deputy Attorney General, at Hall 12 of Evin prison, on February 14, 2017, and promising to solve the issues with the prisoners’ cases and advising them to end their hunger strike also warning signs of Omid Shahmoradi’d illness, this prisoner ended his hunger and medication strike, after 10 days. Continue reading “3 Prisoners Ended Their Hunger Strikes in Evin Prison”
Omid Shahmoradi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – In February, the head of the clinic of Evin prison announced that the health condition of Omid Shahmoradi Sanandaj, security prisoner who was on hunger strike was inappropriate and the continuation of the strike was “a serious risk” for him. Meanwhile, in a meeting with Mr. Shahmoradi, prison officials called him to end the strike and give the opportunity to follow up on his demands, but the prisoner stressed that he would continue his strike until achieving his demands due to bad history of authorities
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Omid Shahmoradi Sanandaj, security prisoner in Evin prison, has written an open letter to the prosecutor overseeing the prison, and emphasized on “the failures by the executive and judicial bodies in his case” which had occurred despite “repeated legal follows”, his letters had never been addressed by authorities. He also referred to the “injustice” on his family, including “defamation of his wife in the meeting room” and lack of response to his complaint and declared a hunger strike. Continue reading “Omid Shahmoradi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”
The Latest Status on Imprisoned Christians Arrested in Firoozkooh
HRANA News Agency – Amin Afshar Naderi, one of the Christian converts who are held in Evin prison since six months ago, has gone on hunger strike in protest against his status. Two citizens of the five detained Christians were released on the bail and three others are still in Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amin Afshar Naderi Christian convert in Ward 4 of Evin prison has gone on hunger strike in protest against his status since February 5, 2017. He has lost 5 kg weight and his blood pressure was registered to be 11 over 9. Continue reading “The Latest Status on Imprisoned Christians Arrested in Firoozkooh”
A 17-Year-Old Activist Arrested in Ahvaz
HRANA News Agency – Ali Kab Aamir, 17, from Kian Abad in Ahvaz was arrested by the Ahvaz intelligence office at his house. The hand of the teenager broke while being arrested as a result of his resistance and protest of his family. It is said that his mother was shocked and is hospitalized due to her critical condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Kab Aamir’s relatives told that during the home inspection, the family’s computer and several mobile phones were seized by intelligence ministry of Ahvaz and he was taken to an unknown location. Continue reading “A 17-Year-Old Activist Arrested in Ahvaz”
Vahid Sayad Nasiri on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Vahid Sayad Nasiri, political prisoner of Evin prison, has started a hunger strike, in protest to violation of separation of prisoners based on their crimes.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Vahid Sayad Nasiri, political prisoner of section 4 of Evin prison is on hunger strike since February 15. Continue reading “Vahid Sayad Nasiri on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”
The Court Acquitted Atena Daemi’s Sisters
HRANA News Agency – Two sisters of Atena Daemi, imprisoned human rights defender, were acquitted of the accusations made by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, based on a warrant issued recently by Shahid Moghadas Court, in Evin.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ensieh and Hanieh Daemi, two sisters of Atena Daemi, human rights defender who is imprisoned in women’s ward in Evin prison, were acquitted of the accusations made by the Revolutionary Guards, based on a warrant issued recently by Branch 4 of Shahid Moghadas Court in Evin. Continue reading “The Court Acquitted Atena Daemi’s Sisters”
Arash Sadeghi Suffers from Intestinal Colitis
HRANA News Agency – Arash Sadeghi, civil rights activist, who is imprisoned in ward 350 of Evin prison, and was suffering from Asthma and stomach bleeding, following his long hunger strike, is diagnosed with intestinal colitis as well. Despite approval of the prosecutor, the IRGC still prevent him from being transferred to a hospital and deny his medical furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Arash Sadeghi, political prisoner of ward 350 of Evin prison is in a critical condition. Continue reading “Arash Sadeghi Suffers from Intestinal Colitis”
“I Counted Neither as Dead Nor as Alive”; A Report about 7 Years of Imprisonment of Shir-Ahmad Shirani
HRANA News Agency – Shir-Ahmad Shirani, Baluch prisoner who is serving the 7th year of his 22 years of imprisonment sentence in exile in Ardabil, have a shocking story about tortures that he experienced and violation of his rights as a human being.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Shir-Ahmad Shirani, son of Chaker, born on September 21, 1983, single, from Zahedan and resident of Tehran, was arrested by the intelligent service on June 2, 2000. Continue reading ““I Counted Neither as Dead Nor as Alive”; A Report about 7 Years of Imprisonment of Shir-Ahmad Shirani”



