HRANA News Agency – The court session of 24 Baha`is was held in Golestan province. Due to the high number of defendants, continuation of the session was adjourned until next week. These civilians have been sentenced to between 6 to 11 years in prison in the primary court. The previous session was cancelled due to suspicion of the court regarding its eligibility, on Wednesday July 13.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the appeal court session of 24 Baha’is in Golestan province was held on September 16 and the continuation of the session was scheduled for September 29. Continue reading “24 Bahais Appeal Court Held in Golestan Province”
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Hamidreza Yazdani Released from Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Hamidreza Yazdani, political prisoner, was released from prison on parole.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on September 10, Hamidreza Yazdani, political prisoner of ward number 8 of Evin prison, was released on parole. Continue reading “Hamidreza Yazdani Released from Evin Prison”
7 Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Bandar Abbas
HRANA News Agency – On September 10, seven drug offenders were hanged in the central prison of Bandar Abbas.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on September 10, seven sailors who had been charged with drug-related charges were hanged in the central prison of Bandar Abbas. Continue reading “7 Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Bandar Abbas”
Rajai Shahr Prison Is Being Prepared for an Amputation
HRANA News Agency – Mohammadreza Farahnak, a prisoner who has been kept on charge of theft in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj since 18 years ago, after all these years faces the risk of amputation. The prisoner was informed that the sentence would be executed on Tuesday.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammadreza Farahnak, a prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj was informed that his sentence would be executed on Tuesday. Continue reading “Rajai Shahr Prison Is Being Prepared for an Amputation”
Afshin Baymany Transferred to the Heart Hospital
HRANA News Agency – On September 10, Afshin Baymany, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj was sent to Tehran Heart Hospital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Afshin Baymany, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj who suffers from heart disease and Coronary Heart Disease, was sent to Tehran Heart Hospital. Continue reading “Afshin Baymany Transferred to the Heart Hospital”
The List of Prisoners Charged with Muharebeh and Sentenced to More than 20 Years
HRANA News Agency – Prisoners who have been charged with Muharebeh according to the old Penal Code, would find the chance of a retrial, after the changes and may receive reduction in their sentences or be released. Currently there are at least 48 male prisoners in Iranian prisons on charges of Muharebeh, who have in different ways been sentenced to more than twenty years imprisonment (with the exception of life imprisonment sentences).
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 48 male prisoners in Iranian prisons on charges of Muharebeh, who have in different ways been sentenced to more than twenty years imprisonment (with the exception of life imprisonment sentences). Due to the changes in the Islamic Penal Code in 2013, these prisoners may request for a retrial. Some might receive reduction in their sentences and some others who have served many years in prison may get released. Continue reading “The List of Prisoners Charged with Muharebeh and Sentenced to More than 20 Years”
3 Prisoners Live in Limbo in Prison of Sanandaj
HRANA News Agency – Three prisoners with drug and criminal charges in Sanandaj Central Prison still face the prolongation of the proceedings, despite years of waiting and changes in requirements in their cases. The prisoners are protesting against this situation.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), three prisoners at the central prison of Sanandaj have been deprived of their human rights and legal rights, due to prolongation of proceedings for years and they are protesting against the current situation and calling on the judicial body to pay attention to their inhumane conditions. Continue reading “3 Prisoners Live in Limbo in Prison of Sanandaj”
Increasing Pressure on Christians in Iran
HRANA News Agency – The pressures have increased on religious minorities in Iran in recent months. At least 31 Christians, including 3 citizens of Azerbaijan Republic have been arrested in Isfahan, Tehran and Firoozkooh. 19 of these are under detention and the fate of 11 people is not known yet.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in recent months, at least 31 Christians, including 3 citizens of Azerbaijan Republic have been arrested in Isfahan, Tehran and Firoozkooh and the fate of some of them is not known yet. Continue reading “Increasing Pressure on Christians in Iran”
A Prisoner Committed Suicide in Ghezel Hesar Prison
HRANA News Agency – Due to the stress and psychological pressure, Hadi Haj Mohammadi, prisoner of unit 2 of Ghezel Hesar prison committed suicide and died in Loghman hospital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hadi Haj Mohammadi son of Abdolfatah, committed suicide and died in Loghman hospital on the night of September 11. Continue reading “A Prisoner Committed Suicide in Ghezel Hesar Prison”
Adnan Hasanpoor Released from Prison after Serving 10 Years
HRANA News Agency – Adnan Hasanpoor, imprisoned journalist was released from Marivan prison, after serving 10 years.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Adnan Hasanpoor, imprisoned Kurdish journalist, was released from Marivan prison on September 16 and after serving 10 years. Continue reading “Adnan Hasanpoor Released from Prison after Serving 10 Years”