HRANA News Agency – The Court of Appeal of Esfahan changed the 1 year and a half imprisonment sentence of Mohammad Mahdavifar, poet from Aran Bidgol and the poet of “Alphabet” to a fine.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the Court of Appeal of Esfahan turned the 1 year and a half in prison sentence of Mohammad Mahdavifar to a fine. Continue reading “A Poet Sentenced to Fine in Esfahan”
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The 3rd Anniversary of Self-Immolation of a Yarsan Follower Held in Takestan
HRANA News Agency – The third anniversary of self-immolation of Mohammad Ghanbari, Yarsan follower, was held under tight security condition in the village of Qara Dash of Takestan.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on July 28, the third anniversary of self-immolation of Mohammad Ghanbari, Yarsan follower, was held under tight security condition in the village of Qara Dash of Takestan. Continue reading “The 3rd Anniversary of Self-Immolation of a Yarsan Follower Held in Takestan”
2 Political Prisoners Put on Trial in Orumieh
HRANA News Agency – On July 28, Matin Khezri and Hussain Ahmadpour, two political prisoners in Central prison of Orumieh were transferred to Minavand prison after their first trial in Minavand.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on July 28, the first trial of Matin Khezri and Hussain Ahmadpour, two political prisoners in Central prison of Orumieh was held in Minavand and they were transferred to Minavand prison afterwards. Continue reading “2 Political Prisoners Put on Trial in Orumieh”
Batir Shah Mammadov’s Plea on the 20th Day of Hunger Strike / Video Footage
HRANA News Agency – Batir Shah Mammadov, Turkmen citizen who has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on spying charges is on hunger strike demanding to be extradited to his country on the basis of the current agreements between Iran and Turkmenistan after 7 years imprisonment. He explained his condition and case in Persian which is difficult for a foreign citizen and also in Turkmen language on the twentieth day of his hunger strike in a video which was recorded last week and delivered to HRANA.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Batir Shah Mammadov, a citizen of Turkmenistan was arrested on espionage charges in Zahedan after sealing some rare metal in July 2009 and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Continue reading “Batir Shah Mammadov’s Plea on the 20th Day of Hunger Strike / Video Footage”
Shahram Ahmadi’s Last Handwork in the Prison
Shahram Ahmadi had finished the handwork seen in this picture some days before his execution:
Mehdi Motamedi Mehr Sent to Hospital from Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Motamedi Mehr, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj and member of the Political Bureau of the Freedom Movement of Iran, was sent to the hospital for examination and investigation of his heart disease.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mehdi Motamedi Mehr, a member of the Political Bureau of the Freedom Movement of Iran, was transferred from Rajai Shahr prison to the hospital for examination and investigation of his heart disease. Continue reading “Mehdi Motamedi Mehr Sent to Hospital from Rajai Shahr Prison”
Another Koolbar Shot Dead by the Police
HRANA News Agency – Aziz Sedaghat, Kurdish Koolbar and resident of Soorehchoom village in Sardasht, was killed by the police forces’ direct shot. Another civilians who had nothing to do with the issue was also injured.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Aziz Sedaghat, Kurdish Koolbar and resident of Soorehchoom village in Sardasht, was killed by the police forces’ direct shot. Continue reading “Another Koolbar Shot Dead by the Police”
Soliman Pirooti Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Soliman Pirooti, Sunni prisoner in Rajai Shahe prison in Karaj who had been taken to the hospital following a heart attack, was returned to the prison on July 28, while the Intelligence Office of Mahabad notified his death in the hospital to his family. His mother and wife are in the hospital after the shock of receiving the false news.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on July 26, Soliman Pirooti, Sunni prisoner in hall 12 of ward 7 of Rajai Shahe prison in Karaj had been taken to hospital following a heart attack and the news of his death in the hospital was notified to his family by the Intelligence Office of Mahabad. Continue reading “Soliman Pirooti Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison”
Reyhaneh Tabatabai Returned to Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Reyhaneh Tabatabai returned to Evin Prison by the end of her furlough on July 26, 2016.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Reyhaneh Tabatabai, journalist, returned to Evin Prison by end of her furlough on July 26, 2016. Continue reading “Reyhaneh Tabatabai Returned to Evin Prison”
Motalen Ahmadian’s Temporary Detention Extended Again
HRANA News Agency – The temporary detention of Motaleb Ahmadian, political prisoner in Saghez prison was extended once again, despite five years of uncertainty. The political prisoner in Sanandaj prison was transferred to Saghez prison on May 3, and simultaneously was interrogated about a new case but still no court has been formed for him.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Motaleb Ahmadian, political prisoner in Sanandaj prison was transferred to Saghez prison on May 3, and simultaneously was interrogated about a new case and still after five years of detention his temporary detention has been extended yet once again.
A close source to the prisoner told HRANA’s reporter: “In the new case he has not been sent to the court so far.”
Motaleb Ahmadian, 31, from Baneh, was arrested on October 5, 2010, and after about 230 days in solitary confinement, on the charge of combat through membership in Kurdish parties, was sentenced to 31 years imprisonment and exile to Minab prison. He also, has a separate case, and is facing the charge of involvement in homicide, the charge that he has denied.