HRANA News Agency – During the first days of November, students and followers of Mohammad Ali Taheri, founder of the Erfane Halgheh in various cities such as Mashhad, Gorgan, Kermanshah, Karaj, Shiraz, Tehran and Isfahan in support of the prisoners of conscience and expressing their concern about his situation, went to rallies. You can see the pictures of the rallies here: Continue reading “Vast Demonstrations by Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Followers around the Country”
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List 5: Male Prisoners Charged with Moharebeh with Sentences under 15 Years
HRANA News Agency – According to the changes related to Moharebeh (waging war against god) in the New Islamic Penal Code, those who have been convicted of Moharebeh based on the previous penal code, will now have the possibility for a retrial, commutation and release. Currently tens of prisoners in Iranian prisons are convicted of Moharebeh for different reasons, this includes at least 22 male prisoners who are sentenced under 15 years of imprisonment. The following is the fifth list published in regards to “Prisoners Convicted of Moharebeh” and is dedicated to this 22 male prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), there are currently at least twenty two male prisoners in Iranian prisons who have been convicted of Moharebeh for different reasons and have been sentenced under 15 years of imprisonment. Since 2013, According to the changes in regards of Moharebeh in the new Islamic Penal Code, these prisoners could apply for retrial. Many of them could receive commutations and reach their release soon and considering the long prison terms of some of them, it could provide them the possibility of being release. Continue reading “List 5: Male Prisoners Charged with Moharebeh with Sentences under 15 Years”
At Least 3 Prisoners Executed in Mashhad
HRANA News Agency – On November 6, at least three prisoners were executed in Vakilabad prison in Mashhad.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 6, 2016, at least three drug offenders were executed in Vakilabad prison in Mashhad. Continue reading “At Least 3 Prisoners Executed in Mashhad”
Abbas Lesani Arrested and Transferred to Meshkinshahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Abbas Lesani was was arrested and transferred to prison in Meshkinshar after showing up in the court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 7, 2016, Abbas Lesani, Turkish (Azeri) activist in Ardebil, was charged at the first branch of the court of Ardebil and because of not providing the bail of 1 billion IRR, was arrested and taken to the prison in Meshkinshar. Continue reading “Abbas Lesani Arrested and Transferred to Meshkinshahr Prison”
9 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in 3 Different Prisons of Iran
HRANA News Agency – 9 political prisoners in Evin, Tabriz and Rajaei Shahr prisons, are on hunger strike since 5 to 30 days ago. The health condition of some of them have been reported to be very bad. From three political prisoners in Tabriz prison, Rasoul Razavi and Morteza Moradpoor have been transferred to Rajaei Shahr prison. Hossain Alimohammadi who is kept still in central prison of Tabriz. In Evin prison, Vahid Sayadi, Arash Sadeghi, Mehdi and Hossain Rajabian and Ali Shariati are on hunger strike. On the other hand, Mohammadali Taheri’ had been in hunger strike since more than a month ago, but there is no information about him since then.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Rasoul Razavi, Morteza Moradpoor, Mohammadali Taheri, Vahid Sayadi, Arash Sadeghi, Mehdi and Hossain Rajabian, Hossain Alimohammadali and Ali Shariati, are 9 political prisoners in Tabriz, Rajaei Shahr and Evin prisons, who are on hunger strike for different reasons. Continue reading “9 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in 3 Different Prisons of Iran”
A Large Number of Iranian Celebrated ‘International Cyrus Day’ in Pasargadae
HRANA News Agency – On October 28, with the unofficial title of “International Day of Cyrus” a large number of Iranians gathered near his tomb at Pasargadae cultural heritage. The rally also faced some restrictions.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the movement of citizens in Pasargadae cultural heritage faced with “imitations and severe security measures”: Continue reading “A Large Number of Iranian Celebrated ‘International Cyrus Day’ in Pasargadae”
4 Arab Activists Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – On October 29, four Arab civilians from Ahvaz including three brothers who had been previously detained by security forces, were released on the bail temporarily until their trial.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on October 29, 2016, three brothers namely Malek Heidari, 38, Mohammad Heidari, 26, and Emad Heidari, 25, who had been previously detained by the intelligence ministry due to their religious activities, were released on the bail temporarily until their trial. Continue reading “4 Arab Activists Released on the Bail”
Death Sentences of 3 Sunni Prisoners Commuted by the Supreme Court
HRANA News Agency – After the “Black Monday” in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj when by transferring 37 Sunni prisoners under tight security measurements to solitary confinement, at least 20 of them were executed, reportedly the execution of three Sunni prisoners have been canceled and they were sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the death sentences of three Sunni prisoners namely Taimor Naderizadeh, Farzad Shahnazari, Farshid Naseri have been rejected in the Supreme Court and after returning to branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, their sentences have been changed to 15 years in prison. Continue reading “Death Sentences of 3 Sunni Prisoners Commuted by the Supreme Court”
A Report about Asghar Ghatan’s Health Condition in Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Asghar Ghatan has been repeatedly detained and imprisoned due to the political activities since he was 14. The political prisoner is currently held in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj despite illness and repeated confirmation of his inability to endure imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Asghar Ghatan, born in 1954, the last time was arrested by the intelligence forces on January 9, 2011 and after 45 days of interrogations in ward 209, he was released on the bail due to his illness and physical condition and by physician’s recommendation. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison for advocacy of MEK. Continue reading “A Report about Asghar Ghatan’s Health Condition in Rajai Shahr Prison”
Abbas Lesani Summoned to Ardabil Court
HRANA News Agency – On November 3, Abbas Lesani Turkish (Azeri) activist was summoned to the first branch of the Prosecutor in Ardabil. According to the subpoena, he has been given 5 days to be present in the Judicial.
According to the subpoena which has been delivered to Abbas Lesani’s house, the Turkish (Azeri) activist should be present at first branch of the Prosecutor of the General and Revolutionary Court in in Ardabil. Continue reading “Abbas Lesani Summoned to Ardabil Court”