HRANA News Agency – After reports of violent inspections and sever physical assaulting of the prisoners, Mohammad Mardani, the head of Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj, in a directive requested the heads of wards in this prison to impose restrictions on buying and repairing electronics, visits, foods and books. These restrictions are imposed while the stores in this prison do not sell the essential food items such as red-meat, chicken, fish, fruits and vegetables, in other hand it is approximately a month that the prison’s bread maker machine is also broken. In respond to the prisoners’ complains, the prison authorities have ridiculed them by saying “This is prison and you are being punished, this is not a hotel”.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), based on the directive issued by the director of Rajai Shahr Prison Daryoush Amirian, and signed by the head of this Prison, Mohammad Mardani and given to the heads of the wards of this prison, there will be new restrictions imposed on the prisoners of this prison. Continue reading “Mafia Ruling Rajai Shahr Prison, and the Increasing Difficulties the Prisoners Face”
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Qarchak Women’s Prison: Iran’s Largest Women’s Prison
HRANA News Agency – Shahr-e Rey Prison which is known as “Qarchak Women’s Prison” and “women’s Kahrizak”, is located on the Tehran-Varamin Highway before Qarchak city. The conditions of this prison are unbearable for prisoners, conditions that include the Qarchak women prison conditions are unbearable for the prisoners, conditions that include the “outbreak of dangerous diseases”. These conditions are caused by the geographical location, small space, and high population, shortage of water and sanitation facilities, violence and lack of segregation of prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Qarchak Women’s Prison is made of 7 warehouse buildings that is holding approximately 2000 women and some children; this number varies in different seasons. Continue reading “Qarchak Women’s Prison: Iran’s Largest Women’s Prison”
A Prisoner Killed in Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Following a conflict between prisoners during the Ashura ceremony in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, an inmate was killed by the injuries of a “machete”.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), during the commemoration of Ashura in prison, an inmate at the prison of Rajai Shahr in Karaj, was killed with a “machete” by other prisoners. Continue reading “A Prisoner Killed in Rajai Shahr Prison”
Mohammad Najafi Arrested by the Police
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer from Shazand in Arak was arrested by security guards.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer and activist in the field of human rights was arrested in the street in Shandiz city, while he had written “Ashura 88”, on his shirt. Continue reading “Mohammad Najafi Arrested by the Police”
2 Prisoners Executed in Khoram Abad
HRANA News Agency – Two drug offenders were hanged in Parsilon prison of Khoram Abad.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the two prisoners were executed on Tuesday 4th of October. Continue reading “2 Prisoners Executed in Khoram Abad”
Manouchehr Kholousi Arrested to Serve in Vakil Abad Prison of Mashhad
HRANA News Agency – Manouchehr Kholousi, Bahai citizen was arrested one month prior to the determined date by security forces in order to serve his one year.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), security forces raided into Manouchehr Kholousi’s house on Thursday, October 6, and after arresting him, transferred him to Vakil Abad prison of Mashhad. Continue reading “Manouchehr Kholousi Arrested to Serve in Vakil Abad Prison of Mashhad”
A ‘Totally Shocked’ Prisoner Transferred to Rajaei Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – A political prisoner with some special injuries on his neck and face was transferred to political prisoners ward in Rajaei Shahr prison in Karaj. He is in shock, and probably has experienced unbearable mental pressures. This prisoner doesn’t speak or move normally and avoids any Interaction with other prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on October 5th, Delshad Vasimi, who has been charged with acts against the national security was transferred to political prisoners’ ward of Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj after three months in solitary confinement. Continue reading “A ‘Totally Shocked’ Prisoner Transferred to Rajaei Shahr Prison”
2 Political Prisoners Released from Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Medi Azimi and Yaser Hamidi Shahrabi, two political prisoners were released on parole from Rajaei Shahr.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mehdi Azimi and Yaser Hamidi Shahrami had been arrested in 2011 by the IRGC for their activities in cyber space and social media. Continue reading “2 Political Prisoners Released from Rajai Shahr Prison”
A Report about 8 Imprisoned Bahais from Gorgan
HRANA News Agency – Siamak Sadri, Farhad Eghbali, Farhad Fahandexh, Farahmand Sanaei, Foad Fahandexh, Payam Markazi, Kamal Kashani and Korosh Ziyari, 8 Bahais were arrested in 2012, and tried in branch umber 28 of the revolutionary court by judge Moghiseh and received sentences between 5 to 10 years in prison. 7 of these prisoners are serving their 5th, and one due to his illness, the 3rd year of their imprisonments without receiving any furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 32 Bahais from different cities in Golestan province were arrested in a one-year-long project and accused of interaction with Muslims and advocacy of Bahai faith, and put under severe pressure for confessions against themselves and accepting the allegations. 8 of them are serving their 5 to 10 years in Rajaei Shahr prison. The other 24 who are currently waiting for appeal court’s verdict, which was held on September 18, are facing sentences between 6 to 11 years. Continue reading “A Report about 8 Imprisoned Bahais from Gorgan”
A Group of Prisoners Transferred to an Unknown Location in Rajaei Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – After representative of ward number 11 of section 4 in Rajaei Shahr prison insulted the third Imam of Shia, poisoners started a protest and prevented him from entering the hall. Some of the prisoners were transferred to an unknown location and there is no information about them.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after a group of prisoners asked the representative of the ward in hall number 11 of section 4 in Rajaei Shahr prison, for black textile for honoring Muharram month, on Thursday September 29, he denied their request and insulted the third Imam of Shia. Continue reading “A Group of Prisoners Transferred to an Unknown Location in Rajaei Shahr Prison”