HRANA News Agency – On August 12, eleven members of a house church in Isfahan were arrested and transferred to an unknown location. The fate and whereabouts of detainees remain unknown.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Ilyas, Mohsen Khubyar, Edmund Khachatvryan, Mohammad Malek Khataiee, Samaneh Shahbazifar, Arash Ghodsi, Fatemeh Amini, Maryam Zenobi, Amin Ahanin, Hamid Sepidar along with another unidentified person while having gathered to worship were arrested by plainclothes security officers. Continue reading “11 Christians Arrested in Isfahan”
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“They Took our Comrade in front of our Eyes.” Mohammad Abdollahi’s Cellmates Talk
HRANA News Agency – Cellmates of Mohammad Abdollahi, a political prisoner who was hanged last week in Uremia Prison, with a glimmer of hope were waiting to see their cellmate, after his execution was denied by the provincial authorities, however, they and his family believed that they would never see him again by official confirmation of his execution.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the last people who have seen Mohammad Abdollahi told HRANA that on Sunday at 8:20 a.m. they took Mohammad Abdollahi from the ward. Continue reading ““They Took our Comrade in front of our Eyes.” Mohammad Abdollahi’s Cellmates Talk”
Hussein Rafie Transferred to the Hospital
HRANA News Agency – Hussein Rafie, national-religious activist in Evin Prison was hospitalized following the deterioration of his condition. Despite medical advices, after examinations, he was returned to prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on August 11, Hussein Rafie, national-religious activist in Evin Prison was hospitalized following the deterioration of his condition. Continue reading “Hussein Rafie Transferred to the Hospital”
4 Turkish Activists Released and Acquitted
HRANA News Agency – On August 14, Meysam Jolani and Tohid Amir Amini were released from Ardabil prison by the end of their sentences, on the other hand Aydin Zakeri and Saeed Babakishizadeh were acquitted from the charges in Meshkinshar court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on August 14, Meysam Jolani and Tohid Amir Amini, two Turkish (Azari) activists were released from Ardabil prison by the end of their 6-month sentence. Continue reading “4 Turkish Activists Released and Acquitted”
A Woman Killed by the Police in Sardasht
HRANA News Agency – On Thursday, August 11, a 36-year-old woman was killed following the shooting by the police forces under the supervision of Torjan Base to a Toyota car suspected of carrying Koolbars.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Thursday, August 11, following the shooting by the police forces under the supervision of Torjan Base to a Toyota car suspected of carrying Koolbars, Zhaleh Ghaderzadeh, 36, daughter of Haji Said, a native from Sardasht was killed. Continue reading “A Woman Killed by the Police in Sardasht”
Hassan Ashtiani’s Sentence Reduced to 5 Years
HRANA News Agency – The sentence of 15 years in prison of Hassan Ashtiani, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison was reduced to five years so he would be released in autumn.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hassan Ashtiani was arrested on charges of Muharebeh through supporting the People’s Mujahedin of Iran. Continue reading “Hassan Ashtiani’s Sentence Reduced to 5 Years”
Ayat Mehrali Baygloo Sent to Furlough
HRANA News Agency – Ayat Mehrali Baygloo was sent to a three-day furlough from Tabriz central prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ayat (Yourush) Mehrali Baygloo was sent to a three-day furlough from Tabriz central prison on August 13. Continue reading “Ayat Mehrali Baygloo Sent to Furlough”
Ibrahim Noori Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – Ibrahim Noori was released on the bail from Ahar prison and ended his hunger strike. This imprisoned activist was on hunger strike since July 28. Babak Hossaini, is another prisoner who was released as well.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ibrahim Noori, Turk (Azeri) activist was released from Ahar prison on the bail on August 9 and after 11 days of hunger strike in protest to condition of his lawsuit case. Continue reading “Ibrahim Noori Released on the Bail”
Police Forces Collect Satellite Dishes in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – Police forces attempted widely to collect satellite dishes in various neighborhoods in Tehran, including Ekbatan, Bimeh and Apadana.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), another phase of collecting satellite dishes began with the police forces’ raid in different parts of Tehran, in the morning of August 8. Continue reading “Police Forces Collect Satellite Dishes in Tehran”
Authorities Confirm the Executions in Uremia Prison
HRANA News Agency – Despite the initial denial of Head of Prisons Office in West Azerbaijan province, finally and after 5 days the Head of Judiciary of the province confirmed the execution of Mohammad Abdollahi, political prisoner and 4 drug offenders. HRANA had already reported the executions and rejected the denial of authorities.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Although the families of 7 prisoners including Mohammad Abdollahi’s family had been summoned to Uremia Prison for the last visit and on August 9 the names of 5 executed prisoners were read for the families in front of the prison and at least 4 corpses were delivered to the families, the Head of Prisons Office in West Azerbaijan province denied the execution of 6 prisoners in Uremia prison. However he failed to specify if he denied the number of executed prisoners or the executions in general which had left Mohammad Abdollahi’s family in confusion. Continue reading “Authorities Confirm the Executions in Uremia Prison”