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”
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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”
24 Shops of Baha’is in Sari Sealed
HRANA News Agency – During the first days of November, at least 24 shops belonging to Baha’is were sealed in Sari, Mazandaran provincial capital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 1 and 2 that mark the “birth of Bahá’u’lláh and Bob – founder of the Babi and Baha’i religion”, at least 24 shops of Baha’i citizens have been sealed by law enforcement agencies in Sari. Continue reading “24 Shops of Baha’is in Sari Sealed”
Number of Executed Prisoners in Ghezelhesar Prison Rose to 12
HRANA News Agency – With authentication of the identity of another inmate who was executed at Ghezelhesar prison in Karaj, the number of victims rose to 12. Lack of communication with other prisoners and families of prisoners and holding him in the ward of prisoners with mental problems, is one of the reasons for the delay in identifying the prisoner who was executed.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), with authentication of the identity of a prisoner who was executed, the number of executed prisoners on Wednesday, October 19 in Ghezelhesar prison in Karaj rose to 12 prisoners. This is while the judiciary and parliament members have continuously talked about their plans for reduction of execution for prisoners with drug related charges. Afshin Farajzadeh is the identity of the prisoner, which was authenticated by HRANA. Continue reading “Number of Executed Prisoners in Ghezelhesar Prison Rose to 12”
At Least 5 Supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri Remain Detained
HRANA News Agency – After releasing ten people of at least 15 people detained in the rally by Mohammad Ali Taheri’s supporters in front of Baqiatullah Hospital, five people remain in the “Vozara Building” in detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), despite issuance of a bail and showing payslips by the families, these five detainees, who have been arrested in front of Baqiatullah Hospital, are still in detention. Continue reading “At Least 5 Supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri Remain Detained”
2 Prisoners Committed Suicide in Ghezelhesar Prison
HRANA News Agency – On October 26, two prisoners committed suicide in Ghezelhesar prison in Karaj. One of the prisoners died and the other remains in coma. It is said the prisoners who had attempted suicide due to the pressures of the recent mass executions and fear of death.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on October 26, 2016, two death row prisoners in section 2 of hall 2 of Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj committed suicide, one of whom died and another is hospitalized in coma. Continue reading “2 Prisoners Committed Suicide in Ghezelhesar Prison”
At Least 11 Prisoners Executed in Ghezelhesar Prison / Additional Information
HRANA News Agency – The identity of another executed prisoner was confirmed by HRANA, and the number of confirmed executions reached to 11. This is while the judiciary and parliament members have continuously talked about their plans for reduction of execution for prisoners with drug related charges.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a group of 11 to 17 prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinements on Monday, October 17. Continue reading “At Least 11 Prisoners Executed in Ghezelhesar Prison / Additional Information”
Golrokh Irai Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Golrokh Irai, Arash Sadeghi’s wife was arrested by security forces. They broke the house door and transferred her to Evin prison in order to serve her sentence.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Golrokh Irai was arrested by security forces, after they broke the door of the house, and transferred to Evin prison in order to serve her 6 years of imprisonment, even though she had not received a notification. Continue reading “Golrokh Irai Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison”
Arrested Participants of Reyhaneh Jabbari’s Memorial Released
HRANA News Agency – All of the people who had been arrested by security forces during the memorial of Reyhaneh Jabbari, in Behsht-e-Zahra, were released. Previously HRANA had reported that security forces had used violence and broken many of the provided equipment for the ceremony, dismantled the platform and gathered the chairs and told the guests to leave.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), plainclothes forces with the support of security police intervened and stopped the anniversary of Reyhaneh Jabbari’s execution to be held on her tomb, and arrested Sholeh Pakravan, Mohammad Nourizad and some of the attendees. Continue reading “Arrested Participants of Reyhaneh Jabbari’s Memorial Released”