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Mahmoud Masumi Transferred to Great Prison of Tehran

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Mahmoud Masumi

HRANA News Agency – On June 6, Mahmoud Masumi, student who had been arrested in front of Dena Tire building, was transferred to Great Prison of Tehran (Fashafoyeh), once again. The reason for his transfer to the prison is still unknown.

According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mahmoud Masumi, student who had been arrested in a gathering of the followers of Mohammad Ali Taheri in front of Dena Tire building on Thursday, May 12, was transferred to Great Prison of Tehran (Fashafoyeh), once again. Continue reading “Mahmoud Masumi Transferred to Great Prison of Tehran”

Rasoul Razavi Transferred to an Unknown Location on the 19th Day of Hunger Strike

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Rasoul Razavi

HRANA News Agency – Rasoul Razavi, imprisoned Turkish (Azeri) activist in Tabriz prison was transferred to an unknown location on the nineteenth day of hunger strike. The situation of the prisoner after the transfer is not known.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), at 10:30am on Monday, June 6, 2016, Rasoul Razavi imprisoned Turkish (Azeri) activist in Tabriz prison was transferred to an unknown location on the nineteenth day of hunger strike. The situation of the prisoner after the transfer is not known. Continue reading “Rasoul Razavi Transferred to an Unknown Location on the 19th Day of Hunger Strike”

Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison

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Maryam Naghash Zargaran

HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin, was sent to furlough from Evin Prison on the eleventh day of her hunger strike on June 6.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin prison, who had gone on hunger strike in protest to the lack of attention to her diseases, her case and opposition to her requests of parole and furlough since May 25, was sent to furlough on the bail from Evin Prison. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison”

Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi Released from Rajai Shahr Prison

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Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi

HRANA News Agency – Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi, civil rights activist was released from Rajai Shahr prison on May 28, 2016.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi, civil rights activist was released from Rajai Shahr prison on May 28, 2016, due to lung disease and spinal problems. Continue reading “Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi Released from Rajai Shahr Prison”

Mustafa Gholamnejad Transferred to the Intelligence Office of Tabriz

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Mustafa Gholamnajad

HRANA News Agency – Mustafa Gholamnejad who had been arrested by the security forces in Tehran, was transferred to the Intelligence Ministry of Tabriz.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mustafa Gholamnejad, resident of Tehran, who had been arrested by the security forces and then transferred to an unknown location after confiscating his personal belongings, was transferred to the Intelligence Ministry of Tabriz. Continue reading “Mustafa Gholamnejad Transferred to the Intelligence Office of Tabriz”

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Destruction of a Park in Piranshahr Caused Residents’ Protest

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HRANA News Agency – Green Space of “Farhang Park” in the city of Piranshahr of Western Azerbaijan province in the wake of disputed claims of ownership of land was demolished on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Following this action the residents protested. So far, authorities have not given any explanation in this regard and it was supposed that citizens would continue their protest on the next days.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the green space of “Farhang Park” was demolished due to the failure of the city council of Piranshahr and lack of satisfaction of the landowner. Continue reading “Destruction of a Park in Piranshahr Caused Residents’ Protest”

Protests to Pumping Away Karoon’s Water Goes On in Ahvaz

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Ethnic Minorities
Zakie Hor Naissi

HRANA News Agency – For the third time in the recent weeks, a number of citizens protesting against pumping away the water of Karoon from Ahwaz, gathered on June 2, 2016.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on June 2, a number of citizens gathered in front of Kianpars near the bridge of Tabiat of Ahwaz to protest against pumping away the water of Karoon. The protest began at 7 pm and continued till 9 pm. Continue reading “Protests to Pumping Away Karoon’s Water Goes On in Ahvaz”

2 Prisoners Executed in Shiraz

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Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz, Hadi Shekasteh, Muslim Mahmoodzehi Khash

HRANA News Agency – Two prisoners on charges related to drug-related offenses, were executed in Adel Abad prison in Shiraz on May 24, 2016.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on May 24, 2016, two prisoners on charges related to drugs, were executed in Shiraz. Continue reading “2 Prisoners Executed in Shiraz”

Soheila Kargar Released on the Bail

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Soheila Kargar

HRANA News Agency – Soheila Kargar who had been arrested at her home by the security forces was released on the bail from Qazvin prison on June 2.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Soheila Kargar was released from Qazvin prison on the bail of 500 million IRR. Continue reading “Soheila Kargar Released on the Bail”

At Least 5 Prisoners at the Risk of Retaliation Sentences of Eyes and Ears

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Mojtaba Yasavali

HRANA News Agency – The retaliation sentences of the eyes and ears of at least 5 prisoners including Mojtaba Yasavali in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj are ready for implementation. However, despite pressure from the judiciary, the medical community has resisted so far to execute these sentences.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the retaliation sentences of the eyes and ears of at least 5 prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj are ready for implementation. However, the medical community has not cooperated with the judicial authorities yet. Continue reading “At Least 5 Prisoners at the Risk of Retaliation Sentences of Eyes and Ears”