HRANA News Agency – 16 Bahai-run businesses in Qaem Shahr have been shut down by the authorities because they were closed for the Bahai holy day of the first day of Ridvan.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in recent years the local departments of public places in Iran have closed down many of the small workshops and shops on which Bahais must rely for their income, since they are barred from employment in the civil service and in many economic sectors. Continue reading “16 Bahai Businesses Closed in Qa’em Shahr”
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Seyed Hossain Poormostafa Eghdam Released on Parole
HRANA News Agency – Seyed Hossain Poormostafa Eghdam, political prisoner, was released on parole, on April 11.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Seyed Hossain Poormostafa Eghdam, who had been arrested by the security forces on May 30, 2014, after serving 23 months in Mahabad prison, used parole and was released on April 11th. Continue reading “Seyed Hossain Poormostafa Eghdam Released on Parole”
The Last Session of Sohail Babadi’s Court Held by Judge Poorarab
HRANA News Agency – After 4 years, the last session of appeal court for Sohail Babadi, prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison, was held by judge Poorarab.
A close source to this prisoner said in an interview with HRANA that after 4 years the appeal court’s session was held on April 12, and the verdict was expected to be announced the other week. Continue reading “The Last Session of Sohail Babadi’s Court Held by Judge Poorarab”
The Court of Appeal Confirmed Mohammad Shojaei’s Imprisonment Sentence
HRANA News Agency – The sentence of Mohammad Shojaei, political prisoner of Evin prison, was processed in parallel court branch, and the previous sentence of certain 5 years and conditional 5 years in prison and 5 years of deprivation from leaving the country, was confirmed.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a close source to Shojaei family told HRANA’s reporter, “5 years certain, 5 years conditional sentence and 5 years deprivation from leaving the country of Mohammad Shojaei was confirmed after two and half months in the parallel branch, by judge Poorarab”. Continue reading “The Court of Appeal Confirmed Mohammad Shojaei’s Imprisonment Sentence”
2 Political Prisoners Beaten and Stabbed in the Prison of Urmia
HRANA News Agency – Once again, disrespect for non-compliance with the principle of separation based on the kind of crime, has made problems for political prisoners. Two political prisoners in Urmia prison, “Mustafa Sabzi” and “Ali Yeganeh” were beaten and stabbed by the prisoners of serious crimes.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mustafa Sabzi and Ali Yeganeh, two political prisoners in Urmia prison, ward 13, which is reserved for prisoners with serious crimes, including drugs and murder, were beaten and stabbed by other prisoners of this ward and their faces have been seriously injured, on 11th April. Continue reading “2 Political Prisoners Beaten and Stabbed in the Prison of Urmia”
Amir Amirgholi on the 10th Day of Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Amir Amirgholi’s father whose son is on the 10th day of dry hunger in protest against his conditions in prison, by declaring that no action has been taken yet regarding his child’s condition, has urged for his freedom, by the administration of justice.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amir Amirgholi is one of the several prisoners who has gone on dry hunger strike to protest his condition in prison since Saturday morning, 9th April. Continue reading “Amir Amirgholi on the 10th Day of Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”
Tahir Ghaderzadeh Sentenced to 91 Days in Prison
HRANA News Agency – Tahir Ghaderzadeh member of the teachers association of Kurdistan, was sentenced to 91 days imprisonment on charges of propaganda against the system due to setting up the teachers’ assembly and disturbing the public opinion.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Tahir Ghaderzadeh member of the teachers association of Kurdistan whose case was transferred to branch 5 of the general prosecutor and revolutionary court of Saghez, was sentenced to 91 days imprisonment on charge of propaganda against the system. Continue reading “Tahir Ghaderzadeh Sentenced to 91 Days in Prison”
Prisoners of Quarantine of Zahedan Prison on Hunger Strike
HRANA News Agency – Quarantine prisoners of Zahedan prison are on a hunger strike to protest at the lack of adequate food, as well as many other problems. Prisoners say, “We are treated like animals.”
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), poor conditions and lack of adequate food and starved prisoners in Zahedan prison has been to the extent that the quarantine prisoners has begun a hunger strike and other prisoners are asking for help from the wider international community because of numerous grievances. Continue reading “Prisoners of Quarantine of Zahedan Prison on Hunger Strike”
The Bail Put for Peyman Aref Being Forfeited
HRANA News Agency – According to the issued notice by Branch 1 of the law enforcement of Evin Prison, Masood Olyaee sponsor of Peyman Aref was required to introduce him to the judicial authorities in the next 30 days. The notice states that in the absence of Peyman Aref, the bail will be forfeited in favor of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Peyman Aref announced in an interview with HRANA in connection with this notification: “The forfeiting of the bail is related to my last case in which I was sentenced to one year in prison and was eventually forced to leave the country.” Continue reading “The Bail Put for Peyman Aref Being Forfeited”
At Least 13 Arab Civilians Arrested in Ahwaz
HRANA News Agency – At least 13 Arab citizens have been arrested or summoned on the anniversary of protests of Arabs in Ahwaz in April 2005. The fate of some of the detainees is not known.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), security agencies in the Khuzestan province have arrested or summoned a large number of Arab citizens in different cities of the province to prevent any gathering and the possibility of holding the anniversary of protests of April 2005. Continue reading “At Least 13 Arab Civilians Arrested in Ahwaz”