HRANA News Agency – The physical condition of Afshin Sohrabzadeh, political prisoner in exile at Minab prison, who is suffering from colon cancer, has gotten worse and despite vomiting blood in the prison infirmary, prison authorities are preventing him from being transferred to a hospital outside the prison.
Minab prosecutor has told this ill prisoner some days ago: “It does not matter if you cannot provide a bail for medical leave, you will die in prison and we will send your body to the morgue. Continue reading ““If You cannot Afford the Bail, You’ll Die in the Prison.” Prosecutor Told Afshin Sohrabzadeh”
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Offensive Behavior of Prison Guards of Rajai Shahr Prison with Political Prisoners’ Families
HRANA News Agency – The guards in Rajai-Shahr Prison harassed the families of political prisoners while visiting their prisoners. The protest of prisoners and their families had no result and the encounter which continuously gets worse, has negative influences on the conditions of prisoners and their families.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), families of political prisoners in Rajai-Shahr prison complained to the Prosecutor’s Office due to offensive behavior of the prison guards, but the prosecutor responded that he was not involved in this process and it was not also within the scope of his duties. Continue reading “Offensive Behavior of Prison Guards of Rajai Shahr Prison with Political Prisoners’ Families”
5 Christians Arrested in Rasht
HRANA News Agency – On May 13, 2016, at least five Christians were arrested, including Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani in Rasht. Three of them are still in custody.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), On May 13, 2016, Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani and his wife Fatemeh Pasandideh (Tina) and three other new Christian converts were arrested at the church in Rasht by the raid of the intelligence agents. Continue reading “5 Christians Arrested in Rasht”
Misagh Yazdannejad Released after Serving 9 Years
HRANA News Agency – Misagh Yazdannejad, political prisoner was released after 9 years and after a retrial.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after invalidating the sentence of 13 years in prison by the Supreme Court, Misagh Yazdannejad, imprisoned student and political prisoner was released after 9 years. Continue reading “Misagh Yazdannejad Released after Serving 9 Years”
Mohammad Najafi Faces a Third Case in the Court of Shazand
HRANA News Agency – After being summoned to the judiciary, Mohammad Najafi, judicial lawyer, was informed that a third case has been opened for him and he is facing a charge of “spreading lies for disturbing public opinions”, for his speech in Nobonyad mosque in Shazand.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Najafi, attorney lawyer who is active in human rights issues, was summoned through a phone call to Shazand’s prosecutor’s office, on May 10th. Continue reading “Mohammad Najafi Faces a Third Case in the Court of Shazand”
Amnesty International Called for Freedom of Amir Amirgholi
HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International issued a statement and urged the Iranian authorities to unconditionally release Amir Amirgholi and ensure that he is protected from torture and ill-treatment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amnesty International, citing the sentence of two decades of imprisonment for Amir Amirgholi, imprisoned left-wing activist, urged for immediate action about the situation of this political prisoner. Continue reading “Amnesty International Called for Freedom of Amir Amirgholi”
Hassan Kamal Ramadan Sued the Authorities of Orumiyeh Prison
HRANA News Agency – Hassan Kamal Ramadan, Syrian political prisoner who had been held in solitary confinement with handcuffs and shackles for five days from April 16, 2016 and had been beaten by prison officials of Orumiyeh Central Prison during this period, has registered a complaint in this regard.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), after beating political prisoner from Syria, Hassan Kamal Ramadan for five days by the officials and the guard of ward in the solitary confinement in Orumiyeh Central Prison with handcuffs and shackles, the prisoner sued these individuals through his lawyer. Continue reading “Hassan Kamal Ramadan Sued the Authorities of Orumiyeh Prison”
The List of the Names of other 69 Death Row Prisoners in Uremia Prison
HRANA News Agency – More than 100 death row prisoners with drug related charges are kept in Uremia prison. HRANA is trying to get the public attention to this issue with the hope that public awareness could be a help in prevention of these executions. For this reason the names of 69 death row prisoners who have been identified recently, are being published.
In continuation of publishing the names of death row prisoners in Uremia prison, the names of 69 other prisoners who are charged with drug related charges and kept in ward number 15 of Uremia prison is hereby being published. Continue reading “The List of the Names of other 69 Death Row Prisoners in Uremia Prison”
“If You Are Innocent, You Will Go to Heaven.” Judge Told a Death Row Prisoner
HRANA News Agency – Reza Hosseini, 34, from Koohdasht in Lorestan Province, was one of the four prisoners who were executed with drug related charges on Tuesday, May 3. His mother and wife not only did not find the chance to visit him after traveling 840 km, but also were insulted by prison authorities.
According to his wife, judge Tayarani has responded to Mr. Hosseini’s claim that he was innocent: “no problem; if you are innocent you will be sent to heaven after execution”. Continue reading ““If You Are Innocent, You Will Go to Heaven.” Judge Told a Death Row Prisoner”
Rasoul Bodaghi Arrested by the Security Forces
HRANA News Agency – Rasoul Bodaghi, trade unionist who had been recently released from prison, was arrested by the security forces when he went to hospital to visit Mahmoud Beheshti Lageroodi, Imprisoned teacher who is in hospital.
Mr. Bodaghi was beaten while being arrested and he was charged by the Moghadas court and a bail was set for him. Continue reading “Rasoul Bodaghi Arrested by the Security Forces”