HRANA News Agency – Abbas Lesani, civil rights activist from Ardabil, has announced hunger strike since February 24, in Shiraz prison. His family has also been summoned to the court multiple times.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Abbas Lesani, imprisoned Turk civil rights activist of Shiraz prison, has started the hunger strike since February 24, in protest to his transfer to Ebrat ward and not having contact with outside of prison. Continue reading “Abbas Lesani on Hunger Strike in Shiraz Prison”
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Mohammad Mozaffari Summoned to the Revolutionary Court
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Mozaffari, social and nationalist activist was summoned to Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court. This member of the National Front of Students and Graduates Organisation is free on the bail.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Mozaffari’s hearing will be held in May 2016 according to the summons of Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court presided by Judge Salvati. Continue reading “Mohammad Mozaffari Summoned to the Revolutionary Court”
2 Civil Rights Activists Arrested in front of Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Police arrested Mohammad Nourizad on the second day of his 24-hour-sit-in in front of Evin Prison, along with Davood Ne’mati. Davood Ne’mati has written that the police arrested and dropped them out in another place but Mohammad Nourizad returned and planned to spend the night in front of Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Nourizad civil rights activist, said earlier that he would run a twenty-four hour protest in front of Evin prison against the travel ban and holding his assets illegally by the Revolutionary Guards Intelligence. Continue reading “2 Civil Rights Activists Arrested in front of Evin Prison”
Pressures Grow on Prisoners of Mahabad Prison
HRANA News Agency – The misbehavior of Mahabab prison authorities has increased in the past month. Frequent inspections, humiliation and obscenity and beating the prisoners are the issues which have been repeatedly happened many times in this prison during the past month.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the authorities of Mahabab prison inspect the rooms and suites of prisoners frequently because of unknown reasons and in most cases these inspections end to the humiliation and beating the prisoners. An informed source said to HRANA: “A number of prisoners were transferred out of their ward and tied and beaten by sprinkling water and obscenities for several times so far.” Continue reading “Pressures Grow on Prisoners of Mahabad Prison”
40 Prisoners’ Death Sentences Confirmed During a Week
HRANA News Agency – At least forty prisoners’ death sentences were confirmed last week in Ghezelhesar prison in Karaj. Most of the sentences were announced on Sunday February 2nd.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the judiciary has declined the request of these prisoners for retrial in a period of less than two days. Continue reading “40 Prisoners’ Death Sentences Confirmed During a Week”
Amnesty International Calls for Quashing the Convictions of 3 Artists
HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International has called for quashing the convictions including financial fines of the 3 convicted artists. Two musicians Mehdi Rajabian and Yousef Emadi, and a filmmaker Hossein Rajabian have been each sentenced to 6 years in prison and financial fines.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Amnesty International has called on the Iranian authorities to quash the convictions of Mehdi Rajabian, Hossein Rajabian and Yousef Emadi as they arise solely from the men’s peaceful exercise of their rights of freedom of expression and association through music and film. Continue reading “Amnesty International Calls for Quashing the Convictions of 3 Artists”
Ali Ahmadi Summoned to the Revolutionary Court
HRANA News Agency – Ali Ahmadi, civil rights activist and residence of Tabriz has been summoned to branch number 2 of the revolutionary court of this city. He will be tried on charge of propaganda against the regime, on April 4, 2016.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), this Azeri activist was arrested along with some others for showing a placard in a soccer game. Continue reading “Ali Ahmadi Summoned to the Revolutionary Court”
2 Supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri Arrested in Karaj
HRANA News Agency – Close sources to Halgheh theosophy said that two supporters of Mohammadali Taheri were arrested in Karaj and sent to Rajaei Shahr prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a close source to this group said that Masoud Mahdavian and Moslem Hemmati were arrested in Karaj while they were mounting posters in support of Mohammadali Taheri, and transferred to Rajaei Shahr prison. Continue reading “2 Supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri Arrested in Karaj”
Saeid Razavi Faghih Transferred to the Hospital
HRANA News Agency – Saeid Razavi Faghih, political prisoner of ward number 7 of Evin prison was sent to Tehran Heart Centre for medical treatment. Mr. Razavi Faghih had complained about the medical negligence since his arrest in March 2014.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Razavi Faghih has recently been transferred to Evin prison during the last days of January. Continue reading “Saeid Razavi Faghih Transferred to the Hospital”
Saeid Hossainzadeh in Critical Health Condition on 6th Day of Hunger Strike
HRANA News Agency – After 6 days on hunger strike, judicial authorities have not yet responded to the letter and strike of Saeid Hossainzadeh. This civil rights activist is suffering from different diseases and had lost a considerable amount of weight during these 6 days.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Hossainzadeh has written in a letter that, “because my medical transfers are carried out with months of delays, and currently I cannot tolerate the prison condition, and also that I need some specific surgery operations which cannot be carried out in the hospitals which have contract with the prison, I request first for medical furlough and apply of my exemption from punishment, so that I can proceed my medical treatments later on”. Continue reading “Saeid Hossainzadeh in Critical Health Condition on 6th Day of Hunger Strike”