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Destruction of a Park in Piranshahr Caused Residents’ Protest

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Executions

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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Women
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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Executions
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”

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Farhad Atlasi Transferred to Hospital Following a Heart Attack

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Prisoners
Farhad Atlasi

HRANA News Agency – Farhad Atlasi, 60-year-old prisoner in Evin prison suffered a heart attack following the deterioration on the way to the clinic of prison. The prisoner has been transferred to a hospital outside the prison, but his fate is unknown.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Farhad Atlasi, 60-year-old prisoner from Abadan, political scientist and a former official of Ministry of Foreign Affairs suffered a heart attack in Evin prison. Continue reading “Farhad Atlasi Transferred to Hospital Following a Heart Attack”

Akbar Amini Armaki Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison

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Prisoners
Akbar Amini Armaki

HRANA News Agency – Akbar Amini Armaki, political prisoner came to furlough from Evin Prison on May 30.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Akbar Amini Armaki political prisoner in ward 350 of Evin Prison came to furlough. Continue reading “Akbar Amini Armaki Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison”

Activists Protested in Marivan to Ignoring the Hunger Strikes in Prisons

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Labor and Guilds, Prisoners
Aghdareh Mine, Jafar Azim Zadeh, Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand

HRANA News Agency – Activists in Marivan held a gathering in support of Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand and Jafar Azim Zadeh, the two prisoners on hunger strike and also in protest against lashing the workers of Aghdareh mine on June 4, 2016.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on June 4, activists in Marivan held a gathering in support of Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand and Jafar Azim Zadeh, the two prisoners on hunger strike and also in protest against lashing the workers of Aghdareh mine. Continue reading “Activists Protested in Marivan to Ignoring the Hunger Strikes in Prisons”

Shima Babai Released on the Bail

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Women
Shima Babai

HRANA News Agency – Shima Babai, civil rights activist was released from Evin prison on the bail of 1 billion IRR.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Shima Babai, civil rights activist, was released from ward 2-A in Evin prison on the bail on June 1st. Continue reading “Shima Babai Released on the Bail”

Saeid Shirzad in the 3rd Year of Imprisonment

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Labor and Guilds
Saeid Shirzad

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Shirzad, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison, who is beginning the third year of his imprisonment, is waiting for the decision of the appeal court since 8 months ago.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Shirzad, 27, political prisoner and children’s rights activist, is under arrest since June 8, 2014. He spent more than two months in solitary confinements of ward 209 in Evin prison, without having any contact with his family and lawyer. Continue reading “Saeid Shirzad in the 3rd Year of Imprisonment”