HRANA News Agency – The following video footage shows a public lashing in Padadshahr in Ahwaz, on a prisoner who according to the loudspeaker on the ground was sentenced to 4 years in prison and 74 lashes on charge of theft, in branch number 15 of criminal court. The chief judge Gharooni is the executioner of the sentence. Continue reading “Video Footage of Public Lashing in Padadshahr in Ahwaz”
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Inspection of Ward 4 of Rajaei Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – The security forces of Rajaei Shahr prison, seized some of the things that were bought from the prison store, during the inspection of hall 10 of ward 4.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the hall number 10 of ward 4 of Rajaei Shahr prison, which is Sunni prisoners’ section, was inspected on Wednesday August 5, and officials sent prisoners to yard for two hours. Continue reading “Inspection of Ward 4 of Rajaei Shahr Prison”
Saeid Pourheidari Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
HRANA News Agency – Saeid Pourheidari, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), after that Saeid Pourheidari was transferred to Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, he was notified by Judge Moghiseh of his 5 years of imprisonment, on Monday 3rd August. Continue reading “Saeid Pourheidari Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison”
Alireza Rasooli Tried in Mahabad Revolutionary Court
HRANA News Agency – A trial was held for the new charges against Alireza Rasooli, political prisoner in Mahabad and there will be further sessions as well.
According to the sources of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), at this meeting, in addition to “propaganda against the regime”, inciting and taking part in recent protests in Mahabad were put on Alireza Rasooli, after he denied these allegations and said that in the date of the protests he was in prison, the judge wanted a rehearing and presence of an expert. Continue reading “Alireza Rasooli Tried in Mahabad Revolutionary Court”
Mohammad Sedigh Kaboodvand in Critical Health Condition in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – The physical condition of Mohammad Seddigh Kaboodvand, political prisoner in Evin prison, has been reported to be seriously critical.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the imprisoned founder of Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization in ward 350 of Evin prison, has gone on semiconscious state following a sharp drop in his blood pressure. Continue reading “Mohammad Sedigh Kaboodvand in Critical Health Condition in Evin Prison”
Imprisonment Sentences of 6 Protesters Upheld by the Appeal Court
HRANA News Agency – The sentence of more than twenty-three years imprisonment for six of those who were arrested during a protest against the attack on ward 350 of Evin prison, has been upheld precisely by the Court of Appeal.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Appeals Court, presided by Judge Zargar, confirmed the imprisonment sentences for 6 protesters to attack on ward 350 of Evin prison which is called “Black Thursday”. Continue reading “Imprisonment Sentences of 6 Protesters Upheld by the Appeal Court”
Hamid Karvasi Released from Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Hamid Karvasi, political prisoner in ward 350 of Evin prison, has been released recently.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Hamid Karvasi’s three-year-imprisonment sentence ended on Wednesday 5th August and this political prisoner was released. Continue reading “Hamid Karvasi Released from Evin Prison”
Rasool Bodaghi Was Not Released by the End of His Imprisonment
HRANA News Agency – Although Rasool Bodaghi was supposed to be released, judicial authorities refused to release this imprisoned teacher.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Rasool Bodaghi’s six-year imprisonment sentence ended on 4th August, but the prison officials refused to release him with opening a new case against him. Continue reading “Rasool Bodaghi Was Not Released by the End of His Imprisonment”
Serajeddin Mirdamadi Returned to the Prison
HRANA News Agency – Serajeddin Mirdamadi had to go back to the prison by the end of his furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the three-day-furlough of Serajeddin Mirdamadi was extended for two days and he was summoned to the prison on Sunday August 2nd. Continue reading “Serajeddin Mirdamadi Returned to the Prison”
UN Expert Calls for an Immediate Moratorium after Iran Hands Down Death Penalty to a Prisoner of Conscience
HRANA News Agency – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, yesterday urged the Iranian authorities to immediately commute the death penalty recently handed down to Mohammad Ali Tehari, a well-known author of alternative medical theories practiced in Iran and abroad, and founder ofErfan-e-Halgheh (Inter-Universalism), an arts and culture institute in Tehran which promoted healing concepts.
Mr. Taheri was reportedly sentenced to death on 1 August on charges of ‘Fisad-fil-Arz’ (‘Corruption on Earth’), while he was serving a five year sentence. He was arrested in May 2011 and sentenced to five years in prison for insulting Islamic sanctities. Continue reading “UN Expert Calls for an Immediate Moratorium after Iran Hands Down Death Penalty to a Prisoner of Conscience”