HRANA News Agency – After a rally in Tehran in support of Kubani at least two of the participants named Aso Rostami and Ali Noori, were arrested by security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after the protests in Tehran in support of Kubani (on Wednesday 8th September) in front of the UN office in Shahrzad Boulevard, off Shariati Street at least two of the participants were detained. Continue reading “2 children’s rights activists arrested in Tehran”
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Four followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” kept under arrest
HRANA News Agency – After the mass arrests of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” followers, “Masoume Zia”, “Narges Farhadi”, “Malihe Biganian” and “Iraj Amidi” are still under arrest.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith (Interuniversalism) attended a gathering in protest to the arrest of Mohamad Ali Taheri in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court, 70 of these followers were arrested by the security forces. All of these citizens are now released after signing affidavits apart from Masoume Zia”, “Narges Farhadi”, “Malihe Biganian” and “Iraj Amidi”. Continue reading “Four followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” kept under arrest”
Reza Shahabi sent to medical furlough
HRANA News Agency – Reza Shahbi Zakaria who was sent to hospital for surgery operation, was transferred back to Rajaei Shahr prison 2 days ago and has been sent to medical furlough on Tuesday.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi Zakaria, the labour activist and political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr of Karaj, who was transferred to Imam Khomaini hospital on July 12, was transferred back to prison and few hours later sent to medical furlough. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi sent to medical furlough”
No information about Mohammad Reza Pourshajari
HRANA News Agency – There is no information about Mohammad Reza Pourshajari (Siamak Mehr) after one week of his detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Reza Pourshajari, known as Siamak Mehr, was arrested by security forces on 30th September when he was travelling to Urmieh. Continue reading “No information about Mohammad Reza Pourshajari”
At least 10 civilians arrested in Marivan while supporting Kubani
HRANA News Agency – Marivan and Mahabad residents had a demonstration in support of the Kubani (Kurdish city in Syria). The gathering in Marivan turned violent with the intervention of police and at least ten people were arrested.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on September 8th hundreds of residents of Mahabad and Marivan, Kurdish cities in Iran, had a peaceful demonstration in support and solidarity with kubani, Kurdish city in Syria that is scene of a full-scale war. Continue reading “At least 10 civilians arrested in Marivan while supporting Kubani”
Kobani supporters gathering suppressed by security forces in Marivan
HRANA News Agency – Security forces attacked a gathering formed by citizens of Marivan in support of Kobani and arrested at least 10 protester.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Wednesday 8 October, 2014, citizens of Marivan gathered in support of Kobani’s people. This gathering was attacked by security forces who used tear gas and batons to disperse protestors. Continue reading “Kobani supporters gathering suppressed by security forces in Marivan”
“Erfan-e-Halgheh” followers arrested at the Revolutionary Court
HRANA News Agency – Several followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith (Interuniversalism) who intended to attend a gathering in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court were arrested by the security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Wednesday 8 October, 2014 several followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith ( Interuniversalism) who intended to attend a gathering in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court located at “Moalem” Avenue were arrested by the security forces. These citizens were arrested at early hours of the morning, before they could attend any gathering as soon as they arrived at the location. Continue reading ““Erfan-e-Halgheh” followers arrested at the Revolutionary Court”
A prisoner hanged in the prison of Zahedan
HRANA News Agency – A prisoner who was accused of murder, was hanged in the central prison of Zahedan.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), On Tuesday, 7th October, Alireza Moradqoli, who was accused of murder in ward 8 of Central Prison of Zahedan was hanged from the gallows. Continue reading “A prisoner hanged in the prison of Zahedan”
Around 20 Sunni men arrested on Eid day in Mahabad
HRANA News Agency – A wave of mass arrests targeting Sunni Muslims in Iran saw around 20 men arrested in the city of Mahabad on Sunday 5 October, the day Iran celebrated Eid al-Adha.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the group of men, which included Sunni preachers and activists, were rounded up throughout the day by Iranian security forces before being taken to an unknown location. There is no news about the charges the men face. Continue reading “Around 20 Sunni men arrested on Eid day in Mahabad”
Detention orders of three Bahais in Mashhad extended
HRANA News Agency – The temporary detention of three Bahais from Mashhad who have been held without trial since June 1 has been extended for another month.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mey Khalusi, Dari Amri and Shayan Tafazoli were arrested in the home of May Khalusi, and were at first held in Ministry of Intelligence interrogation facilities in Mashhad. Continue reading “Detention orders of three Bahais in Mashhad extended”