Latest Reports about Younes Asakereh’s Status

HRANA News Agency –  Younes Asakereh, Khuzestani peddler citizen, who had set himself in fire to protest harassment and destroying his stall by municipal officials,  was transferred to a hospital in Tehran, due to his critical situation.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mr. Asakereh’s doctors transferred him to Tehran for further treatment, as they diagnosed a 92% first degree burn. Continue reading “Latest Reports about Younes Asakereh’s Status”

The Prosecutor Refuses to Release Mohsen Mirdamadi and Mehdi Khodaei

HRANA News Agency – Judicial officials of Evin prison and Revolutionary Court in Tehran have informed families of Mohsen Mirdamadi and Seyed Mehdi Khodaei that as Tehran prosecutor, Jafari Dolatabadi, refused the implementation of Article 134 of the Penal Code, so they cannot be released although, based on the new law they are entitled to be released from prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), over the past few weeks and after judicial proceedings by the families and solicitors of Mr. Mohsen Mirdamadi and Seyed Mehdi Khodaei, two political prisoners from ward 350 of Evin prison, regarding implementation of Article 134 of the Penal Code, Judicial authorities of Evin prison and Revolutionary Court in Tehran have announced that  as Tehran prosecutor, Jafari Dolatabadi, refused the implementation of Article 134 of the Penal Code, so they cannot do anything about these two prisoner’s’ case and their freedom. Continue reading “The Prosecutor Refuses to Release Mohsen Mirdamadi and Mehdi Khodaei”

Hundreds of Football Spectators Arrested in Khuzestan

HRANA News Agency – Hundreds of spectators were arrested by security forces during the match between Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia and Foolad from Khuzestan, Iran, at Alghadir stadium.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), during the football match between Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia and Foolad-e Khuzestan on 17th March, security forces attempted to arrest hundreds of spectators in groups. Continue reading “Hundreds of Football Spectators Arrested in Khuzestan”

Faran Hessami Granted a 4-Day Furlough

HRANA News Agency – Faran Hessami, who is in Evin prison serving a four-year sentence for educational activities with the Bahai Open University (BIHE), has been granted a 4-day furlough covering the Naw Ruz period.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), this will enable her to be with her son Artin during the holiday period. Continue reading “Faran Hessami Granted a 4-Day Furlough”

Another Bahai Home Raided in Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – On the morning of March 16, intelligence agents in the city of Shiraz raided the home of Mr. Karamat Amiri, a 62-year old Bahai.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  this is the latest in a series of similar raids on over 20 Bahai homes in the city, during the past month. Continue reading “Another Bahai Home Raided in Shiraz”

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5 Political Prisoners Returned to Public Ward in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – 5 political prisoners in ward 7, Quarantine, in Evin prison, who were taken to solitary confinements last week, because of complaining, regarding the prison hygiene situation and other problems, were returned to their previous ward.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), last week, Amir Dorbin Ghaziani, Samko Khelghati, Salar Sotodeh, Omid Zarei Nejad and Mohammad Shojaei were taken to solitary confinements following their protest to the hygiene condition and other problems in Quarantine ward 7. Continue reading “5 Political Prisoners Returned to Public Ward in Evin Prison”

A Prisoner Hanged in Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner, who had been charged with drug related crime, was executed in the prison of Adel Abad, in Shiraz.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on 15th March, “Farshid Jafari”, a prisoner of drug related crimes in the prison of Adel Abad in Shiraz, was executed by hanging. Continue reading “A Prisoner Hanged in Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz”

Asadullah Asadi Deprived of Medical Leave

HRANA News Agency – Despite severe physical and psychological condition of Asadullah Asadi, Azerbaijani cultural activist, Tehran prosecutor objected his request for Norouz leave.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Asadullah Asadi Daghdaghan, 64, who is going to begin his fifth year of imprisonment, has requested a leave to get treatment for his sever medical condition and visit his family but his requests faced prosecutor’s and prison officials’ objection. Continue reading “Asadullah Asadi Deprived of Medical Leave”

The Second Day of Teachers’ Protests in Shar-e-Kord

HRANA News Agency – Teachers who have complains regarding their unions and civil rights conditions, held their second demonstration in front of governor general’s office of Charmahal-va-Bakhtiyari province.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a group of teachers protested regarding their unions and civil rights conditions in front of governor general’s office of Charmahal-va-Bakhtiyari province, in Shahr-e-Kord on March 16. Continue reading “The Second Day of Teachers’ Protests in Shar-e-Kord”

3 Afghan and 1 Iranian Prisoner Hanged in Zahedan Prison

HRANA News Agency – Four prisoners, including three Afghan citizens convicted of drug-related crimes were executed in Zahedan prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Saturday 7th of March, four prisoners convicted of drug-related crimes were hanged in the central prison of Zahedan. The executed Afghan citizens were identified as Seyed Alam Uzbek (26), Nasimullah Uzbek (25) and Sultan Uzbek (30 years old) and the fourth Iranian prisoner was Khaleghdaad Gomshadzehi (60 years old). Continue reading “3 Afghan and 1 Iranian Prisoner Hanged in Zahedan Prison”