Negar Haeri Released on the Bail

HRANA News Agency – Negar Haeri, political prisoner, was released after about 8 months of detention in prison of Rey (Gharchak Varamin).

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Negar Haeri, political prisoner, who had been held in detention since July last year, was released as her detention on the bail. Continue reading “Negar Haeri Released on the Bail”

A Prisoner Hanged in the Prison of Tabas

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner, who was accused by dealing drugs, was hanged in Central Prison of Tabas.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mehdi Fatahi, from Torbat Heidarieh, who had been arrested about 3 years ago and was charged with drug related crimes, was executed in Central Prison of Tabas. Continue reading “A Prisoner Hanged in the Prison of Tabas”

No Information about Ali Rezaei after 20 Days of Detention

HRANA News Agency – There is no information about the condition and situation of Ali Rezaei, civil rights activists, who has arrested 20 days ago.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), there is no information about Ali Rezaei who has been arrested at Mehrabad airport on Saturday, February 4 and transferred to an unknown location. Continue reading “No Information about Ali Rezaei after 20 Days of Detention”

Azeri Activists Met MP from Uremia

HRANA News Agency – A group of Azerbaijani civil activist, from West Azerbaijan province, had a meeting with a Member of Parliament of Iran (Majlese Shoraye Islami), and stated their objection regarding the recent detention of civil activists in their province, and against the prevention of International Mothers Language Day’s celebration.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a group of civil activists of West Azerbaijan province had a meeting with Urmia’s Member of Parliament, Mr. Ghazipoor. Continue reading “Azeri Activists Met MP from Uremia”

The Fate of Saman Naseem and Other Prisoners of Uremia Is still Unclear

HRANA News Agency – Despite many reports and speculation regarding the status of Saman Naseem, Sirvan Naxhavi, Ibrahim Shapoori, Ali Afshari, Habihollah Afshari and Younes Aghayan, prisoners of Uremia prison who are facing death sentences and have disappeared since five days ago, the officials are still not providing clear information regarding their status. This behavior caused concerns about the fate of these prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saman Naseem, Sirvan Naxhavi, Ibrahim Shapoori (Eisa poor), Ali Afshari, Habihollah Afshari and Younes Aghayan have been transferred from their cells to an unknown location, on Wednesday February 18. Continue reading “The Fate of Saman Naseem and Other Prisoners of Uremia Is still Unclear”

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21 Prisoners Hanged in Iran During 48 Hours

HRANA News Agency – 21 prisoners in prisons from Adel Abad in Shiraz, Bam, and Bandar Abbas prisons were executed during last 48 hours. State-run sources are silent about these executions.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), during last 48 hours, 21 prisoners were executed by hanging in three prisons; Adel Abad in Shiraz, Bam, and Banda Abbas. Continue reading “21 Prisoners Hanged in Iran During 48 Hours”

Administrator of Native Language Campaign Page Arrested

HRANA News Agency – Alireza Farshi Yakaneli, one of the admins of the Facebook campaign to get official permission to celebrate the International Day of native language was arrested.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on 21 February one of the admins of the Facebook campaign to get official permission to celebrate the International Day of native language was arrested be security forces and transferred to Evin Prison. Continue reading “Administrator of Native Language Campaign Page Arrested”

Masoume Zia Sentenced to Lashes and Imprisonment

HRANA News Agency – Masoume Zia, one of the Erfane Halghe activists has been sentenced to 74 lashes and 1 year imprisonment.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Masoume Zia who was arrested in a protest gathering of Erfane Halghe followers in front of Islamic Revolutionary Court, was sentenced to 74 lashes and 1 year imprisonment in a hearing on 7 February 2015 at Islamic Revolutionary court on the charges of disturbing public order and public safety by attending an illegal gathering. Continue reading “Masoume Zia Sentenced to Lashes and Imprisonment”

Restrictions on the Presence of Attorney in Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Case

HRANA News Agency – Vahid Meshkati, attorney at law has been selected by the relatives and close family of Mr Mohammad Ali Taheri the founder of Erfane Halghe to represent his case and to defend him. However, the judge has violated “interpretation in favour of the accused” article, and adopted some other articles to stop Mr Meshkati from entering the defendant legal representative team.

Mr Meshkati told HRANA that the judge’s logic for refusing him on the case is that he argues this case has two lawyers and those two are sufficient. Continue reading “Restrictions on the Presence of Attorney in Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Case”

Aydin Zakeri Arrested in Meshkin Shahr

HRANA News Agency – On the International Mother Language Day, Aydin Zakeri, a civil activist was arrested in Meshkin Shahr by security forces and has been transferred to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), this morning, 21 February, Aydin Zakeri, a civil activist was arrested in Meshkin Shahr by security forces and has been transferred to an unknown location. Continue reading “Aydin Zakeri Arrested in Meshkin Shahr”