10 Bahai Detainees Freed in Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – On the evening of February 19, ten Bahais were freed from Isfahan prison, after two days in detention.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), there is still no information as to the reasons for their arrests. Continue reading “10 Bahai Detainees Freed in Isfahan”

5 Prisoners Hanged in Iran, More Executions in Coming Days

HRANA News Agency – On Tuesday 17th February, 2 prisoners in Iranshahr prison and on Wednesday 18th February, 3 prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in karaj were executed by hanging.

Also, 12 prisoners in Central Prison of Urmia, Central Prison of Bandar Abbas and Shahab in Kerman were transferred to solitary confinements to be executed. Continue reading “5 Prisoners Hanged in Iran, More Executions in Coming Days”

3 Detained Civil Rights Activists Transferred to Prison of Khoy

HRANA News Agency – Three civil activists, who were arrested in Khoy on Tuesday 17th February, have been transferred from Intelligence detention center to central prison of this city.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), three Azerbaijani civil activists named; Amin Hajilo, Araz Khasehnejad and Islam Ali Akbarloo who were arrested by security forces of Khoy, on Tuesday Morning, 17th February, were transferred to central prison of this city on Wednesday 18th February. Continue reading “3 Detained Civil Rights Activists Transferred to Prison of Khoy”

3 Political Prisoners Exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Shirzad, Hamid Babaei and Masood Arab Chobdar, 3 prisoners of Evin prison, were exiled to Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, after a guild complain and they are on hunger strike  in quarantine ward in this prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Monday 16th February, compulsory use of ward’s courtyard in ward 8 of Evin prison for the prisoners who had no warm clothes, caused their complains and finally 8 political prisoners of this ward were taken to solitary confinements. Continue reading “3 Political Prisoners Exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj”

Ali Shariati Arrested by Security Forces in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Ali Shariati, civil activist, was arrested by security forces and taken to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Wednesday morning 18th February, Ministry of Intelligence agents went to Ali Shariati’s house and after several hours searching his and his sister’s home, arrested him and took him to an unknown place. Continue reading “Ali Shariati Arrested by Security Forces in Tehran”

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An Iranian and a Turkish Citizen Sentenced to Imprisonments in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Iraj Derafshi and Ugur Chalabi were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by branch 15 of Revolutionary Court, while they were not allowed to get a lawyer.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on last Sunday, branch 15 of Revolutionary Court, presided by Judge Salavati issued a court verdict against Iraj Derafshi (Iranian citizen) and Ugur Chalabi (Turkish citizen). Continue reading “An Iranian and a Turkish Citizen Sentenced to Imprisonments in Tehran”

3 Civil Rights Activists Arrested in Khoy

HRANA News Agency – Three civil activists in Khoy city were arrested on 17th February, by security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on the morning of Tuesday 17th February, security officers in the city of Khoy went to the business office of Mr. Islam Ali Akbarloo and arrested him along with Araz Khasetarash and Amin Hajilo and took them to an unknown place. Continue reading “3 Civil Rights Activists Arrested in Khoy”

A Christian Convert Released after Serving his Imprisonment Sentence

HRANA New Agency – Rasool Abdullahi, new Christian Convert, was released from Rajai Shahr Prison, in Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Rasool Abdullahi, Christian convert, who was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment on charge of “gathering and collusion and propagating Christianity” was released from ward 10 of Rajai Shar prison, in Karaj under the parole rule. Continue reading “A Christian Convert Released after Serving his Imprisonment Sentence”

8 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin and Rajai Shahr Prisons

HRANA News Agency – Following prisoners’ protests against compulsory stay in prison courtyard “to get some fresh air” in winter weather while prisoners do not have appropriate warm cloth, 8 political prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison were transferred to solitary confinements and subsequently, they went on hunger strike. Recent news suggests that, Saeid Shirzad has been beaten and transferred to Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), following a guild complain by prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison regarding a compulsory use of ward courtyard in the cold weather while there is a lack of warm clothing, on Monday noon, Aso Rostami, Amir Amirgholi and Amir Hushang Navaei, were taken to solitary confinements and so they went on hunger strike. Continue reading “8 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin and Rajai Shahr Prisons”

Saman Naseem’s Fate Is Unclear

HRANA News Agency – There is no information about Saman Naseem, death row political prisoner, who was arrested when he was just 17 years old.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), according to the family and the lawyer of Saman Naseem, he has been transferred to an unknown location three days ago, while he was supposed to be executed on Tuesday, on charge of Muharebeh by being a member of PJAK. Continue reading “Saman Naseem’s Fate Is Unclear”