Reza Shahabi continues his hunger strike in hospital

HRANA News Agency – RezaShahabi, imprisoned labor activist continues hunger strike in Imam Khomeini Hospital.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi Zakaria, labor activist and political prisoner, was transferred from Evin prison ward 350 to Rajai Shahr prison on Sunday, 1st July. He went on hunger strike on the same day to protest at the transfer. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi continues his hunger strike in hospital”

3 killed and 6 wounded by the Police forces in Qeshm

HRANA News Agency – Police clash with indigenous people living in the village, “Koveh” in Qeshm On Saturday, 12th July, resulted in the deaths of three people and wounding six others.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), during discovery of smuggled fuel in the village “Koveh” of the Qeshm Island Three people were killed and at least six others were injured by police shooting. Continue reading “3 killed and 6 wounded by the Police forces in Qeshm”

Bahman Khaleghi in bad health condition in Tabriz Prison

HRANA News Agency – Bahman Khaleghi, the political prisoner of central prison of Tabriz is suffering from physical problems.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Bahman Khaleghi, the political prisoner of central prison of Tabriz, needs to have knee and need surgery, but authorities do not give permission for transferring him outside the prison. Continue reading “Bahman Khaleghi in bad health condition in Tabriz Prison”

Prison guards encouraged vicious attack on two Sunni prisoners

HRANA News Agency – Two Sunni prisoners from Iran’s Baloch minority were left injured after being beaten by other prisoners in an attack reportedly encouraged by prison guards in Ardabil Central Prison, northwestern Iran.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the two men, Mohammad Sabir Malekraisi (pictured) and Amin Iranshahri, were hit and beaten by prisoners in a seemingly unprovoked attack that happened without warning. Both men were injured in the attack, with Amin Iranshahri suffering from a broken hand. Continue reading “Prison guards encouraged vicious attack on two Sunni prisoners”

Iranian network security expert sentenced to 2 years in prison

HRANA News Agency – Morteza Teradion hacker and Iranian network security expert, was sentenced to two years in prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Morteza Teradion was detained on 4th September 2013 on charge of acting against national security by spying with hacking for hostile governments, however after being kept for 2 months in solitary confinement in ward 240 and 2 months in general ward 209 the accusation was changed to gathering and conspiracy to commit a crime against national security. Continue reading “Iranian network security expert sentenced to 2 years in prison”

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Latif Hasani transferred to political prisoners’ section

HRANA News Agency – Latif Hasani, the political prisoner of Rajai Shahr prison of Karaj transferred to ward 4 in hall number 12, which is dedicated to political prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Latif Hasani who had recently ended his hunger strike has been transferred from ward number 1 in hall 2 to ward 4 in hall 12. Continue reading “Latif Hasani transferred to political prisoners’ section”

Mohammad Amin Agoshi is on hunger strike in solitary confinement

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Amin Agoshi went on hunger strike from Thursday and he has been taken to solitary confinement in Central Prison of Zahedan.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Amin Agoshi 54-year-old retired teacher who is from Piranshahr city went on hunger strike since 8th July in the Central Prison of Zahedan and has been taken to solitary confinement from Saturday 12th July. Continue reading “Mohammad Amin Agoshi is on hunger strike in solitary confinement”

Saeed Shirzad contacted his family

HRANA News Agency – Saeed Shirzad – a Children’s Rights activist- who was arrested in Tabriz over a month ago has made a phone call to his family.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 40 days ago on June 2nd, Saeed Shirzad was arrested at Tabriz refinery where he works . Continue reading “Saeed Shirzad contacted his family”

Arrests of Sunni Muslims in Iran continues

HRANA News Agency – Four Sunni Muslims, Khaled Malaki, Abdol Karim Karimi, Ali and Abdol Hadi, were arrested by security forces in the city of Sanandaj last week.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the families of the men were reportedly not informed that they had been arrested until they visited the Ministry of Intelligence in Sanandaj after growing increasingly concerned about the men’s whereabouts. Continue reading “Arrests of Sunni Muslims in Iran continues”

Reza Shahabi transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital

HRANA News Agency- Reza Shahabi a Workers’ Rights activist who is on hunger strike since 41 days ago, transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital. Government officials have not yet allowed his family to visit him.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi was transferred on July 12th from the 12th Ward of Rajai shahr Prison and admitted at Imam Khomeini Hospital. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital”