Jalayer Vahdat Freed at the End of His Sentence

HRANA News Agency – Jalayer Vahdat was released from Vakil Abad prison in Mashhad on May 8, at the end of a five-year sentence for his religious beliefs.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he began his sentence on October 24, 2010. Continue reading “Jalayer Vahdat Freed at the End of His Sentence”

Aydin Zakeri Summoned to the Court in Meshkin Shahr

HRANA News Agency – Aydin Zakeri had to appear in the court as the intelligence ministry had sued him.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the first session of Aydin Zakeri’s trial was held in branch number one of judicial court of Meshkin Shahr on Sunday May 10. Continue reading “Aydin Zakeri Summoned to the Court in Meshkin Shahr”

Majid Tavakoli Released from Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Majid Tavakoli, well-known student activist was released from Rajaei Shahr prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Majid Tavakoli, was released from Rajaei Shahr prison, after nearly 5 and half years, on May 10. Continue reading “Majid Tavakoli Released from Rajai Shahr Prison”

2 Labor Activists Released on the Bail from Sanandaj Prison

HRANA News Agency – Nezam Sadeghi and Korosh Bakhshandeh, two labor activists, were released on the bail from Central Prison of Sanandaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Nezam Sadeghi on 7th May and Korosh Bakhshandeh on 6th May were released on bail of 50 million and 100 million Thomans. Continue reading “2 Labor Activists Released on the Bail from Sanandaj Prison”

Security Forces Prevented “National Front” from Holding Annual Meeting

HRANA News Agency – The security forces made phone calls and threatened to arrest the members of the National Front, prevented the meeting of their Central Council to take place.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a meeting of the Central Council of the National Front had been planned to be held in the home of one of the members, on Thursday 7th May, which was not held, due to the warns and threats of arrest of the members and the quorum was not reached. Continue reading “Security Forces Prevented “National Front” from Holding Annual Meeting”

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Saeid Matinpour Transferred To Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Saeid Matinpour, imprisoned journalist, was transferred from central prison of Zanjan to Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Tuesday 15 May, Saeid Matinpour, was unexpectedly transferred back into the quarantine of Evin Prison and, according to the reports, he will be transferred from the quarantine to ward 7 of Evin prison. Continue reading “Saeid Matinpour Transferred To Evin Prison”

Four Prisoners Executed in Uremia Prison

HRANA News Agency – Four prisoners who were charged with murder were hanged in Uremia prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Saturday morning, May 9, the death sentences of four prisoners with the names of Adel Bakhshalizadeh, Bahman Esmaeili, Ghader Hamidi and Ali Tajdari were carried out. Continue reading “Four Prisoners Executed in Uremia Prison”

Neda Mostaghimi Has Been Arrested

HRANA News Agency – Neda Mostaghimi was arrested in order to serve her three-years-in prison sentence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  Neda Mostaghimi, a supporter of Madaran-e-Park-e-Laleh (Mothers of Laleh Park), was arrested in her workplace by security forces on Monday, May 4. Continue reading “Neda Mostaghimi Has Been Arrested”

Saeid Shirzad in the 12th Month of Detention without any Trial

HRANA News Agency – After 12 months of detention, Saeid Shirzad has not been tried yet.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), despite repeated requests, this prisoner’s solicitor has not yet been allowed to study his case, which is against the trial rule in Iran. Continue reading “Saeid Shirzad in the 12th Month of Detention without any Trial”

Narges Mohammadi Arrested in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Narges Mohammadi, human rights activist, was arrested by security forces at her own home.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in the morning of Tuesday 5th May, Narges Mohammadi was arrested by security forces with a warrant, and was transferred to Evin prison. Continue reading “Narges Mohammadi Arrested in Tehran”