Two Bahais arrested in Yazd

HRANA News Agency – Two Bahais were arrested by agents from the Ministry of Intelligence in their homes in Yazd yesterday morning.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  their names are Ms. Tannaz Mohammedi and Mr. Iraj Lohrasb. Continue reading “Two Bahais arrested in Yazd”

A Kurdish photographer arrested in Mahabad

HRANA News Agency – Sivan Hossainpoor, the Mahabadi photographer and cartoonist has been arrested at his house in Mahabad.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sivan Hossainpoor was arrested by intelligence service forces at his house, and was transferred to an unknown location. Continue reading “A Kurdish photographer arrested in Mahabad”

A political prisoner exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Kamran Ayazi, the prisoner of conscience of ward 350 of Evin prison, is exiled to Rajai Shahr prison of Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Dr. Kamran Ayazi has been transferred from ward 350 to Rajai Shahr prison of Karaj, on Tuesday, June 24th. Continue reading “A political prisoner exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison”

2 priosners hanged at Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Two prisoners have been hanged at the Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least two prisoners have been hanged on charge of murder at the Rajai Shahr Prison on Karaj on Wednesday, June 25th. Continue reading “2 priosners hanged at Rajai Shahr Prison”

Reza Shahabi on day 29th of hunger strike

HRANA News Agency – Reza Shahabi is in critical health condition after 29 days of hunger strike.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi, the imprisoned trade unionist had been exiled from section 350 of Evin prison to Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj on June 1st. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi on day 29th of hunger strike”

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A political prisoner is in bad condition in the prison of Kashmar

HRANA News Agency – Shaker Baghi, the Kurdish political prisoner from Turkey is in bad condition in the prison of Kashmar.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Shaker Baghi, from Van of Turkey had been arrested on the way from Sanandaj to Mariwan in 2007. He was kept in the Diesel Abad prison of Kermanshah for 2 months and was transferred to Sanandaj prison afterwards. Finally, the authorities transferred him to the prison of Kashmar in Razavi Khorasan province. Continue reading “A political prisoner is in bad condition in the prison of Kashmar”

Behnam Irani transferred back to Central Prison of Karaj

HRANA News Agency – Behnam Irani, the new converted to Christianity priest, who was transferred to an unknown location, is back to central detention center of Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Behnam Irani was transferred from hall number seven of central detention center of Karaj to an unknown location, on June 8th. Continue reading “Behnam Irani transferred back to Central Prison of Karaj”

Shamis Mohajer begins her sentence

HRANA News Agency – Shamis Mohajer, a Bahai from Tehran, has reported to Evin Prison in Tehran to begin serving her one-year sentence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), She was one of almost 20 Bahais who were arrested in early July, 2012, in a wave of arrests in Tehran, Mashhad and Shiraz. Continue reading “Shamis Mohajer begins her sentence”

A political prisoner on hunger strike in Diesel Abad Prison

HRANA News Agency – Layegh Kordpoor, the Sunni prisoner of Diesel-Abad prison in Kermanshah, is on hunger strike since 11 days ago and has sewn his lips.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Layegh Kordpoor, the habitant of Javanrood, who is on hunger strike since 11 days ago, has sewn his lips. Continue reading “A political prisoner on hunger strike in Diesel Abad Prison”

Shahram Chiniyan in solitary cell

HRANA News Agency – Shahram Chiniyan Miandavab, a Tehran Bahai serving an 8-year sentence, has been moved to solitary confinement in Raja’i Shahr prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he had been transferred from block 12 at Raja’i Shahr prison, which holds male prisoners of conscience including many Bahais, to block 1 of the prison, which is reserved for those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape and armed robbery on May 28th. Continue reading “Shahram Chiniyan in solitary cell”