10 prisoners hanged in different prisons during 5 days

HRANA News Agency – At least 10 prisoners have been hanged between 8th and 11th of June.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a prisoner was hanged on charge of murder in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj on June 9th. Continue reading “10 prisoners hanged in different prisons during 5 days”

A political prisoner on hunger strike in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency- Mohsen Qashqaizadeh, a political prisoner held in ward 350, announced hunger strike to protest against the lack of follow-up investigation about her mother’s disappearance, since Tuesday 10th of June.
According to “Kalemeh”, Mohsen Qashqaizadeh is uninformed about her mother’s condition during the last three weeks. According to family members of political prisoners, four weeks ago (Monday 19th April) Ms. Tooti Soltani disappeared after visiting her son at Evin Prison. Continue reading “A political prisoner on hunger strike in Evin Prison”

Behzad Arabgol transferred to ward 12 of Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Behzad Arabgol who had been taken to Rajai Shahr prison, was transferred to ward 12 of this prison from the ordinary prisoners’ ward.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), this prisoner was taken to main office of the prison on 1st  of June right after deputy persecution, Khodabakhshi, attended the ward 350 in Evin prison, and suddenly was beaten by soldiers at the scene and later by prison authorities’ order was exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison. Continue reading “Behzad Arabgol transferred to ward 12 of Rajai Shahr Prison”

Majid Dorri released from Karoon Prison

HRANA News Agency – Majid Dorri, the former student activist was released after serving his sentence in Karoon prison in Ahwaz.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he was sentenced to five years in prison in exile, by judge Pirabbasi. Continue reading “Majid Dorri released from Karoon Prison”

No information about the situation of 7 arrested Christians

HRANA News Agency – Ehsan Sadeghi, Nazi Irani, Maryam Asadi, Ali Arfa`, Vahid Safi, Enayat Safi and Amin Mazloumi, the new converted to Christianity are in uncertain condition.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ehsan Sadeghi, Nazi Irani, Maryam Asadi, Ali Arfa`, Vahid Safi, Enayat Safi, Amin Mazloumi and another person were arrested during a raid by security forces to a church in southern Tehran, on Friday April 18. Continue reading “No information about the situation of 7 arrested Christians”

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2 political prisoners still on hunger strike

HRANA News Agency – Latif Hasani, after 25 days and Reza Shahabi after 11 days, are still on hunger strike.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Latif Hasani political prisoner in Tabriz Central prison, went on hunger strike on 18th of May, to protest against the violation of political prisoners rights, violating the principle of prisoners’ separation based on kind of crimes in prisons, and political prisoners legal rights including the right to transfer them to their home city, leave permission and also to protest against the harassment of the families of political prisoners. Continue reading “2 political prisoners still on hunger strike”

Peyman Aref sentenced to 1 year in prison

HRANA News Agency – Peyman Aref, Political Nationalist activist, was sentenced to one year imprisonment by the Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Peyman Aref, a member of the National Front, was sentenced to one year imprisonment by Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court preside by Judge Mohammad Moghiseh with accusation of propaganda against the regime. Continue reading “Peyman Aref sentenced to 1 year in prison”

An imprisoned Azeri activist in critical health condition

HRANA News Agency – Shahram Radmehr, the political prisoner of central prison of Tabriz, is in severe physical condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Shahram Radmehr, the political prisoner of central prisoner of Tabriz, is suffering from stomach ache, kidney disease and pain in knees. Continue reading “An imprisoned Azeri activist in critical health condition”

At least 20 people arrested in demonstrations in Tabriz

HRANA News Agency – A group of civil activists were arrested at Abresani square, Tabriz, on June 10th.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), these people held a rally in Abresani square, Tabriz, related to shriveling of the Uremia Lake and against authorities’ not implementing their promises, which was faced with the involvement of the security forces. Continue reading “At least 20 people arrested in demonstrations in Tabriz”

A reformer activist arrested in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Davood Roshani a member of the Islamic Iran Participation Front was arrested by security forces.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Davood Roshani a reformist activist and member of the Islamic Participation Front, was arrested at his home by security forces. Continue reading “A reformer activist arrested in Tehran”