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Families of Sunni Prisoners Gather in front of Rajai Shahr Prison

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Religious Minorities
Hamed Ahmadi, Jahangir Dehghani, Jamshid Dehghani, Kamal Molai, Sedigh Mohammadi, Seyed Hadi Hosseini

HRANA News Agency – The families of 6 death row Sunni prisoners have gathered in front of Rajai Shahr Prison. At the same time the doors of all halls are locked and special forces are placed in the main corridor of prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the authorities of Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj have locked the doors of all halls and placed special forces in the main corridor of prison after transferring Hamed Ahmadi, Kamal Molai, Jamshid Dehghani, Jahangir Dehghani, Sedigh Mohammadi and Seyed Hadi Hosseini to solitary confinements. Continue reading “Families of Sunni Prisoners Gather in front of Rajai Shahr Prison”

21 Prisoners to Be Executed in Alborz Province by Tomorrow Morning

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Executions
Ghezel Hesar prison, Hamed Ahmadi, Jahangir Dehghani, Jamshid Dehghani, Kamal Molai, Sedigh Mohammadi, Seyed Hadi Hosseini

HRANA News Agency – 15 death row prisoners of Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj have been taken to solitary confinements. Considering 6 Sunni prisoners who are scheduled to be executed tomorrow, 21 prisoners are going to be executed in Alborz Province by the next dawn.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 15 prisoners of Ghezel Hesar prison in Karaj who have been sentenced to death on charges of drug dealing have been transferred to solitary confinements to be executed by tomorrow morning. Continue reading “21 Prisoners to Be Executed in Alborz Province by Tomorrow Morning”

6 Sunni Prisoners Scheduled to Be Executed by Tomorrow Morning

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Religious Minorities
Hamed Ahmadi, Jahangir Dehghani, Jamshid Dehghani, Kamal Molai, Sedigh Mohammadi, Seyed Hadi Hosseini

HRANA News Agency – Hamed Ahmadi, Kamal Molai, Jamshid Dehghani, Jahangir Dehghani, Sedigh Mohammadi and Seyed Hadi Hosseini has been taken to solitary confinements to be executed. At least 77 Sunni prisoners have gone on hunger strike in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj in protest at this decision.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), today at 8:30 am, Hamed Ahmadi, Kamal Molai, Jamshid Dehghani, Jahangir Dehghani, Sedigh Mohammadi and Seyed Hadi Hosseini were taken out of section 10 of Rajai Shahr Prison in order to be executed by tomorrow morning. Continue reading “6 Sunni Prisoners Scheduled to Be Executed by Tomorrow Morning”

Hossein Ronaghi on Hunger Strike after Being Transferred to Prison

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Prisoners
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki

HRANA News Agency – Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, who was arrested after being summoned to Evin court and transferred to prison, began hunger strike after being transferred to ward number 8 of Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the forensic had confirmed that he cannot stay in the prison due to his physical issues, however he was transferred to Evin prison. His family has stated that he has received Supreme leader’s pardon as well. Continue reading “Hossein Ronaghi on Hunger Strike after Being Transferred to Prison”

No Information about Saman Naseem and 5 other Death Row Prisoners’ Fate

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Prisoners
Ali Afshari, Ebrahim Shapoori, Habibulah Afshari, Saman Naseem, Sirvan Nazhavi, Younes Aghayan

HRANA News Agency – After 12 days that death row prisoners, Saman Naseem, Sirvan Nazhavi, Ebrahim Shapoori, Ali afshari, Habibulah Afshari and Younes Aghayan, had been transferred from ward 12 of Central Prison of Ormia, their relatives have not been given a clear answer about them yet.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Saman Naseem, Younes Aghayan, Habibullah Afshari, Ali Afshari, Sirvan Nazhavi and Ebrahim Shapoori (Esapoor) were transferred on Wednesday 18th February, from ward 12 of Ormia prison to an unknown location. Continue reading “No Information about Saman Naseem and 5 other Death Row Prisoners’ Fate”

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Teachers’ Demonstrations in Different Cities of Iran

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Labor and Guilds
Milad Darvish, Teachers' Demonstrations

HRANA News Agency – Protesting teachers in different cities in Iran attended gatherings in protest against low wages and discrimination in education. At least one of the demonstrators was arrested and has not been released yet.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Sunday morning 1st March, in the various cities in Iran, teachers held a protest in silence. Continue reading “Teachers’ Demonstrations in Different Cities of Iran”

Two Bahais Arrested in Yazd

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Religious Minorities
Fariba Ashtari, Naser Baqeri, Qa’ez Baqeri

HRANA News Agency – Security forces in Yazd have searched the home of the Baqeri family, for the third time in the past year.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), they seized personal items and arrested Nasser and Qa’ez Baqeri. Continue reading “Two Bahais Arrested in Yazd”

Naser Abdulhossein Zadeh Released from Meshkin Shahr Prison

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Ethnic Minorities
Naser Abdulhossein Zadeh

HRANA News Agency – Naser Abdulhossein Zadeh, civil activist, was released from prison in Meshkin Shahr.
‎ According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Naser Abdulhossein Zadeh, civil activist in Ardebil province, who had been sentenced to 6 months imprisonment by the Judiciary authorities of Pars Abad city of Moghan in December 2014 in his absence, on 28th February after 34 days in prison of Meshkin Shahr was released under the Conditional Release Article.
It is noteworthy that on 21 February 2014 (International Day of native language) he was arrested along with Saeed Hosseini because of their activities to maintain the value of the native language. After enduring 1 month detention at Intelligence service office they were sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for alleged propaganda against the regime.

Mohammad Saif Zadeh Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison

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Prisoners
Mohammad Saif Zadeh

HRANA News Agency – Doctor Mohammad Saif Zadeh, imprisoned lawyer, who was transferred to Medical Center out of prison following his medical problems, on Saturday 28th February, was returned from hospital to Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Doctor Mohammad Saif Zadeh, human rights lawyer who suffers from numerous physical disease including jaw and gum problems, heart disease and cataracts in both eyes and had a heart attack in prison, had been in hospital to get treatment because of his medical condition, however he was returned to Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj at the discretion of prison’s officials. Continue reading “Mohammad Saif Zadeh Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison”

Afshin Baimani Returned to Public Ward after 40 Days in Solitary Confinement

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Prisoners
Afshin Baimani, Arjang Davoodi

HRANA News Agency – Afshin Baimani was transferred to the general ward in Rajai Shahr prison after being held in solitary confinement for 40 days in Revolutionary Guards ward.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Afshin Baimani,  political prisoner in Rajai Shahr, had been transferred to solitary confinement, at the same time that Arjang Davoodi was taken to solitary confinement of Revolutionary Guards’ ward in Rajai Shahr prison, on 28th February. Continue reading “Afshin Baimani Returned to Public Ward after 40 Days in Solitary Confinement”