HRANA News Agency – Three civil activists in Khoy city were arrested on 17th February, by security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on the morning of Tuesday 17th February, security officers in the city of Khoy went to the business office of Mr. Islam Ali Akbarloo and arrested him along with Araz Khasetarash and Amin Hajilo and took them to an unknown place. Continue reading “3 Civil Rights Activists Arrested in Khoy”
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A Christian Convert Released after Serving his Imprisonment Sentence
HRANA New Agency – Rasool Abdullahi, new Christian Convert, was released from Rajai Shahr Prison, in Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Rasool Abdullahi, Christian convert, who was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment on charge of “gathering and collusion and propagating Christianity” was released from ward 10 of Rajai Shar prison, in Karaj under the parole rule. Continue reading “A Christian Convert Released after Serving his Imprisonment Sentence”
8 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin and Rajai Shahr Prisons
HRANA News Agency – Following prisoners’ protests against compulsory stay in prison courtyard “to get some fresh air” in winter weather while prisoners do not have appropriate warm cloth, 8 political prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison were transferred to solitary confinements and subsequently, they went on hunger strike. Recent news suggests that, Saeid Shirzad has been beaten and transferred to Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), following a guild complain by prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison regarding a compulsory use of ward courtyard in the cold weather while there is a lack of warm clothing, on Monday noon, Aso Rostami, Amir Amirgholi and Amir Hushang Navaei, were taken to solitary confinements and so they went on hunger strike. Continue reading “8 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin and Rajai Shahr Prisons”
Saman Naseem’s Fate Is Unclear
HRANA News Agency – There is no information about Saman Naseem, death row political prisoner, who was arrested when he was just 17 years old.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), according to the family and the lawyer of Saman Naseem, he has been transferred to an unknown location three days ago, while he was supposed to be executed on Tuesday, on charge of Muharebeh by being a member of PJAK. Continue reading “Saman Naseem’s Fate Is Unclear”
Behnam Ebrahimzadeh Transferred to Quarantine of Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Behnam Ebrahimzadeh, worker and political activist has been transferred from ward 209 of Evin Prison to the Quarantine section of Karaj Rajaee Shahr Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Behnam Ebrahimzadeh has been imprisoned for the last 5 years and after further prosecution in January was sentenced to another 9.5 years imprisonment. Continue reading “Behnam Ebrahimzadeh Transferred to Quarantine of Rajai Shahr Prison”
Saeid Shirzad Refused to Attend the Court Session
HRANA News Agency – Saeid Shirzad refused to attend court session in protest to refrainment of his lawyer from reviewing the documents.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Shirzad, political prisoner of Evin prison was summoned to branch number 15 of revolutionary court of Tehran with Chief Judge Salavati, on Sunday, February 15. Continue reading “Saeid Shirzad Refused to Attend the Court Session”
Extensive Raids in Tehran and Isfahan: 17 Bahais Arrested
HRANA News Agency – On February 16 and 17, security officers raided and searched the homes of Bahais in Tehran and Isfahan, and arrested 17 Bahais.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in Tehran, the homes of Sasan Yadegar, Ehsan Yadegar, Arghavan Eshraqi and Mehrdad Furqani were raided, and all the books, desktop computers, tablets and mobile phones were seized. Continue reading “Extensive Raids in Tehran and Isfahan: 17 Bahais Arrested”
A Report about Mohmmad Seddigh Kaboodvand’s Latest Status
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Seddigh Kaboodvand, journalist and human rights activist, despite enduring seven and a half years imprisonment, has to spend 3 more years in prison. Mr. Kaboodvand is being held in prison, just because of his human rights activities.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Seddigh Kaboodvand, founder of Kurdistan’s Human Rights Organization, was arrested on 1st July 2007 and after the trial, he was sentenced to 10 and a half years imprisonment. He has passed 7and a half years of his sentence. Mohammad Seddigh Kaboodvand has been affected by kidney infection, severe decrease in blood glucose levels and extreme physical weakness in prison, but according to what his relatives say, he is now in better physical condition. Continue reading “A Report about Mohmmad Seddigh Kaboodvand’s Latest Status”
No Publication License for Baluch Cultural Activists
HRANA News Agency – Press Supervisory Board rejected all requests of Baluch – Persian bilingual publication.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), “Avaye Makran”, “Amit” and “Verna” papers, after waiting a few months to turn over all administrative procedures and licensing, during the last session faced rejection by the Press Supervisory Board and have not been successful to receive the permission for publication. Continue reading “No Publication License for Baluch Cultural Activists”
6 Prisoners Executed in Kerman and Shiraz
HRANA News Agency – 4 prisoners in Adelabad prison and 2 prisoners in Kerman prison (Shahab) were executed by hanging on 15th February.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Saturday 14th February, 2 men and one woman with drug related crimes were transferred to solitary confinements in Shahab prison in kerman, in order to be hanged. Continue reading “6 Prisoners Executed in Kerman and Shiraz”