“Human Rights Atlas” Published by 2 Political Prisoners

HRANA News Agency – The book “Human Rights Atlas” was published by Mehdi Khodaei and Omid Kokabi’s effort, with a foreword of Abdolfatah Soltani. This educational book is translated and compiled in Evin prison, by these prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), “Human Rights Atlas” was compiled by Seyed Mehdi Khodaei and Omid Kokabi’s cooperation, 2 famous Iranian prisoners in Evin prison, with a foreword from Abdolfatah Soltani, imprisoned human rights activist lawyer, and was published by “A’rman Shahr” publisher. Continue reading ““Human Rights Atlas” Published by 2 Political Prisoners”

Students of Tehran University Protested against the Prison-Like Situation

HRANA News Agency – Students of Tehran University attended a rally at students’ accommodation calling on the officials to address their demands.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), last Saturday, on 8th of February 2015, a large number of students at Tehran University dormitory gathered in protest against rising costs and reducing capacity of the accommodation, the time limitation of hours of silence at night for students, inappropriate Internet services, increasing the price of guests in dormitories and inappropriate behavior of dormitory’s security agents with students. Continue reading “Students of Tehran University Protested against the Prison-Like Situation”

Ahmad Zaid Abadi Sent to Furlough

HRANA News Agency – Ahmad Zaid Abadi, journalist and secretary general of the alumni association of Iran (ADVAR) was sent to furlough from Rajaei Shahr prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ahmad Zaid Abadi was sent to furlough from Rajaei Shahr prison, on Sunday, February 8. Continue reading “Ahmad Zaid Abadi Sent to Furlough”

Court Rejects Complaint of Several Bahai Students

HRANA News Agency – Following the announcement of results from Iran’s national secondary school graduation exam for this academic year, many Bahai youth who achieved good marks, sufficient for entry even to the best of the state-controlled universities, found they were rejected from university due to “defects in the file.”

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), some of these students filed a legal complaint, which after overcoming various obstacles was actually received and considered by a branch of the Administrative Court. Continue reading “Court Rejects Complaint of Several Bahai Students”

Manuchher Khalousi Sentenced: Six Years for Being a Bahai

HRANA News Agency – The Revolutionary Court in the city of Mashhad has sentenced Manuchher Khalousi to six years in prison for his Bahai beliefs.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the charges against him were “propaganda against the regime” or “acting against national security,” although the evidence cited does not support either charge: it focuses simply on proving that he is a Bahai. Continue reading “Manuchher Khalousi Sentenced: Six Years for Being a Bahai”

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No Information about Arjang Davoodi and Afshin Baimani

HRANA News Agency – There is no news about Afshin Baimani and Arjang Davoodi, who have been transferred to Revolutionary Guards’ solitary confinement since 18th January.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), during the 18th January, Sunday, Afshin Baimani and Arjang Davoodi, 2 political prisoners from hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, were transferred to solitary confinement in the Revolutionary Guards’ ward in this prison. Continue reading “No Information about Arjang Davoodi and Afshin Baimani”

Court Orders to Remove Suspension on Masoud Shams Nejad’s License

HRANA News Agency – The ordered to remove the suspension of the Attorney license of Masood Shams Nejad, Class One Solicitor.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Tuesday 3rd February, the court ordered to remove the suspension of the Attorney license of Masood Shams Nejad, Class One solicitor, as he has completed his criminal conviction, and he can continue his legal profession, from now on. Continue reading “Court Orders to Remove Suspension on Masoud Shams Nejad’s License”

Untold Stories of Nasirabad – Photo Reportage

HRANA News Agency – Nasirabad is a village in Sarbaz city in Sistan & Balochestan province where after security forces raided there and arrested about thirty residents at 4 am on 4th January and after contradictory by the authorities, has become the center of human rights news in Iran.
The following is a photo reportage which is scattered images of victims or their families to introduce more of the incident and it’s victims to the public for the purpose of giving information and making the situation clearer. Continue reading “Untold Stories of Nasirabad – Photo Reportage”

Labour Activist Arrested in Sanandaj

HRANA News Agency – Mehrdad Amin Vaziri, labour activist, was summoned to Revolutionary Court in Sanandaj. Also, Zaniar Baghian, another labour activist in this city has been arrested.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mehrdad Amin Vaziri, labour activist from Sanandaj city, was summoned to branch one of the Revolutionary Court in Sanandaj by a phone call. Continue reading “Labour Activist Arrested in Sanandaj”

Mohamad Reza Poorshajari Transferred to Solitary Confinement

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Reza Poorshajari has been transferred to solitary confinement after starting hunger strike to protest against his suspended condition, new allege and re-arrest.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), “Mohammadreza Poorshajari” author of “report to Iran” blog, under “Siamak Mehr” alias, who has gone on hunger strike since 7th of February was transferred to solitary confinement in Central Prison of Karaj. Continue reading “Mohamad Reza Poorshajari Transferred to Solitary Confinement”