Bahai Student Expelled from the University of Mazandaran

HRANA News Agency – Noura Mesami, a Bahai student of software engineering at the University of Mazandaran, has been expelled from the university at the end of her first semester of studies.

According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  she had honestly stated her religion as “Bahai” in her application, and was excluded from the end of term examinations.

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Neser Hashemi is Deprived of Proper Medical Treatment

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Ali (Naser) Hashemi, the nationalist-religious activist and political prisoner of ward number 7 of Evin prison is deprived of proper medical treatment.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Ali (Naser) Hashemi, the nationalist-religious party’s activist, who has currently been kept in ward number 7 where is dedicated to financial criminals, has been diagnosed with different diseases due to poor nutrition, lack of sleeping and sanitary facilities. Continue reading “Neser Hashemi is Deprived of Proper Medical Treatment”

Security Forces Prevent Sunni Friday Congregational Prayers

HRANA News Agency – Iranian security forces barred Sunni worshipers from entering a Sunni prayer site in Tehran on Friday 9 January 2015, preventing them from holding congregational Friday prayers.

According to the report published by “Saham” Website, security forces were deployed Friday morning in the Pounak neighborhood of Tehran, where they blocked roads leading to the Sunni prayer site and prevented worshipers from entering the building. Continue reading “Security Forces Prevent Sunni Friday Congregational Prayers”

3 Prisoners Hanged in Urmia Prison

HRANA News Agency – 3 prisoners were executed by hanging in the courtyard of Urmia Prison on charge of murder. One of these prisoners was sentenced for political reasons to 5 years in prison, too.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at 6am on Tuesday 6th January, three prisoners in Central Prison of Urmia murder were executed by hanging on charges of premeditated. Continue reading “3 Prisoners Hanged in Urmia Prison”

Fakhrodin Faraji Taken to Ward of Prisoners with Infectious Diseases

HRANA News Agency – Fakhrodin Faraji, political prisoner in Tabas prison was transferred to infirmary quarantine ward which is ward of prisoners who suffer from infectious diseases (HIV, Hepatitis).
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Fakhrodin Faraji, political prisoner in Tabas prison, who has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment, was transferred to infirmary quarantine ward. This ward is for prisoners who suffer from infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis.
An informed source told HRANA’s reporter: “The reason of his transfer to that ward is not known and when he asks, officials do not give a clear answer.” Continue reading “Fakhrodin Faraji Taken to Ward of Prisoners with Infectious Diseases”

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Abolghasem Foladvand Deprived of Proper Medical Treatment

HRANA News Agency – Abolghasem Foladvand, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj, has been deprived of appropriate medical treatment due to objection by Khodabakhshi, supervisor Judge on political and security prisoners’ issues.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Abolghasem (Javad) Foladvand has been suffering from hernia and cyst in his moth for a long time but he is still deprived of appropriate medical treatment. Continue reading “Abolghasem Foladvand Deprived of Proper Medical Treatment”

Soheil Arabi Has Been Threatened by IRGC Forces

HRANA News Agency –Soheil Arabi was transferred to ward 2-A of IRGC and was threatened regarding the news of his condition being published in the media.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in the morning of Sunday 4th January, Soheil Arabi was transferred from ward 350 of Evin prison to ward 2-A of IRGC and was threatened. Continue reading “Soheil Arabi Has Been Threatened by IRGC Forces”

Executions of 5 Prisoners in Bam Prison Postponed for a Week

HRANA News Agency – Execution of 5 prisoners, who were charged with drug related crimes and were sentenced to death, has been postponed for one week in Bam prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Saturday 3rd January, 5 prisoners in Bam prison, who were charged with drug related crime and were sentenced to death, were transferred to solitary confinement so that on Sunday their sentences would be carried out. Continue reading “Executions of 5 Prisoners in Bam Prison Postponed for a Week”

Mohammadreza Poorshajari’s Relatives Summoned to Intelligence Office

HRANA News Agency – Relatives of Mohammadreza Poorshajari, (Siamak Mehr), were summoned by Intelligence Ministry, in order to put pressure on this 52-year-old blogger.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ministry of Intelligence has summoned Mohammadreza Shajari’s sister and her husband to their office in Karaj city. Continue reading “Mohammadreza Poorshajari’s Relatives Summoned to Intelligence Office”

Imprisoned Citizen of Turkmenistan Is Deprived of Having Phone Calls

HRANA News Agency – Batir Shah Mohammadov, political prisoner of Rejaei Shahr prison, has been deprived of having phone calls with his relatives.

According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Batir Shah Mohammadov, political prisoner of ward number 12 of Rejaei Shahr prison has been deprived of having phone calls with his relatives by the order of assistant prosecutor in the prison. Continue reading “Imprisoned Citizen of Turkmenistan Is Deprived of Having Phone Calls”