“Masoumeh Zia” and “Maliheh Biganian” released from prison

HRANA News Agency – On Sunday afternoon, October 12th, “Masoumeh Zia” and “Maliheh Biganian” were released from Evin Prison on bail.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), from the four followers of the “Erfan-e-Halghe” transferred to Evin Prison, “Masoumeh Zia” and “Maliheh Biganian” were released on bail. “Narges Farhadi” who refused to provide the bail remained in prison. Continue reading ““Masoumeh Zia” and “Maliheh Biganian” released from prison”

Bahai youth sentenced in Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – Farhud Yazdani, an 18-year-old Bahai living in Shiraz, has been sentenced to one year in prison, for participating in social networks used to plan a mass water-fight in Be`sat Park in Shiraz.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the background to this is the use of social networks, last July, to organise water fights in Be`sat Park and Aram Park in Shiraz, and in other cities in Iran. Continue reading “Bahai youth sentenced in Shiraz”

“Masoume Zia” transferred to IRGC Intelligence Ward at Evin

HRANA News Agency – “Masoumeh Zia” who was arrested in the gathering of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” Faith(Interuniversalism) followers, was transferred to Ward  2-A (supervised by the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution Intelligent Services) at Evin Prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),Masoumeh Zia was previously arrested on the charge of participating in the Women’s gathering  at “Haft-e-Tir” Square on 12 June, 2006.  After she attended the “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith (Interuniversalism) gathering in protest to the arrest of Mohamad Ali Taheri in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court, she was arrested and transferred to Ward 2-A (IRGC) at Evin Prison. Continue reading ““Masoume Zia” transferred to IRGC Intelligence Ward at Evin”

October to October- Annual review of executions in Iran 2013-2014

HRANA News Agency – Just like the previous years’ custom, on 10 October “the 12th anniversary of  World Day Against Death Penalty”, Office of Statistics and Publications of the Human Rights Activists Association of Iran has published a report , reviewing the last year in the domain of Executions in Iran. (It is important to clarify that considering the recent Report of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran about executions in Iran, there will be differences in statistics and numbers  provided in that report with the one published by HRANA due to their difference in time scale).

It has been mentioned on the following report that during the period of 10 October, 2013, to 09 October, 2014, at least 548 citizens were executed by Hanging. This number shows 2% increase compared to the same period for 2 years ago.  Death penalties and executions are carried out while most of the accused are deprived of a fair trial in Iran. In addition, as the activity of any independent Human Rights Groups in Iran is banned by the government, this report cannot be considered as comprehensive and inclusive of all cases. Continue reading “October to October- Annual review of executions in Iran 2013-2014”

Ahmad Karimi deprived of telephone calls and prison visits

HRANA News Agency- Ahmad Karimi, political prisoner in Gonbad Kawoos prison, is deprived of calling or visiting his family and relatives and has been moved to the worst ward of this prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ahmad Karimi, exiled political prisoner to Gonbad Kawoos prison, since 3 months ago was transferred to Ward 1 of this prison and has been held in very bad conditions. Continue reading “Ahmad Karimi deprived of telephone calls and prison visits”

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Arjang Davoodi sentenced to extra 2 years in prison

HRANA News Agency – The two years in prison sentence of the political prisoner, Arjang Davoodi was confirmed without issuance of notification, while human rights organizations are concerned about death penalty in the other case that is still open.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Arjang Davoodi, senior political prisoner who is currently kept in ward number 4 of Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj, noted by chance that the two years in prison sentence which was sent to branch number 36 of appeal court, is confirmed. Continue reading “Arjang Davoodi sentenced to extra 2 years in prison”

3 political prisoners were again interrogated by intelligence officers

HRANA News Agency – Alireza Ayoubi, Mostafa Sabzi and Amin Ashrafi were summoned to Security Office of Urmieh Central Prison and treated violently there.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Alireza Ayoubi, Mostafa Sabzi and Amin Ashrafi were summoned by the Intelligence Office of Urmieh prison on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but they refused to attend. Continue reading “3 political prisoners were again interrogated by intelligence officers”

2 children’s rights activists arrested in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – After a rally in Tehran in support of Kubani at least two of the participants named Aso Rostami and Ali Noori, were arrested by security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after the protests in Tehran in support of Kubani (on Wednesday 8th September) in front of the UN office in Shahrzad Boulevard, off Shariati Street at least two of the participants were detained. Continue reading “2 children’s rights activists arrested in Tehran”

Four followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” kept under arrest

HRANA News Agency – After the mass arrests of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” followers, “Masoume Zia”, “Narges Farhadi”, “Malihe Biganian” and “Iraj Amidi” are still under arrest.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith (Interuniversalism) attended a gathering in protest to the arrest of Mohamad Ali Taheri in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court, 70 of these followers were arrested by the security forces.  All of these citizens are now released after signing affidavits apart from Masoume Zia”, “Narges Farhadi”, “Malihe Biganian” and “Iraj Amidi”. Continue reading “Four followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” kept under arrest”

Reza Shahabi sent to medical furlough

HRANA News Agency – Reza Shahbi Zakaria who was sent to hospital for surgery operation, was transferred back to Rajaei Shahr prison 2 days ago and has been sent to medical furlough on Tuesday.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi Zakaria, the labour activist and political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr of Karaj, who was transferred to Imam Khomaini hospital on July 12, was transferred back to prison and few hours later sent to medical furlough. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi sent to medical furlough”