HRANA News Agency – There is no information about Mohammad Reza Pourshajari (Siamak Mehr) after one week of his detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Reza Pourshajari, known as Siamak Mehr, was arrested by security forces on 30th September when he was travelling to Urmieh. Continue reading “No information about Mohammad Reza Pourshajari”
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At least 10 civilians arrested in Marivan while supporting Kubani
HRANA News Agency – Marivan and Mahabad residents had a demonstration in support of the Kubani (Kurdish city in Syria). The gathering in Marivan turned violent with the intervention of police and at least ten people were arrested.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on September 8th hundreds of residents of Mahabad and Marivan, Kurdish cities in Iran, had a peaceful demonstration in support and solidarity with kubani, Kurdish city in Syria that is scene of a full-scale war. Continue reading “At least 10 civilians arrested in Marivan while supporting Kubani”
Kobani supporters gathering suppressed by security forces in Marivan
HRANA News Agency – Security forces attacked a gathering formed by citizens of Marivan in support of Kobani and arrested at least 10 protester.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Wednesday 8 October, 2014, citizens of Marivan gathered in support of Kobani’s people. This gathering was attacked by security forces who used tear gas and batons to disperse protestors. Continue reading “Kobani supporters gathering suppressed by security forces in Marivan”
“Erfan-e-Halgheh” followers arrested at the Revolutionary Court
HRANA News Agency – Several followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith (Interuniversalism) who intended to attend a gathering in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court were arrested by the security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Wednesday 8 October, 2014 several followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith ( Interuniversalism) who intended to attend a gathering in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court located at “Moalem” Avenue were arrested by the security forces. These citizens were arrested at early hours of the morning, before they could attend any gathering as soon as they arrived at the location. Continue reading ““Erfan-e-Halgheh” followers arrested at the Revolutionary Court”
A prisoner hanged in the prison of Zahedan
HRANA News Agency – A prisoner who was accused of murder, was hanged in the central prison of Zahedan.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), On Tuesday, 7th October, Alireza Moradqoli, who was accused of murder in ward 8 of Central Prison of Zahedan was hanged from the gallows. Continue reading “A prisoner hanged in the prison of Zahedan”
Around 20 Sunni men arrested on Eid day in Mahabad
HRANA News Agency – A wave of mass arrests targeting Sunni Muslims in Iran saw around 20 men arrested in the city of Mahabad on Sunday 5 October, the day Iran celebrated Eid al-Adha.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the group of men, which included Sunni preachers and activists, were rounded up throughout the day by Iranian security forces before being taken to an unknown location. There is no news about the charges the men face. Continue reading “Around 20 Sunni men arrested on Eid day in Mahabad”
Detention orders of three Bahais in Mashhad extended
HRANA News Agency – The temporary detention of three Bahais from Mashhad who have been held without trial since June 1 has been extended for another month.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mey Khalusi, Dari Amri and Shayan Tafazoli were arrested in the home of May Khalusi, and were at first held in Ministry of Intelligence interrogation facilities in Mashhad. Continue reading “Detention orders of three Bahais in Mashhad extended”
Sunni Muslims prevented from holding Eid prayers in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – Sunni Muslims were barred from holding congregational Eid prayers in parts of Tehran yesterday, with security forces preventing them from entering buildings they had rented for prayer.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), security forces were deployed early in the morning around Sunni prayer sites in parts of Tehran on 5 October 2014, the day Iran celebrated Eid al-Adha, and prevented Sunni Muslims from entering prayer sites in the Sadeghiya district in northwest Tehran, and in Sa’adat Abad, north Tehran. Continue reading “Sunni Muslims prevented from holding Eid prayers in Tehran”
Karim Maroof Aziz returned to prison right after heart operation
HRANA News Agency – Karim Maroof Aziz, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr Prison, was returned to prison before finishing his treatment time period after an open heart surgery.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Karim Maroof Aziz, 74, political prisoner in ward 12 of Rajai Shahr prison, was transferred to “Imam Khomeini Hospital” on Sunday 28th September because of heart problems. Continue reading “Karim Maroof Aziz returned to prison right after heart operation”
Three converted Christians arrested in Folad Shahr- Isfahan
HRANA News Agency – Three newly converted Christians “Shahram Ghaedi”, “Heshmat Shafie” and “Emad Haghi” arrested in Folad Shahr – Isfahan.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on 27 September, 2014, three newly converted Christians “Shahram Ghaedi”, “Heshmat Shafie” and “Emad Haghi” were arrested in Folad Shahr – Isfahan. Continue reading “Three converted Christians arrested in Folad Shahr- Isfahan”