HRANA News Agency – There is no news about Afshin Baymany and Arjang Davoodi since Sunday that they were transferred to solitary confinement in Sepah ward.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Sunday 18th January, Afshin Baymany and Arjang Davoodi, two political prisoners of Hall 12 in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, were transferred to solitary confinement in Sepah ward. Continue reading “2 political prisoners transferred to Solitary Confinements”
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An Imprisoned Sufi Transferred to Solitary Confinement
HRANA News Agency – Amir Rajabi, Sufi prisoner in the central prison of Zahedan, since several days ago has been transferred to solitary confinement, because he has refused to shave his mustache and has gone on hunger strike.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Amir Rajabi, a Sufi from Kermanshah, who has been detained for ordinary crimes and is held in central prison of Zahedan, has been transferred to quarantine of this prison since several days ago, because he has refused the prison authorities’ order to shave his mustache and has gone on hunger strike. Continue reading “An Imprisoned Sufi Transferred to Solitary Confinement”
Ebrahim Firoozi still Imprisoned although his Sentence is Finished
HRANA News Agency – Ebrahim Firoozi, Christian convert, who has been imprisoned since 17 months ago, is still waiting for the judge Moghiseh’s decision, although his sentence ended on 13th January.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ebrahim Firoozi, Christian convert, who was arrested last time on 25th August 2013, formerly was sentenced by the Revolutionary Court in Robatkarim to 1 year imprisonment and 2 years exile to Sarbaz Town. Continue reading “Ebrahim Firoozi still Imprisoned although his Sentence is Finished”
More than 30 Trade Units Closed in Mazandaran Province
HRANA News Agency – Administration office to public premises in Mazandaran province has closed some Photo Shops for the alleged violation of regulations and failure to observe the Islamic affairs.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), during last week, Administration office to public premises, in two stages on Saturday and Tuesday has closed at least 30 trade units due to non-compliance with relevant laws and non-compliance with Islamic values. The majority of these trades were based in the cities of Amol, Babul and Ghaemshahr. There are a few Hear salons and Printers shops among the closed trades. Continue reading “More than 30 Trade Units Closed in Mazandaran Province”
Gholam Hossein Kalbi in Critical Condition in Karoon Prison
HRANA News Agency – Gholam Hossein Kalbi, political prisoner of Karoon prison in Ahvaz, is held in prison since 14 years ago without leave and is suffering from dental problems and knee discomfort.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Gholam Hossein Kalbi, political prisoner of Karoon prison in Ahvaz, is held in prison since 14 years ago without leave. Continue reading “Gholam Hossein Kalbi in Critical Condition in Karoon Prison”
Iran’s Supreme Court Revokes Sentences for Six Sunni Prisoners
HRANA News Agency – Iran’s Supreme Court has revoked the sentences for six Sunni prisoners, four of whom were awaiting execution, after admitting that there was ‘insufficient evidence’.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the Supreme Court admitted that there was insufficient evidence to uphold the convictions of the men, who had been charged with ‘Moharabeh [enmity against God] and acting against national security through involvement in the assassination of Mustafa Jang Zehi [a pro-regime cleric]‘. Continue reading “Iran’s Supreme Court Revokes Sentences for Six Sunni Prisoners”
Saman Nasim’s Attorney Has no Access to his Case
HRANA News Agency – Attorney of Saman Nasim, a young man who was under age when was arrested and sentenced to death and his sentence was approved by the Supreme Court, is not allowed to pursue his case.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saman Nasim was under age at time of arrest and was charged with Enmity against God and has been sentenced to death and the court verdict was approved by the Supreme Court. This teenager’s case has been sent to the Law-enforcement office and he will be executed very soon. Continue reading “Saman Nasim’s Attorney Has no Access to his Case”
12 Sunni Men from Mahabad Arrested in Iran
HRANA News Agency – 12 Sunni youth have been arrested by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the men, originally from the city of Mahabad, had left the city for a holiday and prayed congregational Friday prayers in a village near to their holiday resort on Friday 16 January 2015. Continue reading “12 Sunni Men from Mahabad Arrested in Iran”
5 Detained Activists Transferred to Public Wards of Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Atena Daeimi has been transferred from ward 2-A of IRGC to women’s ward. Also, Asou Rostami, Ali Nouri, Mohammad Saeid Hossainizadeh Movahhed and Omid Alishenas are transferred from ward 2-A to the ward number 8 of Evin prison. Arash Sadeghi and Majid Moghadam are still in solitary confinements of ward 2-A and under pressure for attending in a TV interview.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Atena Daeimi, civil rights activist, who was arrested on October 11, by the strike of revolutionary guard forces, after more than three months in solitary confinements at ward 2-A, has been transferred to women’s ward, on Monday January 19. Continue reading “5 Detained Activists Transferred to Public Wards of Evin Prison”
Sunni Prayer Room Closed in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – The Iranian authorities have closed down a Sunni prayer room in the Pounak neighborhood of Tehran.
According to the report of Campaign to Defend Baluch Activists, Tehran’s central Sunni prayer room was sealed and shut down by municipal officials, according to reports from Iran. Continue reading “Sunni Prayer Room Closed in Tehran”