A Prisoner Died in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj

HRANA News Agency – Prison authorities of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, have declared “suicide in solitary confinement”, as the cause of the death of a prisoner while, sources close to the prisoners insist that “he has been beaten and killed by a blow to the head” by the guard.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the death of Babak Zarei, a prisoner accused of murder in Rajae Shahr prison in Karaj has been declared with two different reasons. Continue reading “A Prisoner Died in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj”

Ali Shariati Transferred to a Hospital on the 14th Day of Hunger Strike

HRANA News Agency – On November 13, Ali Shariati, political prisoner in Evin was taken to a hospital on the fourteenth day of his hunger strike, but he refused a serum injection, then he was returned to the prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 13, Ali Shariati, political prisoner in Evin was taken to Taleghani hospital on the fourteenth day of his hunger strike, following his critical condition. Continue reading “Ali Shariati Transferred to a Hospital on the 14th Day of Hunger Strike”

Abdul Ahad Jalilzadeh Sent to Furlough

HRANA News Agency – On November 16, Abdul Ahad Jalilzadeh, a member of “Erfan-e-Halghe” in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj was sent to furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 16, Abdul Ahad Jalilzadeh, a member of “Erfan-e-Halghe” in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj was sent to furlough. Continue reading “Abdul Ahad Jalilzadeh Sent to Furlough”

A Report on Ahmad Tamouei’s Situation on Urmia Prison

HRANA News Agency – Third Branch of the Revolutionary Court in Urmia acquitted political prisoner, Ahmad Tamouei, in his ninth year of imprisonment in the central prison of this city, due to lack of sufficient evidences for the charge of “propaganda against the regime” in his new case. Mr. Tamouei is serving his 15 years imprisonment sentence in this prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), based on the verdict issued by Judge of the branch three of the Revolutionary Court of the West Azerbaijan province in Urmia, Ahmad Tamouei was acquitted of “propaganda against the regime through communication with foreign media” in the new case in the ninth year of his imprisonment. Continue reading “A Report on Ahmad Tamouei’s Situation on Urmia Prison”

Amir Amirgholi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Amir (Ali) Amirgholi, political prisoner has gone on hunger strike due to lack of safety, lack of attention to him being beaten, lack of medical attention to his injuries, lack of separation of prisoners based on their crimes since November 16, 2016. His 19 years in prison sentence which was reduced to 8 years in prison at appeal court earlier, had been aggregated to five years.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amir (Ali) Amirgholi political prisoner has gone on hunger strike since November 16, 2016. Continue reading “Amir Amirgholi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”

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A Young Prisoner Died in Khorramabad Prison

HRANA News Agency – A 33-year-old inmate in Parsilon prison in Khorramabad died due to the delay in sending him to the hospital on October 31.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeed Mohammadi, 33, prisoner in Parsilon prison in Khorramabad died due to the delay in sending him to the hospital by authorities on October 31. Continue reading “A Young Prisoner Died in Khorramabad Prison”

Sabri Hassanpour Tried in Tehran Revolutionary Court

HRANA News Agency – On November 12, the trial of Sabri Hassanpour, spokesman for a political organization and the host of the satellite TV channel of Rahai, was held in branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, “along with insults and threats”, without any results.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on November 12, the trial of Sabri Hassanpour, spokesman for a political organization and the host of the satellite TV channel of Rahai, was held in branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court headed by Judge Salavati. Continue reading “Sabri Hassanpour Tried in Tehran Revolutionary Court”

Mostafa Salimi Exiled to Saqez Prison

HRANA News Agency – Mostafa Salimi, death row political prisoner was exiled to Sanandaj prison from Saqez prison in the 14th year of being imprisoned, which has caused many problems for his family. The “endured prolonged detention” was announced as the reason of the exile.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mostafa Salimi, death row political prisoner was exiled to Sanandaj prison from Saqez prison due to “endured prolonged detention” since several months ago. Continue reading “Mostafa Salimi Exiled to Saqez Prison”

Mohammad Nazari Serving His 22nd Year without Furlough

HRANA News Agency – The demand of parole or transfer of Mohammad Nazari, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison, who is serving his 22nd year, had been refused by the intelligence ministry. Also he has had no furlough and proper medical treatment for unclear bureaucratic reasons so far. In a brief note with attachment of a request letter based on being transferred to the prison of Urmia, the injustice and the lack of independence of the judiciary.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohmad Nazari, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison who is suffering from heart disease and lumbar disk, has been in prison for the past 22 years without any furlough and proper medical treatment and his demand of parole or transfer has been refused so far. Continue reading “Mohammad Nazari Serving His 22nd Year without Furlough”

Ayatollah Kazemeini Boroujerdi in Critical Health Condition in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Kazemeini Boroujerdi, a prisoner of conscience in Evin prison has been transferred to the prison’s clinic twice on November 5 and 6, due to “complications of bone pain” and has been returned to the ward without proper treatment. The dissident cleric has faced various medical problems and has been deprived of proper treatment and is kept in the special ward for clergies in Evin prison in the past 10 years.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Kazemeini Boroujerdi, a prisoner of conscience in Evin prison has been transferred to the prison’s clinic twice on November 5 and 6 due to “complications of bone pain” and has been returned to the special ward for clergies without proper treatment. Continue reading “Ayatollah Kazemeini Boroujerdi in Critical Health Condition in Evin Prison”