Karim Marouf Aziz Transferred to the Hospital

HRANA News Agency – Karim Marouf Aziz, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison was transferred to hospital following deterioration of his physical condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Karim Marouf Aziz, political prisoner of hall number 12 of Rajaei Shahr prison was transferred to a hospital due to deterioration of his physical condition. Continue reading “Karim Marouf Aziz Transferred to the Hospital”

Afshin Sohrabzadeh Was Beaten by Prison Authorities

HRANA News Agency – The head of Minab prison, Saleh Barezi, has beaten Afshin Sohrabzadeh, exiled political prisoner who is diagnosed with cancer, and forced him to sleep on the floor. He also threatened other prisoners not to give their bed to him to rest. This is while prison authorities has confirmed officially in writing that Mr. Sohrabzadeh is dying.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Afshin Sohrabzadeh, exiled political prisoner who is diagnosed with cancer, was beaten by the head of the security of Minab prison, Saleh Barezi during inspections in the ward. Continue reading “Afshin Sohrabzadeh Was Beaten by Prison Authorities”

Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi Released from Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi, civil rights activist was released from Rajai Shahr prison on May 28, 2016.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi, civil rights activist was released from Rajai Shahr prison on May 28, 2016, due to lung disease and spinal problems. Continue reading “Sayed Mohammad Ebrahimi Released from Rajai Shahr Prison”

Mustafa Gholamnejad Transferred to the Intelligence Office of Tabriz

HRANA News Agency – Mustafa Gholamnejad who had been arrested by the security forces in Tehran, was transferred to the Intelligence Ministry of Tabriz.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mustafa Gholamnejad, resident of Tehran, who had been arrested by the security forces and then transferred to an unknown location after confiscating his personal belongings, was transferred to the Intelligence Ministry of Tabriz. Continue reading “Mustafa Gholamnejad Transferred to the Intelligence Office of Tabriz”

Farhad Atlasi Transferred to Hospital Following a Heart Attack

HRANA News Agency – Farhad Atlasi, 60-year-old prisoner in Evin prison suffered a heart attack following the deterioration on the way to the clinic of prison. The prisoner has been transferred to a hospital outside the prison, but his fate is unknown.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Farhad Atlasi, 60-year-old prisoner from Abadan, political scientist and a former official of Ministry of Foreign Affairs suffered a heart attack in Evin prison. Continue reading “Farhad Atlasi Transferred to Hospital Following a Heart Attack”

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Akbar Amini Armaki Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Akbar Amini Armaki, political prisoner came to furlough from Evin Prison on May 30.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Akbar Amini Armaki political prisoner in ward 350 of Evin Prison came to furlough. Continue reading “Akbar Amini Armaki Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison”

Activists Protested in Marivan to Ignoring the Hunger Strikes in Prisons

HRANA News Agency – Activists in Marivan held a gathering in support of Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand and Jafar Azim Zadeh, the two prisoners on hunger strike and also in protest against lashing the workers of Aghdareh mine on June 4, 2016.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on June 4, activists in Marivan held a gathering in support of Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand and Jafar Azim Zadeh, the two prisoners on hunger strike and also in protest against lashing the workers of Aghdareh mine. Continue reading “Activists Protested in Marivan to Ignoring the Hunger Strikes in Prisons”

At Least 7 Prisoners Are on Hunger Strike in Different Prisons

HRANA News Agency – At least 7 political prisoners namely Ehsan Mazandarani, Jafar Aimzadeh, Maryam Naghash Zargaran, Mohammad Sadigh Kaboodvand, Rasul Razavi, Heshmatullah Tabarzadi and Mohammad Abdullahi are on hunger strike in different prisons, in protest to their conditions. The physical condition of some of them is reported to be critical. Arash Mokri and Mohammad Amin Agoushi also had announced their strikes last month, but there is no information about the continuation or end of their strike.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ehsan Mazandarani, Jafar Aimzadeh, Maryam Naghash Zargaran, Mohammad Sadigh Kaboodvand, Rasul Razavi, Heshmatullah Tabarzadi and Mohammad Abdullahi are on hunger strike in protest to their conditions in Evin, Rajaei Shahr and Uremia prisons. General condition of some of them is critical. Continue reading “At Least 7 Prisoners Are on Hunger Strike in Different Prisons”

Prison Guards Raided Ward 4 of Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – The prison guards raided ward number 4 of section 10 of Rajai Shahr Prison, with the justification of ward checking and inspection and destructed prisoner’s belonging and ward refrigerators.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in this inspection of section 4, all of the prisoners’ belonging and accessories of normal prisoners of one of the halls were severely damaged. Continue reading “Prison Guards Raided Ward 4 of Rajai Shahr Prison”

Asghar Ghattan Released / Karim Maroof Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Asghar Ghattan, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr was released from this prison. Whereas Karim Maroof, Iraqi prisoner who is also ill and was transferred from this prison to be exchanged 54 days ago, returned to the prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), two aged and ill prisoners of Rajaei Shahr, Asghar Ghattan and Karim Maroof, were respectively released and returned to prison. Continue reading “Asghar Ghattan Released / Karim Maroof Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison”