HRANA News Agency – After 12 days that death row prisoners, Saman Naseem, Sirvan Nazhavi, Ebrahim Shapoori, Ali afshari, Habibulah Afshari and Younes Aghayan, had been transferred from ward 12 of Central Prison of Ormia, their relatives have not been given a clear answer about them yet.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Saman Naseem, Younes Aghayan, Habibullah Afshari, Ali Afshari, Sirvan Nazhavi and Ebrahim Shapoori (Esapoor) were transferred on Wednesday 18th February, from ward 12 of Ormia prison to an unknown location. Continue reading “No Information about Saman Naseem and 5 other Death Row Prisoners’ Fate”
Category: Prisoners
Mohammad Saif Zadeh Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Doctor Mohammad Saif Zadeh, imprisoned lawyer, who was transferred to Medical Center out of prison following his medical problems, on Saturday 28th February, was returned from hospital to Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Doctor Mohammad Saif Zadeh, human rights lawyer who suffers from numerous physical disease including jaw and gum problems, heart disease and cataracts in both eyes and had a heart attack in prison, had been in hospital to get treatment because of his medical condition, however he was returned to Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj at the discretion of prison’s officials. Continue reading “Mohammad Saif Zadeh Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison”
Afshin Baimani Returned to Public Ward after 40 Days in Solitary Confinement
HRANA News Agency – Afshin Baimani was transferred to the general ward in Rajai Shahr prison after being held in solitary confinement for 40 days in Revolutionary Guards ward.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Afshin Baimani, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr, had been transferred to solitary confinement, at the same time that Arjang Davoodi was taken to solitary confinement of Revolutionary Guards’ ward in Rajai Shahr prison, on 28th February. Continue reading “Afshin Baimani Returned to Public Ward after 40 Days in Solitary Confinement”
Hossein Ronaghi Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Hossein Ronaghi, blogger and cyber activist, who was on conditional release from prison, was detained again after being summoned to Shahid Moghadas branch of court in Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in the morning of 28th February, Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, blogger and cyber activist whose request for conditional release due to his medical condition and inability to endure his sentence had been accepted on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and he was released from prison, has been re-arrested after being summoned to Shahid Moghadas branch of court in Evin prison for violating the terms of probation and escape and was transferred to the quarantine ward of this prison. Continue reading “Hossein Ronaghi Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison”
The Fate of Saman Naseem and Other Prisoners of Uremia Is still Unclear
HRANA News Agency – Despite many reports and speculation regarding the status of Saman Naseem, Sirvan Naxhavi, Ibrahim Shapoori, Ali Afshari, Habihollah Afshari and Younes Aghayan, prisoners of Uremia prison who are facing death sentences and have disappeared since five days ago, the officials are still not providing clear information regarding their status. This behavior caused concerns about the fate of these prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saman Naseem, Sirvan Naxhavi, Ibrahim Shapoori (Eisa poor), Ali Afshari, Habihollah Afshari and Younes Aghayan have been transferred from their cells to an unknown location, on Wednesday February 18. Continue reading “The Fate of Saman Naseem and Other Prisoners of Uremia Is still Unclear”
3 Political Prisoners Exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj
HRANA News Agency – Saeid Shirzad, Hamid Babaei and Masood Arab Chobdar, 3 prisoners of Evin prison, were exiled to Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, after a guild complain and they are on hunger strike in quarantine ward in this prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Monday 16th February, compulsory use of ward’s courtyard in ward 8 of Evin prison for the prisoners who had no warm clothes, caused their complains and finally 8 political prisoners of this ward were taken to solitary confinements. Continue reading “3 Political Prisoners Exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj”
Ali Shariati Arrested by Security Forces in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – Ali Shariati, civil activist, was arrested by security forces and taken to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Wednesday morning 18th February, Ministry of Intelligence agents went to Ali Shariati’s house and after several hours searching his and his sister’s home, arrested him and took him to an unknown place. Continue reading “Ali Shariati Arrested by Security Forces in Tehran”
An Iranian and a Turkish Citizen Sentenced to Imprisonments in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – Iraj Derafshi and Ugur Chalabi were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by branch 15 of Revolutionary Court, while they were not allowed to get a lawyer.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on last Sunday, branch 15 of Revolutionary Court, presided by Judge Salavati issued a court verdict against Iraj Derafshi (Iranian citizen) and Ugur Chalabi (Turkish citizen). Continue reading “An Iranian and a Turkish Citizen Sentenced to Imprisonments in Tehran”
8 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin and Rajai Shahr Prisons
HRANA News Agency – Following prisoners’ protests against compulsory stay in prison courtyard “to get some fresh air” in winter weather while prisoners do not have appropriate warm cloth, 8 political prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison were transferred to solitary confinements and subsequently, they went on hunger strike. Recent news suggests that, Saeid Shirzad has been beaten and transferred to Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), following a guild complain by prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison regarding a compulsory use of ward courtyard in the cold weather while there is a lack of warm clothing, on Monday noon, Aso Rostami, Amir Amirgholi and Amir Hushang Navaei, were taken to solitary confinements and so they went on hunger strike. Continue reading “8 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin and Rajai Shahr Prisons”
Saman Naseem’s Fate Is Unclear
HRANA News Agency – There is no information about Saman Naseem, death row political prisoner, who was arrested when he was just 17 years old.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), according to the family and the lawyer of Saman Naseem, he has been transferred to an unknown location three days ago, while he was supposed to be executed on Tuesday, on charge of Muharebeh by being a member of PJAK. Continue reading “Saman Naseem’s Fate Is Unclear”