HRANA News Agency – Arjang Davoodi, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, who has recently been sentenced to death, was transferred to solitary confinement.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in the morning of Sunday 9th November, political prisoner, Arjang Davoudi was transferred to solitary confinement from Hall 12 in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj. Continue reading “Arjang Davoodi transferred to solitary confinement”
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Afshin Baimani transferred to solitary confinement
HRANA News Agency – Afshin Baimani, political prisoner in Hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, was transferred to solitary confinement.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on 8th November, at 11 o’clock Afshin Baimani was transferred to solitary confinement in ward 5 of Rajai Shahr prison.
In this regard, one of the inmates told HRANA’s reporter: “At first, Afshin Baimany was asked to go upstairs as the head of ward 4, Reisi, want to see him, which was used as a pretext. Upon his presence, he was taken to the inspection office of the prison and then from there he was transferred to cell in ward 5 and so far officials have refused to send his warm clothes and heart medicines”.
Also, he added: “At 11.30, prison officials also asked Arjang Davoodi to go to the inspection office but due to his illness he refused”. Arjang Davoudi was supposed to go to the inspection office on the day after and he was then transferred to the cell, as well.
Afshin Baimani, Political Prisoner, was arrested on September 5, 2000 on charges of helping his brother, Mehdi Baimani, to escape and had been sentenced to death.
The court verdict was upheld on appeal court, but after 6 years his sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
Ammar Kalantari sent to furlough
HRANA News Agency – Ammar Kalantari, editor of Anna News Agency sent to a two days furlough.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ammar Kalantari, editor of Anna news agency sent to a two-day furlough, on November 9. Continue reading “Ammar Kalantari sent to furlough”
Ali Aslanpoor returned to prison
HRANA News Agency – Ali Aslanpoor who was transferred to a medical center outside the prison two weeks ago, returned back to prison without completion of his medical treatment.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Aslanpoor, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj, who was sent to medical center outside the prison, sent back to hall 12 of ward number 4 of the prison on Thursday November 6, while his medical treatment process was not finished. Continue reading “Ali Aslanpoor returned to prison”
Mohammah Banazadeh released from prison
HRANA News Agency – Mohammah Banazadeh Amirkhizi, political prisoner of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, was released after serving 5 years in prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Banazadeh Amirkhizi, the aged political prisoner in Hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, was released from prison. Continue reading “Mohammah Banazadeh released from prison”
Prisoners forced to participate in religious ceremony
HRANA News Agency – Authorities of Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, forced the prisoners to attend the religious ceremony of A’shora in cold weather, while they lacked warm clothes and Prison officials would not allow jackets and warm clothes to be brought in even by prisoners’ families.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Tuesday, 4th November, the religious ceremony of A’shora was held in the prison’s yard and it was fully mandatory for ordinary inmates to participate. Continue reading “Prisoners forced to participate in religious ceremony”
Nasty life conditions in Gonbad-e Kavus Prison – Report
HRANA News Agnecy – Gonbad-e Kavus Prison is one of the prisons often used by State Prison, Security and Corrective Measures Organisations to banish political or non-political prisoners. At the moment, this prison is home to 5 political prisoners whom are kept under the worst living condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Gonbad-e Kavus Prison which is one of the worst exile prisons is home to prisoners from Kudistan, Kerman, Zanjan and etc. Introducing this prison is important due to the fact that several banished prisoners are kept at this prison. Continue reading “Nasty life conditions in Gonbad-e Kavus Prison – Report”
Hossain Farzin sent to furlough
HRANA News Agency – Hossain Farzin, political prisoner of Vakil Abad prison in Mashhad sent to a three-day furlough.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Hossain Farzin, political prisoner of Vakil Abad prison in Mashhad sent to a three-day furlough, yesterday evening. Continue reading “Hossain Farzin sent to furlough”
A report about the political prisoners at ward 8 of Evin prison
HRANA News Agency – At the moment 800 prisoners are being kept is Evin Prison’s Ward 8 which has the capacity to hold 500 prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), there are 800 prisoners held in Ward 8 of Evin prison which has four halls (Halls number 7, 8, 9 , and 10), while this ward has the capacity to hold just 500 prisoners. Continue reading “A report about the political prisoners at ward 8 of Evin prison”
Arrested protestors in Isfahan transferred to Dastgerd prison
HRANA News Agency – During the clashes in Isfahan, around 40 protestors were arrested on Saturday.
Among them 12 women were released on bail and the rest have been transferred to Dastgerd prison on Sunday. Continue reading “Arrested protestors in Isfahan transferred to Dastgerd prison”