HRANA- Dr. Saeed Masouri, political prisoner sentenced to life in Rajae Shahr Prison continues to be deprived of leave after serving over one third of his sentence.
Dr. Saeed Masouri was originally sentenced to death for his affiliation with a banned political organization. His sentence was later reduced to a life term. He continues to be deprived of leave [a basic right under the law] although he has served ten years of his prison term. In an interview with HRANA, Masouri’s family stated that they petitioned the court last month regarding the status of his leave, however, Tehran’s prosecutor general Dolatabadi has postponed responding to the request alleging that he is not familiar with Masouri’s file.



HRANA- Imprisoned student activist Majid Tavakoli is suffering from severe internal bleeding in his stomach.
HRANA – The physicians in Orumieh prison went on strike today in protest to their working conditions. The physicians are protesting months of non payment of their wages and the lack of resources to treat the prisoners. They declared that they will not return to work until conditions are changed.
HRANA- Journalist and human rights activist Nasour Naghipour has been released after being detained for 110 days. He has been released from Evin Prison until his trial.
HRANA – Freelance journalist Reza Rafiee Forooshan has been detained in Rajaiee Shahr Prison for months and his requests for temporary leave has been denied.
HRANA – No news is available on the condition of Behrouz Javid Tehrani, the political prisoner featured in one of the two videos released last week by HRANA exposing the torture and rape of prisoners in Rajaiee Shahr prison.
HRANA – In a statement issued on Saturday, June 5, 2010, the Iranian Nation’s Party reported the arrest of Hamid Reza Mosabebian and his brother.
HRANA – Journalist Abolfazl Abedini Nasr, a former officer of Human Rights Activists in Iran, was recently transferred to Karoun Prison in Ahvaz, where he is held under severe and unfavorable conditions, and his life is currently in danger.
HRANA – In an illegal move, the Arak Revolutionary Court has ordered the confiscation of Abed Tavancheh’s residence. Mr. Tavancheh is a left-wing student activist.
HRANA – Reza Malek, former deputy of Research and Investigation in the Intelligence Ministry, was severely beaten by prison guards.