HRANA News Agency – Paiman Koshk Baghi and Behnam Moosivand, two prisoners from ward number 8 of Evin prison were exiled to Rajaei Shahr prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Paiman Koshk Baghi, Bahai, and Behnam Moosivand, prisoners of ward number 8 of Evin prison, who were exiled to Rajaei Shahr prison on Thursday, October 6, were transferred from quarantine ward to hall 12 of ward number 4. Continue reading “Paiman Koshk Baghi and Behnam Moosivand Exiled to Rajaei Shahr Prison”
Category: Religious Minorities
Manouchehr Kholousi Arrested to Serve in Vakil Abad Prison of Mashhad
HRANA News Agency – Manouchehr Kholousi, Bahai citizen was arrested one month prior to the determined date by security forces in order to serve his one year.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), security forces raided into Manouchehr Kholousi’s house on Thursday, October 6, and after arresting him, transferred him to Vakil Abad prison of Mashhad. Continue reading “Manouchehr Kholousi Arrested to Serve in Vakil Abad Prison of Mashhad”
A Report about 8 Imprisoned Bahais from Gorgan
HRANA News Agency – Siamak Sadri, Farhad Eghbali, Farhad Fahandexh, Farahmand Sanaei, Foad Fahandexh, Payam Markazi, Kamal Kashani and Korosh Ziyari, 8 Bahais were arrested in 2012, and tried in branch umber 28 of the revolutionary court by judge Moghiseh and received sentences between 5 to 10 years in prison. 7 of these prisoners are serving their 5th, and one due to his illness, the 3rd year of their imprisonments without receiving any furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 32 Bahais from different cities in Golestan province were arrested in a one-year-long project and accused of interaction with Muslims and advocacy of Bahai faith, and put under severe pressure for confessions against themselves and accepting the allegations. 8 of them are serving their 5 to 10 years in Rajaei Shahr prison. The other 24 who are currently waiting for appeal court’s verdict, which was held on September 18, are facing sentences between 6 to 11 years. Continue reading “A Report about 8 Imprisoned Bahais from Gorgan”
Yashar Rezvani Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – On September 28, Yashar Rezvani, Baha’i citizen was released on the bail from Evin prison until his court session.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA), Yashar Razvani, Baha’i citizen who had been arrested on August 3 in his house, was released temporarily on the bail of 2 billion IRR from ward 4 of Evin prison. Continue reading “Yashar Rezvani Released on the Bail”
Maryam Naghash Zargaran Returned to Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, returned to Evin Prison due to opposition to an extension of her leave by the Prosecutor despite not finishing her medical treatment process. The Prosecutor has rejected her request for a parole, too.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, returned to Evin Prison after her medical furlough was not extended. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Returned to Evin Prison”
A Report on the Situation of Detained Christians
HRANA News Agency – After nearly three weeks, five detained Christians in Firoozkooh are held in Evin prison under detention. 17 Christians were present at the place where they were arrested (a personal garden), two of them were notified that they had been fired from their jobs after Intelligence Ministry officials visited their workplaces. Also according to the reports, two days after the raid of security forces, the garden which is a personal property, has been seized and security forces released abandoned animals of the garden and prevent the owner from entering it.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ramin Bet Tamers, Amin Afshar Naderi, Hadi Asgari, Mohamad Dehnavard and Amir Saman Dashti five detained Christians are held in Evin prison still. However, the relevant authorities refuse to provide their families with further information on their status. Continue reading “A Report on the Situation of Detained Christians”
24 Bahais Appeal Court Held in Golestan Province
HRANA News Agency – The court session of 24 Baha`is was held in Golestan province. Due to the high number of defendants, continuation of the session was adjourned until next week. These civilians have been sentenced to between 6 to 11 years in prison in the primary court. The previous session was cancelled due to suspicion of the court regarding its eligibility, on Wednesday July 13.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the appeal court session of 24 Baha’is in Golestan province was held on September 16 and the continuation of the session was scheduled for September 29. Continue reading “24 Bahais Appeal Court Held in Golestan Province”
Increasing Pressure on Christians in Iran
HRANA News Agency – The pressures have increased on religious minorities in Iran in recent months. At least 31 Christians, including 3 citizens of Azerbaijan Republic have been arrested in Isfahan, Tehran and Firoozkooh. 19 of these are under detention and the fate of 11 people is not known yet.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in recent months, at least 31 Christians, including 3 citizens of Azerbaijan Republic have been arrested in Isfahan, Tehran and Firoozkooh and the fate of some of them is not known yet. Continue reading “Increasing Pressure on Christians in Iran”
A Report about Yashar Razvani’s Situation in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Yashar Razvani, Baha’i citizen was transferred to ward number 4 of Evin prison 10 days ago and after 33 days in solitary confinement in ward 209. Despite the provided bail, he has not been released yet.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Yashar Razvani, Baha’i citizen who had been arrested on August 3 in his house, was transferred to hall number 4 of Evin prison after 33 days in solitary confinement of ward 209. Continue reading “A Report about Yashar Razvani’s Situation in Evin Prison”
4 Sunni Turkmens Acquitted of Charge of Membership in Daesh
HRANA News Agency – 4 Sunni Turkmens were acquitted of charges of Membership in Daesh in Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Gorgan.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Yones Nafsi, Abdulhay Agh Atabay, Mohammed Safa Moradi Gonbad and Vahid Yazdanparast, four Sunni Turkmen religious activists who had been tried on charges of acting against national security and membership in Daesh, were acquitted in Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Gorgan. Continue reading “4 Sunni Turkmens Acquitted of Charge of Membership in Daesh”