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”

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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”

A Report about the Condition of 51 Sunni Prisoners in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – After the “Black Monday” when 37 Sunni prisoner under high security conditions were transferred to solitary confinements and the execution of at least 20 of them, currently 51 Sunni prisoners with different sentences including death row ones in ward number 7 are serving under stress and daily fear.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), currently 51 Sunni prisoners are being kept in hall number 21 of ward number 7 of Rajaei Shahr prison. Continue reading “A Report about the Condition of 51 Sunni Prisoners in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Zhila Shahryari Transferred to Women’s Ward of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Zhila Shahryari who had been arrested by security forces in Tehran on August 10, was transferred to women’s ward of Evin prison after twenty days been in ward 209 of Evin prison on August 31.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Zhila Shahryari who had been arrested by security forces in Tehran on August 10, was transferred to women’s ward of Evin prison on August 31. Continue reading “Zhila Shahryari Transferred to Women’s Ward of Evin Prison”

No Information about 5 Arrested Christians

HRANA News Agency – After one week since the arrest of 5 Christians in Firoozkooh, there is no information about the place that they are being detained at. Their names has not been registered in any of Tehran’s prisons and efforts made by their families and lawyers had no result.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), there is no information about the status of Ramin Bet Tamers, Amin Afshar Naderi, Hadi Asgari, Mohamad Dehnavard and Amir Saman Dashti, 5 Christians who went for picnic to Firoozkooh, and were arrested by the intelligence forces on Friday, August 26. Continue reading “No Information about 5 Arrested Christians”

Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Medical Furlough

HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, a Christian and ill prisoner of women’s ward in Evin prison was sent to an extendable medical furlough, on Tuesday, August 28.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, Christian prisoner of women’s ward in Evin prison was sent to an extendable medical furlough, on Tuesday, August 28. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Medical Furlough”