HRANA News Agency – After plumbing the prayer hall of Sunni citizens in Asadiyeh in Darmian city of South Khorasan province, they gathered to protest in front of the buildings of Justice and Governor on June 16.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on June 15, the prayer hall of Sunni citizens in Asadiyeh of South Khorasan was plumbed. Following this action, the citizens of this settlement prayed outside the mosque and gathered to protest in front of the buildings of Justice and Governor on June 16.
Category: Religious Minorities
The Praying Hall of Sunnis of Asadieh Sealed
HRANA News Agency – The prayer hall of Sunni citizens in Asadiyeh in Southern Khorasan was sealed due to not having a permission. This is while basically no permission is being issued for new prayer halls anymore.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), despite the high population of Sunni citizens in Southern Khorasan province, practicing the Sunni religious rituals in places like mosques and prayer halls is becoming even harder. Continue reading “The Praying Hall of Sunnis of Asadieh Sealed”
A Christian Arrested in Mehrshahr of Karaj
HRANA News Agency – Leila Abdi Nejad, Christian convert from Mehrshahr of Karaj was arrested at her home. She is being held in ward 209 of Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Leila Abdi Nejad, daughter of Moses, married a Christian convert from Mehrshahr of Karaj in Alborz province has been arrested at her home by the security forces. Continue reading “A Christian Arrested in Mehrshahr of Karaj”
The 3rd Anniversary of Self-Immolation of Hasan Razavi Held in Hamadan
HRANA News Agency – The followers of Yarsan held the third anniversary of self-immolation of Hasan Razavi one of Yarsan followers in Hamadan and gathered at his tomb.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on June 10, the third anniversary of self-immolation of Hassan Razavi was held at his tomb in Poul Shekasteh village of Hamedan by the presence of a large crowd of Yarsan follower including civil rights activists. Continue reading “The 3rd Anniversary of Self-Immolation of Hasan Razavi Held in Hamadan”
2 Sunni Prisoners’ Trial Postponed
HRANA News Agency – Taimor Naderizad and Farzad Shah Nazarijo, two Sunni prisoners in Rajaee Shahr prison in Karaj were sent to the court on May 31, 2016 but were returned to the prison due to the absence of the judge. The trial of the two Sunni prisoners was postponed for the third time in the past 6 months due to the same reason.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Taimor Naderizad and Farzad Shah Nazarijo, two Sunni prisoners in Rajaee Shahr prison in Karaj were returned to the prison due to absence of the judge on May 31, 2016. Continue reading “2 Sunni Prisoners’ Trial Postponed”
8 Sunni Civilians Arrested in Mahabad
HRANA News Agency – At least eight Sunni residents of Mahabad and Bukan were arrested by the security forces and were transferred to unknown locations. The common denominator of these detainees is their religious background and activities.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali and Farooq Mavt, two brothers, Sunni activists were arrested in their home in Bukan on May 30, while being beaten by the security officers and were transferred to an unknown location. Continue reading “8 Sunni Civilians Arrested in Mahabad”
7 Sunni Prisoners Sentenced to Death by the Revolutionary Court
HRANA News Agency – On May 25, 2016, the death sentences of seven Sunni prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison was notified to them. This verdict was issued by Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court headed by judge Moghiseh.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Davood Abdollahi, Kamran Sheikhi, Farhad Salimi, Anvar Khezri, Khosrow Besharat, Ghasem Abesteh and Ayoub Karimi, are the seven Sunnis prisoners who were detained since December 7, 2009 and have been sentenced to death. Continue reading “7 Sunni Prisoners Sentenced to Death by the Revolutionary Court”
Yarsan Followers Demonstrated in the 3rd Anniversary of Self-Immolation of 2 Yarsan Followers
HRANA News Agency – Followers of Yarsan called for the recognition their faith in the constitution and lection law on the third anniversary of self-immolation of two of Yarsan followers.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), followers of Yarsan called for the recognition of their faith in the constitution and lection law, by carrying placards at the tomb of “Nik Morad Taheri” on the third anniversary of self-immolation of two of Yarsan followers in the city of Sahneh in Kermanshah province. Continue reading “Yarsan Followers Demonstrated in the 3rd Anniversary of Self-Immolation of 2 Yarsan Followers”
Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin, was sent to furlough from Evin Prison on the eleventh day of her hunger strike on June 6.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin prison, who had gone on hunger strike in protest to the lack of attention to her diseases, her case and opposition to her requests of parole and furlough since May 25, was sent to furlough on the bail from Evin Prison. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Sent to Furlough from Evin Prison”
Tensions Grew in the Sunni Prisoners’ Ward in Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – After insulting the sanctities of Sunni prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj by the authorities and the prisoners’ protests, the atmosphere in the prison was tense and prison guards were positioned at the entrance of Hall 21 to control the situation. Protesting prisoners demanded recognition and apology for the insult.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), an anonymous person insulted the sanctities of Sunni prisoners in Hall Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj Hall 21 of ward 7, and the prisoners protested and demanded identification of the person. Continue reading “Tensions Grew in the Sunni Prisoners’ Ward in Rajai Shahr Prison”