HRANA News Agency – Three Sunni prisoners of Rajaei Shahr prison in Karaj, have been sentenced to serve 7 days in solitary confinement for their protests to the insulting statement of the prison’s judge. These prisoners are serving the second day of this punishment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Kaveh Vaisi, Kaveh Sharifi and Jamal Ghaderi are three Sunni prisoners of hall number 12 of Rajaei Shahr prison who are punished for protesting at the insulting statement of judge Zare. Continue reading “3 Sunni Prisoners Sent to Solitary Confinements of Rajaei Shahr Prison”
Category: Religious Minorities
Leila Abdi Nejad Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – Leila Abdi Nejad, Christian resident of Mehrshahr of Karaj who earlier had been reported to be held in ward 209 of Evin prison, was released on the bail of 2 billion IRR on June 26.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Leila Abdi Nejad, daughter of Moses and married, Christian convert from Mehrshahr of Karaj in Alborz province, was released on the bail of 2 billion IRR on June 26. Continue reading “Leila Abdi Nejad Released on the Bail”
The Supreme Court Upheld the Death Sentence of Shahram Ahmadi
HRANA News Agency – The request for a retrial by Shahram Ahmadi, Sunni prisoner of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj who had been sentenced to death was rejected. Few days ago, the executive judge showed up in Sunni prisoners’ ward and told those whose death sentences had been upheld to prepare themselves for execution.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on June 26, lawyer of Shahram Ahmadi, Sunni prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, was informed that the Supreme Court had rejected his retrial. Continue reading “The Supreme Court Upheld the Death Sentence of Shahram Ahmadi”
Maryam Naghash Zargaran’s Furlough Won’t be Extended
HRANA News Agency – On June 19, Tehran’s prosecutor’s office has refused the extended medical leave of Maryam Naghash Zargaran, former imprisoned Christian in women’s ward of Evin prison although she needs further treatments. By regard to this, she should show up in the prison soon. Ms. Zargaran had been sent to medical leave after eleven days of hunger strike. She has written a letter in this regard and her status which was provided for HRANA.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on June 19, Tehran’s prosecutor’s office has refused to extend the medical leave of Maryam Naghash Zargaran who had been sent to medical furlough after eleven days of hunger strike on June 6. They even have said that she was absent for a week so she must pay a fine, too. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran’s Furlough Won’t be Extended”
Leila Abdi Nejad Might be Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – The bail of 2 billion IRR was issued for Leila Abdi Nejad, Christian convert from Mehrshahr of Karaj who earlier was reported to be held in ward 209 of Evin prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Leila Abdi Nejad, daughter of Moses and married is a Christian convert from Mehrshahr of Karaj in Alborz province and has been arrested at her home by the security forces. Continue reading “Leila Abdi Nejad Might be Released on the Bail”
Navid Khanjani Transfered to Hospital
HRANA News Agency – Navid Khanjani, a Bahai social activist, has been transferred from Raja’i Shahr prison to hospital for treatment. He has physical health problems, a weakened immune system and a sudden weight loss, of about 20 kilograms (44 lbs) in two months.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on March 2 2010, after protests against the elections of 20091, under the human rights activists detention project operated by the Intelligence Office of the Islamic Guards, Navid Khanjani was detained at his family home in Isfahan and transferred to section 2-A of the Islamic Guards Detention Center for some time. In August 2012, in the course of helping with earthquake relief in the Iranian province of Azerbaijan, he was arrested, and on September 5, he was moved to Ward 4, Hall 12 of Raja’i Shahr prison to carry out his sentence. He had previously been detained in March 2010, and released on bail after spending two months in solitary confinement. Continue reading “Navid Khanjani Transfered to Hospital”
Sunnis of Asadiyeh Protested to Plumbing their Praying Hall
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.
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”