Category: Religious Minorities

Maryam Naghash Zargaran’s Furlough Won’t be Extended

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Religious Minorities, Women
Maryam Naghash Zargaran

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

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Religious Minorities
Leila Abdi Nejad

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

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Religious Minorities
Navid Khanjani

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

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Religious Minorities
Asadiyeh, Sunni Mosques

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.
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The Praying Hall of Sunnis of Asadieh Sealed

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Religious Minorities
Asadiyeh, Sunni Mosques

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”

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A Christian Arrested in Mehrshahr of Karaj

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Religious Minorities
Leila Abdi Nejad

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

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Religious Minorities
Hasan Razavi, Nikmorad Taheri, Yarsan Followers

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

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Religious Minorities
Farzad Shah Nazarijo, Taimor Naderizad

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

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Religious Minorities
Ali Mavt, Arsalan Besharat, Arslan Besharat, Farooq Mavt, Khaled Ak, Mokhtar Ebrahimi, Younes Zoodi, Yousef Ahmadian, Yousef Zoodi

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

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Religious Minorities
Anvar Khezri, Ayoub Karimi, Davood Abdollahi, Farhad Salimi, Ghasem Abesteh, Kamran Sheikhi, Khosrow Besharat

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”