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”
Category: Religious Minorities
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”
A Bahai Arrested in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – On June 1, security forces arrested Keyvan Pakzadan, a Bahai from Tehran, as he was leaving his home.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the agents also searched his home and seized some of his personal effects. Continue reading “A Bahai Arrested in Tehran”
Maryam Naghash Zargaran Urgently Transferred to a Hospital
HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin, was urgently taken to a hospital but was returned to prison without treatment in a state of unconsciousness on May 29, 2016.
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 has 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, 2016, was urgently taken to a hospital but was returned to the prison without treatment in a state of unconsciousness on May 29, 2016. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran Urgently Transferred to a Hospital”
Maryam Naghash Zargaran on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin prison has gone on hunger strike in protest to lack of attention to her diseases, her case and opposition to her requests of parole and furlough since May 25, 2016. The Christion refused to go to the visit on May 29, 2016. Following this action most of the others in the ward also refused to go to the visit in support of his appeal.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), despite the critical condition of Maryam (Nasim) Naghash Zargaran, imprisoned Christion in women’s ward of Evin prison, her transfer to a medical center outside of prison is being prevented. The prisoner of conscience has gone on hunger strike in protest to her condition. Continue reading “Maryam Naghash Zargaran on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”
2 other Christian Released in Rasht / 1 Remain Detained
HRANA News Agency – Two Christian from Rasht with the names of Yasser Mosayebzadeh and Sayeb Fadaee were released on the bail of 1 billion IRR. Though Mohammed Vafadar another arrested Christian remains under detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in a ceremony on 14th May, reverent Yousef Nadarkhani along with his wife, Fatemeh Pasandideh (Tina) and 3 other Christians were arrested in a raid by the Ministry of Intelligence agents to a church in Rasht city. Continue reading “2 other Christian Released in Rasht / 1 Remain Detained”
3 Christians under Detention in Rasht
HRANA News Agency – Three Christians from Rasht, named Yasser Mosayyibzadeh, Saheb Fadaei and Mohammad Wafadar, are still held in the custody of security forces despite a bail of 1 billion IRR has been determined for them to be released on.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in the raid by the Ministry of Intelligence agents to a church in Rasht city, Reverent Yousef Nadarkhani along with his wife, Fatemeh Pasandideh (Tina) and 3 other Christians were arrested in a ceremony on 14th May. Continue reading “3 Christians under Detention in Rasht”
No Information about Bagher Gholami Since Being Arrested on March 6th
HRANA News Agency – Bagher Gholami (Naami) Arab citizen who had converted from Shi’ism to Sunnism and had been active to promote that, has been in the Ministry of Intelligence detention in Ahvaz since March 6th. There is no information about his fate so far.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran, Bagher Gholami (Naami), son of Isaac, born on December 4, 1980, married and father of two, has been arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence agents in Ahvaz, on March 6th. His family has no information about his fate ever since. Continue reading “No Information about Bagher Gholami Since Being Arrested on March 6th”
Intelligence Ministry Do not Give Hossain Saketi Taremsari’s Money and Documents back after Being Released
HRANA News Agency – Hossain Saketi Taremsari, known as Stephan, a new converted to Christianity who was released after serving more than one year in prison for preaching Christianity, is still not able get back a considerable amount of money and his identity documents. The only response that he has received is “you’ll receive them when you become a human”.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Hossain Saketi Taremsari had been arrested by the intelligence service of Bojnord on July 22, 2013 in Golestan forests. First he was transferred to intelligence service of Jajarm and then Bojnord in Northern Khorasan province. After 15 days in solitary confinement, he was charged with disturbing public order by preaching Christianity, and his case was processed in Aligoodarz court in Alborz province. Continue reading “Intelligence Ministry Do not Give Hossain Saketi Taremsari’s Money and Documents back after Being Released”