Ebraham Firoozi Was Tried Once More in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Ebraham Firoozi, Christian convert, whose imprisonment sentence ended on 13 January but is still held in prison, was re-tried.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Sunday 8th March, the trial of Ebraham Firoozi was held in Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, presided by Judge Moghiseh. Continue reading “Ebraham Firoozi Was Tried Once More in Tehran”

Another Bahai Home Raided in Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – As previously reported, in the weeks leading to March 9, over 20 Bahai homes in Shiraz were raided and searched by agents from the Ministry of Intelligence, who seized books, pamphlets, and images relating to the Bahai Faith, and electronic devices.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on March 11, the home of Arash Ka’edi was raided in the same way, with a thorough search and the confiscation of his personal effects.

Home Raids and Property Seizures Strike the Bahais of Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – In recent weeks, over 20 Bahai homes in Shiraz have been raided and searched by agents from the Ministry of Intelligence.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), all books, pamphlets, and images relating to the Bahai Faith, and desk computers, laptops and mobile phones have been seized. Continue reading “Home Raids and Property Seizures Strike the Bahais of Shiraz”

Molana Gargij Saved a Young Man from Execution

HRANA New Agency – Molana Gargij, Sunni Imam of Friday prayers in Azad Shahr, once again saved a young man’s life, who was sentenced to death, by the intercession.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Molana Mohammad Hossein Gargij’s recent trip to Sistan and Baluchistan province led him to intervene again and save the life of a young man, who had been sentenced to death, 7 years after the murder. Continue reading “Molana Gargij Saved a Young Man from Execution”

The Families of Sunni Prisoners Prohibited from Burring Them

HRANA News Agency – After the execution of six Sunni prisoners, their bodies were not given to their families some of whom had traveled from far distances to Rajai Shahr, in Karaj, even after hours of waiting and confusion, and, despite their legitimate requests, just one representative of each family was allowed to see their loved ones’ bodies to identify them and the other members of families and relatives were prevented from attending Bibi Sakineh Cemetery for their children’s funeral ceremony.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), after the execution of Hamed Ahmadi, Kamal Molaei, Jamshid Dehghani, Jahangir Dehghani, Sadiq Mohammadi and Seyed Hadi Hosseini, Sunni prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, their families who had gathered in front of the prison the night before, demanded their loved ones’ bodies who had been executed, to take their bodies to their home city for interment, however, they were confounded from 4am to 4pm as the authorities did not give a clear respond, and  eventually, authorities told them that they could not take their bodies to their cities and they would be buried in cemetery of Bibi Sakineh, due to the security system’s decision. Continue reading “The Families of Sunni Prisoners Prohibited from Burring Them”

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Several Bahais Detained, One Arrested, in Varamin

HRANA News Agency – On the evening of March 9, Laleh Mahdinezhad and a number of Bahais who were present in her home were arrested by agents from the security forces.

According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the agents searched her home and seized some personal effects before taking her to the offices of the Ministry of Intelligence in Varamin. Continue reading “Several Bahais Detained, One Arrested, in Varamin”

Masoumeh Zia Summoned by the Security Police

HRANA News Agency – Masoumeh Zia, an Erfane Halgheh follower and activist has been summoned by the Security Police.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on the morning of Tuesday 10 March 2015, Masoumeh Zia has been summoned to the 2nd base of the Security Police via a phone call. While Ms Zia asked about the reason for this summoning, she was told that she is to be questioned about the gathering of the 25 February 2015. Continue reading “Masoumeh Zia Summoned by the Security Police”

Appointed Prison Clergy Sued Priest Farshid Fathi

HRANA News Agency – The clergy of ward number 10 of Rajaei Shahr prison, who had asked for seizure of Christians’ religious books, following the refusal of prisoners has sued priest Fathi.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the clergy of ward number 10 of Rajaei Shahr prison had asked the Christians to submit their religious books to him on Thursday, March 5, which was refused by prisoners. Continue reading “Appointed Prison Clergy Sued Priest Farshid Fathi”

Faribourz Baghi Begins a 2-Year Sentence in Yazd

HRANA News Agency – Mr. Faribourz Baghi reported to prison in Yazd on March 7, in response to a summons sent through his bail guarantor.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), he is to serve a 2-year term (previously reported as 3 years in prison and 1 year suspended), on charges of acting against national security and propaganda against the regime. Continue reading “Faribourz Baghi Begins a 2-Year Sentence in Yazd”

Several Detainees of Erfane Halghe Have Been Identified

HRANA News Agency – The identities of several other detainees from the 25 February 2015 incident – in which security forces and police crushed the Erfane Halgheh (Interuniversalism Mysticism) followers’ protest in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court – have been revealed.

According to the report of HRANA quoting from the Human Rights Reporters’ Committee; Sajjad Kazemi, Hussein Karim Aghaee, Alireza Kimyaee, Hussein Parandeh, Majid Ali Madadi, Milad Khorasani and Hussein Moammar are among the detainees of the 25 February and there is no further news about their condition. Several other detainees of Wednesday incident have been released on bail. Continue reading “Several Detainees of Erfane Halghe Have Been Identified”