Category: Students

2 Civil Rights Activists Tried in Tehran

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Puria Ebrahimi, Shokofeh Azar Masouleh

HRANA News Agency – The court hearing for “Puria Ebrahimi” and “Shokofeh Azar Masouleh”, two civil and social activists was held in Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court, by Judge Ahmadzadeh, on Wednesday 2nd March. In this trial which lasted two hours, along with these two civil and social activists, Judge Salvati, lawyers, prosecutors and representatives of the Ministry of Intelligence were present.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Shokofeh Azar Masouleh had been sent from Evin prison to the court and, according to one of the attendees, by accepting a pay slip, she may be released next week on the bail. Continue reading “2 Civil Rights Activists Tried in Tehran”

Pouria Ebrahimi Tried in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran

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Pouria Ebrahimi

HRANA News Agency – The court of Pouria Ebrahimi, civil rights activist was held by Judge Ahmadzadeh in the 26th branch of the revolutionary court. The rest of the hearing was postponed to Wednesday, March 2 after the introduction of a lawyer to study the case.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the activist had refused to have a lawyer earlier in protest to his charges. Continue reading “Pouria Ebrahimi Tried in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran”

Misagh Yazdannejad’s Trial Session Was Held in Tehran

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Misagh Yazdannejad

HRANA News Agency – The court session of Misagh Yazdannejad was held on Tuesday February 16th, in Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court. The imprisoned student’s sentence of 13 years imprisonment was rejected by the Supreme Court in its 9th year and his case is scheduled to be treated again.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Misagh Yazdannejad had been arrested on September 10, 2007 and was sentenced to 13 years in prison by Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court presided by Judge Salvati. The verdict was confirmed by Branch 36 of the appeals court. Continue reading “Misagh Yazdannejad’s Trial Session Was Held in Tehran”

Amir Amirgholi Sentenced To 21 Years In Prison

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Amir Amirgholi

HRANA News Agency – Amir Amirgholi, former student activist and political prisoner in ward 8 of Evin prison, has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court presided by Judge Salvati. In accordance with Article 134 of the Penal Code and the aggregation of the crime, the maximum applicable punishment of this sentence is up to seven years.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), “insulting religious sanctities”, “insulting the Supreme Leader”, “gathering and colluding to act against the national security”, “disturbing public order by participating in illegal gatherings”, and “propaganda against the regime” are some parts of the charges against Amir Amirghpli. Continue reading “Amir Amirgholi Sentenced To 21 Years In Prison”

A Report On The Situation Of Farhad Pirooti In Mahabad Prison

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Farhad Pirooti

HRANA News Agency – Farhad Pirooti, political prisoner and resident of Sardasht, is serving the 4th month of his 5-year-sentence. He has been charged with acts against the national security and cooperation with conflicting parties.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Farhad Prirooti, electronic engineering student of Payam Noor University of Sardasht, was arrested on January 15, 2012, by the intelligent service of Sardasht, in a printing shop where he used to work. Continue reading “A Report On The Situation Of Farhad Pirooti In Mahabad Prison”

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Misagh Yazdanezhad In Solitary Confinement Since 3 And A Half Months

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Misagh Yazdanezhad

HRANA News Agency – Misagh Yazdanezhad, political prisoner who was transferred to Evin Prison and held in the solitary confinement for more than three and a half months, has not been able to visit his family yet.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Misagh Yazdanezhad, who was transferred to ward 2-A special of the IRGC in Evin Prison since late October, has not been able to meet his family yet. Continue reading “Misagh Yazdanezhad In Solitary Confinement Since 3 And A Half Months”

“Union of Concerned Scientists” Called For Immediate Freedom Of Omid Kokabee

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Omid Kokabee, Union of Concerned Scientists

HRANA News Agency – “Union of Concerned Scientists” in a letter to President Hassan Rohani called for immediate and unconditional release of Omid Kokabee. Omid Kokabee, doctoral student at Texas University, was arrested in February 2011, and later in May 2012 he was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), in the mentioned letter which has been published on January 30th the UCS while explaining Omid Kokabee’s scientific practices, has requested the Iranian authorities, as the relations between Iran and the rest of the world are beginning to improve, to prepare the unconditional release of Omid Kokabee so that he can continue his peaceful scientific practices. Continue reading ““Union of Concerned Scientists” Called For Immediate Freedom Of Omid Kokabee”

Authorities Prevented Hamid Babai From Being Transferred To Hospital

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Hamid Babai

HRANA News Agency – The officials in Rajaei Shahr prison prevented Hamid Babai from being transferred to the hospital, despite the court permission and the booked appointment in the hospital. The wife of this prisoner said, the request of furlough was also rejected with the order of the security officials.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Hamid Babai was supposed to be transferred to Imam Khomaini hospital, but despite having court permission and booking the appointment with the physician, prison authorities stopped it. Continue reading “Authorities Prevented Hamid Babai From Being Transferred To Hospital”

Hamid Babai Transferred To The Hospital

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Hamid Babai

HRANA News Agency – Hamid Babai, political prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj, was transferred to the hospital after two years of continues efforts regarding his hearing problems.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after being transferred on December 30, to Imam Khomaini hospital in Karaj, his problem is recognized as ruptured eardrum, and after giving prescription he was asked to be returned with the results of the examination after a week. Continue reading “Hamid Babai Transferred To The Hospital”

No Information About Misagh Yazdan Nejad After 2 Months In Solitary Confinement

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Misagh Yazdan Nejad

HRANA News Agency – It has been more than two months since Misagh Yazdan Nejad, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr Prison was transferred to the solitary confinements of ward 2-A in Evin Prison, but there is no information about him yet.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he has had no contact with his family so far. Continue reading “No Information About Misagh Yazdan Nejad After 2 Months In Solitary Confinement”