Ehsan Mazandarani Returned to Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ehsan Mazandarani, former editor of Farhikhtegan newspaper returned to Evin Prison by the end of his furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ehsan Mazandarani, former editor of Farhikhtegan newspaper who had been sent to furlough on July 5, returned to Evin Prison by the end of furlough. Continue reading “Ehsan Mazandarani Returned to Evin Prison”

A Prisoner Died in Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Mohsen Marzban, prisoner of Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj died in the clinic of the prison. The authorities has rejected to send him to a hospital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohsen Marzban, prisoner of ward 3 of Rajai Shahr Prison died in the clinic of the prison. Continue reading “A Prisoner Died in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Alireza Babaei Released from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Alireza Babaei, political prisoner in Evin prison, was released on July 9.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Alireza Babaei, political prisoner in ward 8 of Evin prison, was released on July 9. Continue reading “Alireza Babaei Released from Evin Prison”

Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekonam Arrested and Returned to Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekonam, dissident cleric, was arrested again by the security forces at his home and was transferred to Saheli prison in Qom.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekonam, was arrested again by the security forces at his home and was transferred to Saheli prison in Qom. Continue reading “Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekonam Arrested and Returned to Prison”

Nader Dastanpour’s Family Denies Col. Mohammad Jalini’s Claims

HRANA News Agency – Col. Mohammad Jalini, Chief of Police Station 127 in Narmak, in response to the HRANA’s report on the death of a detained citizen as a result of being beaten in custody and lack of medical care during detention at this police station, claimed that the detainee was an “evil” and had fought with police forces. He also claimed that Mr. Dastanpour has had mental problems.
Dastanpour family reacted to these claims in an interview with HRANA and rejected the claims of Chief of Narmak Police Station and said: “The officers entered our house without a warrant and beat Nader and despite his serious condition, they did not care till he died in the detention. They took him to Chamran hospital without legal registration of his body. There are local witnesses’ statements and the record of contacts that had been done, in this regard.” Dastanpour family emphasized that they have registered a complaint for prosecution of those who have “murdered” their son. Continue reading “Nader Dastanpour’s Family Denies Col. Mohammad Jalini’s Claims”

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Mohammad Amin Agoushi Sent to Furlough

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Amin Agoushi, security prisoner of central prison of Tabriz was sent to a 7-day furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Amin Agoushi, security prisoner of Tabriz prison was sent to a 7-day furlough. Continue reading “Mohammad Amin Agoushi Sent to Furlough”

Saeed Masouri Serving His 16th Year in Prison

HRANA News Agency – Saeed Masouri, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj is serving the 16th year of his life sentence without furlough and no prospect of freedom. The father of the political prisoner has been deprived of meeting his son since one year ago due to his age and the long distance to the prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeed Masouri, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj despite having endured sixteen years in prison has no hope to be freed. The new Islamic Penal Code is silent and vague regarding granting freedom or parole to prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, it acts in order to prolong the detention of prisoners like Mr. Massouri. Continue reading “Saeed Masouri Serving His 16th Year in Prison”

A Judicial and Intelligence Delegation Visits Urmia Prison

HRANA News Agency – On July 3, 2016, protection inspectors of Intelligence of Central Prison of Urmia visited political prisoners and spoke with them. During the meeting political prisoners called for the judiciary on behalf of Mr. Larijani to investigate judicial misconducts in their cases by expressing their problems.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on July 3, 2016, protection inspectors of Ministry of Intelligence in Central Prison of Urmia, consisting of two representatives of Mr. Jahangir, head of General Administration of Prisons, showed up at Urmia prison and spoke with political prisoners. Continue reading “A Judicial and Intelligence Delegation Visits Urmia Prison”

A Civilian Killed in the Police Custody in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Nader Dastanpour from Tehran died in police custody as a result of the consequences of being beating during his detention including brain damage and not being transferred to the hospital. On June 23, he was arrested and a day after the detention it was announced that he had died.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Nader Dastanpour died in the custody of Police Station 127 of Narmak of Tehran as a result of the consequences of being beaten during his detention including brain damage. Continue reading “A Civilian Killed in the Police Custody in Tehran”

Motaleb Ahmadian Transferred to Prison of Saghez

HRANA News Agency – Motaleb Ahmadian, political prisoner in Sanandaj prison was transferred to Saghez prison on May 3, and simultaneously was interrogated about a new case.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Motaleb Ahmadian, political prisoner in Sanandaj prison was transferred to Saghez prison on May 3, and a new case was formed for him. Continue reading “Motaleb Ahmadian Transferred to Prison of Saghez”