HRANA News Agency – An estimated number of 50 political prisoners held in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj have been transferred to a new and security hall in recent weeks. There are the deprivations which have been imposed on prisoners in this hall where even the toilets are equipped with CCTV cameras. The situation has prompted political prisoners to protest. At least 16 prisoners are on hunger strike in a critical condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 53 political-security prisoners detained in hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj were transferred to a hall which was previously rebuilt and developed by security forces, with the presence of a large number of prison guards, without prior notice on July 30, 2017. The hall is equipped with a large number of surveillance cameras and surveillance devices, as well as the shields that separate it from the rest of the prison.The families of these prisoners in the wake of their concern about the fate of their relatives, had referred to the judicial authorities who are responsible for this issue but these efforts had not resulted. Continue reading “A Comprehensive Report on the Latest Developments in Rajai Shahr Prison”
Category: Prisoners
Danial Estakhr Released from Shiraz Prison
HRANA News Agency – Danial Estakhr, a lawyer who had been arrested and taken to the prison of Shiraz, on charge of insulting the leader, was charged in another case, and his detention continued. Eventually, he was released from prison in the presence of a number of lawyers at Marvdasht court, depositing the requested bail amount.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Danial Estakhr, an expert lawyer in Shiraz, was arrested on May 30, 2017, and was transferred to Shiraz prison, while he had to be released on a bail of 500 million IRR for alleged insulting the leadership, in another case, he was accused of “Abuse of power”. Continue reading “Danial Estakhr Released from Shiraz Prison”
Vahid Sayadi Nasiri Exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj
HRANA News Agency – Vahid Sayadi Nasiri, political prisoner of ward number 4 of Evin prison, who protested against the violation of separation of prisoners on the basis of their crimes some time ago, was exiled to Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj for unknown reasons.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Vahid Sayadi Nasiri, political prisoner of ward number 4 of Evin prison was exiled to Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj for unknown reason on Tuesday, June 13.
Mr. Nasiri had several times complained and criticized authorities regarding the violation of separation of prisoners act, and demanded to be transferred to political prisoners’ ward.
Vahid Nasiri, political prisoner who had previously been sentenced to 5, 2 and 1 years in prison on charges of blasphemy, insulting the supreme leader, and propaganda against the regime by applying article 134 had to serve 5 years in prison, received new year pardon and his sentence was reduced.
Previously Mr. Sayadi had started a hunger strike on October 16, 2016, in protest to 13 months of undecided condition of his case.
Finally, after a long hunger strike, Vahid Sayadi ended his strike after his appeal court session was scheduled.
Changiz Ghadam Khairi Deprived of Medical Furlough
HRANA News Agency – Changiz Ghadam Khairi, political prisoner who has been exiled to Masjed Soliman in Khuzistan province, despite the physician’s comments regarding the need for critical health care and surgery operation, has been deprived of medical treatment due to interference of the intelligent service.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Changiz Ghadamkhairi, Kurdish political prisoner who has been exiled to Masjed Soalaiman, had been injured during the arrest and after 5 years shrapnel are not taken out of his body yet. Continue reading “Changiz Ghadam Khairi Deprived of Medical Furlough”
Danial Estakhr Faces New Charges in Shiraz Prison
HRANA News Agency – Danial Estakhr who had been arrested and taken to the prison on charge of insulting the leader, was charged with “abuse of power” in another case while awaiting his freedom on the bail.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Danial Estakhr, an expert lawyer in Shiraz, was arrested on May 30, 2017 and transferred to Shiraz prison, while he had to be released on a bail of 500 million IRR for alleged insulting the leadership, he has been charged with “abuse of power” in a new case. Continue reading “Danial Estakhr Faces New Charges in Shiraz Prison”
Ayatollah Nekounam Sent to Medical Furlough
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Reza Nekounam, dissident cleric in Saheli prison in Qom, was sent to medical leave. The length of this leave has not been determined.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam was sent to furlough after the agreement of the Special Clerical Court on Thursday June 1. Continue reading “Ayatollah Nekounam Sent to Medical Furlough”
Latest Situation of Prisoners in Rajai Shahr Prison: Hunger Strike Continues
HRANA News Agency – An estimated number of 50 political prisoners held in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj have been transferred to a new and security hall in recent weeks. There are the deprivations which have been imposed on prisoners in this hall where even the toilets are equipped with CCTV cameras. The situation has prompted political prisoners to protest. At least 18 prisoners are on the 25th day of their hunger strike in a critical condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 53 political-security prisoners detained in hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj were transferred to a hall which was previously rebuilt and developed by security forces, with the presence of a large number of prison guards, without prior notice on July 30, 2017. The hall is equipped with a large number of surveillance cameras and surveillance devices, as well as the shields that separate it from the rest of the prison. Continue reading “Latest Situation of Prisoners in Rajai Shahr Prison: Hunger Strike Continues”
Yusef Emadi Faces New Charges in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Yusef Emadi, a defendant of the “Barg Music Website” case who is at Evin Prison, has been charged with communicating with the media and propaganda against the regime in a new case. The case which is opened at a time when he is enduring his imprisonment, is currently in Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court. It was also reported that this prisoner was transferred from ward 350 to section 8 of this prison without any reason or prior notice.
According to the report of Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Yusef Emadi has been charged with “propaganda against the regime” through media in a newly opened case, in the second Branch of the interrogation. Continue reading “Yusef Emadi Faces New Charges in Evin Prison”
A Prisoner Committed Suicide in Boroujerd Prison
HRANA News Agency – One prisoner committed suicide due to “pressure and ignoring their demands” by prison authorities in Boroujerd prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a prisoner committed suicide due to problems he had encountered in the prison environment and pressures in Boroujerd Prison on August 9, 2017. Continue reading “A Prisoner Committed Suicide in Boroujerd Prison”
Saeed Shirzad Started Serving His 4th Year
HRANA News Agency – Saeed Shirzad, political prisoner of Rajai Shahr, who had been arrested in his workplace in Tabriz refinery on June 2, 2014, has entered his 4th year of imprisonment in this prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeid Shirzad, political prisoner of ward number 12 of Rajai Shahr prison, who had been arrested in his office in Tabriz refinery and charged with colliding with the intension of disturbing national security on June 2, 2014, has started the 4th year of his imprisonment while his physical condition is bad. Continue reading “Saeed Shirzad Started Serving His 4th Year”