HRANA News Agency – A prisoner with drug related charges who had been kept in solitary confinement in Birjand prison since several months ago, committed suicide and died due to mental pressure of solitary confinement.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), A Baluch prisoner with drug related charges, committed suicide about two weeks ago and died in Birjand prison. Continue reading “A Prisoner Committed Suicid in Birjand Prison and Died”
Category: Prisoners
Saeid Shirzad’s Appeal Court Held in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – The appeal court session for Saeid Shirzad, prisoner in Ward 12 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj was held by Branch 54 of Tehran Appeals Court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the appeal court session for Saeid Shirzad was held by Branch 54 of the Tehran Appeals Court, settled in the Revolutionary Court, on April 15, 2017. Continue reading “Saeid Shirzad’s Appeal Court Held in Tehran”
Keivan Karimi Released on Parole
HRANA News Agency – Keivan Karimi, prominent filmmaker, was released from Evin prison, after his parole was approved.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Keivan Karimi, prominent filmmaker, was released from ward eight of Evin prison, after his parole was approved, on April 19, 2017. Continue reading “Keivan Karimi Released on Parole”
Yousuf Kakehmamy Exiled to Tabriz Central Prison
HRANA News Agency – Yousuf (Mostafa) Kakehmamy, political prisoner in Urmia prison, in a phone call told his family that he had been exiled to Tabriz Central Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Yousuf (Mostafa) Kakehmamy, political prisoner, who had been called to the prison of Urmia Management Office by the internal management, was unexpectedly transferred to the prison guards’ office and was deported to Tabriz Central prison, with handcuffs, on April 20, 2017. Continue reading “Yousuf Kakehmamy Exiled to Tabriz Central Prison”
Mostafa Salimi Serving the 15th Year with no Certain Verdict
HRANA News Agency – The case of Mostafa Salimi, death row political prisoner, has been under investigation from three years ago. He started his fifteenth year of imprisonment and was exiled last year from Saghez prison to Sanandaj Central Prison. This issue has created many problems for him and his family. It is to say that the reason for the exile had been announced as; “long-term endured imprisonment”.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mostafa Salimi’s case has been under investigation from three years ago and still no decision has been made on it. Continue reading “Mostafa Salimi Serving the 15th Year with no Certain Verdict”
Political Prisoners’ Letter about Arash Sadeghi’s Critical Health Condition
HRANA News Agency – Ismail Abdi, trade unionist and Yousef Emadi, imprisoned artist in ward 350 of Evin prison, in a letter to the head of Evin Prison, warned him about the worsening health condition of imprisoned activist Arash Sadeghi in this ward and called for addressing his situation and sending him to the hospital. Mr. Sadeghi suffered from numerous medical problems after the hunger strike and is being deprived of receiving adequate medical treatment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on April 3, 2017, two political prisoners in ward 350 of Evin prison by writing a letter to President Chaharmahali, warned him about the “humanitarian disaster by worsening Arash Sadeghi’s condition and his extreme weakness”. Continue reading “Political Prisoners’ Letter about Arash Sadeghi’s Critical Health Condition”
A Report about Hunger Strikers in Prisons of Iran
HRANA News Agency – Reza Samiei Monfared, Hengameh Shahidi, Atena Daemi, and Esmail Abdi, four prisoners of conscience at Evin prison have been on hunger strike. At the same time, Seyed Hassan Hoseini, Ali Jahangiri and Hosein Yahyaei, three ordinary prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj have gone on hunger strike since the last week of April, and their condition is not good.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Reza Samiei Monfared, security prisoner has gone on hunger strike since March 5, Hengameh Shahidi, a journalist and political activist, since March 9, Atena Daemi, human rights defender at women’s ward, since April 8, and Esmail Abdi, a teacher and trade unionist in ward 350 of Evin prison, since April 30, have gone on hunger strike with various demands. Continue reading “A Report about Hunger Strikers in Prisons of Iran”
Ayatollah Nekounam Returned to Prison by the End of Furlough
HRANA News Agency – Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam was returned to Saheli prison in Qom, at the end of his medical furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam was returned to Saheli prison at the end of his medical furlough, on April 3. Continue reading “Ayatollah Nekounam Returned to Prison by the End of Furlough”
Ahmadreza Jalali on Hunger Strike in Ward 240 of Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Ahmadreza Jalali, an Iranian-Swedish researcher and doctor who has been detained with security charges, since last year, has been transferred to ward 240 of Evin Prison when he declared that he was on hunger strike. The following is the conversation with Ms. Najibeh Mortazavi, Ahmadreza Jalali’s mother, in which she explains Mr. Jalali’s physical condition and violation of this prisoner’s rights and his latest legal status.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ahmadreza Jalali’s family is worried about this prisoner’s condition. Continue reading “Ahmadreza Jalali on Hunger Strike in Ward 240 of Evin Prison”
Ayoub Asadi Deprived of Medical Furlough in Kashmar Prison
HRANA News Agency – Ayoub Asadi from Kamyaran, ill political prisoner and exiled in Kashmar, since about six years ago is waiting for a medical leave. He suffers from asthma, kidney problems and loss of vision in the left eye, but has been deprived of necessary medical care.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ayoub Asadi, who is now on the verge of starting his seventh year of imprisonment in Kashmar prison, requires specialized medical services. Continue reading “Ayoub Asadi Deprived of Medical Furlough in Kashmar Prison”