HRANA News Agency – Karen Vafadari and A’farin Neisari, Iranian-American Zoroastrian couple, are still kept in limbo in the sixth month of their detention in Evin prison. Mrs. Neisari has been transferred to the women’s ward but her husband, Mr. Vafadari is in ward 2-A, and probably in solitary confinement. They have been interrogated under preliminary charges of “espionage” but they have not been tried yet and their charges have not been officially announced.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), A’farin Neisari was arrested on October 21, 2016 and several days later, Karen Vafadari was arrested by the Revolutionary Guards Intelligence forces, both in the airport. Continue reading “Iranian-American Zoroastrian Couple Arrested by IRGC”
Category: Prisoners
3 Prisoners in Rey and Evin Prisons Die Because of Medical Negligence
HRANA News Agency – An imprisoned woman with high blood pressure in the Rey (Qarchak) prison, died following the negligence by the prison authorities. Another female prisoner suffered a heart attack in this prison. Also in Evin prison, a prisoner was transferred to prison clinic following a heart attack but lost his life due to lack of medical attention and not being sent to the hospital.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on January 16, 2017, at 9 am, a prisoner named Said Nohi from ward 7 of Evin prison following was taken to the prison infirmary after suffering a heart attack but lost his life due to lack of medical attention and not being sent to the hospital. Continue reading “3 Prisoners in Rey and Evin Prisons Die Because of Medical Negligence”
Doctors Confirm Mehdi Rajabian Suffers from MS
HRANA News Agency – The doctors in Imam Khomeini Hospital confirmed that Mehdi Rajabian, imprisoned artist in Evin Prison is suffering from MS. Close relatives of Mr. Rajabian believe that the lack of medical treatment in prison was the cause of the disease.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Monday, December 26, 2016, Mehdi Rajabian after suffering from permanent headaches, severe weakness and given the history of his illness was transferred to Imam Khomeini hospital and the doctors of the hospital by examining the documents, confirmed that he was suffering from MS. Continue reading “Doctors Confirm Mehdi Rajabian Suffers from MS”
Ali Zahedi’s Case Awaiting the Judiciary’s Decision Since 1 Year
HRANA News Agency – Ali Zahedi, political prisoner in ward 350 of Evin prison is waiting for the set of equivalent branch since more than a year ago while his furlough has been refused.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Zahedi’s verdict was rejected in the Supreme Court by Judge Razaini about a year ago but he is in Evin prison and waiting for the set of equivalent branch. Continue reading “Ali Zahedi’s Case Awaiting the Judiciary’s Decision Since 1 Year”
Golrokh Ebrahimi Irai and Saeed Eghbali Arrested by IRGC Forces
HRANA News Agency – Golrokh Ebrahimi Irai was arrested by the Sarullah Guards agents, when she was leaving her house and was transferred to the law-enforcement office in Evin prison. Mrs. Irai was arrested along with Saeed Eghbali, a friend of her husband, and was transferred to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), contrary to the promises of the prosecutor, Golrokh Ebrahimi Irai was arrested by the Sarullah Guards agents to endure the rest of her imprisonment sentence, and was transferred to the law-enforcement office in Evin prison. Continue reading “Golrokh Ebrahimi Irai and Saeed Eghbali Arrested by IRGC Forces”
Behnam Mosivand Returned to Prison by the End of His Furlough
HRANA News Agency – On January 4, 2017, Behnam Mosivand political prisoner in hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, returned to the prison by the end of his furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on January 4, 2017, Behnam Mosivand political prisoner in hall 12 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, returned to the prison by the end of his 5-day medical furlough. Continue reading “Behnam Mosivand Returned to Prison by the End of His Furlough”
Ahmad Asgari in Critical Condition in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Security agencies prevent Ahmad Asgari, ill political prisoner from being released despite his eligibility for freedom. Mr. Asgari is sick and is in a critical condition also needs to take care of his mother as the only surviving member of the family who suffers from cancer.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ahmad Asgari, student of International Relations, Faculty of Political Sciences of Tehran University, and political prisoner in ward 8 of Evin prison suffers from epilepsy. Continue reading “Ahmad Asgari in Critical Condition in Evin Prison”
Torture and Threats of 15 Times Execution; A Report about Mohammad Ali Taheri
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Ali Taheri, prisoner of conscience in Evin Prison in a letter announced the atrocities which he has seen over the past six years and asked to be released by the head of Branch 26 of the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran. HRANA continues to investigate 55 pages of the latest defense of Mohamad Ali Taheri and his legal team’s defense.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Ali Taheri, prisoner of conscience in Evin Prison and founder of Erfan-e-Halghe in Iran in addition to 48 pages of the legal team’s defense, had written a 7-page long letter to the head of Branch 26 of the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran on December 3, 2016 and called him to release him “after more than six and half years investigating the allegations” and with regard to several cases that he had raised in the letter. Continue reading “Torture and Threats of 15 Times Execution; A Report about Mohammad Ali Taheri”
Aso Rostami and Behnam Mosivand in Poor Health Condition
HRANA News Agency – On December 27, Behnam Mosivand was prevented from being transferred to the hospital, due to not wearing “infected” prison clothes, handcuffs and shackls, in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj. Due to his intestinal problems, he was going to have a surgery. Also Aso Rostami was transferred to the clinic of prison due to breathing problems and unconsciousness.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on December 27, Behnam Mosivand was prevented from being transferred to the hospital, due to not wearing “infected” prison clothes, handcuffs and shackles in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj. Due to his intestinal problems, he was going to have surgery. Continue reading “Aso Rostami and Behnam Mosivand in Poor Health Condition”
Mehdi Farahi Shandiz Beaten and Transferred to Solitary Confinement
HRANA News Agency – On December 5, Mehdi Farahi Shandiz political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison was sent to the court violently by prison authorities after refusing to go to the court. Mr. Farahi has been moved to solitary confinement after the court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on December 5, Mehdi Farahi Shandiz, political prisoner in hall 12 of ward 4 of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, was violently sent to the court by Darius Amirian, director of the prison director after refusing to go to the court. Continue reading “Mehdi Farahi Shandiz Beaten and Transferred to Solitary Confinement”