HRANA News Agency – Despite the wave of the cold weather in the country, at least in Evin prison in Tehran, Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, and Central Prison of Urmia, lack of heating appliances, cutting off the gas, lack of warm water, and out of work powerhouses, have caused serious problems for prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), frequent disconnections of gas in Evin prison, including in women’s ward and wards number 350, 8 and 4 of this prison, has caused severe cold and cut of hot water. Continue reading “Prisoners of 3 Prisons Face Lack of Hitting in the Winter”
Category: Prisoners
A Report on 9 Prisoners with Life Imprisonment Sentences
HRANA News Agency – Seven political prisoners with a life sentence in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, have been held since 12 to 23 years ago without furlough in the prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), seven political prisoners, namely Mohammad Nazari, Karim Maroof Aziz, Omar Faghihpour, Khaled Fereidoni, Said Masouri, Afshin Baymany and Hamzeh Savari, respectively, have been held for 23, 20, 17, 16, 16, 16 and 12 years and have a total of 120 years of imprisonment. Continue reading “A Report on 9 Prisoners with Life Imprisonment Sentences”
Sabri Hasanpoor Had a Heart Attack in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Sabri Hasanpoor, political prisoner had a heart attack and was transferred to Evin prison’s clinic. There is no information about the condition of this prisoner after the transfer.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sabri Hasanpoor, spokesperson of a political organization and former anchor of a satellite TV show was transferred to the prison clinic following a heart attack on November 15. Continue reading “Sabri Hasanpoor Had a Heart Attack in Evin Prison”
No Information about Homayoon Panahi after Being Arrested
HRANA News Agency – Homayoon Panahi, poet and philosophy researcher from Hamedan, has been arrested on October 18, in Pasargadae site on Cyrus day. His family does not have any information about his condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Homayoon Panahi, poet and philophy researcher from Arak was arrested in Pasargadae site on Cyrus day, by Shiraz intelligence service. Continue reading “No Information about Homayoon Panahi after Being Arrested”
Majid Moghadam Began Serving His 3 Years in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Majid Abedinzadeh Moghadam, civil rights activist and witness of Kahrizak detention centre, submitted himself to Evin prison for serving his three years in prison sentence. Mr. Abedinzadeh Moghadam had received court summon note.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Majid Abedinzadeh Moghadam submitted himself to Evin prison for serving his three years in prison sentence, on November 1st. Continue reading “Majid Moghadam Began Serving His 3 Years in Evin Prison”
Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Students’ Demonstration Raided by the Police
HRANA News Agency – A considerable number of Mohammad Ali Taheri’s supporters, carried out a peaceful protest in front of Baghiyatollah hospital in Tehran, which was intervened by security police like other recent protests, and many were beaten and arrested. Eye witnesses reporter a pregnant woman being beaten by security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), families, students and supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri for a third successive day, after unconfirmed news had been released about Mr. Taheri’s “coma, because of his hunger strike and being admitted in Baqiyatallah hospital in Vanak”, gathered in front of the hospital and wanted to visit him with “flowers and sweets” in a peaceful assembly. This protest was raided by security police like the past day’s protests. Continue reading “Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Students’ Demonstration Raided by the Police”
Koorosh Zaim, 77, in Difficult Health Condition in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Koorosh Zaim, political activist and member of central council of National Front of Iran is kept in Evin prison. Regardless of his age, he suffers from medical problems and requires multiple surgeries. His health situation is undesirable in prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Koorosh Zaim, 77-year-old political prisoner in ward eight of Evin prison, is serving his four-year sentence. Continue reading “Koorosh Zaim, 77, in Difficult Health Condition in Evin Prison”
Arash Sadeghi in Critical Health Condition in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Arash Sadeghi who has gone on hunger strike in ward 8 of Evin prison since October 24 passed out with 9/6 blood pressure and was under oxygen for an hour in the clinic of prison. Following his critical condition, clinic doctors recommended him to be sent to a hospital, but the political prisoner announced that he would go to the hospital without wearing a uniform and handcuffs and shackles. He is now suffering palpitations, shortness of breath, pain in the kidney and his toenails were bruised.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Arash Sadeghi who has gone on hunger strike in ward 8 of Evin prison since October 24 passed out with 9/6 blood pressure and was under oxygen for an hour in the clinic of prison. Continue reading “Arash Sadeghi in Critical Health Condition in Evin Prison”
Golrokh Irai and Arash Sadeghi Met in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – On November 14, Golrokh Irai and Arash Sadeghi met in the prison. The meeting was the request of the head of the prison aimed at ending the hunger strike of Arash Sadeghi, however, despite the promises of the authorities he refused to end his hunger strike until fulfilling these promises.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 14, Golrokh Irai and Arash Sadeghi met in the “Office of Enforcement” for the first time since Ms. Irai’s arrest. Continue reading “Golrokh Irai and Arash Sadeghi Met in Evin Prison”
A Prisoner Died in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj
HRANA News Agency – Prison authorities of Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, have declared “suicide in solitary confinement”, as the cause of the death of a prisoner while, sources close to the prisoners insist that “he has been beaten and killed by a blow to the head” by the guard.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the death of Babak Zarei, a prisoner accused of murder in Rajae Shahr prison in Karaj has been declared with two different reasons. Continue reading “A Prisoner Died in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj”