HRANA News Agency – The physical condition of Afshin Sohrabzadeh, political prisoner in exile at Minab prison, who is suffering from colon cancer, has gotten worse and despite vomiting blood in the prison infirmary, prison authorities are preventing him from being transferred to a hospital outside the prison.
Minab prosecutor has told this ill prisoner some days ago: “It does not matter if you cannot provide a bail for medical leave, you will die in prison and we will send your body to the morgue. Continue reading ““If You cannot Afford the Bail, You’ll Die in the Prison.” Prosecutor Told Afshin Sohrabzadeh”
Category: Prisoners
Offensive Behavior of Prison Guards of Rajai Shahr Prison with Political Prisoners’ Families
HRANA News Agency – The guards in Rajai-Shahr Prison harassed the families of political prisoners while visiting their prisoners. The protest of prisoners and their families had no result and the encounter which continuously gets worse, has negative influences on the conditions of prisoners and their families.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), families of political prisoners in Rajai-Shahr prison complained to the Prosecutor’s Office due to offensive behavior of the prison guards, but the prosecutor responded that he was not involved in this process and it was not also within the scope of his duties. Continue reading “Offensive Behavior of Prison Guards of Rajai Shahr Prison with Political Prisoners’ Families”
Amnesty International Called for Freedom of Amir Amirgholi
HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International issued a statement and urged the Iranian authorities to unconditionally release Amir Amirgholi and ensure that he is protected from torture and ill-treatment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amnesty International, citing the sentence of two decades of imprisonment for Amir Amirgholi, imprisoned left-wing activist, urged for immediate action about the situation of this political prisoner. Continue reading “Amnesty International Called for Freedom of Amir Amirgholi”
Hassan Kamal Ramadan Sued the Authorities of Orumiyeh Prison
HRANA News Agency – Hassan Kamal Ramadan, Syrian political prisoner who had been held in solitary confinement with handcuffs and shackles for five days from April 16, 2016 and had been beaten by prison officials of Orumiyeh Central Prison during this period, has registered a complaint in this regard.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), after beating political prisoner from Syria, Hassan Kamal Ramadan for five days by the officials and the guard of ward in the solitary confinement in Orumiyeh Central Prison with handcuffs and shackles, the prisoner sued these individuals through his lawyer. Continue reading “Hassan Kamal Ramadan Sued the Authorities of Orumiyeh Prison”
Kaveh Sohrabzadeh Released after the Interrogations
HRANA News Agency – Kaveh Sohrabzadeh, brother of Afshin Sohrabzadeh, political prisoner suffering from cancer, who was arrested because of following his brother’s treatment process, was released after signing a commitment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the Revolutionary Guards agents in Kermanshah arrested Kaveh Sohrabzadeh when he was about to leave his home, without any warrant and transferred him to the Revolutionary Guards Intelligence Office in Kermanshah (Shahid Siahkamari). Continue reading “Kaveh Sohrabzadeh Released after the Interrogations”
6 Somalian and Indian Prisoners Held in Zahedan Central Prison
HRANA News Agency – Three citizens of Somali and three citizens of India who were arrested in the dhow. According to them they were not even in the Iranian sea, however they have been sentenced to fines of 2700 million IRR and it is about 1 year and 6 months that they are kept in Zahedan prison with the problem of lack of familiarity with the language and laws and without communication with their families.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), six Somalian and Indian sailors were arrested by Iranian Coast Guard on charge of smuggling fuel and their dhow was fired during the arrest about 1 year and 6 months ago. The fate of six foreign sailors in Zahedan prison is still unknown. Continue reading “6 Somalian and Indian Prisoners Held in Zahedan Central Prison”
Afshin Sohrabzadeh’s Brother Arrested by the IRGC Agents
HRANA News Agency – Kaveh Sohrabzadeh, Afshin Sohrabzadeh’s brother, political prisoner who suffers from cancer, was arrested after following his brother’s medical treatment, by the IRGC agents.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the IRGC agents in Kermanshah arrested Kaveh Sohrabzadeh when he was about to leave his home, without any warrant and transferred him to the Revolutionary Guards Intelligence Office in Kermanshah (Shahid Siahkamari). Continue reading “Afshin Sohrabzadeh’s Brother Arrested by the IRGC Agents”
A Comprehensive Report about Ward 7 of Evin Prison in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – Ward number 7 of Evin prison composed of 8 halls is one the infamous wards of this prison, where mainly prisoners with financial crimes are being kept it. But at least 55 political-security prisoners are kept in this ward along with dangerous prisoners with drug smuggling and financial crimes in a very bad condition, in contrast with the separation of prisoners’ act, and are serving their long term sentences. There are at least 30 prisoners with HIV in this ward as well. The following report is about the condition of this ward, based on the interviews with first hand witnesses.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), ward number 7 of Evin prison is composed of 8 sections as following: Hall number one, allotted to drug addicted and financial prisoners (subbasement), hall number two allotted to financial and seamstress prisoners who are working in prison, halls number 3 to 6 allotted to financial prisoners, Jahad ward (known also as hall number 11) allotted to financial prisoners and prisoners who are working in ward seven’s facility plan, and hall number 12 (subbasement) allotted to political-security prisoners and financial prisoners charged with document forgery and scam. Continue reading “A Comprehensive Report about Ward 7 of Evin Prison in Tehran”
Ahmad Karimi Beginning the 8th Year of Imprisonment
HRANA News Agency – Ahmad Karimi, political prisoner is about to start the eighth year of his imprisonment in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, while he has not had any furlough during this period of time. Mr. Karimi is in an uncertain situation waiting for the outcome of his appeal.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the appeal made by Ahmad Karimi, political prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj who have been arrested in March 2009, is being treated by the Tehran prosecutor. Continue reading “Ahmad Karimi Beginning the 8th Year of Imprisonment”
Afshin Sohrabzadeh; Getting one Step Closer to Death Every Day
HRANA News Agency – According to the documents that received by HRANA, prison authorities confirmed that Afshin Sohrabzadeh, political prisoner, is diagnosed with clone cancer. The head of the prison has clearly stated that Afshin Sohrabzadeh has survived from death at least once. He emphasizes on the importance of transfer of Afshin Sohrabzadeh to a hospital and also asks that Afshin Sohrabzadeh serves the rest of his sentence in a bigger and more equipped prison. Meanwhile this prisoner needs financial supports from Iranians for continuation of his medical treatment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Afshin Sohrabzadeh political prisoner who is suffering from clone cancer, has survived once from certain death according to the physicians. The head of Minab prison has confirmed his disease and emphasized that he needed to be hospitalized for proper medical treatment in Hormozgan province. However and despite the dangerous condition of this prisoner, he is still in limbo and without medical treatment in Minab prison. Continue reading “Afshin Sohrabzadeh; Getting one Step Closer to Death Every Day”