HRANA News Agency – Once again, disrespect for non-compliance with the principle of separation based on the kind of crime, has made problems for political prisoners. Two political prisoners in Urmia prison, “Mustafa Sabzi” and “Ali Yeganeh” were beaten and stabbed by the prisoners of serious crimes.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mustafa Sabzi and Ali Yeganeh, two political prisoners in Urmia prison, ward 13, which is reserved for prisoners with serious crimes, including drugs and murder, were beaten and stabbed by other prisoners of this ward and their faces have been seriously injured, on 11th April. Continue reading “2 Political Prisoners Beaten and Stabbed in the Prison of Urmia”
Category: Prisoners
Amir Amirgholi on the 10th Day of Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Amir Amirgholi’s father whose son is on the 10th day of dry hunger in protest against his conditions in prison, by declaring that no action has been taken yet regarding his child’s condition, has urged for his freedom, by the administration of justice.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amir Amirgholi is one of the several prisoners who has gone on dry hunger strike to protest his condition in prison since Saturday morning, 9th April. Continue reading “Amir Amirgholi on the 10th Day of Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”
Prisoners of Quarantine of Zahedan Prison on Hunger Strike
HRANA News Agency – Quarantine prisoners of Zahedan prison are on a hunger strike to protest at the lack of adequate food, as well as many other problems. Prisoners say, “We are treated like animals.”
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), poor conditions and lack of adequate food and starved prisoners in Zahedan prison has been to the extent that the quarantine prisoners has begun a hunger strike and other prisoners are asking for help from the wider international community because of numerous grievances. Continue reading “Prisoners of Quarantine of Zahedan Prison on Hunger Strike”
The Bail Put for Peyman Aref Being Forfeited
HRANA News Agency – According to the issued notice by Branch 1 of the law enforcement of Evin Prison, Masood Olyaee sponsor of Peyman Aref was required to introduce him to the judicial authorities in the next 30 days. The notice states that in the absence of Peyman Aref, the bail will be forfeited in favor of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Peyman Aref announced in an interview with HRANA in connection with this notification: “The forfeiting of the bail is related to my last case in which I was sentenced to one year in prison and was eventually forced to leave the country.” Continue reading “The Bail Put for Peyman Aref Being Forfeited”
Afshin Sohrabzadeh Has Sewn His Lips and is on Hunger Strike
HRANA News Agency – Afshin Sohrabzadeh sick political prisoner and exiled to Minab prison, started hunger strike in protest against the denial of medical leave with his sewn lips.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Afshin Sohrabzadeh, a political prisoner who suffered from colon cancer and is now suffering from breathing problems and internal bleeding, sewed his lips and is on the fifth day of hunger strike in protest at not receiving medical furlough. Continue reading “Afshin Sohrabzadeh Has Sewn His Lips and is on Hunger Strike”
Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Critical Health Condition in the 11th Year of Imprisonment
HRANA News Agency – Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Boroujerdi, a prisoner of conscience in Evin Prison at the beginning of the eleventh year of his imprisonment without medical care and even a day of leave is being held in special section of Evin prison for clergies. It has been said that a new case has been opened for him.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ayatollah Boroujerdi who had been arrested in 2006 and sentenced to 11 years in prison and also confiscation of his property, is held in ward 325-A of Evin prison, the special ward for clergies with various diseases and without medical care. Continue reading “Ayatollah Boroujerdi in Critical Health Condition in the 11th Year of Imprisonment”
Lack of Medican Equipment and Staff in Mahabad Prison
HRANA News Agency – It has been reported that the situation of medical facilities in Mahabad prison is very inappropriate and lack of medical staff has put the ill prisoners in trouble.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), prisoners of Mahabad prison complained against the lack of medical staff after office hours and lack of medicines and medical equipment, even though the existence of medical staff is also problematic. Continue reading “Lack of Medican Equipment and Staff in Mahabad Prison”
Specialist Orders Hussein Ronaghi Maleki to be Treated in a Hospital out of Prison
HRANA News Agency – Hussein Ronaghi Maleki, ill prisoner in Evin prison is on the 19th day of hunger strike in protest to his situation. He was medically examined by the specialist in the clinic of Evin prison and the doctor has ordered him to be hospitalized in a hospital out of prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), by the request of the prison authorities, a doctor came to the prison clinic and after the examination called for sending Hussein Ronaghi Maleki to a hospital outside the prison for treatment. Continue reading “Specialist Orders Hussein Ronaghi Maleki to be Treated in a Hospital out of Prison”
Saeed Sangar in the 16th Year of Imprisonment
HRANA News Agency – Saeed Sangar political prisoner is still being held in Orumieh prison in the 16th year of his imprisonment in spite of having parole and even his furlough request has not been answered yet.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Saeed Sangar who was transferred again from Sanandaj prison to Orumieh Prison last September and at the beginning of the 15th year of his imprisonment, is eligible for parole in accordance with the law, however, continues to serve in the prison of Orumieh. Continue reading “Saeed Sangar in the 16th Year of Imprisonment”
Mostafa Azizi and Payam Bastani Parizi Released from Prison
HRANA News Agency – Mostafa Azizi and Payam Bastani Parizi, two political prisoners were released by the supreme leader’s pardon for celebration of March 31st (Islamic Republic day). Mr. Parizi was lashed 30 times before being released.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mostafa Azizi, prisoner of Evin prison, and Payam Bastani Parizi, prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison, were released on Saturday April 9, by the supreme leader’s pardon. Continue reading “Mostafa Azizi and Payam Bastani Parizi Released from Prison”