HRANA News Agency – Ali Shariati, civil activist, was arrested by security forces and taken to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Wednesday morning 18th February, Ministry of Intelligence agents went to Ali Shariati’s house and after several hours searching his and his sister’s home, arrested him and took him to an unknown place. Continue reading “Ali Shariati Arrested by Security Forces in Tehran”
Category: Prisoners
An Iranian and a Turkish Citizen Sentenced to Imprisonments in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – Iraj Derafshi and Ugur Chalabi were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by branch 15 of Revolutionary Court, while they were not allowed to get a lawyer.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on last Sunday, branch 15 of Revolutionary Court, presided by Judge Salavati issued a court verdict against Iraj Derafshi (Iranian citizen) and Ugur Chalabi (Turkish citizen). Continue reading “An Iranian and a Turkish Citizen Sentenced to Imprisonments in Tehran”
8 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin and Rajai Shahr Prisons
HRANA News Agency – Following prisoners’ protests against compulsory stay in prison courtyard “to get some fresh air” in winter weather while prisoners do not have appropriate warm cloth, 8 political prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison were transferred to solitary confinements and subsequently, they went on hunger strike. Recent news suggests that, Saeid Shirzad has been beaten and transferred to Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), following a guild complain by prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison regarding a compulsory use of ward courtyard in the cold weather while there is a lack of warm clothing, on Monday noon, Aso Rostami, Amir Amirgholi and Amir Hushang Navaei, were taken to solitary confinements and so they went on hunger strike. Continue reading “8 Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Evin and Rajai Shahr Prisons”
Saman Naseem’s Fate Is Unclear
HRANA News Agency – There is no information about Saman Naseem, death row political prisoner, who was arrested when he was just 17 years old.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), according to the family and the lawyer of Saman Naseem, he has been transferred to an unknown location three days ago, while he was supposed to be executed on Tuesday, on charge of Muharebeh by being a member of PJAK. Continue reading “Saman Naseem’s Fate Is Unclear”
3 Political Prisoners Tried in Tehran Revolutionary Court
HRANA News Agency – Reza Shahabi, Kamran Ayazi and Omid Zareinejad, were tried for charge of propaganda against the regime which was alleged to them after the events on 17th April (Guards’ riot to ward 350) at branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on 15th February, a trial was held for accusation of propaganda against the regime, against Reza Shahabi, Kamran Ayazi and Omid Zareinejad, at branch 26 of Revolutionary Court, presided by Judge Ahmadzadeh. Continue reading “3 Political Prisoners Tried in Tehran Revolutionary Court”
Arjang Davoodi and Afshin Baimani still Held in Solitary Confinements
HRANA News Agency – Even after a month of transition of Arjang Davoodi and Afshin Baimani to solitary confinement, relatives of these two prisoners have expressed their concern about their situations.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Arjang Davoodi and Afshin Baimani were taken to solitary confinements of Revolutionary Guard’s ward in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, on 18th January from Hall 12 of this prison. Continue reading “Arjang Davoodi and Afshin Baimani still Held in Solitary Confinements”
6 Political Prisoners Started Hunger Strike at Evin Prison in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – Following a complain regarding compulsory use of prison’s yard “to get some fresh air” in winter weather and lack of warm clothing for prisoners in ward 8 of Evin prison, Amir Amirgholi, Aso Rostami and Amir Hushang Navaei were taken to solitary confinements, and they went on hunger strike. Also, 3 other prisoners went on hunger strike until those inmates would be returned to the ward from solitary confinements.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on Monday 16th February, despite the winter cold weather and lack of warm clothing, prisoners of ward 8 in Evin prison were forced by prison officials to stay in the prison yard. Continue reading “6 Political Prisoners Started Hunger Strike at Evin Prison in Tehran”
No Information about Ali Moezi in Solitary Confinement
HRANA New Agency – There is no information about the condition of Ali Moezi, who was transferred again to solitary confinement on 3rd January.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Moezi, political prisoner of “Karaj Central Prison”, on 12th of October was transferred to solitary confinement in Evin prison and was kept there until 22nd December. Continue reading “No Information about Ali Moezi in Solitary Confinement”
Amir Amirgholi Transferred to the Court
HRANA News Agency – Amir Amirgholi, former student activist, who was arrested two and half months ago and transferred to Evin prison, was arraigned.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Amir Amirgholi, former student activist, who was arrested on December 1, 2014, was arraigned in Branch number 6 of Shahid Moghaddas court (in Evin prison), on Monday February 9. Continue reading “Amir Amirgholi Transferred to the Court”
“Human Rights Atlas” Published by 2 Political Prisoners
HRANA News Agency – The book “Human Rights Atlas” was published by Mehdi Khodaei and Omid Kokabi’s effort, with a foreword of Abdolfatah Soltani. This educational book is translated and compiled in Evin prison, by these prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), “Human Rights Atlas” was compiled by Seyed Mehdi Khodaei and Omid Kokabi’s cooperation, 2 famous Iranian prisoners in Evin prison, with a foreword from Abdolfatah Soltani, imprisoned human rights activist lawyer, and was published by “A’rman Shahr” publisher. Continue reading ““Human Rights Atlas” Published by 2 Political Prisoners”