HRANA News Agency – Payam A’varzamani who has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment, has gone on hunger strike to protest against this heavy conviction since two weeks ago.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Payam A’varzamani, born in 1975, ordinary crime prisoner in Evin prison has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Abduction following a domestic dispute has been stated as the accusation for this heavy sentence. Continue reading “An Ordinary Prisoner on Hunger Strike at Evin Prison”
Category: Prisoners
No Information About Salman Khalilpour’s Condition
HRANA New Agency – There is no information about Salman Khalilpour who has recently been exiled from Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj to Dizelabad prison in Kermanshah and this condition is a cause of concern for his family.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), just recently Salman Khalilpour was exiled to Dizelabad prison in Kermanshah, without prior notice and without his personal belongings. Continue reading “No Information About Salman Khalilpour’s Condition”
Critical Health Condition of Mohammad Hassan Yousefpoor Saifi
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Hassan Yousefpoor Saifi, civil rights activist has been transferred to a hospital outside of prison, due to his critical health condition.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), following the deterioration of physical condition of Mohammad Hassan Yousefpoor Saifi, civil rights activist and prisoner of ward 350 of Evin prison, after preliminary examination in prison clinic he was sent to a hospital outside the prison. He is suffering from heart disease, lumber disc and disorder in the retina of both eyes. Continue reading “Critical Health Condition of Mohammad Hassan Yousefpoor Saifi”
Asghar Ghatan Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison
HRANA News Agency – Asghar Ghatan, 60-year-old political prisoner, returned to prison just after 3 days medical leave.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he was sent to medical leave just 3 days ago and then came back to prison. Continue reading “Asghar Ghatan Returned to Rajai Shahr Prison”
Two Imprisoned Lawyers’ Children’s Letter to Their Fathers
HRANA News Agency – Abdulfattah Soltani and Mohammad Seifzadeh, two human rights lawyers who have been convicted and detained in charge of defending political prisoners, are now held in Evin and Rajai Shahr prisons.
These two political prisoners’ children have written a short letter on the occasion of International Human Rights Day and turned in to HRANA which is as follows: Continue reading “Two Imprisoned Lawyers’ Children’s Letter to Their Fathers”
Prisoners of Ward Number 6 of Rajaei Shahr Prison Were Beaten
HRANA News Agency – Prison guards sent prisoners of ward number 6 of Rajaei Shahr to yard for inspection in cold weather and without suitable clothes. When prisoners complained, prison guards have beaten them by baton, water hose and electrical shocker.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), prisoners of ward number 6 of Rajaei Shahr prison were sent to yard for inspection on Tuesday December 9. Continue reading “Prisoners of Ward Number 6 of Rajaei Shahr Prison Were Beaten”
Ali Moezzi in Solitary Confinement since Two Months Ago
HRANA News Agency – Ali Moezzi, political prisoner of central prison of Karaj has transferred to solitary confinement since October 12. Besides, he has been deprived of having telephone call and visits.
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Moezzi, only 6 months of whose sentence is left and suffering from incurable diseases, has been transferred to Evin prison for unknown reasons since October 12. Continue reading “Ali Moezzi in Solitary Confinement since Two Months Ago”
8 Hunger Strikers of Uremia Prison Sent to Clinic
HRANA News Agency – Eight political prisoners on hunger strike in Central prison of Uremia were sent to the prison clinic due to serious health condition, however after twenty-two day prisoners still continue on hunger strike in prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), eight political prisoners of Central Prison of Uremia named Alireza Rasooli, Ali Ahmad Soleiman, Ali Afshari, Shirkoo Hassanpour, Yousef Ka’kah Mami, Khazar Rasooli Ra’d, Mohammad Abdullahi, Abdulreza Rasooli, Sirwan Nazhavi were sent to the clinic because of serious physical condition due to hunger strike and clinic staff intended to give them IV fluids, but they refused to take it and despite their physical weakness, they were returned to their ward. Continue reading “8 Hunger Strikers of Uremia Prison Sent to Clinic”
Hunger Strike at Uremia Prison Is Still Going On
HRANA News Agency – Twentieth day of hunger strike of 26 political prisoners detained in the central prison of Uremia (Darya) passed while the authorities regardless of the strikers’ demands were trying to convince them to break their strike.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Thursday 20th November, prisoners in ward 12 of central prison of Uremia to protest against the lack of “crime based wards’ separation” role and the problems with some primary facilities, have gone on unlimited hunger strike, but still their demands are denied. Continue reading “Hunger Strike at Uremia Prison Is Still Going On”
35 Death Row Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinements
HRANA News Agency – After 6 days of hunger strike by thousands of prisoners on death row in Unit 2 of Ghezalhesar prison, in Karaj, 35 death row prisoners were transferred to solitary confinements on Sunday 7th December.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), prisoners at Unit 2 who have been sentenced to death or are waiting for the death penalty due to drug related charges in protest against the sharp increase in execution sentences during the recent weeks, have gone on hunger strike since Monday 1st December. Continue reading “35 Death Row Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinements”