Kaveh Darolshafa was informed about his allegations, in Evin court

HRANA News Agency – Kaveh Darolshafa informed about his allegations in branch number 6 of Shahid Moghadas court, located in Evin prison. Three allegations were assigned to this political activist regarding black Thursday.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Kaveh Darolshafa, the leftist activist, who was in custody for some time following the protests of political prisoners’ families to the incidents of ward 350 of Evin prison, on Thursday, April 17, has been summoned to branch number 6 of Shahid Moghadas court, in Evin prison and faced allegations of spreading communist ideology, disturbing public order and having alcoholic drinks. He has been released on bail. Continue reading “Kaveh Darolshafa was informed about his allegations, in Evin court”

Arash Sadeghi still held in custody

HRANA News Agency – Shahid Moghadas court has set bail of 80 million Thomans for Golrokh Abrahami Iraei for her Facebook activitie. This is while, Arash Sadeghi, her husband is still being held in custody.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Golrokh Iraei wife of Arash Sadeghi is still held in ward 2A of IRGC after almost 3 weeks and a bail of 80 million Thomans has been issued for her alleged Facebook activities. Her family is following the bail procedures. Continue reading “Arash Sadeghi still held in custody”

2 political prisoners in critical health condition

HRANA News Agency – Misaq Yazdan Nejad and Ali Salanpour are in critical health condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Misaq Yazdan Nejad, imprisoned student at Rajai Shahr Prison, got heart failure and was transferred to the prison clinic on September 19th. Continue reading “2 political prisoners in critical health condition”

Civil activists protested in front of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Some civil rights’ activists gathered in front of Evin prison in protest at recent arrests.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 10 civil rights’ activists who reside in Tehran have gathered in front of Evin prison in protest at recent arrests, on Monday, September 22. Continue reading “Civil activists protested in front of Evin Prison”

Authorities put pressure on political prisoners at Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Security and Intelligence office of Rajai Shahr Prison prohibited books and legal goods for prisoners which were delivered by their families.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), political prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison are facing illegal rigor against them by the prison security and intelligence office. Continue reading “Authorities put pressure on political prisoners at Rajai Shahr Prison”

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The latest list of Political prisoners at Ward 350 Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – On 20 September, 2014, HRANA News Agency published the latest list of Political prisoners at Ward 350 Evin Prison. This Ward is the most famous of all in Iran to imprison Political Activists. At the moment, there are 54 Political and Conscience Prisoners kept at this ward.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after the mass transfer of prisoners from Ward 350 at Evin prison – the most renowned place in Iran to jail Political Prisoners –only 54 out of more than 200 Political and high security prisoners are now kept at this ward. Those removed from this ward was sent to other wards at Evin Prison or prisons in other cities, especially Rajaee Shahr Prison in Karaj. Continue reading “The latest list of Political prisoners at Ward 350 Evin Prison”

Critical health condition of Aliasghar Mahmoudian at Semnan prison

HRANA News Agency – Aliasghar Mahmoudian, political prisoner at central prison of Semnan is suffering from critical health condition and has planned to be examined by a medical commission.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Aliasghar Mahmoudian, 63, prisoner of central prison of Semnan who is suffering from physical and mental difficulties will be examined by medical commission. Continue reading “Critical health condition of Aliasghar Mahmoudian at Semnan prison”

A letter from death row prisoner Arjang Davoodi

HRANA News Agency – Death row Political prisoner, Arjang Davoodi, explained in a letter sent from prison about the unlawful confiscation of his house by National Intelligence and Judicial organisations.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  Arjang Davoodi , a Political prisoner who is on the death row has sent a letter from the prison (a copy was also sent to HRANA) and described his life and current living condition at prison. Continue reading “A letter from death row prisoner Arjang Davoodi”

Transfer of prisoners from Ward 350 at Evin Prison continues

HRANA News Agency – On the morning of Sunday 14 September, 2014, two more prisoners were transferred from Ward 350 to Ward 7 at Evin Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), “Esmaeel Barzegari” and “Ali Alaie” are the two transferred prisoners from Wars 350 at Evin Prison who were taken to Ward 7 this morning. Continue reading “Transfer of prisoners from Ward 350 at Evin Prison continues”

Mass arrests at Qezel Hesar after the rebellion footage published

HRANA News Agency- in his interview with Fars News Agency reporter, “Asghar Jahangiri”, head of “State Prison, Security and Corrective Measures Organisation of Iran” mentioned that they have identified, pictured and published the pictures of the prisoners behind the recent riot at Qezel Hesar Prison .However, well informed sources claim that Intelligent and Security Unit of Qezel Hesar Prison initiated mass arrests at this prison to cover the riot incident and its after effects. Some of those arrested has no relation with the riot and have been arrested with no clear reason.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), mass arrests took place after the reports of the riot at Qezel Hesar Prions -in which the prisoners condemned the Death Penalty – widely published and the video of the incident went on HRANA website back in August. Consequently, Intelligent and Security Unit of prison was forced by higher authorities to initiate mass arrests among the prisoners of Units 1 and 2 at Qezel Hesar Prison and transferred them to solitary confinement. These arrests were made to terrorise and to create a state of panic amongst the prisoners who were seeking their basic human rights. Continue reading “Mass arrests at Qezel Hesar after the rebellion footage published”