HRANA News Agency – According to the Prison guards, Bahram Tasviri Khiabani a death row prisoner was found dead in a solitary confinement cell at Rajaee Shahr Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the body of Bahram Tasviri Khiabani a death row prisoner was found today August 28th , 2014 in a solitary confinement at Ward 5, Rajaee Shahr Prison. Back in 2010 HRANA published a report about this prisoner raped by prison guards ( see the 2010 report here) and also his accounts about this rape , abuse and mistreatment at prison( see his video here) . Continue reading “Mysterious death of complaining prisoner in a solitary confinement”
Category: Prisoners
The footage of Ghezel Hesar Prisoners’ rebellion against death penalty
HRANA News Agency – On August 26th, 2014 a rare footage of protesting prisoners rioting against mass executions at the 2nd unit of Ghezel Hesar Prison published by HRANA news agency. The riot took place on August 17th, 2014 and finished with many causalities and injuries among protesting prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in the morning of August 17th, 2014 at least 14 death-row prisoners were transferred to the execution chamber at Ghezel Hesar Prison. This resulted in a riot by prisoners of unit 2 at this prison whom most of them are death-row prisoners. These prisoners confronted the prison security unit and demanded to suspend the executions.
Live rounds and tear gas widely were used by Qezel Hesar security and back up units which resulted in lots of injuries and at least 10 causalities.
HRANA also reported about the peaceful protest of prisoners’ families outside the prison on the same day who demanded suspension of executions. However, these protests were suppressed by NAJA using Water Cannons and led to several arrests.
Below is the mentioned footage of the incident:
Rare footage of Ghezel Hesar Prisoners’ rebellion against death penalty
Majid Tavakoli and Riaz Sobhani return to prison
HRANA News Agency – Majid Tavakoli and Riaz Sobhani have returned to Rejai Shahr Prison at the conclusion of their three-day furlough. Both prisoners were granted a leave on August 23 and required to report back to prison on August 25. Their requests for an extension have been denied.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Tavakoli was arrested on December 7, 2009, following his speech at Amir Kabir University against the results of Iran’s presidential election. Continue reading “Majid Tavakoli and Riaz Sobhani return to prison”
Hamid Babaie passed out at Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Hamid Babaie, a Prisoner of conscience at Evin Prison, has passed out and got revulsion for unknown reasons during the past couple of days.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Hamid Babaie, a Finance PhD student at Liège University in Belgium was arrested at the airport while returning to Iran back in July 2013. He received 10 years sentence (6 years Imprisonment and 4 years Probation sentence) and has been jailed at Evin Prison since then. In a Facebook note, his wife explained about his unconsciousness and his transfer to the prison’s clinic. However, it is not clear if this prisoner has received the necessary treatments for his ailment or not. Continue reading “Hamid Babaie passed out at Evin Prison”
Labor activist Reza Shahabi awaits surgery
HRANA News Agency – Labor activist Reza Shahabi awaits surgery while recovering from his prolonged hunger strike. Reza Shahabi is the board member of SWTSBC, the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company.
On Saturday, July 12, 2014, Shahabi was transferred from Rejai Shahr Prison to Imam Khomeini Hospital. Since then he has been waiting to regain his physical strength to undergo surgery. “The surgeon has postponed the operation until Reza is strong enough,” a family member says.
The Appeals Court has sentenced Shahabi to serve four years in prison. He has been banned from participating in labor organizations for five years and fined approximately $3,000.
Journalist Massoud Kordpour returns to prison
HRANA News Agency – On August 25, 2014, Massoud Kordpour returned to Mahabad Prison at the conclusion of his furlough. His request for an extension has been denied.
On November 9, the Revolutionary Court in Mahabad convicted Massoud and Khosro Kordpour on charges of conspiracy and incitement against the Islamic regime. Both brothers are two jailed Iranian journalists and Kurdish activists.
The judge sentenced Massoud to three years in prison on charges of conspiracy and six months for incitement. Likewise, Khosro received five years on charges of conspiracy and one year for incitement. Khosro was exiled to a prison in Tabriz to serve his term.
Currently, Massoud is behind bars in Mahabad Prison, and Khosro is in Tabriz Prison. “Khosro has been denied furlough so far,” a member of the family said. “He is being held with regular inmates.”
Arjang Davoodi’s case has been sent to the Supreme Court
HRANA News Agency – Arjang Davoodi’s case has been sent to the Supreme Court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Arjang Davoodi was sentenced to death by branch number 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Karaj almost a month ago. His case has been sent to branch number 32 of the Supreme Court recently. Continue reading “Arjang Davoodi’s case has been sent to the Supreme Court”
3 political prisoners in Rajai Shahr Prison granted leave
HRANA News Agency – Majid Tavakkoli, Mehdi Motamedimehr and Riazallah Sobhani left Rajai Shahr Prison.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the 3 political prisoners have been granted leave and left Rajai Shahr Prison on August 23rd. Continue reading “3 political prisoners in Rajai Shahr Prison granted leave”
Mohammadreza Pourshajari released from prison
HRANA News Agency – Mohammadreza Pourshajari (Siamak Mehr) was released from Central Prison of Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammadreza Pourshajari, 52, blogger was arrested on September 12, 2010 and was released on August 23, 2014 after serving 4 years in prison. Continue reading “Mohammadreza Pourshajari released from prison”
Warders broke the leg of a prisoner in Rajaei Shahr prison
HRANA News Agency – Alireza Rezaei, the prisoner who is charged with murder, was beaten by prison warders and transferred to solitary confinement with a broken leg.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Alireza Rezaei, the prisoner of youth ward, who is charged with murder, was beaten by wardens with stick and baton and after his leg got broken he was transferred to solitary confinement, on Wednesday August 13. Continue reading “Warders broke the leg of a prisoner in Rajaei Shahr prison”