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”
Category: Prisoners
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”
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”
A Muslim citizen charged with contact with Christian missionaries
HRANA News Agency – Accusations of disrupting public order through links with overseas centers of Christianity, evangelism, and Internet-telephony participation in anti-government activities through contact with Christian missionaries of Belgian Church was explained to Yousef Hassanzadeh as his charges.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mr. Yousef Hassanzadeh, who was arrested on Wednesday, 20th August, by the judicial authorities was charged with “disturb public order through links with overseas centers of Christianity, evangelism, and participation in Internet-calling for anti-government activities through contact with Christian missionaries first Belgian Church “. Continue reading “A Muslim citizen charged with contact with Christian missionaries”
No information about a political prisoner since 2 months ago
HRANA News Agency – Since two months ago, no information is available about the status of political prisoner, Ahmad Karimi.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), two months ago Ahmad Karimi, political prisoners was deported to Gonbad Kawoos prison, and he has not been able to contact his family since then. Continue reading “No information about a political prisoner since 2 months ago”



