Category: Religious Minorities

Sunni prisoner deprived of medical treatment

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Aram Mikaeli

HRANA News Agency – Aram Mikaeli, a Sunni prisoner of conscience detained in Saghez Central Prison, Kurdistan province of Iran, has been deprived of medical treatment despite suffering from numerous medical conditions.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), despite the judicial authorities approving a period of medical leave for Aram to receive medical treatment, the security forces have prevented the decision from being enforced. Continue reading “Sunni prisoner deprived of medical treatment”

Manuchher Kholousi’s trial adjourned in Mashhad

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Manuchher Kholousi, Nava Kholousi, Nika Kholousi

HRANA News Agency – Manuchher Kholousi, a Bahai from Mashhad, was tried on July 8.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  he was charged with “acting against national security by giving interviews with foreign media.” However no interviews with Mr. Kholousi are known, in either Iranian or foreign media. Continue reading “Manuchher Kholousi’s trial adjourned in Mashhad”

A Bahai citizen arrested in Mashhad

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Mey Khalusi, Saqi Feda’i, Shayan Tafazoli

HRANA News Agency – Saqi Feda’i, a Bahai from Mashhad, was arrested by agents from the Ministry of Intelligence on July 8.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the agents arrived at her home with a warrant for her arrest. Continue reading “A Bahai citizen arrested in Mashhad”

Farhad Sadeqi returned to prison

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Farhad Sadeqi

HRANA News Agency – Farhad Sadeqi, one of the imprisoned teachers from the Bahai Open University (BIHE), has returned to prison after five days of prison leave.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he is serving a 4-year sentence in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj (near Tehran). Continue reading “Farhad Sadeqi returned to prison”

Three Christians arrested in Anzali, north of Iran

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Behnam Irani, Mathews Haghnejad, Mohammad Roghangir, Soroush Rezayi, Yousef Nadar khani

HRANA News Agency – The security forces has arrested three new converted to Christianity and members of a group called Iran Church, in Anzali city.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Seyed Alireza Ali Haghnejad, known as Mathews, the new converted to Christianity from Anzali city was arrested on July 5th. Continue reading “Three Christians arrested in Anzali, north of Iran”

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2 Sunnis arrested a month ago still have no contact with family

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Mohammad Darabi, Vahid Darabi

HRANA News Agency – Two Sunni activists who were arrested in Iran a month ago have still not been allowed to contact their families.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 21-year old Mohammad Darabi, the son of the Friday prayer Imam for Rejaw in Kermanshah, northwestern Iran, was active in Sunni religious activities and involved in religious work. Continue reading “2 Sunnis arrested a month ago still have no contact with family”

Court of Appeals confirms prison sentence for Sunni preacher

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Foad Rezazadeh

HRANA News Agency – The Court of Appeals in Tehran has confirmed the six-year prison sentence for Sunni preacher Foad Rezazadeh just months after he was reportedly tortured by agents from the Ministry of Intelligence in order to force him to sign false ‘confessions’.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Foad Rezazadeh was sentenced to six years imprisonment by judge Mohammad Moghisseh in Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on 8 January 2014. The Court of Appeals has now confirmed the sentence. Continue reading “Court of Appeals confirms prison sentence for Sunni preacher”

Seven Bahais sentenced to imprisonment in Urmia

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Amir Maboudi, Farahnaz Moqadam, Fardin A`za’i, Gisou Sheikh-Hasan-Abadi, Neda Farsatipour, Noushin Mithaqi, Soheila Aqdasi

HRANA News Agency – The revolutionary court in Urmia, in Iran’s Azerbaijan province, has handed down sentences ranging from six months to six years for seven Bahais.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mr. Fardin A`za’i (Aghsani) and Mrs. Farahnaz Moqadam and Ms. Gisou Sheikh-Hasan-Abadi were sentenced to six years in prison. Continue reading “Seven Bahais sentenced to imprisonment in Urmia”

Shamim Ruhani sentenced to 1 year in prison and exile

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Shamim Rohani

HRANA News Agency – Shamim Ruhani, a Bahai from Ahvaz (a city in the delta of the Tigris and Euphrates), has been sentenced to one year in prison followed by banishment from the province of Khuzestan.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he was charged with propaganda against the regime and membership in Bahai organisations. Continue reading “Shamim Ruhani sentenced to 1 year in prison and exile”

Two Bahais arrested in Yazd

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Iraj Lohrasb, Tannaz Mohammedi

HRANA News Agency – Two Bahais were arrested by agents from the Ministry of Intelligence in their homes in Yazd yesterday morning.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  their names are Ms. Tannaz Mohammedi and Mr. Iraj Lohrasb. Continue reading “Two Bahais arrested in Yazd”