Atena Farghadani Released from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Atena Farghadani, cartoonist and activist, was released from Evin prison on May 3, 2016.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Moghimi, her lawyer said during the announcement of the news that Atena Farghadani was released from Evin prison by the end of her sentence on May 3, 2016. Continue reading “Atena Farghadani Released from Evin Prison”

Atena Faraghdani Will be Released on May 11th.

HRANA News Agency – Branch number 54 of the appeal court of Tehran, reduced the primary sentence of Atena Faraghdani from 12 years and 9 months to 18 months in prison. Therefore, she will be released very soon.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the sentence of 12 years and 9 months of the imprisoned artist, Atena Faraghdani, was dropped by branch number 54 of the appeal court of Tehran, and she was sentenced to 18 months in prison, on charge of propaganda against the regime. With the consideration of her detention time and imprisonment period, her sentence will be fully served on May 11, and she is expected to be released from Evin prison. Continue reading “Atena Faraghdani Will be Released on May 11th.”

Maryam Akbari Monfared’s Case in the Supreme Court

HRANA News Agency – The case of Maryam Akbari Monfared, political prisoner of women’s ward of Evin prison, is being processed in the Supreme Court.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the case of Maryam Akbari Monfared is being processed in branch number 38 of the Supreme Court. Continue reading “Maryam Akbari Monfared’s Case in the Supreme Court”

Nahid Gorji Went to Vakil Abad Prison in Mashhad

HRANA News Agency – Nahid Gorji civil rights activists went to Vakil Abad Prison in Mashhad on 8 April to serve her three years of imprisonment. According her relatives, her arrest and conviction is due to her activities in social networks.

According to the Report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Nahid Gorji civil rights activist living in Mashhad who had been sentenced to 3 year prison, entered the Vakil Abad Prison on April 8. Continue reading “Nahid Gorji Went to Vakil Abad Prison in Mashhad”

Amnesty International Called for Immediate Release of Narges Mohammadi

HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International announced in a statement, April 20th as the date for the trial of Narges Mohammadi, calling for immediate release and action for the case of the defender of human rights.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Amnesty International, in a statement said that the human rights defender and prisoner of conscience Narges Mohammadi had been informed that her trial would be on April 20. It was more than 8 months that she had had no contact with her children and was severely ill. Continue reading “Amnesty International Called for Immediate Release of Narges Mohammadi”

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Atena Farghadani, Imprisoned in an Undecided Situation

HRANA News Agency – Atena Farghadani, artist and civic activist in the women’s ward of Evin Prison is still in uncertain condition waiting for the court of appeal’s decision.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Atena Farghadani artist and civil rights activist, had faced alleged adultery illicit relationship charge, when she was summoned to prison to have a meeting with her solicitor, Mohammad Moqimi, which was made following the hand shake with him, on Saturday June 7, 2015. Continue reading “Atena Farghadani, Imprisoned in an Undecided Situation”

Child Bride from Afghanistan Beaten by the Husband and Abandoned in the Hospital

HRANA News Agency – Sakineh Uzbek, Afghan refugee child who was thrown from the balcony of the third floor after being beaten by her husband, has been abandoned in Shariati Hospital by the law enforcement officials without treatment.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Sakineh Uzbek, 15-year-old Afghan refugee and graduated from autonomous school for Afghan children and resident in Sabashahr who was thrown from the balcony of the third floor after being beaten by her husband, has been abandoned in Shariati Hospital and her family and husband has abandoned her and the hospital due to the high costs of the treatment (seven millions Toman) refuse to cooperate while the law enforcement authorities have taken no action in this regard so far. Continue reading “Child Bride from Afghanistan Beaten by the Husband and Abandoned in the Hospital”

The List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – In the women’s ward of Evin prison where many prisoners are mothers, the authorities still do not provide phone calls for prisoners, prison visits are limited and there are many environmental problems in this place. This report gives a general overview of the conditions and the names of 25 women political prisoners.

What you will read, is a general report and overview of the situation of the women’s ward of Evin prison, plus an exclusive list of political prisoners, including the duration of their imprisonment and other specifications. Continue reading “The List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward in Evin Prison”

Iranian Authorities Approve Virginity Tests on 2 Political Prisoners

HRANA News Agency – In the last report of the UN Secretary General on the situation of human rights in Iran, Islamic republic officials have confirmed the virginity test of Atena Faraghdani and stated that prison authorities performed the test in response to sexual harassment allegations in some websites.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Islamic Republic officials have stated regarding forcing Atena Faraghdani to virginity and pregnancy test, “authorities performed the test in response to sexual harassment allegations in some websites”. Continue reading “Iranian Authorities Approve Virginity Tests on 2 Political Prisoners”

Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lashes

HRANA News Agency – The verdict of Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi, two civil society and social activists was issued in branch 26 of the revolutionary court headed by Judge Ahmadzadeh on March 12.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Puria Ibrahimi has been acquitted of the charges of organizing the assassination of Judge Salvati and was sentenced to two years in prison and five years of suspended imprisonment and 30 lashes on chareges of “propaganda against the Islamic Republic in favor of so-called human rights organizations and groups” and “disturbing public order by participating in illegal gatherings”. Continue reading “Shokoufeh Azar Masouleh and Puria Ibrahimi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lashes”