Two Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Wednesday, May 28, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of murder in separate cases were carried out in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

Their identities have been reported by Iran Human Rights as Shahram Abbaszadeh, 23, from Khomeinishahr, and Alireza Ahmadi, 35, from Aligudarz.

According to the report, Abbaszadeh had been arrested four years ago, and Ahmadi about six years ago, both in separate cases on charges of murder, and later sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison officials or relevant institutions.

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Alireza Ahmadi Arrested in Arak

HRANA News Agency – Alireza Ahmadi, a former security prisoner was arrested by police officers in the city of Arak.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Alireza Ahmadi former security prisoner was arrested by the police at the passport office in the city of Arak. Continue reading “Alireza Ahmadi Arrested in Arak”

The List of 55 Political-Security Prisoners in Ward 7 of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – The following list contains the names of 55 political-security prisoners of Evin prison who were arrested and sentenced and imprisoned on charges of “communication with enemy states” or “espionage”. At least 9 of these prisoners are sick and need urgent medical attention.

 According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), separation of political-conscience and security prisoners is based on the nature of the charges raised against them, the majority of the security prisoners were tried under article 501 (espionage) and article 508 (in collaboration with a hostile government) of the Penal Code and are prosecuted in Iran. Due to the lack of transparency of the judiciary in dealing with such cases, in some cases the judiciary uses the security charges as a toll to deal with political opponents and due to the uncertainty of a fair trial for the convicted, preparing and filing the list is based solely on the formal charges against prisons by the judiciary and Human Rights Activists in Iran in the absence of transparency in the court cases, cannot independently confirm the allegations to these prisoners. Continue reading “The List of 55 Political-Security Prisoners in Ward 7 of Evin Prison”

Alireza Ahmadi Deprived of Medical Treatment in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Alireza Ahmadi, security prisoner in Evin Prison is suffering from severe pain due to intestinal rupture of the diaphragm, heart and respiratory problems and prison authorities deny transferring him to a hospital for treatment. Prison officials said that due to high costs, they were not able to transfer him.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Alireza Ahmadi, 30-year-old prisoner in ward 7 of Evin prison also because of hip dislocation and disability that he has had from his childhood and lack of medical attention by the prison clinic, and subsequently deterioration of his illness, is in a very difficult situation. Continue reading “Alireza Ahmadi Deprived of Medical Treatment in Evin Prison”

Alireza Ahmadi Transferred to a Hospital in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Alireza Ahmadi, imprisoned in ward 7 of Evin prison, was transferred to hospital due to deterioration of his physical condition.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), this prisoner was transferred to Taleghani Hospital in Tehran handcuffed and in prison uniform to be assessed and have an ultrasound scan, on 2nd August. Continue reading “Alireza Ahmadi Transferred to a Hospital in Tehran”

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