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At Least 977 Executions in Iran in 2015; Amnesty International

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Executions
Amnesty International

HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International reported that in 2015, the rate of executions in the world was the highest in the past 25 years and Iran, along with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have been announced as the countries with the highest number of executions.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amnesty International has announced in a report that in 2015 at least 1634 people were executed in 25 countries. This figure has increased 50% over the previous year and in the last 25 years (since 1989) is unprecedented. Continue reading “At Least 977 Executions in Iran in 2015; Amnesty International”

Amnesty International Called for Immediate Release of Narges Mohammadi

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Women
Amnesty International, 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”

Amnesty International Called for Immediate Release of Hossein Ronaghi Maleki

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Prisoners
Amnesty International, Hossein Ronaghi Maleki

HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International in a statement expressed their deep concern over the situation of the jailed blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki calling for urgent action for his freedom.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on April 1st, Amnesty International stated that since March 26, Hossein Ronaghi Maleki was on hunger strike and his situation was not addressed by the authorities. Continue reading “Amnesty International Called for Immediate Release of Hossein Ronaghi Maleki”

Amnesty International: Further Sentence of Yousef Kakehmami for Sending Letter to Ahmad Shaheed

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Ethnic Minorities
Ahmad Shaheed, Amnesty International, Yousef Kakehmami

HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International condemned the further 5 years in prison sentence for Yousef Kakehmami, prisoner of Uremia prison, who wrote a letter to Ahmad Shaheed the UN special rapporteur and demanded his immediate action.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Amnesty International published a statement and said Yousef Kakehmami, imprisoned Kurdish farmer in Uremia prison who is currently serving his 9 years after “two unfair trials”, has been sentenced to further 5 years in prison after writing a letter to the UN Special Rapporteur. Continue reading “Amnesty International: Further Sentence of Yousef Kakehmami for Sending Letter to Ahmad Shaheed”

Amnesty International Expresses Concern about Afshin Sohrabzadeh’s Situation

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Ethnic Minorities
Afshin Sohrabzadeh, Amnesty International

HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International in a statement called for immediate action on the situation of political prisoner, Afshin Sohrabzadeh, Kurdish prisoner exiled in Minab prison, who is suffering from severe gastritis and respiratory problems.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amnesty International in a statement along with the request for urgent action, has announced that, Afshin Sohrabzadeh, a member of Iran’s Kurdish minority who is serving his 25 years imprisonment in exile in a remote prison, south of Hormozgan province, is in dire need of special medical treatment outside the prison. He is in a situation that his life is in danger, and being long away from a proper treatment has exacerbated this situation. Continue reading “Amnesty International Expresses Concern about Afshin Sohrabzadeh’s Situation”

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Juvenile Offender at the Risk of Imminent Execution in Iran: Amnesty International

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Children, Executions
Amnesty International, Himan Uraminejad

HRANA News Agency – In a statement of urgent action, Amnesty International warned about the imminent execution of Himan Uraminejad who was sentenced to death on charge of murder when he was a juvenile, and asked the Iranian authorities to stop this verdict.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Amnesty International called on the Iranian authorities to stop the death sentence of the juvenile offender, Himan Uraminejad whose verdict was confirmed by the Supreme Court. He has been informed that his sentence will be executed after April 1, 2016. Continue reading “Juvenile Offender at the Risk of Imminent Execution in Iran: Amnesty International”

Amnesty International Concerned about Saeed Hosseinzadeh’s Situation

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Prisoners
Amnesty International, Saeed Hosseinzadeh

HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International expressed concern about the hunger strike of Saeed Hosseinzadeh, children’s rights activist and prisoner of ward 7 of Evin prison and his critical condition in a statement.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the statement said: “Amnesty International is aware that Saeed Hossein Zadeh is suffering from different diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, digestive and respiratory problems, but “Sarollah” headquarters which was responsible for the investigation of his case, banned his medical furlough and threatened his life. Continue reading “Amnesty International Concerned about Saeed Hosseinzadeh’s Situation”

Amnesty International Calls for Quashing the Convictions of 3 Artists

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Freedom of Expression
Amnesty International, Hossein Rajabian, Mehdi Rajabian, Yousef Emadi

HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International has called for quashing the convictions including financial fines of the 3 convicted artists. Two musicians Mehdi Rajabian and Yousef Emadi, and a filmmaker Hossein Rajabian have been each sentenced to 6 years in prison and financial fines.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Amnesty International has called on the Iranian authorities to quash the convictions of Mehdi Rajabian, Hossein Rajabian and Yousef Emadi as they arise solely from the men’s peaceful exercise of their rights of freedom of expression and association through music and film. Continue reading “Amnesty International Calls for Quashing the Convictions of 3 Artists”

Amnesty International: Ramazan Ahmad Kamal Needs Immediate Medical Care

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Prisoners
Amnesty International, Ramazan Ahmad Kamal

HRANA News Agency – Amnesty International in a statement announced that Ramazan Ahmad Kamal, Kurdish Syrian prisoner needs surgery, and called for imminent consideration of the condition of this Syrian prisoner of Rajaei Shahr prison of Karaj.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in this statement which was published on January 26, it is stated, “He is in need of surgical treatment for an infection in his shoulder, which has resulted in partial paralysis of his arm. The infection appears to be the outcome of poor post-operative care following earlier surgical treatment inside prison.” Continue reading “Amnesty International: Ramazan Ahmad Kamal Needs Immediate Medical Care”