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

HRANA News Agency – In women’s ward of Evin prison, there are many mothers who are imprisoned with political and security charges. They are being kept in an inappropriate condition and without having sufficient phone call time, and very limited visits. The condition of this ward resulted in spreading of women and different diseases among the prisoners.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), currently 23 female prisoners, mainly with political and security charges are being kept in women’s ward of Evin prison. Continue reading “The Latest List of the Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison”

A Report about Hunger Strikers in Prisons of Iran

HRANA News Agency – Reza Samiei Monfared, Hengameh Shahidi, Atena Daemi, and Esmail Abdi, four prisoners of conscience at Evin prison have been on hunger strike. At the same time, Seyed Hassan Hoseini, Ali Jahangiri and Hosein Yahyaei, three ordinary prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj have gone on hunger strike since the last week of April, and their condition is not good.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Reza Samiei Monfared, security prisoner has gone on hunger strike since March 5, Hengameh Shahidi, a journalist and political activist, since March 9, Atena Daemi, human rights defender at women’s ward, since April 8, and Esmail Abdi, a teacher and trade unionist in ward 350 of Evin prison, since April 30, have gone on hunger strike with various demands.  Continue reading “A Report about Hunger Strikers in Prisons of Iran”

Omid Alishenas Sent to Furlough

HRANA News Agency – On March 20, 2017, Omid Alishenas civil activist, was sent to furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on March 20, 2017, Omid Alishenas civil activist, was sent to a 6-day furlough. Continue reading “Omid Alishenas Sent to Furlough”

Ali Nouri Released from Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Ali Nouri, civil rights activist who had been imprisoned in Evin prison, was released on parole after serving one third of his sentence.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Nouri, political prisoner of ward number 7 of Evin prison, was released on parole after serving 1/3 of his sentence. Continue reading “Ali Nouri Released from Evin Prison”

Deami Sisters Trial Held in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – On March 12, 2017, the trial of Atena Daemi and her sisters, Ensie and Hanye was held. The 3 sisters were charged with “obstruction of execution and insulting officials.”

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on March 12, 2017, the trial of Atena Daemi and her sisters, Ensie and Hanye was held at branch 1162 of Ghods Judicial Complex. Continue reading “Deami Sisters Trial Held in Tehran”

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The Newest List of Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – In the women’s ward of Evin prison where many mothers are being kept, it is not possible to make a phone call, visits are limited and there are many environmental problems in this place. This report gives the names, status and charges of 31 female political-security prisoners.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), currently 31 prisoners, mostly political, conscience and security prisoners, are kept in the women’s ward of Evin prison. Continue reading “The Newest List of Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison”

Atena Daemi Acquitted in the New Case

HRANA News Agency – Atena Daemi, imprisoned human rights activist was acquitted in the new case which was composed based on the complaint of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. On the other hand the prohibition of prosecution was issued for Ms. Daemi’s complaining against the institution, Ms. Daemi objected to the decision.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on February 14, 2017, the prohibition of prosecution and acquittal of Atena Daemi in the new case had been assigned to her in prison. Continue reading “Atena Daemi Acquitted in the New Case”

Atena Daemi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Atena Daemi, imprisoned human rights activist in Evin Prison, has gone on hunger strike in protest against “the fake case” and judicial condemnation of her family members. Ms. Daemi has lost 10 kg weight and has physical problems.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Atena Daemi, human rights defender who is imprisoned in the women’s ward in Evin prison, has gone on hunger strike to protest against the conviction of her sisters, Ensieh and Haniyeh Daemi, as “hostages” of the families of political prisoners, since the morning of Saturday April 8, 2017. Continue reading “Atena Daemi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison”

The Court Acquitted Atena Daemi’s Sisters

HRANA News Agency – Two sisters of Atena Daemi, imprisoned human rights defender, were acquitted of the accusations made by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, based on a warrant issued recently by Shahid Moghadas Court, in Evin.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ensieh and Hanieh Daemi, two sisters of Atena Daemi, human rights defender who is imprisoned in women’s ward in Evin prison, were acquitted of the accusations made by the Revolutionary Guards, based on a warrant issued recently by Branch 4 of Shahid Moghadas Court in Evin. Continue reading “The Court Acquitted Atena Daemi’s Sisters”

Atena Daemi Tried for the New Charges Put on Her

HRANA News Agency – The court session of Atena Daemi, imprisoned human rights activist, was held in Shahid Moghadas court in Evin prison. The IRGC is the compliance in this new law suit. During this session, some of the allegations of Ms. Daemi was dropped and the one regarding insulting the officers and hindering the apprehension was heard.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), allegations of insulting the supreme leader, insulting the authorities and spreading lies were dropped from the case and only the two allegations of insulting the officers during the arrest mission and hindering apprehension were heard. This change was done following the testimony of the police, defend of the lawyer and refusal of recoding of the arrest procedure. Continue reading “Atena Daemi Tried for the New Charges Put on Her”