Tag: Evin Prison

Painter and Writer Mehdi Bahman Arrested

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Evin Prison, Ezra, Mehdi Bahman, Psalms

On October 13, 2022, security forces arrested writer and painter Mehdi Bahman at his house in Tehran and jailed him in Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Iranian painter and writer Mehdi Bahman was arrested by security forces.

An informed source close to Bahman’s family told HRANA, “At 1 a.m., the security forces arrested him at his house for his support of the nationwide protests. In a short call to his family, he said he was held in Ward 209 of Evin Prison.”

For over 20 years, Bahman has been working on illuminating religious books for the cause of peaceful coexistence between religions. His two illuminated copies of the Book of Psalms and Ezra are held in the Library of the United States Congress.

Since the outbreak of nationwide protests, thousands of people, including journalists, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. For more details and statistics on the nationwide protest across Iran, read HRANA’s comprehensive report here.

 

Civil Rights Activist Kambiz Nowruz-Zadeh Arrested

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Evin Prison, Kambiz Nowruz-Zadeh

In recent days, security forces arrested civil rights activist Kambiz Nowruz-Zadeh and took him to Evin Prison.

Yesterday, October 12, Nowruz-Zadeh called his family and informed them that he had been jailed in Evin Prison.

Nowruz-Zadeh has faced other arrests on prior occasions due to his civil activities.

Since the outbreak of nationwide protests, thousands of people, including journalists, teachers, students and civil rights activists, have been arrested. It is estimated that the number of arrests has climbed above 5500.

For more details and statistics on the nationwide protest across Iran, read HRANA’s comprehensive report here.

Teachers Eskandar Lotfi and Masoud Nikkhah Arrested

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Eskandar Lotfi, Evin Prison, Mariwan, Masoud Nikkhah

On October 8, 2022, security forces arrested Lotfi and Masoud Nikkhah, the members of the Teachers’ Trade Association of Mariwan and one day later transferred them from Mariwan to Evin Prison in Tehran.

These teachers union activists were arrested at their houses in Mariwan.

On May 1, 2022, Lotfi and Nikkhah were also arrested by security forces and then released on bail on August 20.

The reason for these arrests and the charges are still unknown.

Women’s Rights Activist Bahar Aslani Arrested

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Evin Prison

On September 26, 2022, security forces arrested Bahar Aslani, photographer and women’s rights activist, at her house in Tehran and transferred her to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. She is currently hospitalized in the prison infirmary due to asthma.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on September 26, 2022, women’s rights activist Bahar Aslani was arrested in Tehran.

Aslani has faced another arrest on a prior occasion. On March 8, 2018, she was arrested before the Labour office in Tehran during a gathering to celebrate International Women’s Day. She was released after a few days.

 

 

Shahriar Shams Arrested While on Furlough

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On September 27, 2022, political prisoner Shahriar Shams was arrested while on furlough and was taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on September 27, 2022, security forces arrested Shahriar Shams at his house, while he was on furlough.

During the protests 2017–2018, Shams was arrested and released ten days later on bail.

Later, the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced him to six years in prison. This verdict was reduced to four years and 45 days on appeal.

On July 5, 2020, Shams started his sentencing in Evin Prison.

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Fatemeh Ziai Azad Arrested in Tehran

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On September 17, 2022, security forces arrested former political prisoner, Fatemeh Ziai Azad at her house in Tehran and transferred her to Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on September 17, 2022, Fatemeh Ziai Azad was arrested in Tehran.

An informed source told HRANA that during the arrest, the agents confiscated Ziai Azad’s mobile. After arrest, in a short phone call, she informed her family that she had been taken to Ward 209 of Evin Prison and had not yet been notified about the charges.

Ziai suffers from Multiple sclerosis (MS) but is denied access to medical care.

Baha’is Citizen Jila Shahriari Imprisoned

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Baha'is Citizen, Evin Prison, Jila Shahriari

Jila Shahriari started her sentencing at Evin Prison on September 11, 2022.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Baha’i citizen Jila Shahriari started her sentencing at Evin Prison.

An informed source told HRANA that Evin Prison officials called Shahriari to appear at Prosecutor’s Office to answer questions, but she was taken in.

In September 2016, intelligence agents arrested Shahriari at her house in Tehran. She was released on bail after 31 days of interrogation.

The Tehran Revolutionary Court later sentenced her to five years imprisonment. This sentence was reduced to two years and six months on appeal.

Workers’ Rights Activist Keyvan Mohtadi still in Detention

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Anisha Asadaollahi, Evin Prison, Keyvan Mohtadi

After four months, workers’ rights activist Keyvan Mohtadi is still kept in the public ward of Evin Prison awaiting due process. Mohtadi was relocated from Ward 209 to Ward 4 of Evin Prison as he waited for processing.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Worker’s Rights Activist Keyvan Mohtadi has been in detention for over four months.

An informed source told HRANA that, the prison officials have told Mohtadi that his detention has been extended and no bail will be granted.

On May 9, 2022, security forces arrested Mohtadi and other workers’ rights activist, Anisha Asadollahi at their house and transferred them to Ward 209 of Evin Prison in Tehran. Asadollahi was released on bail on August 20.

The reason for Mohtadi’s arrest and the charges are still unknown.

Anisha Asadollahi and Keyvan Mohtadi had been arrested and convicted before for their civil activities. On May 1, 2019, with many other workers and worker’s rights activists, Anisha Asadollahi was arrested at a gathering for the celebration of international workers’ Day. Subsequently, the Revolutionary Court of Tehran sentenced her to one-year imprisonment (of which six months were suspended) and 74 lashes on the charge of “disturbing the public order”. She was jailed in Evin prison for sentencing on January 4, 2020, and was freed on January 21 of that year.

 

Update on Reza Khandan Mahabadi’s Condition in Evin Prison

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Baktash Abtin, Evin Prison, Iranian Writers Association, Reza Khandan Mahabadi

Writer and member of the Iranian Writers Association (IWA) Reza Khandan Mahabadi is currently serving a five-year sentence in Evin Prison since September 2019.

An informed source told HRANA that Khandan is suffering from heart disease and is being held in Ward 8 of Evin Prison. On December 21, 2021, h was hospitalized outside the prison after he contracted COVID-19. On January 8, 2021, another well-known writer, Baktash Abtin died of Covid-19  due to negligence.

Mahabadi was sentenced on May 15, 2019, by Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court, headed by Judge Mohammad Moghayeseh. His sentence included one year in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime” and five years on the charge of “assembly and collusion with the intention of acting against national security”. On September 26, 2020, he was arrested and sent to Evin Prison to serve his sentence.

Mahabadi’s career as a writer kicked off in 1978 with the publication of his book “Local Children”. Some of his publications include “Nothing Comes Out of the Sack, ExceptWhat Was In It”, a seven-volume story collection called “My Favorite Stories”, a collection of research titled “Razi War”, and the 19-volume fiction collection “Encyclopedia of Iranian Legends and Fairy Tales” (co-author Ali Ashraf Darvishian).

Imprisoned Civil Rights Activist Behnam Moosivand Goes on Hunger Strike

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Behnam Moosivand, Evin Prison, Rajai Shahr Prison

On August 31, 2022, Behnam Moosivand who is imprisoned in Rajai-Shahr Prison went on hunger strike since he is kept in solitary confinement.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on August 31, 2022, Behnam Moosivand went on a hunger strike to protest against being held in solitary confinement.

An informed source close to Moosivand’s family told HRANA that he suffers from several diseases, but prison officials refuse to send him out of the prison to receive care. 

Moosivand had gone on hunger strike in April 2022 to protest assault by prison guards.

Moosivand is currently serving a five-year sentence. On June 14, 2020, he was taken to Evin Prison, but later was sent to Rajai-Shahr Prison in Karaj.