The List of Women, Imprisoned on Charge of Muharebeh

HRANA News Agency – Prisoners who have been sentenced with the old penal code, now have a chance of retrial, reduction of sentence and even freedom. Currently, many prisoners, including at least 11 female prisoners have heavy sentences on the charge of Muharebeh. The following list, as the first list of “prisoners with Muharebeh charges”, is concentrated on these 11 female prisoners.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least 11 female prisoners with Muharebeh charges are held in different prisons across the country and are serving heavy sentences. According to the new penal code and by changing the section about Muharebeh, they could ask for retrial. Many of them may find reduction in their sentences, and for some, due to a long time that they have already served there is a chance of being released. Continue reading “The List of Women, Imprisoned on Charge of Muharebeh”

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

HRANA News Agency – In women’s ward of Evin prison, there are many mothers along with other women who are being kept in a bad environment, phone call is not available and visits are very limited. The following report is trying to give an overview about the condition and status of 24 female political prisoners in this prison.

Currently 24 political prisoners are kept in women’s ward in Evin prison: Continue reading “The Updated List of Political Prisoners in Women’s Ward of Evin Prison”

A Brief Report about the Panel on Human Rights in Iran; Canadian Senate

HRANA News Agency – There was a research panel with 9 Canadian Senators’ speech, and Iranian guests and international human rights figures, held for three days in Canadian Senate, from May 10th. This is a short report of this meeting.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), from May 10th, in the Canadian Senate a research panel was held for 3 days, with presentations from nine Canadian Senators, including Linda Frum, Daniel Lang, James Cowan, Salma Ataullah Jan, Raynell Andreychuk, Senator Lynn Beyak, Norman Doyle, Joan Fraser and Stephen Green as well as Iranian guests and international human rights figures. Continue reading “A Brief Report about the Panel on Human Rights in Iran; Canadian Senate”

The Names of 32 Prisoners who Have Been Charged with Muharebeh

HRANA News Agency – More than 70 political prisoners are kept in Rajaei Shahr and Evin prisons who have been charged with Muharebeh. Considering the recent changes in the penal code, they need to be re-tried. After a re-trial most of these prisoners are expected to be released. HRANA published the names of 32 prisoners of these two prisons who have been charged with Muharebeh.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), considering the fact that article 186 has been superseded, political prisoners with the charge of Muharebeh need to be re-tried. Therefore the names of 32 prisoners who are imprisoned in Evin and Rajaei Shahr prisons on this charge are being published by HRANA. Continue reading “The Names of 32 Prisoners who Have Been Charged with Muharebeh”

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”

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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”

Maryam Akbari Monfared Transferred To A Hospital

HRANA News Agency – Maryam Akbari Monfared, political prisoner in women’s ward of Evin prison was transferred to the hospital due to her different diseases that she is suffering from.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ms. Akbari Monfared was transferred to the clinic of Dr. Nakhjavan, located in Motahri st. in Tehran for her thyroid disease and an ophthalmology clinic, located on Tehran-no zone, for her eyes disease. Continue reading “Maryam Akbari Monfared Transferred To A Hospital”

A Report About Maryam Akbari Monfared’s Situation In Evin Prison

HRANA News Agency – Although Maryam Akbari Monfared is eligible to use the Article 134 of the Penal Code, and despite the retrial of the case of this political prisoner, the Supreme Court has upheld the court verdict against Maryam Akbari Monfared, again, before proceedings and submission of her defense statement and the introduction of her attorney.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), while the Article 134 of the Penal Code applies to Maryam Akbari Monfared, security and judicial authorities deny to apply this article on her case and after her rehearing, Branch 38 of the Supreme Court has confirmed her sentence, before the submission of the defense statement and before the introduction of her solicitor by the family of this political prisoner. Continue reading “A Report About Maryam Akbari Monfared’s Situation In Evin Prison”

Maryam Akbari Monfared; the 6th Year in Prison with no Medical Treatment

HRANA News Agency – Maryam Akbari Monfared, political prisoner, is still deprived of having furlough and receiving medical treatment, while serving the 6th year in prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Maryam Akbari Monfared, political prisoner and one the protesting citizens to the results of the presidential elections in 2009, is still deprived of furlough and receiving medical treatment. Continue reading “Maryam Akbari Monfared; the 6th Year in Prison with no Medical Treatment”

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

HRANA News Agency – The following list includes the political prisoners of women’s section of Evin Prison in Tehran. These prisoners have been sentenced in total to more than 190 years of imprisonment.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), there are 22 women in this section, 15 of whom are political and civil activists, 6 are from religious minorities and 1 of them is imprisoned on charge of espionage. Continue reading “The Latest List of the Political Prisoners in Women’s Section of Evin Prison”