3 Political Prisoners Tried in Tehran Revolutionary Court

HRANA News Agency – Reza Shahabi, Kamran Ayazi and Omid Zareinejad, were tried for charge of propaganda against the regime which was alleged to them after the events on 17th April (Guards’ riot to ward 350) at branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on 15th February, a trial was held for accusation of propaganda against the regime, against Reza Shahabi, Kamran Ayazi and Omid Zareinejad, at branch 26 of Revolutionary Court, presided by Judge Ahmadzadeh. Continue reading “3 Political Prisoners Tried in Tehran Revolutionary Court”

Labor activist Reza Shahabi awaits surgery

HRANA News Agency – Labor activist Reza Shahabi awaits surgery while recovering from his prolonged hunger strike. Reza Shahabi is the board member of SWTSBC, the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company.

On Saturday, July 12, 2014, Shahabi was transferred from Rejai Shahr Prison to Imam Khomeini Hospital. Since then he has been waiting to regain his physical strength to undergo surgery. “The surgeon has postponed the operation until Reza is strong enough,” a family member says.

The Appeals Court has sentenced Shahabi to serve four years in prison. He has been banned from participating in labor organizations for five years and fined approximately $3,000.

Reza Shahabi continues his hunger strike in hospital

HRANA News Agency – RezaShahabi, imprisoned labor activist continues hunger strike in Imam Khomeini Hospital.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi Zakaria, labor activist and political prisoner, was transferred from Evin prison ward 350 to Rajai Shahr prison on Sunday, 1st July. He went on hunger strike on the same day to protest at the transfer. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi continues his hunger strike in hospital”

Reza Shahabi transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital

HRANA News Agency- Reza Shahabi a Workers’ Rights activist who is on hunger strike since 41 days ago, transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital. Government officials have not yet allowed his family to visit him.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi was transferred on July 12th from the 12th Ward of Rajai shahr Prison and admitted at Imam Khomeini Hospital. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi transferred to Imam Khomeini Hospital”

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Reza Shahabi transferred to the clinic of the prison

HRANA News Agency – Reza Shahabi was transferred to the clinic of prison due to his physical deterioration.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahbi Zakari, the labour activist and political prisoner had been transferred from Evin to Rajai Shahr prison, on Sunday June 1st. The same day he started his hunger strike in protest at this transfer. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi transferred to the clinic of the prison”

Reza Shahabi on day 29th of hunger strike

HRANA News Agency – Reza Shahabi is in critical health condition after 29 days of hunger strike.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi, the imprisoned trade unionist had been exiled from section 350 of Evin prison to Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj on June 1st. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi on day 29th of hunger strike”

2 political prisoners still on hunger strike

HRANA News Agency – Latif Hasani, after 25 days and Reza Shahabi after 11 days, are still on hunger strike.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Latif Hasani political prisoner in Tabriz Central prison, went on hunger strike on 18th of May, to protest against the violation of political prisoners rights, violating the principle of prisoners’ separation based on kind of crimes in prisons, and political prisoners legal rights including the right to transfer them to their home city, leave permission and also to protest against the harassment of the families of political prisoners. Continue reading “2 political prisoners still on hunger strike”

Reza Shahabi on day 8 of hunger strike

HRANA News Agency – Reza Shahabi Zakaria, the labor activist is on hunger strike since his transfer to Rajai Shahr prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi Zakaria, the labor activist and political prisoner, was transferred from ward 350 of Evin to Rajai Shahr prison along with six other prisoners, on June 1. Continue reading “Reza Shahabi on day 8 of hunger strike”

7 political prisoners exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – Seven prisoners of ward number 350 of Evin prison, has been exiled to Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj yesterday morning.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Reza Shahabi, Reza Akbari Monfared, Javad Fooladvand, Asghar Ghottan, Asadollah Hadi, Gholamhossain Asadi and Ali Sallanpoor are the political prisoners who have been transferred to Rajai Shahr prison. Continue reading “7 political prisoners exiled to Rajai Shahr Prison”