HRANA News Agency – Following the protests in various cities of Azerbaijan and Ardebil provinces in response to the article published in the newspaper of “Tarhe No” and the continuation of the protests in recent days, a wave of arrests of protesting citizens in these cities has begun. The latest list of names or those who were arrested or released from custody and also, the latest status of 31 of these individuals follows.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), after several days of protests in different cities of Azerbaijan and Ardabil provinces in response to the article published in the “Tarhe No” newspaper, civilians are being still arrested. Continue reading “A Report about Recent Arrests in Azerbaijan and Ardebil Provinces”
Category: Ethnic Minorities
24 Turkish Civilians Arrested in Different Cities
HRANA News Agency – Following the rally in various cities in Azerbaijan and Ardabil provinces in protest to the article in the “Tarhe No” newspaper and the continuation of the protests, the wave of arresting Turkish (Azeri) activists in various cities including Tabriz, Urmia, Khoy, Maragheh, Zanjan, Ardabil and Tehran continued by the arrest of 24 others on July 28.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on July 28, At least 24 others civilians were arrested in the rally in protest to the article of “Tarhe No” newspaper. Continue reading “24 Turkish Civilians Arrested in Different Cities”
A Number of Demonstrators Arrested in Tabriz
HRANA News Agency – Following the gathering of a group of citizens of Tabriz in protest to the published article in the “Tarhe No” newspaper, a number of protesters were arrested and transferred to an unknown location. Reports indicate the widespread presence of troops and anti-riot vehicles in the city.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), a rally in protest against the published article in the “Tarhe No” newspaper was held on July 26 in Tabriz and at least 15 civilians have been arrested by the security forces or the police so far. Continue reading “A Number of Demonstrators Arrested in Tabriz”
Rasoul Razavi Returned to Tabriz Prison / Morteza Moradpour Sent to Furlough
HRANA News Agency – On July 17, Rasoul Razavi returned to Tabriz Central Prison after a week of furlough. On the other hand, Morteza Moradpour, the other imprisoned activist was sent to the five-day furlough.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on July 17, Rasoul Razavi returned to Tabriz Central Prison after a week of furlough. On the other hand, Morteza Moradpour, the other imprisoned activist was sent to the five-day furlough. Continue reading “Rasoul Razavi Returned to Tabriz Prison / Morteza Moradpour Sent to Furlough”
Ibrahim Noori Arrested in Ahar
HRANA News Agency – Ibrahim Noori from Ahar, was arrested after showing up at the court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ibrahim Noori, resident of Ahar, who had been summoned by Branch two of the Court in this city, after attending the Branch was arrested by the order of prosecutor Fazel. Continue reading “Ibrahim Noori Arrested in Ahar”
Afshin Hossein Panahi Arrested in Dehgolan
HRANA News Agency – On July 18, Afshin Hossein Panahi was arrested by security forces in Dehgolan city of Kurdistan province and was transferred to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), intelligence officers arrested Afshin Hossein Panahi at his his house on July 18, and transferred him to an unknown location. Continue reading “Afshin Hossein Panahi Arrested in Dehgolan”
Shahram Radmehr Released from Prison
HRANA News Agency – Shahram Radmehr was released from Tabriz prison.
It’s not sure if he was released on parole or for furlough. Continue reading “Shahram Radmehr Released from Prison”
Siamak Mirzai Transferred to Evin Prison
HRANA News Agency – Siamak Mirzai, from Pars Abad in Ardabil, who had been arrested by the security forces at his workplace, was transferred to ward 209 of Evin prison, based on a proxy detention warrant.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Siamak Mirzai, from Pars Abad in Ardabil, who had been arrested by the security forces at his workplace in Pars Abad and had been taken to the Intelligence Office in Ardabil, has informed his wife through a phone call that he had been transferred to ward 209 of Evin prison in Tehran by a proxy detention warrant which was issued by branch 3 of the Golestan prosecution office (Saweh Road). Continue reading “Siamak Mirzai Transferred to Evin Prison”
Siamak Mirzai Arrested in Pars Abad
HRANA News Agency – On July 14, Siamak Mirzai from Pars Abad in Ardabil, was arrested by the security forces at his workplace.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on July 14, security forces of Pars Abad city in Ardabil province went to the grocery store of Mr. Siamak Mirzai and arrested and transferred him to an unknown location. Continue reading “Siamak Mirzai Arrested in Pars Abad”
Milad Akbari Released on the Bail from Tabriz Prison
HRANA News Agency – Milad Akbari, Turk (Azeri) activist from Tabriz, was released from Tabriz Central Prison on the bail of 1000 million IRR. Ali Hamzehzadeh, the other inmate of the case, is still held in the Intelligence office Tabriz.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Milad Akbari, Turk (Azeri) activist from Tabriz, was released from Tabriz Central Prison on the bail of 1000 million IRR, at about 4pm, on July 16. Continue reading “Milad Akbari Released on the Bail from Tabriz Prison”