Ghezelhesar Prison: 8 prisoners hanged, 4 others committed suicide

HRANA News Agency – During last week, eight prisoners were executed by hanging in Ghezalhesar prison, in Karaj, and four other death row inmates committed suicide.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Wednesday 10th September 8 prisoners with charges of possessing and carrying drugs were executed by hanging in Karaj, Ghezalhesar prison. Continue reading “Ghezelhesar Prison: 8 prisoners hanged, 4 others committed suicide”

Three Executions Postponed In Bandar Abbas

HRANA News Agency – Three death–row prisoners who were taken to solitary confinement to be sent to execution chamber were given extra time by the families of the victims. These three prisoners were sent back to their Wards after the families consent to postpone their execution.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  on Tuesday 09 September, 2014 three death-row prisoners ( two from the Youth Ward and 1 from Ward 4)  were transferred to solitary confinement cells to be prepared for execution. However, they were sent back to their wards after the families of victims agreed to provide them with a time extension. The chance was given to them so they could attempt further negotiations with the families of victims to ask for mercy. Continue reading “Three Executions Postponed In Bandar Abbas”

At least 2 prisoners executed at Rajai Shahr Prison

HRANA News Agency – While it is believed that at least 22 prisoners were transferred to Rajai Shahr prison for death penalty, however, only execution of just two of them (one female and one male), has been verified by HRANA. There is still no information about the fate of the other prisoners.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on 10th September one man from ward 7 of Rajai Shahr prison and one woman from the Prison of Gharchak, Varamin, were executed on charges of homicide. Continue reading “At least 2 prisoners executed at Rajai Shahr Prison”

50% increase in the executions during recent 2 weeks

HRANA News Agency – The Statistics and Publication Unit of human rights Activists in Iran has publicized a Comparative report on the executions in Iran in the first half of “Shahrivar” ( 23rd August- 6th September) this year, against the statistics  of executions in the previous month and also same time last year. Finally, they have announced a fifty percent of growth in the executions.

According to this report, a disturbing trend of execution is expected to be carried out. Continue reading “50% increase in the executions during recent 2 weeks”

A prisoner hanged in Orumieh prison

HRANA News Agency – A prisoner of drug-related crimes was executed in Central prison of Orumieh.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 3 prisoners of drug-related crimes in Central prison of Orumieh who were sentenced to death were taken to solitary confinement for conducting the sentence on September 3rd. However, on Thursday 4th September, execution of two of them was postponded but the third person, named Alaedin dijoihar was hanged in this prison. Continue reading “A prisoner hanged in Orumieh prison”

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A prisoner hanged in public in Savadkooh

HRANA News Agency – A citizen of Sava’dkooh who was accused of murder, was executed in public in this city.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a citizen of Sava’dkooh from Mazendaran County who is known as “A. A.” was executed in public in the presence of the victim’s family in this city after the administrative procedures was conducted. Continue reading “A prisoner hanged in public in Savadkooh”

Public execution despite the protests of people

HRANA News Agency – The Mahmood Abadi citizen whose execution was postponed due to protests of people, was hangedon Tuesday September 4, in public and with vast presence of police force, and also high rank provincial officials.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), M.D., a Mahmood Abadi citizen who was charged with murdering a person with the name of Ibrahim Palizaban in a group conflict in 2008, was executed in public, on Tuesday September 4th. Continue reading “Public execution despite the protests of people”

8 executions at Bandar Abbas Prison

HRANA News Agency – Seven people charged with drug smuggling and one person charged with murder were executed in Bandar Abbas.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) received from Mehr , the following were sentenced to death by Bandar Khamir city Islamic Revolutionary Court:(Y.D)  charged with possession and trafficking of 3 kilos of Heroin on Bandar Abbas to Bandar Khamir route.(M.KH)  charged with possession and trafficking of 94 kilos and 450 grams of Heroin in Bandar Abbas  to Bandar Khamir route.(M.A) charged with possession and trafficking of 8 kilos of Heroin on Bandar Abbas to Bandar Khamir route.(A.H) charged with possession and trafficking of 30 kilos of compressed Heroin (Crack)  on Bandar Abbas to Bandar Khamir route. Continue reading “8 executions at Bandar Abbas Prison”

Execution of a man who was charged with murder

HRANA News Agency – Morad Shibak, the prisoner of central prison of Zahedan, who was charged with murder, has been executed by hanging, on Wednesday, August 27.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Morad Shibak, the prisoner of central prison of Zahedan, who was transferred to solitary confinement on Sunday August 24, was executed by hanging on Wednesday August 27 at dawn. Continue reading “Execution of a man who was charged with murder”

Execution of at least three prisoners in central prison of Bandar Abbas

HRANA News Agency – At least three prisoners, who were charged with smuggling drug were executed by hanging in central prion of Bandar Abbas.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), aT least three prisoners with the names of Morad Adin, Mahmoud Khaghani and Yaser Rigi, who were charged with carrying and storing drug were executed by hanging in central prison of Bandar Abbas, on Thursday August 28. Continue reading “Execution of at least three prisoners in central prison of Bandar Abbas”