Ali Tabarzadi arrested in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Ali Tabarzadi was arrested by the police officers after they searched his home.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), police officers visited the house of Ali Tabarzadi, animals’ rights’ activists, searched his house and arrested him and seized his personal belongings such as computers, mobile phone and Books. Continue reading “Ali Tabarzadi arrested in Tehran”

Majid Moghadam arrested in Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Majid Moghadam, civil activist has been detained by security forces and was taken to an unknown location.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) in Iran, Majid Moghadam, civil activist was arrested at his father home by the security forces at 8 pm Wednesday 3rd December 2014. Continue reading “Majid Moghadam arrested in Tehran”

Mashallah Shamsolvaezin will be in the trial

HRANA News Agency – Mashallah Shamsolvaezin will be in the trial court with charge of “propaganda against the regime”.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mashallah Shamsolvaezin, vice president of Association of Iranian Journalists and spokesman for the Association in Defense of the freedom of press, on 30th November will be in court on charges of “propaganda against the system”. Continue reading “Mashallah Shamsolvaezin will be in the trial”

Security Forces prevented commemoration of Forouhars to be held

HRANA News Agency – This year, as in previous years, Security Forces prevented commemoration of Dariush and Parvaneh Forouhar to be held.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), two hours before the ceremony, that was supposed to be held, at the home of Dariush and Parvaneh Forouhar, plainclothes forces and police officers, with an extensive presence, prevented people to take part in the ceremony. Continue reading “Security Forces prevented commemoration of Forouhars to be held”

Ambiguity on the elimination of “death caused by Acid attacks” report

HRANA News Agency – “Zendegi Salem” is news – analytic, domestic website which is authorized by the government for its activities. In less than 3 weeks after publishing a report about a death of a victim by Acid attacks in Isfahan, the site removed the report from its domain without any explanation. This would add to the ambiguity around the validity of this report and the role of security forces in elimination of it.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on 19 October 2014 the domestic legitimate website, “ Zendegi salem” which usually covers news about Isfahan state , published a report on its domain titled “ Acid attacks on 3 girls in Isfahan killed one” . This news was then mirrored by many domestic and foreign media channels. Continue reading “Ambiguity on the elimination of “death caused by Acid attacks” report”

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A number of civilians arrested in Mashhad

HRANA News Agency – Following the death of “Morteza Pashai”, Iranian popular singer, musician and songwriter, spontaneous gatherings were held around the nation in Iran by the fans of the deceased, and in some cases it was associated with conflict and detention of civilians by the security forces.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), following the death of Morteza Pashai, young Iranian singer, musician and composer, spontaneous gatherings by supporters of the deceased were held in cities across the country. In these street demonstrations people sang the death artist’s songs holding lit kindles in their hands. Continue reading “A number of civilians arrested in Mashhad”

Bahais join demonstration in support of Nasrin Sotoudeh

HRANA News Agency – On November 10, Bahai students who have been excluded from tertiary education joined the Iranian civil rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh in her three-week-old demonstration in front of the Bar Association building in Tehran.

According to the report of HRANA qouted from Daneshju News, she is claiming the right to be reinstated by the Bar Association as a practicing lawyer, having been excluded from practicing for three years. Continue reading “Bahais join demonstration in support of Nasrin Sotoudeh”

At least 20 arrested in the protest at acid attacks

HRANA News Agency – On the rally of Saturday, October 25th, in front of the judiciary office turned to violence after the riot police interfered and at least 20 people were arrested.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), riot police forces raided the protestors before the rally in front of interior ministry get started, and beaten and arrested a number of participants. Continue reading “At least 20 arrested in the protest at acid attacks”

Dozens arrested in Tehran in a protest at acid attacks

HRANA News Agency – Dozens of people who intended to gather and protest against the recent acid attacks, were arrested and many of them were beaten by security forces.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), People who were planning to protest in front of the Interior Ministry against the recent acid attacks on women who not dressed appropriate “Hijab” were met by violent security and anti-riot police forces. Continue reading “Dozens arrested in Tehran in a protest at acid attacks”