HRANA News Agency –Zartosht (Esmaeil) Ahmadi Ragheb was arrested by security forces in his house, while no court order was shown, and his personal accessories were seized.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 13, plainclothes forces arrested Zartosht (Esmaeil) Ahmadi Ragheb, civil rights activist, in his house in Shahriar. Continue reading “Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb Arrested in His House”
Category: Freedom of Expression
Security Forces Arrested Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Supporters
HRANA News Agency – The security forces attempted to beat the crowd and arrested at least 15 people and transferred them to an unknown location, on the third day of peaceful assembly by the supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri, in front of Baghiatullah hospital in Tehran. Among the detainees, there are some ladies and a 16-year-old teenager whose mother was severely beaten when she tried to rescue her son.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), families, students and supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri for a third successive day, after unconfirmed news had been released about Mr. Taheri’s “coma, because of his hunger strike and being admitted in Baqiyatallah hospital in Vanak”, gathered in front of the hospital and wanted to visit him with “flowers and sweets” in a peaceful assembly. Continue reading “Security Forces Arrested Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Supporters”
Daryush and Parvaneh Foruhar’s Commemoration Prevented by the Security Forces
HRANA News Agency – On November 21, commemoration of the eighteenth anniversary of Daryush and Parvaneh Foruhar’s murder was prevented by security forces.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on November 21, commemoration of the eighteenth anniversary of Daryush and Parvaneh Foruhar’s murder was prevented at their house by security forces by closing Hedayat street. Continue reading “Daryush and Parvaneh Foruhar’s Commemoration Prevented by the Security Forces”
Sharif Bajour Released after One Night of Detention
HRANA News Agency – On November 3, Sharif Bajour member of the Board of Directors of the Sabz Chia (means green Chia) Forum of Marivan who had gone on hunger strike and marched to protest against the violence against animals was released.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on November 3, Sharif Bajour animal rights activist was released. The citizen had been arrested, during the rally and hunger strike to protest at the violence against animals and to support the “seven dog kids whose mother was a victim of human violence” by security forces in Dezli on November 2. Continue reading “Sharif Bajour Released after One Night of Detention”
A Large Number of Iranian Celebrated ‘International Cyrus Day’ in Pasargadae
HRANA News Agency – On October 28, with the unofficial title of “International Day of Cyrus” a large number of Iranians gathered near his tomb at Pasargadae cultural heritage. The rally also faced some restrictions.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the movement of citizens in Pasargadae cultural heritage faced with “imitations and severe security measures”: Continue reading “A Large Number of Iranian Celebrated ‘International Cyrus Day’ in Pasargadae”
At Least 5 Supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri Remain Detained
HRANA News Agency – After releasing ten people of at least 15 people detained in the rally by Mohammad Ali Taheri’s supporters in front of Baqiatullah Hospital, five people remain in the “Vozara Building” in detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), despite issuance of a bail and showing payslips by the families, these five detainees, who have been arrested in front of Baqiatullah Hospital, are still in detention. Continue reading “At Least 5 Supporters of Mohammad Ali Taheri Remain Detained”
Participants in Reyhaneh Jabbari’s Execution’s Anniversary Arrested
HRANA News Agency – Sholeh Pakravan, Mohammad Noorizad and several other participants in the anniversary of execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari were arrested by the security forces and the ceremony was stopped.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), plainclothes forces along with security police forces prevented the ceremony of the anniversary Reyhaneh Jabbari’s execution at her grave. Continue reading “Participants in Reyhaneh Jabbari’s Execution’s Anniversary Arrested”
Sina Ghalandari Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
HRANA News Agency – Sina Ghalandari, 30, journalist from Koohdasht was sentenced to two years imprisonment because of informing the public about elections in the region, “without presence in the court and with no opportunity to define”.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activist News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Sina Ghalandar, journalist from Koohdasht was sentenced to two years imprisonment by branch 3 of the Lorestan criminal court 2. Continue reading “Sina Ghalandari Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison”
Ahmad Montazeri’s Court Session Held Behind Closed Doors
HRANA News Agency – The court session of Ahmad Montazeri, Ayatollah Montazeri’s son for releasing the audio file regarding the executions in 1988, was held without the presence of a jury or a lawyer and behind the closed doors.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the court session of Ahmad Montazeri was held on October 19 in branch number 5 of special court of clergies in Qom by judge Rezaei and behind the closed doors and without the presence of a lawyer or a jury. Continue reading “Ahmad Montazeri’s Court Session Held Behind Closed Doors”
Mohammad Najafi Arrested by the Police
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer from Shazand in Arak was arrested by security guards.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Najafi, a lawyer and activist in the field of human rights was arrested in the street in Shandiz city, while he had written “Ashura 88”, on his shirt. Continue reading “Mohammad Najafi Arrested by the Police”