HRANA News Agency – According to the issued verdict in branch number 36 of the appeal court of Tehran province, by judge Ghomizadeh for 4 civil rights activist, Atena (Fatimah) Daemi, Omid Alishenas, Aso Rostami and Ali Noori, their sentences have been reduced from respectively 14, 10, 7, and 7 to 7, 7, 2 and 2 years.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the appeal court of 4 civil rights activists, Atena (Fatima) Daeimi, Omid Alishenas, Aso Rostami, Ali Noori and Mohammad Hossain Daemi (Atena’s father) was held in branch number 36 of Tehran on August 3, and the verdict was submitted to their lawyers on September 28. Continue reading “The Verdict of Appeal Court of 4 Civil Rights Activists”
Category: Freedom of Expression
Sadra Mohaghegh Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – Sadra Mohaghegh, chief editor of Shargh Newspaper was released on the bail.
According to the report of the Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Sadra Mohaghegh, chief editor of Shargh Newspaper who had been arrested in his house was released on the bail on September 19th. Continue reading “Sadra Mohaghegh Released on the Bail”
People of Marivan Protested against Non-Standard Roads
HRANA News Agency – On September 3, a group of people in Marivan protested against the transit of tankers on the non-standard roads of the city and the frequent road accidents caused by it.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), among the protesters, there were members of the victims’ families who have died in such accidents. Continue reading “People of Marivan Protested against Non-Standard Roads”
A Report about the Latest Situation of Detained Modeling Activists in Mashhad
HRANA News Agency – In the city of Mashhad, security forces have arrested 6 people who are active in the field of modeling. Poria Afkhami, Mehdi Kafash Jodi and Romina Arbab are three of the detainees.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the IRGC intelligence officers of Mashhad arrested Poria Afkhami after inspecting his house and workplace, on August 28. Continue reading “A Report about the Latest Situation of Detained Modeling Activists in Mashhad”
Tehran Appeal Court Reduced the Sentences of 4 Civil Rights Activists
HRANA News Agency – The sentences of four civil rights activist, Atena Daemi, Omid Alishenas, Aso Rostami and Ali Nouri were reduced at branch 36 of appeal court from 14, 10, 7 and 7 to 7, 7, 2 and 2 years of imprisonment.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on August 3, the appeal hearing of four civil rights activist, Atena Daemi, Omid Alishenas, Aso Rostami, Ali Nouri and also Mohammad Hossein Daemi, Atena Daemi’s father was held at Branch 36 of the Appeals Court of Tehran Province. Continue reading “Tehran Appeal Court Reduced the Sentences of 4 Civil Rights Activists”
The List of Male Prisoners Charged with Muharebeh and Sentenced to between 15 to 20 Years in Prison
HRANA News Agency – According to the changes related to Muharebeh (waging war against god) in the New Islamic Penal Code, those who have been convicted of Muharebeh based on the previous penal code, will now have the possibility for a retrial, commutation and release. Currently tens of prisoners in Iranian prisons are convicted of Muharebeh for different reasons, this includes at least 37 male prisoners who are facing 15 to 20 years of imprisonment. The following is the fourth list published in regards to “Prisoners Convicted of Muharebeh” and is dedicated to these 37 male prisoners. The previously published lists in this series include “Women Convicted of Muharebeh”, “Male Prisoners Sentenced to life in prison”, and “Male Prisoners Sentenced to More than 20 Years in Prison.”
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), there are currently at least thirty-seven male prisoners in Iranian prisons who have been convicted of Muharebeh for different reasons and have been sentenced between 15 to 20 years of imprisonment. Since 2013, According to the changes in regards of Muharebeh in the new Islamic Penal Code, these prisoners could apply for retrial. Many of them could receive commutations and reach their release soon and considering the long prison terms of some of them, it could provide them the possibility of being release. Based on the new Penal Code, adopted in 2013, the charges of “Muharebeh (waging war against god)”, “Mofset-Fil-Arz (Sowing Corruption on earth)” and “Baghi (withdrawing from the obedience of the Islamic religious authority)” under Articles 279 to 288 have been redefined. Continue reading “The List of Male Prisoners Charged with Muharebeh and Sentenced to between 15 to 20 Years in Prison”
Mohammad Mahdavifar Arrested Once More
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Mahdavifar, resident of Aran and the poet who is known for his Alefba poem, was arrested again by security forces and transferred to an unknown location.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Mahdavifar, resident of Aran and Bidgol, and the poet who wrote the Alefba poem was arrested by security forces in his house on Monday September 19, and transferred to an unknown location. Continue reading “Mohammad Mahdavifar Arrested Once More”
Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Lawyer Hopes “He’ll Be Released Soon.”
HRANA News Agency – Mahmood Alizadeh, Mohammad Ali Taheri’s lawyer stated that the charge of belligerent (insulting the profit and corruption on earth) was dropped from his client’s case, and expressed his hope that he would be released after the court session in about a month.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mohammad Ali Taheri’s lawyer said that the belligerent charge was dropped from his case. Continue reading “Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Lawyer Hopes “He’ll Be Released Soon.””
A Journalist Detained and Interrogated for Several Hours
HRANA News Agency – A correspondent was arrested and interrogated for 7 hours in the building of Tehran Municipality.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ferortish Rezvanieh had announced on his page that he had introduced him to the guards of both buildings of Municipality of District 3 and they allowed him to enter the building with his camera, but a few minutes later an arrest warrant for him on charge of lack of coordination with public relations of Tehran Municipality for entering into the building, was issued. Continue reading “A Journalist Detained and Interrogated for Several Hours”
Sina Ghalandari Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – Sina Ghalandari, journalist from Koohdasht, who was arrested after being summoned for investigations on August 30, was taken to a hospital following severe weakness and due to a disease, and then was released temporarily on the bail, but still remains in the hospital. Mr. Ghalandari was acquitted during the investigations by the prosecutor but for unknown reasons, the prosecutor issued his detention order.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Sina Ghalandari, was released temporarily on the bail on September 1. Continue reading “Sina Ghalandari Released on the Bail”