HRANA News Agency – Security forces prevented the spontaneous gathering of people of Urmia who declared their sympathy with the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Turkey in front of the Turkish Consulate in this city.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), around 7 pm, a group of Urmia residents spontaneously tried to rally in front of the consulate in Urmia to show their solidarity and sympathy with the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey but this was stopped by the security forces. Continue reading “Security Forces Prevent People from Gathering in Sympathy with the Victims of Istanbul”
Category: Freedom of Expression
Isa Khan Hatami Arrested in Esfarayen
HRANA News Agency – Isa Khan Hatami, a member of National Front and the manager of the Iranmehr banned magazine was arrested after being summoned to the intelligence office of Esfarayen.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Isa Khan Hatami was arrested in the intelligence office of Esfarayen city in North Khorasan province. Continue reading “Isa Khan Hatami Arrested in Esfarayen”
4 Civil Rights Activists’ Trial Postponed
HRANA News Agency – Because of the absence of two of the three judges as well as the absence of one of the defendants, the hearing of appeal court for civil activists, Atena Daemi, Omid Alishenas, Aso Rostami, Ali Nouri and Mohammad Hossein Daemi (Athena’s father) was postponed to August 3. This hearing was scheduled to be held in Branch 36 of the Appeals Court of Tehran Province on July 5.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the hearing of appeal for civil activists, Atena Daemi, Omid Alishenas, Aso Rostami, Ali Nouri and Mohammad Hossein Daemi (Athena’s father) was cancelled by the absence of two judges as well as the absence of one of the defendants on July 5. Continue reading “4 Civil Rights Activists’ Trial Postponed”
Qasem Exiri Fard Summoned to Evin Court
HRANA News Agency – Qasem Exiri Fard, physics professor at Khajeh Nasir University, has to show up at Evin Court.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), the house of Dr. Qasem Exiri Fard, physics professor at Khajeh Nasir University, was inspected by officers and some of his personal belongings including his computer was confiscated. Continue reading “Qasem Exiri Fard Summoned to Evin Court”
Mohammad Hassan Youefpour Yousefi; still Suffering from Imprisonment’s Consequences
HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Hassan Youefpour Yousefi, former political prisoner of ward 350 of Evin prison, who had got many different diseases due to lack of proper medical care, despite being released from prison is still under medical treatments. In the last case, doctors confirmed the sight loss of his left eye, and advanced tuberculosis.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Mohammad Hassan Youefpour Yousefi, former announcer and producer of Iran radio, was arrested by the Revolutionary Guard’s security agency in 2011, and was sentenced to 66 months in prison by Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court presided over by Judge Salvati, on charges of gathering and collusion through undertaking the responsibility of recruiting and introduction department of Human Rights Activists in Iran, blasphemy and propaganda against the regime. Continue reading “Mohammad Hassan Youefpour Yousefi; still Suffering from Imprisonment’s Consequences”
Ali Hasan Shamayeli Released on the Bail
HRANA News Agency – Ali Hasan Shamayeli, political activist was released on the bail of 600 million IRR after a week of detention.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ali Hasan Shamayeli, political and reformist activist in Kermanshah province, who had been arrested by the IRGC forces on Monday June 13, in Songhor town at his house, was released on the bail of 600 million IRR after a week. Continue reading “Ali Hasan Shamayeli Released on the Bail”
Mohammad Karimi’s Trial Held in Tehran
HRANA News Agency – The court session of Mohammad Karimi, civil rights activist, was held in branch number 28 of the revolutionary court. In this session the charges were read and he defended himself.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the court session of Mohammad Karimi, civil rights activist, was held in branch number 28 of the revolutionary court. This session had been postponed previously due to absence of judge Moghiseh. Continue reading “Mohammad Karimi’s Trial Held in Tehran”
Ali Hassan Shamayeli Arrested by the IRGC Forces
HRANA News Agency – Ali Hassan Shamayeli, political activist from Songhor Kolia in Kermanshah province was arrested by the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Ali Hassan Shamayeli, reformist political activist in the province of Kermanshah was arrested at his home in Songhor city by the IRGC forces on Monday June 13. Continue reading “Ali Hassan Shamayeli Arrested by the IRGC Forces”
Pressures on Ayatollah Mohammadreza Nekounam Continue Despite Being Released
HRANA News Agency – Security forces monitor the traffic to Ayatollah Mohammadreza Nekounam’s house after he was released and limit his contacts.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ayatollah Mohammadreza Nekounam, seminary professor who was released from the coastal prison of Qom on June 23 is under the pressure and people who want to visit him are set under restrictions. Continue reading “Pressures on Ayatollah Mohammadreza Nekounam Continue Despite Being Released”
Said Jafari Summoned to the Court
HRANA News Agency – The initial sentence of 18 months imprisonment on charges of insulting the president and other officials for Said Jafari, resident of Gonbad-e-Kavus was confirmed. He was summoned to police as well as the third branch of the Public Revolutionary Court for unknown reasons.
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Said Jafari, resident of Gonbad-e-Kavus had been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months imprisonment on charges of insulting the president and other officials which was confirmed by Branch 104 of the Penal Court of the city of Gonbad-e-Kavus. By applying Article 134, he will have to serve 18 months. Continue reading “Said Jafari Summoned to the Court”