Category: Freedom of Expression

A number of civilians arrested in Mashhad

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Mashhad, Morteza Pashai

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

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Mohammad Nourizad, 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

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Acid Attacks in Isfahan

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

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Abbas Jamali, Acid Attacks in Isfahan, Farid Rohani, Giti Pourfazel, Maliha Garshasbi, Nasrin Sotoudeh, Peyman Aref

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”

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Omid Alishenas still under detention

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Omid Alishenas

HRANA News Agency – Omid Alishenas, civil activist, still remains in an uncertain condition even after 45 days of his detention.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Omid Alishenas is still pending while the officials had repeatedly promised his family to release him. Continue reading “Omid Alishenas still under detention”

“Erfan-e-Halgheh” instructor, “Soraya Nakhaie” arrested

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Soraya Nakhaie

HRANA News Agency – “Soraya Nakhaie” one of the “Erfan-e-Halgheh” Masters (Instructor) was arrested in Kermanshah.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Thursday 7 October, 2014, “Soraya Nakhaie” one of the “Erfan-e-Halgheh” Masters (Instructor) was arrested in Kermanshah by security forces. Continue reading ““Erfan-e-Halgheh” instructor, “Soraya Nakhaie” arrested”

“Masoumeh Zia” and “Maliheh Biganian” released from prison

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Iraj Amidi, Maliheh Biganian, Masoumeh Zia, Narges Farhadi

HRANA News Agency – On Sunday afternoon, October 12th, “Masoumeh Zia” and “Maliheh Biganian” were released from Evin Prison on bail.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), from the four followers of the “Erfan-e-Halghe” transferred to Evin Prison, “Masoumeh Zia” and “Maliheh Biganian” were released on bail. “Narges Farhadi” who refused to provide the bail remained in prison. Continue reading ““Masoumeh Zia” and “Maliheh Biganian” released from prison”

“Masoume Zia” transferred to IRGC Intelligence Ward at Evin

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Iraj Amidi, Malihe Biganian, Masoumeh Zia, Mohamad Ali Taheri, Narges Farhadi

HRANA News Agency – “Masoumeh Zia” who was arrested in the gathering of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” Faith(Interuniversalism) followers, was transferred to Ward  2-A (supervised by the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution Intelligent Services) at Evin Prison.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),Masoumeh Zia was previously arrested on the charge of participating in the Women’s gathering  at “Haft-e-Tir” Square on 12 June, 2006.  After she attended the “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith (Interuniversalism) gathering in protest to the arrest of Mohamad Ali Taheri in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court, she was arrested and transferred to Ward 2-A (IRGC) at Evin Prison. Continue reading ““Masoume Zia” transferred to IRGC Intelligence Ward at Evin”

Four followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” kept under arrest

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Iraj Amidi, Malihe Biganian, Masoume Zia, Narges Farhadi

HRANA News Agency – After the mass arrests of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” followers, “Masoume Zia”, “Narges Farhadi”, “Malihe Biganian” and “Iraj Amidi” are still under arrest.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), after followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” faith (Interuniversalism) attended a gathering in protest to the arrest of Mohamad Ali Taheri in front of the Islamic Revolutionary Court, 70 of these followers were arrested by the security forces.  All of these citizens are now released after signing affidavits apart from Masoume Zia”, “Narges Farhadi”, “Malihe Biganian” and “Iraj Amidi”. Continue reading “Four followers of “Erfan-e-Halgheh” kept under arrest”